Fiorentina's report cards: Mandragora the record-breaking man, De Gea the star

Florence, 11 April 2025 – Here are Fiorentina's report cards for the match against Celje.

De Gea 7,5 - The first real shot comes in the 54th minute from Svetlin, the response is not easy but it is decisive. He can do nothing about the penalty that Delaurier Chaubet converts. In the final he becomes the protagonist, first avoiding worse trouble by lifting a poisonous ball into the corner. Then the usual masterpiece by saving in his own way a header from Vuklisevic. But the best was yet to come with the great save in the 94th minute on Edmilson's shot. To be protected immediately. And that's nothing new. Pongracic 5,5 - Positional sense and reading of situations help him to unravel potential dangers in a not particularly inspired evening. He gets caught out of position when he unceremoniously takes down Matko: penalty. Comacchio 6 - Deployed in the center of the defense, he struggles with his physique and temperament. Some difficulty at the start, but there is just enough time to take the measure and also manage with lucidity when the opponents pour forward in search of the equalizer. And thank goodness there is De Gea. Ranieri 6,5 - He crosses to his side Matko who is the most enterprising of the Slovenian forwards. When he can he tries to fuel the action. Then he goes on his own and as a pure downhiller enters the area and strikes the uncertain Silva, scoring the goal that chases away anxiety and finds certainties. Moreno 5 - The suspicion that he could have trouble came as soon as we read the formations. Wide on the right with the foot inverted in a role that is not his. Sensations confirmed on the pitch. He struggles to get into the game even if he creates something good. But it is clear that he has trouble against faster opponents. He has been booked and will miss the next game. From 46' Paris 5,5 - He immediately got into the game with determination, but then he became stubborn and lost his lucidity. Mandrake 7 - Only De Gea takes the MVP away from him. He has to deal with Sveltin, the most imaginative. He spares no effort in running and self-denial. He earns and coolly converts the penalty that paves the way, thus celebrating the record of Viola appearances all-time in Europe. Cataldi 6,5 - The balancer does not disappoint. He appears and disappears from the race with consummate experience; his presence even when you do not feel it is decisive. Geometry and management of space and distances are all his subjects. From 62' Richardson 6,5 - With attitude and personality, Sugar's son. Adli 6 - He returns to the starting lineup after almost three months and goes to play right midfielder. He tries to get into the heart of the game, but more than anything he plays as a midfielder and breaks the rhythm especially of Nieto who comes in with continuity. He earns a full pass mark. From 62' Beans 5,5 - Distracted. Folorunsho 6,5 - He plays as a left-sided cursor on the entire wing, covering a lot of space, especially in his always timely diagonals. It's difficult to get past him. He makes pots and pans, because with the entrance of Parisi he goes to the opposite lane without losing intensity. From 77' Sleep 5 - It's unforgivable for someone like him to receive a warning like that which takes him out of the return match. Beltran 5,5 - The liveliest at the start, despite a blow suffered cold. He is the one who seems to have the clearest ideas even if as the minutes pass his action loses effectiveness and he remains crushed between attack and midfield without having the possibility to impact. Zaniolo 5,5 - Opportunity as a starter and a game of sacrifice, trying to cover the entire offensive front. He lacks the right spark and that is not a small aspect. He tries to give the team a breather even if he is not sought after much and is often forced to chase. From 88' Kean sv All. Palladino 6,5 - Minimal turnover, necessary. If the result proves you right in the end, it's the best. It's a shame about that goal that leaves a few more worries for the return match. The game ideas are now consolidated and also an identity that allows the team to have a well-defined physiognomy.