Niccolò Fortini
TOR
Might not return soon
Fortini (groin) "has continued to work on the side this week and doesn't have a proper timetable at this stage," TuttoSport reported.
Analysis: Fortini won't return Friday against Monza and could miss a few more games, as he's trying to recuperate from a sports hernia through rest and rehab. Rafik Belghali, Alessio Cacciamani and Nathan Patterson will continue to play wide sans him.
Remains sidelined
Fortini (thigh) won't return Monday against Parma, Torino announced.
Analysis: Fortini continues to deal with a sports hernia and could be shut down for multiple matches, given the nature of his problem, but the club hasn't disclosed his timetable or the type of rehab yet. Rafik Belghalii, Ricardo Rodriguez, Alessio Cacciamani and Nathan Patterson have been handling the wings lately.
Ruled out for Udinese game
Fortini (thigh) hasn't been called up for Monday's match versus Udinese.
Analysis: Fortini didn't make the cut due to a lingering muscular problem that could end up costing more tilts, depending on which rehab route he and the team opt for. Rafik Belghali and Alessio Cacciamani are again the favorites to start wide.
Questionable for Udinese tilt
Fortini "needs to be assessed for Monday due to a burgeoning sports hernia," coach Ignazio Abate communicated.
Analysis: Fortini was sent back early by Italy U-21 and isn't 100 percent, but it remains to be seen whether he'll try to play through the injury initially. Rafik Belghali, Alessio Cacciamani and Nathan Patterson are the other options on the flanks.
Gritty outing in Roma fixture
Fortini had four tackles (two won) and three clearances and drew one foul in Monday's 2-0 loss to Roma.
Analysis: Fortini moved from the right to the left wing, playing over Alessio Cacciamani, starring opposite Rafik Belghali, and mostly focused on defending, registering new season highs in tackles and clearances. All wing-backs will likely get minutes. He has posted six tackles (four won), four clearances and one chance created in his first four showings, but he interrupted a three-game string with multiple crosses.
Sends in three crosses versus Fiorentina
Fortini had one shot (zero on goal), one block and three crosses (one accurate) and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fiorentina.
Analysis: Fortini did his part on both ends during his time on the pitch before being replaced by Rafik Belghali, who provided an assist off the bench. Torino will likely keep using all four of their wingbacks, but he might no longer start regularly once the two newcomers, the other being Nathan Patterson, have settled in. He has logged multiple crosses in all three rounds, racking up eight (two accurate) and posting two tackles (two won), one key pass and one corner.
Moves to Torino
Fortini extended his contract with Fiorentina until 2030 and joined Torino on loan with an option to buy.
Analysis: Fortini featured 16 times (two starts) in Serie A last season, totaling four key passes, 29 crosses (five accurate) and 22 tackles, missing significant time due to injury. He'll be in contention to play on both flanks, competing with Marcus Pedersen and Alessio Cacciamani.
Unused sub versus Genoa
Fortini (back) wasn't fielded in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Genoa.
Analysis: Fortino was an option after being sidelined for a couple of months because of a fairly severe back injury but wasn't deployed right away. He'll remain a fringe option in a few role in the last two matches. He has appeared 16 times (two starts) so far, notching 22 tackles, 29 crosses (five accurate) and eight shots (two on target).
Selected for Genoa contest
Fortini (back) has been included in Fiorentina's squad list to face Genoa on Sunday.
Analysis: Fortini will be available for the first time since early March after dealing with a lingering back injury. He'll resume providing depth in multiple positions on the wings. He has come off the bench in his last ten appearances, notching five shots (one on target), two chances created and seven tackles (two won).
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