Fiorentina Team News Page 82 - Soccer

Lucas Torreira - Scores in win over Cagliari Torreira scored a goal off three shots (all on target), created one chance, won one tackle and was shown a yellow card during Monday's 6-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Torreira was very active on the offensive end, racking up a season-high three shots attempted, and was rewarded for his efforts in the 77th minute as he headed home a cross from the left flank to seal the 6-0 win for Fiorentina. This was the second goal of the season for the defensive midfielder and he'll try to remain productive on both sides of the pitch during Sunday's visit to Cagliari.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Misses PK, scores in win Vlahovic scored a goal off six shots (three on target), sent in one accurate cross and missed a penalty during Monday's 6-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Vlahovic missed a penalty when the match was still scoreless but then had an impressive performance during the rest of the match, scoring his side's fourth goal with a classy finish over the goalkeeper and being involved and pacing his side in shots attempted. With 17 goals over 21 appearances so far this season, Vlahovic is tied with Ciro Immobile as Serie A's top goalscorer. He'll try to keep adding to his tally during Sunday's visit to Cagliari.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Scores two free-kick goals in win Biraghi scored two goals off three shots (two on target), created one chance, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Monday's 6-0 win...

Impact Biraghi wasn't as active on open play as he was during the previous match, but more than made up for that with two stunning free-kick goals that doubled his season total to four. The left back will try to keep showing his offensive prowess during Sunday's visit to Cagliari.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Scores, assists in win Bonaventura scored a goal off three shots (two on target) and created two chances during Monday's 6-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Bonaventura was one of the best men on the pitch here, scoring his side's second goal, assisting Dusan Vlahovic for the fourth and being involved in several dangerous plays throughout the match. With three goals and four assists so far this season, the midfielder will try to keep up with the strong play during Sunday's visit to Cagliari.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Scores opener in win Odriozola scored a goal off his lone shot, created two chances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Monday's 6-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Odriozola didn't have any defensive work here and had a lot of room to provide support on the attacking end, which included finding the back of the net to open the scoring in the 15th minute. This was the first goal of the season for the right back and he'll try to keep it up during Sunday's visit to Cagliari.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Biraghi adds to Genoa's misery with a perfect free-kick ' Top 5 Goal ' Round 22 ' Serie A 2021/22

JANUARY 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

MATCHDAY: Milan can move top in Italy with win over Spezia

AC Milan can move into top spot in Serie A with a win at home to relegation-threatened Spezia

JANUARY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Cristiano Biraghi - Returns, creates four chances Biraghi created four chances during a 4-0 loss Monday against Torino.

Impact Biraghi logged his return from a card-based suspension. His four created chances were Fiorentina's best. Despite having no assists across 19 games of the ongoing Serie A season, Biraghi continues to supply upside utilizing chances created -- of which he has 32 this season.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Allows four goals Terracciano conceded four goals during a 4-0 loss Monday against Torino.

Impact Terracciano logged one of his worst stat lines across the 2021-22 Serie A. On Monday, he will try to redeem himself versus a Genoa team that has fewer goals (20) than games played (21) this season.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina beats Napoli 5-2 to reach Italian Cup quarters

Fiorentina has reached the Italian Cup quarterfinals by beating Napoli 5-2 after extra time in a match that included three red cards and a stoppage-time equalizer

JANUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Riccardo Sottil - Returns to practice Sottil posted on Instagram that he resumed training Wednesday.

Impact Sottil sat out the last two matches as he allegedly tested positive for COVID-19 after the holidays, although the club did not confirm it. He will face increased competition going forward given the addition of Jonathan Ikone. He has tallied two goals, two assists, 15 shots and 19 crosses in 13 games (eight starts) so far.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Martinez - Ruled out for cup game Martinez Quarta was omitted from Fiorentina's squad list to face Napoli in Coppa Italia shortly after the club announced that a player tested positive for COVID-19.

Impact Martinez Quarta might have gotten infected, although the club elected not to disclose the game. If that was the case, he would miss Monday's home game against Genoa, where Igor or Matija Nastasic would take his place in the back.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Torino beats Fiorentina 4-0 in postponed Serie A game

Josip Brekalo scored twice and Torino beat Fiorentina 4-0 in Serie A to end the Viola’s five-match unbeaten run

JANUARY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: United looks for reaction against Villa in FA Cup

Manchester United looks to bounce back from a demoralizing loss in the Premier League when it hosts Aston Villa in an FA Cup third-round match on Monday

JANUARY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Krzysztof Piatek - Transfers to Fiorentina Piatek has joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan with option to buy from Hertha Berlin, the club announced.

Impact Piatek will initially back up Dusan Vlahovic, and perhaps replace him down the line. After an early injury, he scored just once in nine appearances this season, adding 12 shots and three crosses. He hit the net seven times in the past campaign. He has not been called up for Monday's game versus Torino, likely because the paperwork of his transfer has yet to be finalized.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

COVID outbreak at Man City; 4 Serie A games scrapped

A coronavirus outbreak at Manchester City has put manager Pep Guardiola and seven players in isolation

JANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Dusan Vlahovic - Fiorentina will not face Udinese Thursday Fiorentina will not play against Udinese Thursday as the opponents are isolating following multiple COVID-19 cases.

Impact Fiorentina might not return on the pitch until January 17th since Torino are currently in the same situation as Udinese.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Benassi - Unavailable against Udinese Benassi (undisclosed) was not included in Fiorentina's squad list to face Udinese Thursday.

Impact Benassi is believed to be dealing with a muscular problem, although Fiorentina had also announced an unnamed COVID-19 case in recent days. In any case, he has been a deep reserve in the midfield so far.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Ruled out for Udinese game Sottil (undisclosed) was not named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Udinese Thursday.

Impact Sottil did not return to practice after the holidays and the club had announced an unnamed COVID-19 case. Jose Callejon, Riccardo Saponara and newcomer Jonathan Ikone will absorb his minutes.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ikone - Available against Udinese Ikone (ankle) has been included in Fiorentina's squad list to face Udinese Thursday.

Impact Ikone practiced on the side in his first few days at the club, but he appears to have shaken off a sprain he picked up with Lille. The coach suggested he will bring him off the bench while he gets used to his new surroundings.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Called up for Udinese game Dragowski (thigh) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Udinese Thursday.

Impact Dragowski is available to play for the first time since early September. While he would be the starter if fully fit, the coach suggested he will have to compete with Pietro Terracciano in his first games back given his extended absence. He has allowed six goals, made 13 saves and kept one clean sheet in five matches this season.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sofyan Amrabat - Will partake in AFCON Amrabat has been called up by Morocco for the African Cup of Nations.

Impact Amrabat has received only spotting playing time in the midfield so far this season. Fiorentina will continue to lean on Lucas Torreira and Erick Pulgar in his position.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lille selling forward Ikone to Italian club Fiorentina

French champion Lille is selling forward Jonathan Ikone to Italian club Fiorentina

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Jonathan Ikone - Moves to Fiorentina Ikone has joined Fiorentina on a permanent deal from Lille, the club announced.

Impact Ikone has inked a five-year contract with the Serie A side. He has notched two goals and two assists in 23 matches so far, adding 33 shots and 21 chances. He is set to unseat Jose Maria Callejon and Riccardo Saponara once he will have adjusted to his new surroundings. He practiced on the side in the last couple of days due to a muscular problem he suffered before the break. He will have to be assessed ahead of January 6th's match versus Udinese.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Goes into full training Dragowski (thigh) practiced fully in the first session after the break, La Nazione reports.

Impact Dragowski has missed three months due to a severe thigh injury, although he seemed on the verge of coming back a couple of times. The team has been extra careful with him, and backup Pietro Terracciano has filled him well. While he appears on track to be available for January 6th's match versus Udinese, he might not get the start right away.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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