LUCA RANIERI NEWS

Serviceable in Atalanta clash Ranieri created two scoring chances and registered four crosses (two accurate), four clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Ranieri had an okay defensive performance, even though his team allowed two goals and tried to help the attack late in the match, coming away with a well-rounded stat line. He posted a new season high in crosses. He has logged at least three clearances in his last six displays, amassing 21 and adding 11 deliveries (two accurate) and 10 tackles (eight won), with no clean sheets.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Ranieri scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Ranieri was able to score the lone goal of the contest for his club, finding the back of the net in the 79th minute. This is a rare goal for the defender, as he only scored one in 35 appearances last campaign. He also added one tackle won and six clearances in the defense.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Assists opener Sunday Ranieri assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 victory versus Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 20th minute.

Impact Ranieri set up Fabiano Parisi's outside-the-box strike in the 13th minute Sunday, a goal which gave Fiorentina the early lead. It marked his third assist of the season and his first since Nov. 3. It came on one of two chances he created in the match, his third time this season with multiple. He also made eight clearances and won two duels as he played the full 90 minutes in his second straight start.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Venezia Ranieri served a one-game ban in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Ranieri will likely substitute for Pietro Comuzzo against Venezia next Monday. He has notched three or more clearances in his last five displays, accumulating 31 and adding 11 tackles (six won), six blocks and five interceptions, with two clean sheets.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Roma game Ranieri had three clearances and one tackle and was cautioned for the fifth time in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Empoli.

Impact Ranieri had a ho-hum display and won't be available for the next match due to yellow-card accumulation. Pietro Comuzzo or Matias Moreno will fill in for him next to Pablo Mari and Marin Pongracic.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up stats against Cagliari Ranieri had two tackles (two won), nine clearances, one block and one interception in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Ranieri had his hands full in the back and had a strong performance even though his side gave up one goal, posting a new season high in clearances. He has notched at least three in six consecutive matches, totaling 35, adding 10 tackles (six won), seven interceptions and eight blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in draw Ranieri created one chance, made four tackles (three won), eight clearances and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's scoreless draw against Parma.

Impact Ranieri formed a great defensive partnership with Pablo Mari, helping his team stifling opposing forwards during the entire contest for another clean sheet. The center-back has been productive throughout the entire season but looks like he found another gear for the final stretch of the campaign as he posted eight tackles, 19 clearances, four interceptions and five blocks over the last three starts.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well against Atalanta Ranieri recorded seven clearances, three blocks and three interceptions and won one of two tackles in Sunday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Ranieri was sturdy in the back and filled it up, while he left one major scoring opportunity on the table on the other end, as he had shaken loose in the six-yard box but hit the goalie. He has posted five interceptions, 17 clearances and six blocks in the last five rounds, contributing to two clean sheets.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in defeat Ranieri registered four tackles (three won), six clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Como.

Impact Ranieri was active in defense once again on Sunday, contributing decently. While he couldn't help his team secure points, he set a new season-high with four tackles, adding two interceptions and six clearances to his totals of 18 tackles and 97 clearances in 24 Serie A appearances this season. He will look to continue his defensive contributions against a weaker opponent on Sunday against Verona.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Inter Ranieri scored one goal to go with one interception, four clearances and three blocks in Thursday's 3-0 victory versus Inter Milan.

Impact Ranieri hit the net for the first time in the season by wriggling free on a corner kick and beating the goalie with a pretty volley. He also had a tidy day in the back. He has registered five interceptions, 27 clearances and five blocks in the last five fixtures.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Busy versus Genoa Ranieri had six clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Ranieri had a strong display in the back, but his side once again failed to secure the clean sheet. He has recorded six interceptions, 23 clearances, three tackles (zero won) and two blocks in the last five rounds.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three clerances in Verona match Ranieri drew two fouls and registered one tackle (zero won), two blocks and three clearances in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Ranier was the busiest among the Fiorentina defenders in this one, but his side didn't manage to secure the clean sheet. He has contributed to three in the last five rounds, logging six tackles (three won), 18 clearances and seven blocks.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on winning goal Ranieri assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Ranieri provided the winning assist as he set up Moise Kean for a shot from the center of the box in the 41st minute of play. This marked the second time in three appearances that Ranieri accounted for at least one chance created, while it also marked the third time in four outings that he accounted for at least 40 completed passes.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Ranieri assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Monza.

Impact Ranieri notched his first assist of the season as he headed the ball of a corner kick and it managed to land near Moises Kean, who then extended his leg and scored. Defensively he secured two tackles.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Venezia fixture Ranieri won one of one tackle and had three clearances and one block in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Venezia.

Impact Ranieri anchored the defensive line considering Marin Pongracic's suspension and more than held his own as his side shut down the opponents. The two will likely feature together going forward, but Fiorentina might add more options.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serves disqualification Ranieri completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Parma.

Impact Ranieri will be eligible to play against Venezia next Sunday and most likely start since Marin Pongracic was red-carded in this one and Fiorentina don't have many center-backs in their squad at this moment. He tallied 29 interceptions, 63 clearances and 14 tackles in 26 games in 2023/2024.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss opener Ranieri generated two tackles (one won), one clearance and one interception and picked up his 15th domestic yellow card in Sunday's 3-2 win against Atalanta.

Impact Ranieri got the nod over Nikola Milenkovic but didn't have a noteworthy performance, and his side allowed two goals. He has been booked 14 times in Serie A and once in the Supercoppa, which will force him to sit out next season's opener due to yellow-card accumulation.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist and clean sheet Ranieri assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Salernitana. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Ranieri recorded his first assist of the season Sunday as he set up Christian Kouame's header in the 80th minute to take the 1-0 lead. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he intercepted one pass and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action. The only downside to his performance is that he picked up a yellow card early in the second half, his 13th booking of the season.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Roma Ranieri scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance and made six clearances during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Roma.

Impact Ranieri was at the right place to head the ball home and open the scoring for Fiorentina in the 18th minute and also had a great defensive performance, pacing his side in clearances. With 12 clearances over his last three starts, the center-back is enjoying a great campaign in his second year with Fiorentina, finally consolidating himself as a full-time starter.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy at both ends against Lazio Ranieri generated four shots (one on goal), two interceptions, four clearances and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Ranieri benefitted from Lucas Martinez Quarta (illness) being out to notch another start and was a menace on set pieces, hitting the post on his best attempt. He has logged five interceptions, 15 clearances and five crosses (one accurate) in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Ranieri completed a one-game ban in Sunday's 5-1 win over Frosinone.

Impact Ranieri is set to return to the XI against Bologna midweek since Lucas Martinez Quarta will be unavailable for the make-up game. He has notched three tackles (two won), 10 clearances and two interceptions in his last three games, with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Frosinone game Ranieri had two interceptions, two clearances, and one block and picked up his tenth yellow card in Friday's 2-3 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Ranieri didn't have a great showing and will miss his second game of the season due to yellow-card accumulation. Nikola Milenkovic and Lucas Martinez Quarta will team up in the back.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Torino Ranieri scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three interceptions, and three clearances in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact Ranieri decided the game late with a quality header after lingering in the box following a set piece. He got another start as Lucas Martinez Quarta wasn't 100 percent after dealing with the flu. He has been in the XI in five straight games despite technically being the third option in the back. He has recorded eight interceptions, 11 clearances, and two blocks during the recent run, contributing to three clean sheets.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four clearances in Monza game Ranieri registered one block, four clearances, and two interceptions in Friday's 1-0 victory over Monza.

Impact Ranieri stepped in while Lucas Martinez Quarta was dealing with the flu and had a decent showing, helping his club avoid conceding. He has started in four straight tilts, tallying five tackles, eight clearances, and two blocks, with two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE