CHRISTIAN KOUAME NEWS

Scores header in win Kouame scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Salernitana.

Impact Kouame scored the opening goal of Sunday's match, a header in the 80th minute set up by a Luca Ranieri cross. It marked his second goal of the season and his first since Sept. 17. The goal came on one of his two shots on target and he added one chance created in his 20 minutes off the bench.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot versus Milan Kouame drew two fouls and had one chance created and one off-target shot in 69 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Milan.

Impact Kouame didn't get the chance to return before the break as the last Fiorentina game was postponed. He notched his first appearance since AFCON and a bout with malaria. He was picked over Riccardo Sottil in a match where Nicolas Gonzalez was initially managed, which was also the case before his absence. He has scored and assisted once in 15 appearances (eight starts), totaling 18 shots (four on target) and 16 crosses (one accurate).

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad for Atalanta match Kouame (malaria/conditioning) has been named in Fiorentina's call-ups to face Atalanta on Sunday.

Impact Kouame will be available for the first time since late December since he contracted malaria after participating in AFCON and worked on his conditioning for a couple of weeks after testing negative. He's set to be eased into action, but his return could affect Jonathan Ikone and Riccardo Sottil's minutes. He has logged one assist, five shots (one on target) and five chances created in his last five appearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off illness Kouame has turned negative after a short bout with malaria but needs to clear further steps before returning on the pitch, Mediaset informed.

Impact Kouame has been discharged and attended their recent game, but he's set for a check-up next week to assess whether he endured some ulterior consequences. If everything goes well, he could be available for their next Conference League encounter on March 7 or versus Roma a few days later. However, it'll also hinge on his level of conditioning after AFCON.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina winger Kouame tests positive for malaria. He helped Ivory Coast win the Africa Cup

Fiorentina has announced that winger Christian Kouame tested positive for malaria

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for malaria Kouame has been diagnosed with malaria after falling ill a few days after his return from the Ivory Coast and has been hospitalized to undergo the prescribed treatment, Fiorentina...

Impact Kouame was part of the team that won the competition and remained sidelined for two fixtures after the end of the tournament due to a lack of practice time. The illness will push back his return for a few more weeks, as he'll also need to work on his conditioning after healing up. Jonathan Ikone and Riccardo Sottil will keep playing in his position.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Selected by Ivory Coast Kouame will partake in AFCON with the Ivory Coast, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Kouame made the cut despite the competition and will be unavailable at least until the end of January. He has had a regular role as of late due to Nicolas Gonzalez's injury. Josip Brekalo is next in line since Riccardo Sottil got hurt in the last game.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Torino tilt Kouame won eight duels and generated two shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Kouame was slightly more productive than the other Fiorentina attackers in a gridlocked contest but wasn't precise. He has enjoyed an uptick in minutes with Nicolas Gonzalez on the mend, and Riccardo Sottil also got hurt in this one. He has assisted once and added five shots (one on target), four key passes, and eight crosses (one accurate) in the last four rounds (three starts).

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances versus Monza Kouame won eight duels and recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and three chances created in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Monza.

Impact Kouame was rather bouncy and engineered a lot of the offense but fired off just one shot. He'll compete with Riccardo Sottil and Josip Brekalo while Nicolas Gonzalez (thigh) is out. He assisted once and added four shots (one on target), five key passes, and seven crosses (one accurate) in the last five rounds (two starts).

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark in Verona game Kouame had three successful take-ons, won six duels, and had one shot on target and one inaccurate cross in Sunday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Kouame didn't fill it up in the key categories but was often the most active man for his side up front. He should get increased opportunities while Nicolas Gonzalez is on the mend. He has assisted once and added four shots (one on target), three chances created, and five crosses (one accurate) in the last five matches.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On scorehseet Kouame assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Kouame has started three of the last five matches, recording an assist with eight crosses (one accurate) and three clearances. This puts him at a goal and an assist on the campaign. having made just five starts in 11 appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner off bench Kouame scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Kouame scored his first goal of the season Sunday, a crucial unassisted strike in the 76th minute to take the 3-2 lead. He took a season-high three shots (two on target) as he played just 27 minutes off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes disqualificition Kouame will be an option versus Lecce Sunday following a one-game ban.

Impact Kouame had picked up his fifth yellow card in the final game of the last season. He featured all over the frontline in 2022/2023, which gave him decent playing time even though he was never a full-time starter.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for opener Kouame created one scoring chance, drew one foul, won two duels, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 3-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Kouame didn't have a good showing and will have to sit out the first game of next season due to yellow-card accumulation. He has had an irregular role this campaign but logged four goals, four assists, 42 shots (16 on target), and 39 chances created in 28 appearances (22 starts).

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Kouame came off the bench to score from his only shot in Sunday's 5-0 thrashing of Sampdoria.

Impact Kouame followed up his goal and assist last week with a calm finish after being played in by Sofyan Amrabat. He has been struggled for minutes from the bench in recent months, but will hope that his third and fourth goals of the season will earn him a recall to the starting XI for Wednesday's visit to Salernitana.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists in win Kouame grabbed a goal and an assist in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Monza.

Impact Having been an unused substitute in eight of the last 11 games, Kouame made a statement to his manager by picking up multiple attacking returns in a single game for the first time this season. His assist was one of three goal-scoring opportunities he created and he has surely done enough to earn another chance to impress in Sunday's match against Sampdoria.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Passable against Juventus Kouame drew three fouls, won sevel duels, and had one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Kouame had a low-end stat line but was nonetheless one of the busiest among Fiorentina attackers in an underwhelming day for their offense. He has tallied 11 shots (four on target), one key pass, and 11 crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six shots in loss Kouame took six shots (two on target), created one chance and had two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Torino.

Impact Kouame led the team in shots Saturday, taking six but managing just two on target. He also created one chance, so had plenty of opportunities to secure a goal contribution. Kouame has four goal contributions (two goals and two assists) in 18 appearances this season, so the production has been by no means elite. He has also hit a bit of a slump, having not scored or assisted in nine straight league games.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up one of three goals Kouame had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing once accurately and creating three chances during Saturday's 4-3 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Kouame set up Jonathan Ikone in the 60th minute assisting Fiorentina's second goal. The assist was the second in ten appearances for the forward, a team-high total, while his 19 chances created are the second most on the team.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game tying goal Kouame scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Monday's 1-1 draw with Lecce.

Impact Kouame found the back of the net in the 48th minute, leveling the score to earn a point for Fiorentina. The goal was the second in the league for the attacker as he's started in eight of his nine appearances made crossing 19 times and creating 16 chances.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists versus Cremonese Kouame assisted one goal from three chances created, took one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and made one block in Sunday's 3-2 win over Cremonese.

Impact Kouama assisted Giacomo Bonaventura's opener in the 16th minute. The forward logged 10 assists last season playing in Belgium, plus 13 goals, but only one in 2020 for the Viola. He will now look to keep his spot in the starting XI in their next games.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Fiorentina Kouame is likely to be used as a bargaining chip or outright sold following a strong season at Anderlecht, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Koaume posted 13 goals and ten assists in 36 appearances in Belgium. Fiorentina could use some offensive reinforcements, but they appear to have soured on him. He could have the opportunity to change their mind during the pre-season.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in draw Kouame shot three times (once on goal) during Wednesday's one-all draw with Germany.

Impact Kouame was active pinging shots in but couldn't really test the German net. It was still a solid showing from the forward who showed some of the creativity that seems him a key part of Fiorentina's XI. Kouame will hope to keep being active in the knockout stage.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter leaves it late before beating Fiorentina 4-3

Two goals in the final three minutes saw Inter Milan come from behind to beat Fiorentina 4-3 in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS