Fiorentina Team News Page 78 - Soccer

Alvaro Odriozola - Will miss Empoli game Odriozola is not fully fit and has not been called up for Sunday's match versus Empoli, coach Vincenzo Italiano informed.

Impact Odriozola is reportedly dealing again with knee soreness, which cost him some time last month. Lorenzo Venuti will start at right-back, and he will could be a low-tier fantasy option.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sofyan Amrabat - Features during international break Amrabat (illness) played in the two matches versus DR Congo after missing the last Serie A game.

Impact Amrabat was a late scratch for the last match before the break, but he got healthy quickly as expected. He will resume backing up Lucas Torreira in Sunday's home game versus Empoli. He has posted one goal, four chances, 15 tackles and six blocks in 16 appearances (three starts).

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scotland 1-1 Poland: Hosts denied victory in Hampden Park friendly by late penalty Krzysztof Piatek's injury-time penalty gave Poland a late 1-1 draw with Scotland at Hampden Park.

MARCH 24, 2022 • SKY.COM

Alfred Duncan - Creates four chances in draw Duncan created four chances, sent in one accurate cross and made two tackles (both won) during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Duncan is usually known for his defensive abilities but this time he made his presence be felt also on the offensive end with a season-high four chances created. The holding midfielder hass been mostly a reserve during this campaign, but he's always capable of contributing with given the chance to play. Up next for Duncan is Apr. 3 home match against Empoli.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Saponara - Strong performance against Inter Saponara had four shots (one on target), created four chances, sent in two accurate crosses and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Saponara had his second start over the last three games and was one of the best men on the pitch, pacing his side in both shots attempted and chances created. There's some strong competition for a starting spot on Fiorentina's attacking line, but Saponara certainly helped his case a lot with this performance. Up next for him is Apr. 3 home match against Empoli.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Makes four saves in draw Terraciano made four saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Terraciano once again performed very well between the sticks but was unable to help when Denzel Dumfries appeared unmarked on the far post to head home a cross from the left and draw things level at 1-1 in the 55th minute. There has been some ups and downs for the goalkeeper in his first campaign as a full-time starter since joining Fiorentina, but he's leaving a good impression overall. Up next for Terraciano is Apr. 3 home clash against his former club Empoli.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Provides assist in draw Gonzalez made an assist, had four shots (one on target), created one chance and suffered two fouls during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Gonzalez was a menace from the right flank, pacing his side in shots attempted and assisting Lucas Torreira for the opening goal of the match in the 50th minute. That was the fifth assist of the season for the winger, who remains an important part of the team despite facing serious competition for a starting spot. Up next for Gonzalez is Apr. 3 home match against Empoli.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torreira - Scores in draw Torreira scored a goal off his lone shot during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Torreira didn't replicate the stat-stuffing performance from the previous match but still made a key contribution, stepping into the box to send home Nicolas Gonzalez's pass from the right flank and open the scoring for Fiorentina in the 50th minute. That's now back-to-match matches with a goal for Torreira, something rare for a holding midfielder. Up next for him is Apr. 3 home match against Empoli.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan wins 1-0 at Cagliari to maintain Serie A lead

AC Milan is displaying more consistency than its rivals amid a tight race for the Serie A title

MARCH 19, 2022 • Associated Press

The battle for midfield supremacy is on at San Siro! ' Focus ' Round 30 ' Serie A 2021/22

MARCH 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Sofyan Amrabat - Ruled out for Inter game Amrabat will miss Saturday's game against Inter because he is under the weather, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Amrabat usually backs up Lucas Torreira in the midfield, and the starter is available for this one. Fiorentina will be short-handed in the role considering that Giacomo Bonaventura is on the mend as well.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Will miss Inter clash Bonaventura will be unavailable Saturday against Inter due to a knee contusion, coach Vincenzo Italiano informed.

Impact Bonaventura sustained the injury in the previous game and, while he did not suffer structural damage, he has not been able to practice fully this week and will be held out for this one. Either Alfred Duncan or Youssef Maleh will replace him in the midfield.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Good to go for Inter game Biraghi (knee) logged a full practice Wednesday, La Nazione reports.

Impact Biraghi left the last game a little early due to a blow to the knee, but he avoided significant problems and will continue starting in Friday's road game versus Inter. He has posted eight shots, eight chances, 45 crosses and four tackles in the last five games.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Keeps clean sheet versus Bologna Terracciano had one accurate keeper-sweeper while blanking Bologna in Sunday's 1-0 win.

Impact Terracciano never intervened in this one and was pretty lucky as Bologna hit the woodwork twice. He has recaptured the starting job after Bartlomiej Dragowski started two games while he was sick. He has allowed 29 goals, made 43 saves and kept five clean sheets in 22 matches, with five clean sheets. Fiorentina will face Inter away Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Fares well versus Bologna Igor had one interception and one clearance and won two of three tackles and five duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Igor has started consistently over Lucas Martinez Quarta lately and furnished another solid display in this one. He has recorded five tackles, seven interceptions, ten clearances and two blocks in the last five games, with two clean sheets. Fiorentina will face Inter away Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Imprecise versus Bologna Castrovilli took two off-target shots, sent in four inaccurate crosses, won two of three tackles and one block in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Castrovilli had solid volume but lacked touch both when shooting and crossing. He has started in five straight games, tallying seven shots, three chances, 18 crosses and five tackles. Fiorentina will face Inter away Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torreira - Scores against Bologna Torreira took three shots (one on target), had two interceptions, drew five fouls and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Torreira solved the game down the stretch with an opportunistic finish from point-blank range. He was active on both ends before scoring. It is his third goal of the season. He has posted six shots, one chance, two crosses and five interceptions in the last four appearances. Fiorentina will face Inter away Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ikone - Ineffective off bench versus Bologna Ikone (thigh) played 31 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna but did not pick up any stat.

Impact Ikone was available despite picking up a thigh problem in the previous game, but he had just 12 passes. He will try to unseat Riccardo Sottil in the upcoming matches. He has logged one assist, six shots, seven chances and four crosses in eight games (three starts) since joining. Fiorentina will face Inter away Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Creates two chances against Bologna Odriozola (knee) sent in two crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, drew one foul and won two duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Odriozola played almost the full game despite the lack of practice lately and put up his usual numbers. He has logged 23 chances, 40 crosses, 21 tackles and 18 clearances in 23 matches (18 starts). Fiorentina will face Inter away Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Draws six fouls against Bologna Gonzalez took one off-target shot, sent in four crosses (one accurate), drew six fouls and won 12 duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Gonzalez often led the charge for his side but, while he was peppy and picked up stats on the fringes, he did not take many shots and was imprecise in his deliveries. He returned to the XI after being limited by an illness in the last two weeks. He has posted one assist, seven shots, seven chances and eight crosses in the last five games. Fiorentina will face Inter away Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Krzysztof Piatek - Quiet against Bologna Piatek took two shots (one on target) and won one duel in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Piatek did not get many good balls and was pulled after an hour since he was ineffective. He will have to play well to stave off the competition coming from Arthur Cabral. He has notched three goals, 14 shots, three chances and two crosses in seven appearances since joining. Fiorentina will face Inter away Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli revives Serie A title hopes with 2-1 win at Verona

Victor Osimhen scored twice and Napoli won 2-1 at Hellas Verona to keep Serie A leader AC Milan within reach

MARCH 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Cristiano Biraghi - Bows out in Bologna game Biraghi took two shots on target, created two scoring chances, sent in 17 crosses (three accurate) and won one of two tackles in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna and left at the 77th...

Impact Biraghi had great volume in this one and posted a new season high for crosses, but he was also wildly inaccurate. The coach was not worried with his injury after the game, indicating that it was just a knock, but he will probably undergo further tests to determine whether he sustained some structural damage. He was replaced by Aleksa Terzic. Fiorentina will face Inter away Saturday.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Subs off against Bologna Bonaventura took four shots (zero on target), sent in one inaccurate crosses and left Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna in the second half due to a small injury, coach Vincenzo Italian...

Impact Bonaventura got the nod after winning an appeal and took a bunch of shots, but he missed the target in all of them. He appeared to land awkwardly after a jump, but the coach suggested he picked up a muscular ailment, which did not look serious at first glance. He will be assessed throughout the week ahead of Saturday's away game versus Inter.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Gets nod in Bologna game Odriozola (knee) has been named in the starting XI for Sunday's match versus Bologna.

Impact Odriozola has worked his way back after sitting out one match with a knee injury and replaces his backup Lorenzo Venuti in the back even though the coach hinted he would be limited in this one. He has logged one goal, eight chances, five crosses and four tackles in the last five matches.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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