With some wholesale changes to the Fiorentina roster this season, let’s have a look at the players old and new, and maybe figure out what we should expect from them this season. We’ll start with the goalkeepers, then move on to the defenders, midfielders, and forwards.
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Fiorentina player previews for 2017/2018
Let’s meet the ragazzi, shall we?
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May 26, 2018
Fiorentina season review: Leftbacks
Cristiano Biraghi has well and truly made the left-back spot his own.
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August 17, 2017
Is this Khouma Babacar’s final chance?
The home grown striker has proven ability to score goals in limited minutes, but continues to fail to secure a starting spot. This season could be his best - and final - opportunity to change that.
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August 17, 2017
Zekhnini could wind up being important
The unheralded Norwegian teenager could become a big part of this Viola squad.
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August 16, 2017
Valentin Eysseric needs to live up to his number
The freshly-arrived attacker is in line for a big role, and he could rise to the occasion.
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August 16, 2017
Chiesa now the main man in Florence
Can the teenager develop on his outstanding breakout year and really go on to become a force in Serie A?
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August 16, 2017
Matías Fernández could be key for Fiorentina
After management seemed ready to turn him loose, the veteran Chilean playmaker could become a major cog.
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August 16, 2017
Now is the time for Sebastián Cristóforo to break out
The midfielder has an unexceptional first season in Florence, but looks to play a more significant role this year
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August 15, 2017
Will Veretout flourish in Florence?
After arriving from Aston Villa, can Veretout establish himself in Fiorentina’s midfield?
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August 15, 2017
Can Carlos Sanchez find a starting spot?
Mr. Versatile of last season filled a lot holes, but can he make one position his own?
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August 14, 2017
Nenad Tomović needs to be himself - in small doses
As part of our player previews section, we take a look at the now elder statesman defender, who will ideally spend the season as a reliable backup
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August 14, 2017
Big expectations for 19-year-old Milenković
The teenage Serbian could be in for a major role in Florence this year
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August 14, 2017
It's full steam ahead from the off for Hugo
A strong season from the Serie A new boy could be in store.
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August 14, 2017
Captain Astori needs to lead the fight for Fiorentina
The most experienced player in the first XI may also be the most talented.
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August 14, 2017
It's Marco Sportiello's turn to impress
The custodian has everything going for him. Now he just has to prove that he’s a very good goalie.