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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

Clears ban Ranieri completed a one-game suspension in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Ranieri had to miss one due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll resume providing depth in multiple defensive roles. He has started just once in the last two months, posting one inaccurate cross, two tackles, two interceptions, and three clearances in four appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Milan clash Ranieri won one tackle and had one clearance and one block and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Ranieri was okay coming off the bench to bolster the defense but will have to miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Yerry Mina and Pietro Comuzzo will provide depth in the back behind the starters.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts two clearances against Sassuolo Ranieri created one scoring chance and had one interception, two clearances, and one block in Round 38's 3-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Ranieri got the nod as the gaffer rested a few starters in this one. He was the fourth option in the back but starred in some big games. He logged nine tackles, 11 interceptions, 15 clearances, and three blocks in nine appearances (five starts).

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active defensively versus Lazio Ranieri made four tackles (two won), three clearances and two interceptions during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Ranieri had just his second start of the season and made most of the opportunity, racking up some nice numbers, probably the best stat line among all Fiorentina defenders. The center-back left the pitch in the 86th minute as part of a double substitution but his time on the pitch was enough for him to show he'll be ready to contribute if given playing time.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Inter Ranieri (undiclosed) didn't play in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Inter.

Impact Ranieri returned to the squad list, but he needs two among Nikola Milenkovic, Igor, and Lucas Martinez Quarta to be out to play. He has posted three interceptions, four clearances and one chance created in his lone appearance.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Inter game Ranieri (undisclosed) has been called up for Saturday's clash with Inter.

Impact Ranieri missed one bout for an unspecified minor problem. He's the fourth option in the back, and he's unlikely to get meaningful minutes unless something happens to the other defenders.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Lecce game Ranieri wasn't included in Fiorentina's squad list to face Lecce Monday.

Impact Ranieri picked up an unspecified injury in practice and won't travel with the team for this one. He's generally the fourth option as far as center-backs are concerned, and the top three are available.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not bought out by Salernitana Ranieri will return to Fiorentina as Salernitana did not pick up their option to buy him out.

Impact Ranieri had a solid campaign, but the club deemed the fee to be too expensive. He will be a candidate to back up Cristiano Biraghi in Florence. He tallied one goal, 11 chances, 66 crosses (15 accurate) and 38 tackles in 27 appearances in 2021/2022.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Udinese match Ranieri (calf) will not return in Sunday's season finale against Udinese, Salernitana announced.

Impact Ranieri will miss his fifth game in a row due to a calf strain. He has been solid while on loan from Fiorentina, tallying one goal, 66 crosses (15 accurate), 38 tackles and 59 tackles in 27 appearances (25 starts). Joel Obi, Matteo Ruggeri and Nadir Zortea have alternated on the left flank while he has been out.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might not return this season Ranieri has been diagnosed with a thigh strain and is unlikely to be back for one of the remaining fixtures, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Ranieri picked up the injury earlier this week and faces an uphill climb to be back in time for the final match, which will take place in just over two weeks. Matteo Ruggeri, Nadir Zortea and Joel Obi will pick up the slack in his roles.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will stay out for Venezia game Ranieri (undisclosed) will remain unavailable for Thursday's match versus Venezia, coach Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Ranieri will sit out the second game in a row because of an unspecified muscular problem. Matteo Ruggeri filled in for him in the back over the weekend, while Riccardo Gagliolo and Radu Dragusin came off the bench late in the game.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Atalanta match Ranier has not been called up for Monday's game versus Atalanta, Salernitana informed.

Impact Ranieri reportedly picked up a late muscular issue that will be further assessed shortly. Riccardo Gagliolo, Radu Dragusin and Matteo Ruggeri are the top candidates to replace him in the back.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded against Milan Ranieri took one shot on target, sent in one accurate cross, won two of three tackles and had four clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Milan.

Impact Ranieri did not look great in certain defensive reads, especially the early goal, but his energy again allowed him to pick up stats at both ends. He has notched 11 chances, 60 crosses, 37 tackles and 40 clearances in 21 matches thus far. Salernitana will face Bologna at home Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well on both ends Ranieri had five crosses, three interceptions, two tackles and was fouled once in the 1-1 draw with Genoa on Sunday.

Impact When a player understands their role, they can help their squad find success. Ranieri is an aggressive crosser, and a pugnacious defender. Both of these things will be vital in the next match against Milan.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Spezia Ranieri served his one-game ban in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Ranieri will be back in the XI, likely replacing Filippo Delli Carri, in February 7th's home game versus Spezia. He has notched one chance, ten crosses, four tackles and seven clearances in the last five games.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires in three crosses Ranieri had three crosses, one tackle, one foul, and sustained two fouls in the 3-0 defeat to Lazio on Saturday.

Impact Ranieri tried as best he could to try and make something happen offensively, but Lazio's defense was just too strong. The midfielder is a crossing specialist, launching 53 into the box in only 17 appearances this season.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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