Fiorentina Team News Page 89 - Soccer

Giacomo Bonaventura - Delivers four crosses versus Inter Bonaventura sent in four crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, drew three fouls and won four duels in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Bonaventura put up decent numbers and has been a moderate fantasy asset in most matches thus far. He has posted one goal, two assists, ten chances created and seven crosses in five appearances. Fiorentina will face Udinese away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Assists and sees red in Inter clash Gonzalez took four shots (three on target), sent in two crosses (two accurate), picked up an assist and was booked twice in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Gonzalez paced his team in shots and had a great performance in the first half, as he set up Riccardo Sottil with a square ball after escaping in the second half. However, he protested too vehemently after getting a yellow card and was kicked out at the 78th minute. He will be suspended for at least Sunday's game versus Udinese and potentially more depending on what he said to the referee. Jose Callejon or Riccardo Saponara will replace him in the next game.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Venuti - Scratched for Inter game Venuti (calf) did not make the game-day squad list to face Inter Wednesday.

Impact Venuti was originally called up for the match following a pair of ailments, but he followed the match on the stands. The coach went with Marco Benassi over Alvaro Odriozola at right-back in this one, therefore the Spaniard will probably start in Sunday's road game versus Udinese.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Solid against Inter Biraghi took two shots (one on target), sent in five crosses (one accurate), had two blocks and won two duels in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Biraghi logged another productive display motoring down the flank despite the challenging match-up and the score. He has recorded 21 crosses, six shots, five chances created and 11 tackles through five appearances. Fiorentina will face Udinese away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Fires three shots versus Inter Vlahovic took three shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, drew two fouls and won two duels in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Vlahovic had a pretty good performance even though he did not manage to score in this one as he seriously challenged Samir Handanovic with a potent shot in the first half and could have easily picked up an assist if his teammates finished better. He has bagged three goals in five games, adding 13 shots, five chances created and three crosses. Fiorentina will face Udinese away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Scores against Inter Sottil took two shots (one on target), created two chances, drew one foul and scored a goal in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Sottil opened the scoring in the early going by punching it home on a great low-driven cross by Nicolas Gonzalez. He was making his second start of the season in this one, as he is alternating with Jose Callejon. He has posted five shots, two chances and one cross in four games. Fiorentina will face Udinese away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Allows three goals versus Inter Dragowski had two saves, one clearance and one accurate keeper-sweeper and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Dragowski was beaten from point-blank range in all three occasions. He has surrendered four goals and made four saves in three matches, with no clean sheets thus far. Fiorentina will face Udinese away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Nicolas Gonzalez - Stays in starting XI Gonzalez (thigh) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Inter.

Impact Despite dealing with some fatigue over the weekend, Gonzalez makes the starting XI again Tuesday. On a short week, it's unlikely he'll be pushed a full 90 and after going just 45 minutes last match, it'll be hard to trust his playing time against Inter.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Lorenzo Venuti - Available versus Inter Venuti (calf) has been included in Fiorentina's squad list to face Inter Tuesday.

Impact Venuti is good to go after dealing with a pair of ailments last week. He is unlikely to be picked over Alvaro Odriozola in this one though, especially considering he is not 100 percent.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Called up for Inter clash Gonzalez (thigh) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Inter Tuesday.

Impact Gonzalez subbed off in the previous game due to muscle fatigue, but the situation is not severe enough to rule him out in advance. The coach stated that he will make a late call on whether or not fielding him in this one. Riccardo Sottil or Riccardo Saponara would make the XI if Gonzalez did not.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erick Pulgar - Ruled out for Inter game Pulgar did not make Fiorentina's squad list to face Inter Tuesday due to muscle fatigue, the club announced.

Impact Pulgar fared well over the weekend, but he also picked up a minor injury. Lucas Torreira will anchor the midfield in the midweek bout.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Will miss Inter game Castrovilli (chest) will continue to be monitored for the next 48 hours before being discharged, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Castrovilli has been hospitalized after violently crashing into the post Saturday. The club indicated that he is not dealing with anything serious, but he will spend more time under the tutelage of the doctors as a precaution following the major trauma. Alfred Duncan or Youssef Maleh will take his place against Inter.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Spent the night at the hospital Castrovilli was hospitalized after colliding with the post, but the tests ruled out any fracture or internal damage, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Castrovilli will most likely miss Tuesday's game against Inter, but the incident did not have serious consequences. Alfred Duncan and Youssef Maleh will be in the running to take his place in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Nicolas Gonzalez - Subs off against Genoa Gonzalez took three shots (zero on target), created one scoring chance and drew three fouls in Saturday's 2-1 win over Genoa and bowed out at at half time.

Impact Gonzalez surprisingly did not emerge from the locker room following a solid first half. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he experienced some discomfort in his thigh and the coaching staff played it safe. He will be re-evaluated before Tuesday's match against Inter. His replacement Riccardo Saponara scored in this one.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Subs off versus Genoa Castrovilli drew one foul and sent in one inaccurate cross before subbing off 26 minutes into Saturday's 2-1 win over Genoa after colliding with the post.

Impact Castrovilli crashed into the woodworking while trying to get to a cross and appeared to have picked up a chest injury. He was replaced by Alfred Duncan. Youssef Maleh would also be in the mix if he was forced to miss time.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Venuti - Will miss Genoa game Venuti has recovered from his shoulder sprain, but he picked up a calf problem that will sideline him Saturday, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Venuti got banged up in the past game, but he would have been available if he had not suffered a different injury. The coach did not disclose its severity, and he could skip multiple games due to the condensed schedule. Alvaro Odriozola will take over at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Concedes once against Atalanta Terracciano had four saves, four clearances and one accurate keeper-sweeper and gave up one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Terracciano was surprisingly picked over regular starter Bartlomiej Dragowski and had a very strong game, denying the opponents on multiple occasions. He has good chances to stay in the lineup given his last two performances. He has surrendered five goals and made seven saves in three games. Fiorentina will visit Genoa Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Plays well against Atalanta Odriozola sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance, won two of two tackles and had three clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Odriozola replaced Lorenzo Venuti in the first and proceed to have a solid game, contributing on both ends. The injury to the teammate speeds up the process of making him the starter at right-back. Fiorentina will visit Genoa Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Holds his own against Atalanta Igor had four clearances and one interception and won seven duels and two of five tackles in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Igor was again picked over Matija Nastasic and Lucas Martinez Quarta and fared well against a high-wattage offense, often coming out on top in the physical duels with Duvan Zapata. He has logged seven tackles and seven clearances in two appearances. Fiorentina will visit Genoa Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Wins seven duels versus Atalanta Bonaventura created one scoring chance, had one interception and two successful take-ons and won seven duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Bonaventura was forced to focus more on the defensive end given the strength of the opponent and did not pick up many stats in the final third. He has provided an assist and logged four chances created, three tackles and three interceptions through three matches. Fiorentina will visit Genoa Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Venuti - Sprains shoulder against Atalanta Venuti won one duel and drew one in 25 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta and subbed off in the first half due to a shoulder sprain, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Venuti will take further tests in the next few days to determine the severity of the injury. Alvaro Odriozola was already a strong bet to overtake him at right-back anyway. Fiorentina will visit Genoa Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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