Fiorentina Team News Page 36 - Soccer

Cristiano Biraghi - Hits net against Napoli Biraghi scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), seven crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Biraghi returned to the XI after a while as he has been spared for the cups, put up good numbers and found the target with a surgical free kick from just outside the box, tallying his second goal of the season. He has posted 10 key passes, 39 crosses (14 accurate) and 22 corners in his last five showings. Fabiano Parisi usually starts when he doesn't.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Beaten twice by Napoli Terracciano made one save and three clearances and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Terracciano was left flat-footed by a header by Amir Rrahmani on a corner kick and a spectacular free kick by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. He has kept one clean sheet, surrendered five goals and made seven saves in his last five appearances. Fiorentina will visit Cagliari next week. He might get rested ahead of Europa Conference League final, with Oliver Christensen filling in.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina share spoils with Napoli in draw

Fiorentina and Napoli have drawn 2-2 in a Serie A game marked by two spectacular free kicks

MAY 17, 2024 • Associated Press

🔴 LIVE | Warm up | Fiorentina-Napoli | Serie A TIM 2023/24

MAY 17, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Jonathan Ikone - Makes bench vs. Napoli Ikone (hip) is on the bench for Friday's clash against Napoli.

Impact Ikone makes his return to the side after a one-game absence, but it seems he won't be fit enough to start. This means he'll aim to see minutes off the bench as a second-half alternative.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Available off bench Friday Belotti (back) is on the bench for Friday's clash against Napoli.

Impact Belotti recovered quickly enough to make the squad for this match, but he won't be part of the starting lineup, meaning M'Bala Nzola will get the nod upfront. Belotti is currently in a drought that has kept him scoreless since Feb. 11.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ikone - Fit for Napoli game Ikone (hip) has been called up for Friday's match versus Napoli, Fiorentina relayed.

Impact Ikone is good to go after sitting out one match due to a minor injury. He has started over Nicolas Gonzalez in recent Serie A rounds, while the teammate featured in the cups, but Fiorentina have a more relaxed schedule this week, so he's more likely to begin on the bench. He has scored twice and added 11 shots (seven on target), two key passes and five drawn fouls in his last four appearances.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Called up for Napoli clash Belotti (back) has been selected for Friday's game versus Napoli, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Belotti makes a quick return to the squad list and could resume starting over M'Bala Nzola right away since he was dealing with an ailment. Fiorentina have no midweek matches on the horizon, which limited his playing time in Serie A as of late. He has notched 11 shots (three on target), one key pass and two crosses (one accurate) in his last five showings.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Kayode - Pretty good versus Monza Kayode recorded four crosses (two accurate), one interception, four clearances and one tackle (one won) in Monday's 2-1 win against Monza.

Impact Kayode had a nice two-way output but lacked some touch in the final third to have a better day. He has seen full minutes in five of the last six rounds since Dodo has started in the cups, recording 16 crosses (four accurate), 10 tackles (five won), six clearances and three chances created, with no clean sheets or goal contributions.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Sends in three crosses in Monza match Castrovilli drew one foul and had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 win against Monza.

Impact Castrovilli made the XI for the third time in the past month thanks to absences and rotation but wasn't as good as last week. He has totaled six crosses (one accurate), four key passes and four shots (one on target) during the recent stretch.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Productive against Monza Mandragora recorded three shots (two on goal), six crosses (one accurate), one block and four corners in Monday's 2-1 victory over Monza.

Impact Mandragora padded his stats thanks to set pieces, tallying a new season high in deliveires, and came close to scoring a couple of times, but Michele Di Gregorio stood in his way. He hadn't started in four rounds. He has assisted once and added 12 crosses (two accurate), eight corners and four tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Antonin Barak - Assists twice versus Monza Barak assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Monday's 2-1 win against Monza.

Impact Barak drew his fourth consecutive start since Lucas Beltran has been spared for the cups and set up two teammates, Nicolas Gonzalez with a long cross and Arthur ahead of an effort from distance. He has recorded his three seasonal assists in the last four matches, adding one goal, nine shots (four on target), 11 key passes and three crosses (all accurate).

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Melo - Finds target in Monza tilt Arthur scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 victory over Monza.

Impact Arthur drew the start for the second time in the last eight rounds and scored a very rare goal with a surgical low-driven shot from distance. He had last hit the net in 2020. He has split time with Maxime Lopez and Giacomo Bonaventura (ankle) in recent fixtures. He has logged two assists, four shots (two on target), six key passes and five crosses (one accurate) in his last four appearances.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Scores versus Monza Gonzalez scored one goal to go with six shots (five on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 victory over Monza.

Impact Gonzalez kept up his good form by leading his team in attempts and heading it home from close range to draw the match in the first half. He has hit the net in consecutive fixtures since he had a brace two weeks ago. He has logged 18 shots (10 on target), three key passes and 10 crosses (three accurate) in his last five showings.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Unused in Monza game Bonaventura (ankle) didn't play in Monday's 2-1 win over Monza.

Impact Bonaventura returned to the game-day squad list after a minor injury but wasn't risked due to his imperfect conditions. He has been handled carefully down the stretch as Fiorentina have put more emphasis on the cups. Arthur and Maxime Lopez have played more than him in Serie A in recent rounds.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Concedes once against Monza Terracciano made one save and one clearance and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 win against Monza.

Impact Terracciano couldn't do much on a header by Milan Djuric and barely had to intervene afterward. He returned on goal after getting rested to be fresher for the cup fixtures in the last two matches, with Oliver Christensen relieving him. He has kept one clean sheet, made 14 saves and given up five goals in his last five appearances. Fiorentina will host Napol on Friday.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

FIORENTINA-MONZA 2-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Arthur secures home win for La Viola | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 13, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Earns bench spot Bonaventura (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Monza.

Impact Bonaventura is returning from his ankle issues after only missing one match, although he is not fit enough to get the start, as he lines up on the bench. The midfielder will hope to earn some time to test his legs before possibly getting the start in their next game, as he has started in 25 of his 29 appearances this campaign.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Fit for Monza contest Bonaventura (ankle) has been called up for Monday's clash with Monza, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Bonaventura is feeling better a few days after missing the return leg of the Europa League Conference, but it remains to be seen whether he's healthy enough to start. Arthur and Maxime Lopez have benefitted from his reduced playing time as of late. He has assisted once in his last five showings, adding nine key passes, eight shots (one on target) and 11 crosses (three accurate).

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ikone - Unavailable versus Monza Ikone won't be an option against Monza on Monday due to a hip contusion, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Ikone has gotten consistent minutes in recent matches while Nicolas Gonzalez was load-managed in Serie A due to Fiorentina's deep run in the cups. If the starter weren't in the XI, Christian Kouame or a fullback could start on the right wing.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Belotti - Ruled out for Monza match Belotti will miss Monday's game versus Monza due to back pain, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Belotti will be spared a few days after seeing full minutes in the Europa League semifinal. M'Bala Nzola or Christian Kouame will lead the line Monday.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Beltran's late penalty sends Fiorentina into Europa Conference League final for 2nd straight year

A late penalty from Lucas Beltran that rewarded Fiorentina's intense pressing ensured the Italian team progressed to the Conference League final for the second straight year with a...

MAY 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Giacomo Bonaventura - Ruled out for Club Brugge match Bonaventura was a late scratch for Thursday's Europa Conference League tilt versus Club Brugge due to an ankle injury, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Bonaventura was a late call as he was in contention to start, but he was instead sent to the stands due to a knock, which could affect his availability or minutes also for the Monza match next Monday.

MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Completely spared against Verona Gonzalez was unavailable against Verona for rest purposes and not because of an injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Gonzalez made the trip for the game but watched the game from the stands to be in better shape ahead of the return leg of the European Conference League semifinal against Club Brugge. He might be managed again versus Monza next Monday, but Fiorentina won't have another midweek match coming up afterward. He has scored twice, assisted once, and added 14 shots (five on target) and five chances created in his last five appearances.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Assist in start Nzola assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and four chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Verona.

Impact Nzola returned to action during Fiorentina's European Conference League game Thursday against Club Brugge. Just a few days later, he was promoted to Fiorentina's starting XI for the team's first game in May. Nzola has his first assist since November and has logged three assists across his 2023-24 season, the most across a Serie A campaign since his 2020-21 campaign with Spezia.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Fiorentina share spoils with Napoli in draw

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