Fiorentina vs. Torino Kicks Off Serie A Matchday 21

FLORENCE, Italy — Fiorentina and Torino faced off in a crucial Serie A clash on Saturday, kicking off the 21st matchday of the 2024-2025 season. The match, held at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, was broadcast exclusively on DAZN, with fans tuning in via smart TVs, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick, or TIMVISION BOX.

Fiorentina, under coach Raffaele Palladino, opted for a dynamic lineup, with Folorunsho favored to start on the left flank alongside Gudmundsson and Beltran. Kean led the attack, supported by Colpani in midfield. Torino, meanwhile, faced last-minute decisions in defense, with Pedersen nursing a hip injury and Dembelé on standby. The midfield trio of Lazaro, Vlasic, and Karamoh aimed to provide creativity behind striker Adams.

Elsewhere in Serie A, Cagliari and Lecce prepared for a relegation battle, with Viola and Pierotti expected to play key roles. Parma and Venezia also faced off in a survival clash, with Man potentially sidelined for Parma. In Verona, Suslov‘s fitness remained a concern, while Lazio made defensive adjustments ahead of their match.

Inter Milan, set to face Empoli, faced potential exclusions for Bastoni and Thuram, with Taremi likely to partner Lautaro Martinez in attack. Juventus‘ Kenan Yildiz underwent medical tests after an adductor issue, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming Champions League fixture. Roma‘s Lorenzo Pellegrini, however, received positive news after scans revealed a minor strain, with a quick return expected.

In transfer news, Mario Balotelli‘s future at Genoa appeared uncertain, with Cornet‘s arrival signaling a potential departure. Atalanta‘s Gianluca Scamacca continued his recovery, while Roma’s Mathew Ryan neared a move to Lens, paving the way for Pierluigi Gollini‘s arrival. Udinese‘s Maduka Okoye remained under scrutiny amid an ongoing betting investigation, with no significant findings reported so far.