Winger Nico Gonzalez is ready to return to action for Fiorentina in tomorrow’s Serie A match against Inter Milan.
This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. What is less certain is whether the 25-year-old will start or just be on the bench.
Gonzalez has been a big miss for Fiorentina over the Tuscan side’s last few matches.
The Argentine former Stuttgart wingerhas been a real talisman in attack for La Viola since his arrival in 2021.
But in mid-December, Gonzalez picked up a hamstring injury.
This caused the 25-year-old to miss a total of seven matches for Fiorentina across all competitions.
Moreover, Fiorentina coach Vincenzo Italiano has also had other headaches in attack.
Both of Josip Brekalo and Christian Kouame will not be at Italiano’s disposal against Inter tomorrow.
The former is technically available. But a transfer to Hajduk Split looks to be imminent for Brekalo, so Fiorentina will hardly want the Croat to play against Inter and risk an injury that would jeopardize his move.
And Kouame, and Ivorian international, is currently at the African Cup of Nations with his national side.
Nico Gonzalez Ready To Return For Fiorentina Vs Inter – Either From The Start Or From The Bench
Having to do without both Brekalo and Kouame obviously compounds Italiano’s problems in attack.
As such, the return of Gonzalez will certainly be a welcome sight for the Fiorentina coach.
The Argentine is back in training and ready to play tomorrow evening at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
But the big question may concern whether the 25-year-old is fit enough to start, or just make an appearance from the bench in the second half.
If Gonzalez is ready to play an hour, then he will likely start. Then, the winger can come off during the second half when he cannot play any longer.
But if the Argentine only has fifteen or thirty minutes in his legs, then Italiano would likely only reserve him as a second half substitute,