#fiorentina

#fiorentina

Few people will be left smiling after the international break at AC Milan, but Christopher Nkunku is, and he hopes to share it. This break has been one of the worst for Milan in recent memory. Rather than being able to carry a win into the break, they carried frustrations, and these frustrations grew with several injuries over the break. However, Nkunku has tried to ease worries and performed well when given a chance, something which is becoming a theme.

There is no reason to be concerned about Leao's condition, at least not from a new perspective. When he left for international duty, the Portuguese was not 100% and his time away has only proved that further. With him not playing in their second game of the break, he was given permission to return to Milano early, something which could please Massimiliano Allegri.

Victor Lindelöf is in talks with Fiorentina over a free agent move to link-up with former Manchester United teammate David de Gea at the Serie A club, sources have told ESPN. The Sweden defender, who joined United in a £31 million ($41.8m) move from Benfica in 2017, has been without a club since leaving Old Trafford at the end of last season following the expiry of his contract.

Nottingham Forest's winless pre-season campaign continued after they drew 0-0 with Fiorentina at the City Ground, making it six matches without a win.

Pioli guided the Rossoneri to the top-flight title in 2021-22 before departing in May last year in search of a new challenge.

Roma accused Zaniolo of striking two youth players, claiming he provoked them in the dressing room after a Primavera match. He has denied these allegations.

Real Betis have solidified their spot as a European dark horse, booking their semi-final position with a strong 5-1 victory last time out.