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Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Match Preview: Serie A Round 34

Fiorentina host Sassuolo at Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, on 26 April 2026 in Serie A regular season round 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 leading league scorer with 8 goals and 1 assist in 26 appearances, taking 75 shots and converting twice from the penalty spot.

Sassuolo Availability

Sassuolo also travel with significant defensive and midfield issues.

  • 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 a key part of their attacking output with Kean out, increasing responsibility on the remaining forwards. Sassuolo retain their main threats: A. Pinamonti (8 goals, 3 assists) and creative hub A. Laurienté (5 goals, 8 assists), plus D. Berardi (7 goals, 4 assists), preserving most of their attacking firepower despite a depleted back line.

Fiorentina vs Sassuolo Match Preview: Serie A Round 34