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Nicolas Gonzalez - Makes sub appearance versus Atalanta Gonzalez had one interception and won one duel in 14 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Gonzalez was barely used in this one due to a late return from international duties. He will reprise his usual role in Saturday's home game versus Genoa. He has scored once ad added two chances and six crosses in the first three matches.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Buries two PKs versus Atalanta Vlahovic took three shots (two on target), drew two fouls, won seven duels and scored twice in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Vlahovic was clutch twice from the penalty spot and bagged his first brace of the season, on top of having a solid game overall. He is up to three goals in the first three matches, plus has taken nine shots and created three chances. Fiorentina will visit Genoa Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Delivers three crosses against Atalanta Biraghi sent in three crosses (zero accurate), had one block and four clearances and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Biraghi put up lower numbers than usual mostly due to the challenging nature of the game. He has launched nine crosses, created three chances and logged eight tackles in the first three matches. Fiorentina will face Genoa away Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No Ronaldo, no wins for Juventus after losing at Napoli 2-1

No Cristiano Ronaldo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Sofyan Amrabat - Unused against Torino Amrabat (groin) did not feature in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Amrabat was available after missing time due to sports-hernia surgery, but the coach elected not to field him. He will try to unseat Giacomo Bonaventura or Gaetano Castrovilli in the upcoming matches.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Will be back against Atalanta Dragowski served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Dragowski will reprise his role between the sticks in two weeks when Fiorentina will meet Atalanta, replacing Pietro Terracciano who held his own as a fill-in starter. Dragowski was red-carded after 17 minutes in the opener for stopping a clear-cut chance with a tackle well outside the box.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid loans right back Odriozola to Fiorentina

Real Madrid is sending right back Álvaro Odriozola on loan to Italian club Fiorentina

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Juventus loses at home to Empoli in 1st game after Ronaldo

Juventus has slumped to a 1-0 loss at home to promoted Empoli in its first match without Cristiano Ronaldo

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Pietro Terracciano - No saves in win Terracciano made no saves or clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Terracciano had nothing to do other than the one shot he failed to stop and still left the game with the win. It doesn't get much easier than that for the keeper. When Bartlomiej Dragowski is back it's unlikely that Terracciano will retain the starting spot.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Callejon - Five crosses in win Callejon sent in five crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Callejon's five crosses were a match-high, built on his duty on corners. The forward has a stable floor, but has some limited upside. He will hope to break into the starting XI after making only six starts last season. After the international break he has a trip away to Atalanta.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Castrovilli - Provides rare assist Castrovilli provided one assist during Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Castrovilli grabbed his first assist, something he doesn't do often as he tallied only three last season. The midfielder is a consistent option, but he's not a complete game-breaker, as he rarely contributes big offensive numbers. Next up is a trip to Atalanta after the international break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Bonaventura - Assists for win Bonaventura provided one assist on two chances created during Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Bonaventura opened his season account putting him half way to his total of two assists last season. The midfielder seems set to blow past that total, and he will look to do so right after the international break. After the break he will take on a trip away to Atalanta.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Scores in win Gonzalez scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Gonzalez scored once during Saturday's win, opening his account for the season. Gonzalez netted six times last season but seems to be in more of a leading role in Fiorentina. Next up is a Sunday trip to Atalanta after the international break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Nets in win Vlahovic scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Vlahovic opened his account at the second time of asking, scoring vs. a vulnerable Torino defense. The forward is one of the best in Serie A coming off of 21 goals and three assists in 34 starts last season. Next up is a Sunday trip to Atalanta.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Moves to Fiorentina Odriozola has joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Real Madrid, the club announced.

Impact Odriozola is set to have a much bigger role at Fiorentina after few years as a back-up at Real Madrid. He tallied eight chances created, 39 crosses and 14 tackles in 13 appearances (nine starts) last season.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoff

AUGUST 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Sofyan Amrabat - Available versus Torino Amrabat (groin) has been named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Torino Saturday.

Impact Amrabat missed the opener to complete the rehab following a sports-hernia injury. He will likely be eased into action since he was slowed down during the pre-season. Giacomo Bonaventura, Erick Pulgar, Yussuf Maleh and Gaetano Castrovilli figure to be ahead of him in the depth chart.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torreira - Joins Fiorentina on loan Torreira joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Arsenal on Wednesday.

Impact Torreira didn't play much while on loan at Atletico Madrid last season and will hope for a better situation upon his return to Italy. When last playing in Serie A, Torreira put up impressive two-way stats as a reliable tackler and set piece taker for Sampdoria. If he can reprise some of that production, he'll be able to get his career back on track without taking too long.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala recalled to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Striker Paulo Dybala was called up to the Argentina squad for the first time in almost two years after an impressive start to the season with Juventus

AUGUST 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Erick Pulgar - Provides assist against Roma Pulgar created four scoring chances, sent in two crosses (both accurate), had two interceptions and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Pulgar had a pretty good display on both ends of the pitch and rounded out his day by picking out Nikola Milenkovic in the box on a free kick from distance. He tallied one goal and three assists last season. Fiorentina will host Torino Saturday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic - Fires four shots against Roma Vlahovic drew two fouls, won four duels, was dispossessed twice and took four shots (three on target) in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Vlahovic was sufficiently involved and, while he found the target on most of his shots, they were pretty weak and Rui Patricio managed to save all of them. He hit the net 21 times in 37 matches last season. Fiorentina will host Torino Saturday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Biraghi - Produces against Roma Biraghi sent in five crosses (three accurate), created three scoring chances, won four duels and had four interceptions in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Biraghi was busy on both ends and put together a decent stat-line, helped by few corner kicks. He was one of most productive crossers in the past campaign, where he picked up five assists. Fiorentina will host Torino Saturday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Draws six fouls against Roma Gonzalez sent in two crosses (zero accurate), had one successful take-ons, drew six fouls and won nine duels in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Gonzalez more than held his own from the physical standpoint, but that did not lead to a great output in the key categories. He will look for a better performance in next Saturday's home game against Torino.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Milenkovic - Scores against Roma Milenkovic took two shots (both on target), had three interceptions, won four duels and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Milenkovic had more success in the opposing box than in his one as he temporarily equalized the match in the second half with a neat finish on a secondary free kick. He hit the net three times last season. Fiorentina will host Torino Saturday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Terracciano - Allows three goals against Roma Terracciano had three saves, two accurate keeper-sweepers and one punch and conceded three goals in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Terracciano entered the game after the early red card against Bartlomiej Dragwoski and could not prevent Roma from scoring on three point-blank chances. He gill get the start also in Saturday's home game against Roino.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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