Fiorentina will be without their star Italy international Moise Kean for their upcoming Conference League clash against Crystal Palace in London on Thursday night. The absence of their leading goalscorer comes as a significant blow to the Viola’s European ambitions as they prepare for the trip to Selhurst Park.
Key Players Sidelined
The Viola squad faces multiple significant absences. Moise Kean is the most prominent player ruled out, alongside Fabiano Parisi and Manor Solomon, who will also miss the Crystal Palace match due to ongoing injury or fitness concerns. This triple setback creates considerable selection challenges for manager Vincenzo Italiano.
Kean did not participate in Wednesday’s group training session, instead undertaking an individual recovery program. Reports indicate he is struggling with tibia pain. His current focus is on rehabilitation with the aim of being available to face Lazio in Serie A this weekend, suggesting he will not be risked for the European fixture.
Kean’s Crucial Role and Recent Form
Kean has been a pivotal figure for Fiorentina this season, leading the team in scoring across all competitions. He has netted eight goals in 26 Serie A appearances and a total of nine goals from 33 outings including cup competitions, highlighting his importance to the squad.
His impressive form recently extended to the Italian national team, where he equaled a national record by scoring in six consecutive matches. He boasts an outstanding eight goals from his last six appearances for Italy, underscoring the significant attacking threat Fiorentina will be missing against Crystal Palace.
