Fiorentina head to Turin this weekend without their star striker Moise Kean, who will miss yet another reunion with his former club Juventus. The Viola travel to the Allianz Stadium on Sunday at 11:00 UK time (12:00 CEST) with hopes of disrupting Juventus' Champions League push, but they'll have to do it without their top scorer.
Kean's recurring ankle problem has been a persistent issue all season, and Sunday marks the eighth consecutive match he's been forced to miss. The 25-year-old had been eager to face the team where he launched his career, but once again, he's been left out of the squad entirely.
Adding to Fiorentina's attacking woes, Albert Gudmundsson and Roberto Piccoli are also not fully fit, leaving manager Raffaele Palladino with limited options up front. However, there's a silver lining in the form of teenage sensation Riccardo Braschi. The young striker was intentionally left out of the Primavera youth team squad to ensure his availability for this crucial Serie A clash, following his first senior start in last week's 0-0 draw with Genoa.
Despite already securing their top-flight status, Fiorentina have a golden opportunity to play spoiler against their historic rivals. Juventus are desperate for points in their pursuit of Champions League football, and the Viola will be eager to capitalize on any vulnerability.
For fans and fantasy managers alike, keep an eye on how Palladino reshuffles his attack without Kean's firepower. The full Fiorentina squad for the match includes: Balbo, Braschi, Brescianini, Christensen, Comuzzo, Dodo, De Gea, Fabbian, Fagioli, Fazzini, Fortini, Gosens, Gudmundsson, Harrison, Lezzerini, Mandragora, Ndour, Parisi, Piccoli, Pongracic, Ranieri, Rugani, and Solomon.
