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Fresh Gosens injury is a worry for Fiorentina
TL;DR
Fiorentina's Robin Gosens suffered a new muscular injury just 11 minutes into the match against Lecce, raising concerns for the team. This injury comes during a critical relegation battle.
Key points
- Robin Gosens injured after 11 minutes against Lecce
- Fiorentina faces relegation concerns
- Match crucial for avoiding Serie B drop
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Fresh Gosens injury is a worry for Fiorentina
Robin Gosens lasted only 11 minutes in this evening’s relegation showdown with Lecce, as the Fiorentina left-back limped off with a new muscular injury.
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This is a decisive clash to avoid the drop into Serie B, and therefore coach Paolo Vanoli thought it worth the risk to start Gosens even after Thursday’s Conference League quarter-final against Crystal Palace.
Bad news for Gosens and Fiorentina
FLORENCE, ITALY – MAY 8: Robin Gosens of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Real Betis Balompie at Artemio Franchi on May 8, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Gosens pulled up in the opening minutes at the Stadio Via del Mare clutching the back of his left thigh.
Q&A
What happened to Robin Gosens during the match against Lecce?
Robin Gosens limped off the field with a new muscular injury after only 11 minutes of play.
Why is Robin Gosens' injury a concern for Fiorentina?
Gosens' injury is a concern as it occurs during a crucial relegation battle, impacting the team's chances of avoiding relegation to Serie B.
What was the significance of the match between Fiorentina and Lecce?
The match was significant as it was a decisive clash for Fiorentina to avoid dropping into Serie B.
