Fiorentina Team News Page 80 - Soccer

Giacomo Bonaventura - Sent off against Sassuolo Bonaventura took one off-target shot and was sent off in 17 minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Bonaventura was deployed off the bench in this one and lost his cool after the referee booked him for a handball, earning a quick red card. He will have to sit out at least next Sunday's home game versus Verona, where two among Gaetano Castrovilli, Youssef Maleh and Alfred Duncan will get the nod in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Vlahović scores 2 as injury-hit Juventus wins 3-2 at Empoli

Dušan Vlahović scored twice as injury-depleted Juventus won 3-2 at Empoli to move to within seven points of Serie A leader AC Milan

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Pietro Terracciano - Shakes off illness Terracciano (illness) returned to full practice Tuesday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Terracciano will be available for Saturday's road game against Sassuolo after sitting out one game due to tonsillitis. Bartlomiej Drawgowski played well in relief, but Pietro Terracciano clearly had the upper hand in the duel before the hiccup. He has allowed 28 goals, made 42 saves and kept four clean sheets in 20 matches thus far.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torreira - Avoids meaningful problems Torreira suffered just a knock in the Atalanta match and quickly returned to full practice, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Torreira will be good to go for Saturday's away game against Sassuolo. However, Sofyan Amrabat has fared well lately and the coach could decide to manage Torreira ahead of the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal against Juventus next week. He has notched seven shots, five chances, five tackles and five interceptions in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vlahovic scores in CL debut, Juve draws 1-1 at Villarreal

Dusan Vlahovic has scored 31 seconds into his Champions League debut as Juventus drew 1-1 at Villarreal in the opening match of their round-of-16 tie

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Keeps clean sheet against Atalanta Dragowski had one save while blanking Atalanta in Sunday's 1-0 win.

Impact Dragowski returned between the sticks after months and, while he had just one save, it was a key one as he denied a clear-cut opportunity. Pietro Terracciano is dealing with an illness and, if healthy, the two will be in contention for Saturday's road game against Sassuolo.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Martinez - Fares well off bench in Atalanta game Martinez Quarta won two of four tackles and six duels and had one interception and three clearances in 23 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Martinez Quarta helped his team secure the clean sheet and the win by bringing a lot of energy off the bench and ended up putting together a better stat-line than the starters. He will be back in the XI for Saturday's away game versus Sassuolo since Nikola Milenkovic will be suspended. He has logged 30 tackles, 14 interceptions, 41 clearances and eight blocks in 15 matches.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torreira - Subs off early in Atalanta game Torreira had two interceptions, drew one foul and won one tackle in 38 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atalanta before bowing out due to an injury.

Impact Torreira appeared to get hurt in a tackle with an opponent and tried to gut it out for a few minutes before limping off. He will have to be assessed ahead of Saturday's road game versus Sassuolo. He was replaced by Sofyan Amrabat, like in the previous game.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Lively against Atalanta Sottil took two shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and had four successful take-ons in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Sottil often led the charge for Fiorentina in this one and paced it in shots and crosses, and came close to scoring in a pair of occasions. He appears to have leapfrogged a few competitors in the pecking order on the flanks. He has started in three straight of the last four matches, scoring once ad adding four shots, three chances and 14 crosses. Fiorentina will visit Sassuolo Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Milenkovic - Suspended for next game Milenkovic won four duels, had one block, drew two fouls and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Milenkovic did not pile up numbers in this one as Fiorentina defended well as a team and will have to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Igor and Lucas Martinez Quarta will likely pair up in the back in Saturday's road game against Sassuolo.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Krzysztof Piatek - Decides Atalanta game Piatek took one shot on target, drew one foul, won two duels and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Piatek was not very involved but fully capitalized on his only chance of the game, putting it past Juan Musso from point-blank range despite slightly scuffing his shot. He hit the net for the second straight game and had success in Coppa Italia as well, solidifying his place atop the depth chart following the departure of Dusan Vlahovic. Fiorentina will visit Sassuolo Saturday. He has added eight shots, three chances and two crosses in four appearances since joining.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Subpar against Atalanta Biraghi sent in two crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won one duel in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Biraghi did not have the usual volume in this one as the opponents managed to hold him in check. He left the game earlier than usual but likely just due to fatigue. He has tallied seven shots, seven chances and 25 crosses in the last five games. Fiorentina will visit Sassuolo Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Provides assist against Atalanta Gonzalez took two shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, sent in one accurate cross and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Gonzalez had a decent display and coronated it by finding Krzysztof Piatek with a highly technical pass to set up the lone goal of the game. It is his fourth assist of the season, but the first since early December. He has logged 11 shots, 12 chances and seven crosses in the last five appearances. Fiorentina will visit Sassuolo Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Will miss Atalanta game Terracciano will be unavailable Sunday against Atalanta due to tonsillitis, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Terracciano has tested negative for COVID-19 thus far and should be back next week. Bartlomiej Dragowski, who opened the season as the starter, will be between the sticks Sunday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Lucas Torreira - Will return against Atalanta Torreira completed his one-game suspension in Monday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Torreira will be eligible for Sunday's home game versus Atalanta and likely start over Sofyan Amrabat, even though the teammate scored versus Spezia. He hit the net twice, provided an assist and registered ten shots and seven chances in the last six appearances.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Eligible to face Atalanta Bonaventura served his one-game ban in Monday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Bonaventura had to sit out one match due to yellow-card accumulation. He will resume starting over either Gaetano Castrovilli or Alfred Duncan in Sunday's home game against Atalanta. He has logged one goal, one assist, 12 shots and six chances in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina scores late to beat Spezia 2-1 in Italian league

Sofyan Amrabat has scored in the 89th minute as Fiorentina won 2-1 at Spezia to move closer to the European qualification places in the Italian league

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Cristiano Biraghi - Fires five crosses in victory Biraghi had three shots (none on target), five crosses, two tackles, created one chance and was fouled twice in the 2-1 victory against Spezia on Monday.

Impact While normally a prolific crosser, Biraghi's numbers were a little below average against Spezia on Monday. He did make up for it with a strong defensive effort, and hopefully he will return to form in the next match against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Launches seven crosses into box Castrovilli had two shots (both off target), seven crosses, one foul, created two chances and was fouled twice in the 2-1 victory over Spezia on Monday.

Impact In an effort to insure the win, the entire squad pushed to log one more goal. Castrovilli, normally a very limited crosser, stepped his numbers up in a big way to help give his side a shot. Hopefully he plays with the same intensity in the next match against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Cabral - Assists teammate as substitute Cabral had one assist, two tackles and created one chance in the 2-1 victory against Spezia on Monday

Impact After subbing on in the 79th minute, Cabral made quick work to find Sofyan Amrabat for a goal ten minutes later. This was the forward's third appearance of the season, but he has two assists in his last two matches. Maybe his stellar play will earn him a spot against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sofyan Amrabat - Scores winning goal Amrabat had one goal on one shot, one block, three tackles, one foul, created one chance and was fouled three times in the 2-1 victory over Spezia on Monday.

Impact With time running out and everything tied up, Arthur Cabral found Amrabat in the 89th minute to score the goal that would seal the victory. This was the midfielder's first goal of the season, and with inconsistent playing time it is unlikely that he will make a big contribution in the next match against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Krzysztof Piatek - Scores once in victory Piatek had one goal on five shots (one on target) in the 2-1 victory over Spezia on Monday.

Impact After missing a penalty shot in the 16th minute, Piatek was able to redeem himself just before halftime with a solo goal. The forward is an inconsistent offensive threat, and it is unlikely that he will be able to score again in the upcoming match against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Lets in one goal Terracciano had no saves and conceded one goal in the 2-1 victory over Spezia on Monday.

Impact Though Spezia we heavily outmatched, Kevin Agudelo managed to beat Terracciano once to prevent the clean sheet. If the goalkeeper wants a chance at beating Atalanta next, he will have to focus even more.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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