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Fagioli: ‘Not stunned by Italy snub, Kean and Dzeko tough to cease’

by Soccer-News March 28, 2026

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Nicolò Fagioli insists he was not stunned at being snubbed by Italy for the World Cup play-offs, however Fiorentina teammates Moise Kean and Edin Dzeko will probably be prepared.

The midfielder has impressed within the Viola jersey to this point this season with two objectives and three assists in 37 aggressive appearances.

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He already has seven senior caps for Italy, however none since October 2024, after

Fagioli prepared to attend for Italy probability

CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 16: Nicolò Fagioli of ACF Fiorentina in motion in the course of the Serie A match between US Cremonese and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 16, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photograph by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Photographs)

It was extensively anticipated that he would obtain a call-up from Gennaro Gattuso for the World Cup play-offs, however he was not included.

“Actually, no, I believe all these gamers who’re there deserved it,”

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“There was controversy over these call-ups, however it could’ve been the identical if I had been known as up or anybody else, as a result of that’s the way it works in Italy.

“All we should always do is cheer on the Azzurri towards Bosnia, wishing all of them the perfect. I hope to do sufficient to earn my place within the squad in June.”

FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 7: Nicolò Fagioli of ACF Fiorentina controls the ball in the course of the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Torino FC at Artemio Franchi on February 7, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

A few of his teammates are within the Italy squad after the 2-0 victory over Northern Eire, as Kean was on course following the Sandro Tonali opener.

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“Kean struggled extra this season, however that’s as a result of in Italian soccer they research you extra rigorously after a profitable marketing campaign,” insisted Fagioli.

“He additionally had some accidents and wasn’t in the perfect form, however he gave us a giant hand to get us out of the tough state of affairs at Fiorentina. He’s an important participant and is proving it for the Nazionale too.”

EMPOLI, ITALY – JUNE 09: Nicolo Fagioli of Italy in motion throughout an Worldwide Pleasant between Italy and Bosnia & Herzegovina at Stadio Carlo Castellani on June 09, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photograph by Claudio Villa/Getty Photographs)

Fagioli can be conversant in Bosnia and Herzegovina centre-forward Edin Dzeko, who scored the equaliser towards Wales final night time, forcing further time and an eventual victory on penalties.

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Now they’ll face Italy within the World Cup play-off remaining on Tuesday March 31.

“Bosnia are a tricky opponent, there isn’t a such factor as a straightforward recreation now, we noticed how well-organised Northern Eire have been, regardless of not having any nice particular person abilities.

“Bosnia have much more high quality within the facet, together with Dzeko. I received alongside very effectively with him at Fiorentina, I used to be unhappy he didn’t get to totally show himself right here, however everyone knows what sort of a participant he’s.

“I want him all the perfect, simply perhaps not towards Italy…”

CARDIFF, WALES – MARCH 26: Edin Dzeko of Bosnia and Herzegovina scores his group’s first objective in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-off match between Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Cardiff Metropolis Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photograph by Warren Little/Getty Photographs)

Does Fagioli have any recommendation about how Italy can cease Dzeko on Tuesday?

“It’s tough, he has good approach, and is phenomenal within the air. Italy’s defenders must be actually targeted.”

March 28, 2026 0 comments

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Kean: ‘I felt the entire nation on my shoulders’ with Italy objective

by Soccer-News March 27, 2026

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Moise Kean ‘felt the entire nation was on my shoulders’ after scoring in , however they’ve ‘another sport to go’ for a World Cup ticket.

The Azzurri went into the play-off semi-final with a lot stress because the favourites, however wanted till the 56th minute to lastly break the impasse with Sandro Tonali’s strike.

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Tonali additionally offered the help for the second objective, which Kean managed together with his proper foot to chop contained in the defender, putting the left-foot end into the far backside nook.

Kean sealed the Italy win

BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 26: Moise Kean of Italy scores his crew’s second objective through the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Italy and Northern Eire at Stadio di Bergamo on March 26, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

“There’s another sport to go, we want another step, however we’re feeling constructive and must hold going,”

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“Northern Eire are crew, we must always’ve studied them a bit extra. Our sport was good tonight, now we set our minds to the subsequent take a look at.”

BERGAMO, ITALY – MARCH 26: Moise Kean of Italy is challenged by Ruairi McConville of Northern Eire through the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Italy and Northern Eire at Stadio di Bergamo on March 26, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

Italy have received all however considered one of their matches since Gattuso took over from Luciano Spalletti, nevertheless it was nonetheless not sufficient to grab first place within the qualifying group from Norway.

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“The coach has a lot love for the Azzurri shirt, he pushes us to by no means hand over.”

Kean admits he felt the stress too, realizing that the Nazionale have missed the final two editions of the World Cup by dropping play-offs in 2018 and 2022.

“I felt the entire nation was on my shoulders, and it was fantastic after I scored, I hope to proceed serving to my crew and my nation.

“We’re a robust facet, and I need to hold giving my contribution.”

It stays to be seen who their opponents might be within the play-off ultimate, as a result of Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina have gone to further time because of a late equaliser from Kean’s former Fiorentina teammate Edin Dzeko.

March 27, 2026 0 comments

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Paratici: ‘Fiorentina within the battle to the tip, Kean prepared for Italy’

by Soccer-News March 22, 2026

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Fiorentina director Fabio Paratici insists they may ‘be within the battle to the tip’ for Serie A security and Moise Kean is ‘prepared to offer his contribution’ in opposition to Inter in addition to for Italy.

It kicks off on the Stadio Artemio Franchi at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).

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The Viola have had fairly the week thus far, as on Monday they crushed Cremonese 4-1 to interrupt away from the Serie A hazard zone, then on Thursday got here again

That allowed them to arrange a Convention League quarter-final in opposition to Crystal Palace.

Paratici main new Fiorentina undertaking

FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Fabio Paratici of ACF Fiorentina seems to be on throughout the UEFA Convention League 2025/26 Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Jagiellonia Bialystok at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 26, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

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Though he simply took over at Fiorentina in February, Paratici labored for a few years with present Inter President Beppe Marotta.

“I haven’t run into Marotta but, however I’m certain we’ll earlier than kick-off,”

“We shared a beautiful skilled expertise collectively, 14 years between Sampdoria and Juventus, he taught me an incredible deal, as did others at Juve and Tottenham.

“We took totally different paths, however now we have two fully totally different roles and personalities, which is why we have been complementary as a pair.”

With Cremonese beating Parma 2-0, plus dwelling defeats for Cagliari and Genoa this weekend, the battle to keep away from relegation is extra unsure than ever.

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“We’re conscious that we have to maintain our heads contained in the tank till the ultimate day of the season, we all know that’s the state of affairs and it received’t change. We had some wobbles, but additionally bought via to the Convention League quarter-finals, picked up numerous factors, and will probably be within the battle to the tip.

“So there isn’t a concern, merely consciousness of the state of affairs.”

FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a objective throughout the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Pisa SC at Artemio Franchi on February 23, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

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Kean was again within the beginning XI on Thursday for the primary time since March 2, and leads the road once more right this moment with Albert Gudmundsson.

Manor Solomon, Luca Lezzerini and Tariq Lamptey are nonetheless out of motion, with Rolando Mandragora not even on the bench as a result of a calf twinge.

CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 16: Roberto Piccoli of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring the 0-2 objective throughout the Serie A match between US Cremonese and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 16, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photograph by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Photographs)

“Kean had two or three weeks the place he couldn’t practice, however he performed 60 minutes on Thursday, is within the beginning XI tonight, and we’re all hoping he’ll do nicely with Italy. We have to be united and optimistic, as a result of we’ve bought every part it takes to attain our goal there.

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“Kean is able to give his contribution, to each Fiorentina and the Nazionale. Gudmundsson is a high quality participant too, we count on him to do what he’s able to, which is to convey that high quality to the group.”

March 22, 2026 0 comments

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Fiorentina coach Vanoli ‘comfortable’ with Kean frustration after substitution in Rakow win

by Soccer-News March 19, 2026

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Paolo Vanoli took Moise Kean’s indignant response to being substituted throughout Fiorentina’s 2-1 Convention League win over Rakow as a optimistic signal relatively than a disciplinary concern, insisting the striker’s frustration merely mirrored how desperately he needed to assist his aspect attain the quarter-finals.

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“I’m comfortable as a result of he is a vital participant,” Vanoli advised Sky Sport after the match, with .

“When there’s that anger and that need to play, it means he needed to be there and to assist. However I’m the coach, and I even have to grasp that he’s a key participant and that we nonetheless have 9 finals and a passage by the spherical to consider.”

UDINE, ITALY – MARCH 02: Moise Kean of Fiorentina appears on in the course of the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Friuli on March 02, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photos)

Vanoli concedes robust sport for Fiorentina at Rakow however focuses on challenges forward

Vanoli was additionally candid a few troublesome first half during which Fiorentina struggled to seek out their rhythm on a heavy pitch.

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“We needed to play however the floor didn’t permit it, we had been arriving late to second balls and had been gradual to grasp get the qualification over the road,” he admitted.

The second half, nevertheless, advised a really totally different story, with the Viola coming from behind to seal the win. “This group now has a plus, they know react.”

On Kean’s broader worth, Vanoli was unequivocal, and his phrases carry apparent relevance for Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso forward of the World Cup playoffs.

“The nationwide group coach is healthier than me, he is aware of completely properly that Moise is a vital participant who desires to assist each Fiorentina and the nationwide group. He’s a participant Italy will want.”

March 19, 2026 0 comments

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Vanoli: ‘Fiorentina not glad but, Kean able to play’

by Soccer-News March 18, 2026

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Paolo Vanoli confirms Moise Kean ‘is able to play’ for Fiorentina within the Convention League journey to Rakow. ‘I’ll solely say I’m glad when we’ve got definitively achieved our goal.’

The primary leg noticed the Viola flip it round with a last-gasp Albert Gudmundsson penalty.

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The decider is on the Zaglebiowski Park Sportowy in Sosnowiec on Thursday, kicking off at 17.45 GMT (18.45 CET).

They’re recent off , which dragged them away from the relegation zone.

Vanoli sees Fiorentina on proper monitor

CREMONA, ITALY – MARCH 16: Coach Paolo Vanoli of ACF Fiorentina reacts through the Serie A match between US Cremonese and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giovanni Zini on March 16, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photograph by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Photographs)

“Profitable helps to spice up your shallowness, it was an important match and we received due to an ideal efficiency,”

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“Now we’ve bought to do not forget that is prior to now, and tomorrow we’re taking part in for qualification in opposition to a aspect that brought on us fairly a couple of issues within the first leg.

“We have to recharge the batteries, mentally as a lot as bodily, and I believe the end in Cremona will assist us to try this.”

The large query marks are over the health ranges of Kean, who has struggled in latest weeks with a recurring ankle difficulty.

FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 12: Cher Ndour of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a objective through the UEFA Convention League 2025/26 spherical of 16 first leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Rakow Czestochowa at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 12, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

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“Moise was on the bench in Cremona, which suggests he was obtainable. We’ll determine tomorrow if he performs from the beginning or comes off the bench, however he is able to play,” assured Vanoli.

“I’m not trying additional forward than tomorrow’s sport. We care about this competitors, we should respect it and can do our greatest to get by means of to the subsequent spherical. As all the time, I’ll select the absolute best line-up.

“Even after we had been in a harder second in Serie A, I all the time stated we needed to take it one sport at a time. We’ve got an goal, we’re in opposition to a aspect that defends ruggedly and might counter-attack dangerously, so we should be concentrated.

“We’ve seen that such a slender benefit counts for little at worldwide degree. What we’d like is to recognise that no one dominates for 90 minutes, there are matches inside matches, and for those who go behind then it’s essential to have the clear head to show it round, or to manage a bonus in these conditions.”

FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 12: Albert Gudmundsson ac f scores a objective through the UEFA Convention League 2025/26 spherical of 16 first leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Rakow Czestochowa at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 12, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

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Fiorentina had received 3-0 away to Jagiellonia within the Convention League play-offs, then misplaced by the identical end result at dwelling, squeezing by means of in further time.

Now they’re again in Poland and this time have the benefit from the primary leg on the Stadio Franchi.

“They’ve completely different taking part in kinds in possession, however what unites them is how aggressive they’re going ahead,” defined Vanoli.

“Jagiellonia have extra approach and high quality, Rakow are extra bodily and like to run into house, but in addition defend very properly. Polish soccer is rising and these are groups who made their mark on the worldwide stage in recent times.”

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Vanoli was drafted in by Fiorentina to exchange Stefano Pioli on November 7, so how would the coach choose his work up to now after 9 wins, six attracts and 11 defeats in all competitors?

“My work solely ends as soon as the season is completed, after which we are able to choose collectively. Since I arrived, we’ve had ups and downs on this journey, and Fiorentina in all probability doesn’t should be on this state of affairs, however we did properly to recognise the place we had been.

“It took some time to know flip issues round, however the victory in opposition to Cremonese was one other step ahead, though there are nonetheless one other 10 factors we have to choose as much as safe security.

“I’ll solely say I’m glad when we’ve got definitively achieved our goal.”

March 18, 2026 0 comments

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Fiorentina crew information: Kean may miss must-win match in opposition to Cremonese

by Soccer-News March 13, 2026

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Fiorentina could possibly be with out key striker Moise Kean for an important Serie A conflict in opposition to Cremonese on Monday night.

The Viola are getting ready for a high-stakes relegation battle on the Stadio Zini, pitting the third-bottom facet in opposition to the crew simply above them. A victory would enable Fiorentina to open a four-point cushion above the drop zone, making the fixture doubtlessly decisive for the closing stretch of their turbulent season.

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The Tuscan facet strategy the match after their comeback victory over Rakow Czestochowa within the first leg of the Champions League spherical of 16, however home considerations now take precedence as they give the impression of being to safe very important league factors.

FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina reacts throughout the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Pisa SC at Artemio Franchi on February 23, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

Fiorentina hoping for Kean return in Cremonese conflict

Head coach Paolo Vanoli is hoping to welcome again into the squad, though the striker’s availability stays unsure. The previous Juventus ahead has not performed since March 2, when he was pressured off within the 71st minute throughout Fiorentina’s defeat to Udinese.

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Since then, Kean has missed the next Serie A match in opposition to Parma Calcio 1913 in addition to the European fixture with Rakow resulting from a tibia subject.

point out the striker has nonetheless not returned to full group coaching and has continued to work individually in latest days. Fiorentina’s medical workers will monitor his progress intently over the approaching days within the hope he can get well in time for the journey to Cremona.

Given the significance of the match, there’s additionally the likelihood Kean could possibly be included even when he’s not at full health, although a last resolution will probably come nearer to kick-off.

March 13, 2026 0 comments

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Milan nonetheless eager on Fiorentina ahead Kean: the three elements that would persuade him

by Soccer-News March 12, 2026

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Moise Kean’s future at Fiorentina appears to be like more and more unsure, and Milan are firmly positioned to take benefit, with Rossoneri coach Massimiliano Allegri understood to be the driving pressure behind the membership’s renewed curiosity within the Italian striker.

The Italian signed a brand new contract with Fiorentina final summer season by means of to 2029, rejecting a number of approaches in a present of dedication to the Viola mission.

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Seven months on, that mission has faltered significantly, and with a probable restructuring forward on the membership, the suitors who had been rebuffed final summer season are circling as soon as extra.

In keeping with Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, , Milan have by no means actually moved on from their curiosity, with Allegri personally requesting in January that the membership make a transfer, a request that was in the end not possible to fulfil on the time given squad constraints and Fiorentina’s precarious league place.

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri appears to be like on in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)

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Three elements that would result in Milan transfer for Kean

Three particular elements may show decisive in convincing Kean to make the transfer to San Siro.

The primary is private, his shut friendship with Rafael Leao, with whom he shares a ardour for rap music and has even collaborated on tracks.

The second is , who has constantly rated Kean extremely even in the course of the striker’s most tough intervals at Juventus, and whose presence could possibly be a major pull. The third, and maybe most compelling, is Champions League soccer, one thing Fiorentina merely can’t provide, with their solely path to Europe operating by means of the Convention League.

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The impediment, as ever, is monetary.

Fiorentina are utilizing a €62 million launch clause as their opening valuation, a determine Milan at the moment contemplate extreme and don’t have any intention of assembly in full. Bridging that hole would be the central problem of what guarantees to be an advanced however fascinating summer season negotiation.

March 12, 2026 0 comments

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Report Allegri needs Kean as new Milan ahead in 2026-27

by Soccer-News March 11, 2026

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La dello Sport stories that Fiorentina star Moise Kean is Massimiliano Allegri’s most well-liked goal to strengthen the Milan assault for the 2026-27 season.

Fiorentina and Italy star striker Kean is Allegri’s main goal in assault for subsequent season, in keeping with Gazzetta.

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Allegri already coached Kean at Juventus, giving him his senior debut in November 2016.

Milan already in talks for Kean

Kean has a €62m clause included in his Fiorentina contract. It’s only legitimate within the first two weeks of July, however the Rossoneri have already initiated talks, hoping to decrease the Tuscans’ calls for.

This previous August, Kean signed a contract extension with Fiorentina, elevating his clause from €52m to €62m.

FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina reacts in the course of the UEFA Convention League 2025/26 Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Jagiellonia Bialystok at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 26, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)

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Based on Gazzetta, Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy is for subsequent season, and so is Dusan Vlahovic, though Juventus are assured about reaching an settlement to increase the Serbian striker’s contract, which expires this coming June.

Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao are Milan’s greatest scorers this season with 10 objectives every throughout all competitions.

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri reacts in the course of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)

March 11, 2026 0 comments

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Udinese hit three 🔙 Kean fear 🚑 Rugani shock 😱 Fiorentina crushed

by Soccer-News March 3, 2026

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Udinese finds success once more after three consecutive defeats, beating Fiorentina 3-0 on the Bluenergy Stadium.

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Udinese begins higher and opens the scoring within the tenth minute with a header from Christian Kabasele on an ideal nook by Nicolò Zaniolo.

Within the second half, Vanoli tries to vary issues by bringing in Comuzzo and Ndour, however with no outcomes. Udinese stays extra harmful and doubles the lead within the 62nd minute: Davis escapes within the space, is introduced down by Rugani, and converts the penalty for 2-0. Within the remaining moments, the third objective comes, scored by Adam Buksa, who changed Davis.

Udinese returns to profitable methods after three straight losses and climbs to tenth place, surpassing Lazio and Parma, whereas Fiorentina stays in sixteenth place with Cremonese and Lecce, deep within the relegation zone.

💥 Rugani HORROR, Udinese’s third with Buksa!

Udinese scores the third objective with Adam Buksa, who takes benefit of yet one more indecision by Daniele Rugani. The Udinese striker escapes at velocity and, on the run, strikes along with his left foot, discovering the nook on the far publish.

Nothing David De Gea can do: it is 3-0 Udinese and Fiorentina in full defensive blackout.

🚑 ANXIETY Kean: ankle KO and substitution!

MINUTE 71 – Concern within the Fiorentina camp for Moise Kean’s situation: an ankle downside for the striker of the Viola and the Nationwide crew.

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After a conflict with Bertola, Kean is compelled to throw within the towel and depart the sector: Piccoli comes on in his place.

Additionally a cease for the Udinese defender: debut for Croatian Branimir Mlacic, who replaces the previous Spezia participant.

Foul by Rugani 😱 Penalty and Davis objective 🔙!

MINUTE 63 – Udinese finds the 2-0 due to a penalty gained and transformed by Keinan Davis.

All of it begins with an important play by Jordan Zemura, who enters the realm and delivers a cross to Davis: the striker is introduced down by Daniele Rugani and the referee awards the penalty after a quick VAR examine.

From the spot, Davis retains his cool regardless of the protests: brief run-up, exact shot to the nook, and nothing David De Gea can do. Fiorentina sinks 2-0.

❌ ALTERCATION Ehizibue-Parisi, STOP issued

MINUTE 32 – Tensions rise in the course of the match: Kingsley Ehizibue and Fabiano Parisi come into contact in a heated altercation.

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Referee Luca Pairetto cautions each, however for Parisi – already on a warning – the yellow card weighs double: the Viola full-back will probably be suspended and miss the subsequent sport towards Parma.

🧨 Zaniolo-Kabasele, Udinese AHEAD!

MINUTE 11 – Udinese takes the lead from a nook: Nicolò Zaniolo delivers an ideal nook and Christian Kabasele costs in from behind, instances it completely towards Daniele Rugani, and heads in from shut vary.

Fiorentina’s protection stays immobile and for Kabasele, it is nearly kid’s play to beat David De Gea: Udinese forward.

🥺 The reminiscence of Davide Astori

A couple of minutes earlier than kickoff, Udinese and Fiorentina remembered former Viola captain Davide Astori, simply days earlier than the anniversary of his passing on March 4, eight years in the past.

The Astori Affiliation, Udinese, Fiorentina, and Serie A League determined to mix reminiscence and social accountability with a second of remembrance on the Bluenergy Stadium pitch, paired with a concrete message of cardiac prevention and an initiative: a undertaking without cost cardiac screenings was activated.

“Davide Astori at all times in our reminiscence” is the tribute from Udinese followers to the previous Fiorentina captain.

❌ OUT Atta: muscle downside

Udinese loses Arthur Atta for the match towards Fiorentina: the midfielder has suffered a slight pressure.

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Runjaic determined to protect him to keep away from an extended cease,

✅ OFFICIAL LINEUPS

UDINESE (3-5-2): Okoye; Kristensen, Kabasele, Bertola; Ehizibue, Piotrowski, Karlström, Ekkelenkamp, Zemura; Zaniolo, Davis.

FIORENTINA (4-3-2-1): De Gea; Pongracic, Ranieri, Rugani, Parisi; Mandragora, Fagioli, Brescianini; Harrison, Gudmundsson; Kean.

This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.

March 3, 2026 0 comments

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Serie A | Fiorentina 1-0 Pisa: Kean lifts Viola out of relegation zone

by Soccer-News February 23, 2026

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Moise Kean registered his third aim in as many video games to raise Fiorentina out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 victory over native rivals Pisa on Monday night.

Fiorentina made a number of alterations to their beginning line-up following Thursday night’s 3-0 victory over Jagiellonia within the Convention League play-off spherical first leg, with Kean, Manor Solomon, Nicolo Fagioli and Marco Brescianini among the many gamers to return to the Viola XI. Pisa made simply two adjustments following their 2-1 defeat in opposition to Milan final weekend, with Samuel Iling-Junior and Marius Marin coming into the XI rather than Matteo Tramoni and Michel Aebischer.

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FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a aim throughout the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Pisa SC at Artemio Franchi on February 23, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

Fiorentina had been the higher of the Tuscan groups throughout the primary half in Florence, and wanted lower than 13 minutes to seek out the lead in opposition to their native rivals: Kean couldn’t have requested for an easier likelihood.

Jack Harrison’s cross in from the best flank was headed clear by Rosen Bozhinov, however solely so far as Cher Ndour on the follow-up. Simone Canestrelli made a large number of his tried clearance of Ndour’s shot and inadvertently despatched it into the trail of Kean, who was unmarked lower than 10 yards out from aim.

FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina scores a aim throughout the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Pisa SC at Artemio Franchi on February 23, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

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Fagioli and Dodo tried to check goalkeeper Nicolas with a pair of photographs from the sting of the realm halfway by means of the primary half, however they had been unable to seek out the goal by means of a congested penalty space.

Kean tried to seek out the again of the online with a header a couple of minutes earlier than the interval, however obtained too far beneath Brescianini’s ball in from the left and noticed his effort go over the crossbar for a goal-kick.

Fagioli examined Nicolas from a free-kick from simply over 25 yards out a couple of minutes after the break, however this was nothing that the Brazilian stopper wasn’t in a position to deal with.

Ndour saved his greatest try of the sport for the 87th minute, rifling an effort in direction of the highest nook of the online from the sting of the realm, however Nicolas obtained a robust wrist behind it and despatched it behind for a nook.

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Pisa had been unable to register a shot on track throughout the 90 minutes.

FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Idrissa Toure’ of Pisa Sporting Membership in motion in opposition to Manor Solomon of ACF Fiorentina throughout the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Pisa SC at Artemio Franchi on February 23, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)

This end result lifts Fiorentina out of the relegation zone and into sixteenth place, however should not completely away from hazard simply but provided that they’re nonetheless stage on factors with Cremonese (seventeenth) and Lecce (18th).

Pisa stay caught in nineteenth, on the identical tally of factors as Hellas Verona (twentieth). They continue to be 9 factors off security after 26 matches.

Fiorentina 1-0 Pisa

Kean 13’.

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