Raffaele Palladino admits Fiorentina ‘received a lot of criticism’ in recent months, but the wins over Juventus and Atalanta mean they can now ‘ride the wave of enthusiasm’The Viola are well

Serbian striker Vlahovic (20 goals, 4 assists) is in hot form, boasting exceptional poaching and aerial threat in the box; meanwhile, speedy winger Ikoné (8 goals, 12 assists) continues to create danger with his crossing efficiency (41% successful cross rate).

Fiorentina coach Raffaele Palladino gives an injury update on Robin Gosens and insists he is not surprised Mateo Retegui starts for Atalanta. ‘You have to prepare two or three different approaches against Gian Piero Gasperini.

Moise Kean recognises his incredible campaign is down to feeling ‘the confidence of the coach and fans,’ while Dodo insists Fiorentina is ‘a big family.’The striker is on stunning form at the

Fiorentina romped to a 3-0 home win over Juventus in their Serie A clash on Sunday, heaping further pressure on the visitors' under-fire manager Thiago Motta after his side suffered a second successive heavy defeat.

Fiorentina coach Palladino responded to transfer speculation linking Italy striker Kean, Serie A’s second-best scorer this season, with a move to Newcastle. Last week’s reports suggested the Magpies had already opened talks with Kean’s agent. The striker’s contract at the Stadio Franchi includes a €52m clause.

In the upcoming Serie A showdown, Fiorentina and Atalanta will engage in an intense battle on the field. This match promises to be an electrifying encounter as both teams are in pursuit of securing their standings in the league.

Sunderland are working on a deal to sign Eddy Kouadio, with new reports now providing an update on the contract length as well as the probability of the deal being sealed.