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Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Match Preview: Serie A Showdown

Fiorentina host Sassuolo at Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence on 26 April 2026, in Serie A Regular Season - 34. Fiorentina sit 15th on 36 points, while Sassuolo are 10th with 45 points.

Fiorentina Availability

Fiorentina face a lengthy absentee list.

  • N. Fortini (Back Injury) is sidelined.
  • M. Kean (Calf Injury) is sidelined.
  • T. Lamptey (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • F. Parisi (Inactive) is sidelined.
  • M. Pongracic (Yellow Cards) is sidelined due to suspension.
  • R. Gosens (Injury) is doubtful.

Kean’s absence is a major blow: he is Fiorentina’s standout attacker in the league charts with 8 goals and 1 assist in 26 appearances, plus 75 shots and 27 on target.

Sassuolo Availability

Sassuolo are also depleted, mainly in defense and midfield.

  • D. Bakola (Injury) is sidelined.
  • D. Boloca (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
  • F. Cande (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • E. Pieragnolo (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • F. Romagna (Knee Injury) is sidelined.

Impact Summary

Fiorentina lose significant attacking output without Kean, their primary goal threat. Sassuolo, however, retain key forwards: A. Pinamonti (8 goals, 3 assists) and creative hub A. Laurienté (5 goals, 8 assists), as well as D. Berardi (7 goals, 4 assists), keeping their attacking structure largely intact despite defensive injuries.

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