LUCA RANIERI NEWS

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

Starting against Lazio Ranieri (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Ranieri returns to the XI Saturday after missing last weekend's match, likely with COVID-19. He's been the regular at left-back all season, though a matchup with Lazio is unlikely to produce a ton of value after he managed just three crosses in that meeting.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back versus Lazio Ranieri (illness) returned to practice earlier in the week and should be an option for Saturday's game against Lazio, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Ranieri was unavailable for the previous game reportedly because he was one of the Salernitana players that contracted Coronavirus. He could reprise his starting role on the left flank over Pawel Jaroszynski. He has tallied six chances, 13 crosses, four tackles and ten clearances in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Verona Ranieri did not make the game-day squad list for Sunday's match against Verona.

Impact Ranieri, who is a staple of the formation, is rumored to be one of the several COVID-19 cases that caused Salernitana not to play in the past two games. Pawel Jaroszynski is manning the left flank in this one.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers three crosses in Inter game Ranieri sent in three crosses (zero accurate), had one interception and won four duels and one of two tackles in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Ranieri was again pretty dynamic despite another rough loss for his side and paced it in crosses. He has scored once and posted 11 chances created, 50 crosses, 20 tackles and 30 clearances in 16 matches (15 starts). Salernitana will visit Udinese Tuesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal in loss Ranieri took one shot (one on target), created a chance and scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against Empoli.

Impact Ranieri finished off Franck Ribery's cut back for his first goal in Serie A. He also delivered four crosses (zero accurate), made an interception and a clearance. He has started the last six matches in a row after not playing in the first two matches. His next match is on October 27 against Venezia.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses against Atalanta Ranieri sent in five crosses (one accurate), drew one foul, won three duels and had one clearance iN Saturday's 0-1 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Ranieri had a busy but not particularly precise display motoring up and down the left wing. He will split time with Pawel Jaroszynski in the role in the upcoming matches while Matteo Ruggeri recovers. Salernitana will host Verona Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE