Moise Kean Faces Injury Setback at Fiorentina
Fiorentina will be without striker Moise Kean for their upcoming Serie A clash with Lazio, with the forward missing from the squad due to a persistent injury. The club confirmed that Kean, who is suffering from a recurring shin problem, was not included in manager Vanoli's 23-man squad for the match. The 24-year-old has been struggling with the issue for several weeks, and his absence is a significant blow for a Fiorentina side looking to secure European qualification.
Kean, who joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Juventus with an obligation to buy, has had a stop-start season. His recurring tibia injury has limited his impact, and this latest setback is a continuation of a frustrating campaign for the Italian international. According to the club's medical staff, the forward is being managed carefully to avoid a more serious, long-term issue, but no specific timeline has been set for his return to full training. The injury has limited him to just 14 appearances in all competitions this season, with only one goal to his name.
His absence places greater responsibility on other attacking players within the squad. The club has called up youth team forward Gennaro Puzzoli to the senior squad for the first time, while the return of Solomon, who is back in the squad after a thigh injury, provides a small boost. However, Kean's physical presence and experience are considered a significant loss for the Viola's attacking options. The club has relied on him as a focal point in attack, and his continued absence could influence their final league position.
The situation is a further complication for Fiorentina's sporting director, who had been counting on Kean to lead the line following the departure of key forwards in recent transfer windows. The club is expected to make his loan move permanent at the end of the season for a fee reported to be in the region of 13 million euros, but his fitness will be a major point of discussion. For now, manager Vanoli must find a solution without his first-choice striker as the team pushes for a top-six finish in Serie A.
