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Ruled out for Empoli game Biraghi will miss Monday's match versus Empoli due to a knock, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Biraghi isn't 100 percent due to a bruise he suffered with Italy and will be spared ahead of the next matches. He's not expected to miss much time. Fabiano Parisi will man the left-back position, while Luca Ranieri will serve as the deputy.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Cagliari Biraghi (ankle) didn't play versus Cagliari Monday.

Impact Biraghi was called up a few days after rolling his ankle but wasn't risked as Fiorentina won pretty easily. The coach stated he wasn't 100 percent yet but could be ready for Thursday's European Conference League match, so he shouldn't have issues ahead of the next Serie A game.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Cagliari match Biraghi (ankle) made Fiorentina's squad list to face Cagliari Monday.

Impact Biraghi escaped without relevant problem and will be an option few days after the injury, although Fabiano Parisi figures to have better chances of being in the XI. He has tallied 23 crosses (three accurate), seven clearances, and 13 corners in five appearances so far.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids major injuries Biraghi is nursing an ankle sprain but didn't suffer a fracture or ligament damage, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Biraghi will be re-evaluated in the coming days and will miss a game or two but won't be out long-term. Michael Kayode and Fabiano Parisi will man the defensive flanks while he heals.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses in the game Biraghi (ankle) recorded five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Frosinone. He was injured and subbed out in the 46th minute.

Impact Biraghi made one tackle, one clearance and blocked one shot. He was replaced at half time by Michael Kayode due to an ankle injury. He has started four out of five games this season and has recorded a total of seven clearances, three tackles, three interceptions and one assist.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off against Frosinone Biraghi sent in five crosses (two accurate), won one tackle, and had one block and one clearance in the first half before leaving Thursday's 1-1 draw with Frosinone due to an ankle...

Impact Biraghi had a solid first half and still wound up leading his team in deliveries but couldn't continue due to an injury. He'll be assessed ahead of Monday's home game versus Cagliari. He and Fabiano Parisi started together in this one, with the teammate adapting to the right flank. He was replaced by Michael Kayode, who figures to be the starter with Dodo (knee) out long-term.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four crosses versus Udinese Biraghi sent in four inaccurate crosses and made three clearances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Biraghi tried to do his bread-and-butter here, but his crosses weren't finding a target like they usually do. Anyway, the left-back found a way to add value, this time helping defensively against a home side that played better most of the time. With 18 crosses over his three starts, Biraghi will hope to remain in the lineup for Thursday's visit to Frosinone.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in eight crosses against Inter Biraghi registered eight crosses (zero accurate), two blocks, and two interceptions, and one corner in Sunday's 0-4 defeat against Inter.

Impact Biraghi was almost the only Fiorentina player to salvage his day in the rough loss, even though he didn't find a teammate in any of his deliveries. He has logged one goal, one assist, 14 crosses (one accurate), and one chance in two appearances. Fiorentina will visit Atalanta on September 17.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists versus Genoa Biraghi scored a goal off his lone shot, made an assist, sent in six crosses (one accurate) and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 4-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Biraghi had a stellar performance on the season debut, scoring a sublime solo goal in the fifth minute to open the scoring for Fiorentina. He also provided an assist for Giacomo Bonaventura's second goal with a corner.kick cross, and sent lots of other crosses into the opposition's box, being a fantasy star for the Viola. The left-back will try to keep it up during Aug. 27 home opener against Lecce.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Biraghi's wonderful goal at Marassi Stadium | Every Angle | Genoa-Fiorentina | Serie A 2023/24

AUGUST 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

DNP in season finale Biraghi didn't feature in a 3-1 victory over Sassuolo in the last game of the campaign.

Impact Biraghi got the day off as his deputy Aleksa Terzic drew the start. He put up strong offensive numbers relative to his role for the third season in a row. He finished with two goals, four assists, 83 key passes, and 300 crosses (88 accurate) in 33 matches.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina captain left bleeding from head by objects thrown by West Ham fans during final

Ahead of the game, Fiorentina fans attacked West Ham supporters in a bar in downtown Prague, Czech police said on Wednesday.

JUNE 7, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Fiorentina captain left bleeding from head by objects thrown by West Ham fans during final

'A bit unsavoury, drawn a lot of blood' | Cristiano Biraghi suffers head injury after being hit by object The Europa Conference Final between Fiorentina and West Ham was briefly stopped after Viola captain Cristiano Biraghi had his head split ope...

JUNE 7, 2023 • SKY.COM

Fiorentina captain Biraghi left bleeding from head by objects thrown by West Ham fans during final

Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi was hit in the head by objects thrown from the stands by West Ham supporters during the first half of the Europa Conference League final on Wed...

JUNE 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Attempts seven crosses Biraghi generated one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Roma.

Impact Biraghi attempted more than six crosses during four of his five appearances between April 23 and May 27. With that level of consistency, assists are expected to also follow. He has two of them across that five-game span.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Biraghi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-3 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Biraghi has contributed to a goal during each of his last three appearances. But unlike the other two, he ignored expectations and scored once instead. Biraghi has two goals across the 2022-23 Serie A and will try to continue his contribution streak Sunday at Napoli.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Biraghi assisted one goal and attempted 11 crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's 5-0 win against Sampdoria.

Impact Biraghi registered his second assist in as many games and could have had more as he created four chances in total and ranked first for crosses. The left-back has four assists and one goal this season.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers own goal and assist Biraghi scored an own goal, registered an assist and attempted seven crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Monza.

Impact Biraghi had an eventful game, although there was little he could do when Pietro Terracciano parried a shot which bounced off the left-back and into the net. He ranks first for attempted crosses in Serie A this season with an astonishing 272 (82 accurate), which is 83 more than his nearest challenger, but only has three assists.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

12 crosses in win Biraghi had 12 crosses (four accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Inter Milan.

Impact Biraghi had a solid creative performance Saturday as he led the team in crosses. He whipped in 12 crosses (four accurate) and took eight corners on the attack. On the defensive end he won three of his four attempted tackles, made three clearances and helped keep a clean sheet in his 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts seven crosses Biraghi registered seven crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Biraghi attempted 23 crosses across three games Fiorentina played during March. Following a league-wide respite, he will look to continue being a valuable crosser when visiting Inter Milan on April 1.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, tackles Biraghi took an off target shot, crossed six times (two accurate), created two chacnes and made five tackles (winning two) during Sunday's 2-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Biraghi helped Fiorentina keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four on Sunday. The fullback's five tackles led Fiorentina in the match while his six crosses upped his season total to a Serie A leading 229.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts 10 crosses Biraghi recorded 10 crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over AC Milan.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Biraghi returned to Fiorentina's starting XI when the Fiorentina team hosted AC Milan. The defender attempted 10 crosses during each of his last three games started. Biraghi's recent form indicates how consistent he is as a chance-creating left-back.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores from distance against Verona Biraghi won one duel and scored on his only shot in 16 minutes in Monday's 3-0 win over Verona.

Impact Biraghi was mostly spared, but he subbed in once Aleksa Terzic bowed out, and he surprised the goalie with a free kick from halfway, quickly restarting the play that was seemingly halted. It's his first goal of the season. He has notched five chances created, 29 crosses (five accurate), and 16 corners in the last five appearances. Fiorentina will face Milan at home Saturday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Biraghi scores from his own half in Fiorentina win

Fiorentina full back Cristiano Biraghi scored from a quick free kick in his own half that caught Hellas Verona goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo off guard during the final minutes of a 3-...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Productive again in Juventus clash Biraghi sent in ten crosses (one accurate), won one tackle, and had three interceptions and three clearances in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Biraghi recorded double-digit deliveries for the second game in a row, and the third in the last five, and was busy in the back as well, but he wasn't very precise. He has tallied 40 crosses (nine accurate), eight chances created, and seven tackles (six won) in the last five contests. Fiorentina will host Empoli Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Fiorentina captain left bleeding from head by objects thrown by West Ham fans during final

Fiorentina captain Biraghi left bleeding from head by objects thrown by West Ham fans during final

Biraghi scores from his own half in Fiorentina win