Serie A – Fiorentina-Sassuolo 5-1, the report cards: show by Nico Gonzalez and Sottil. Well Arthur and Barak, black and green disaster

Oliver CHRISTENSEN 6 – He hadn’t started in the league since September. That time he conceded four goals from Inter, but at Franchi he spent a very quiet evening. He can’t do anything about Thorstvedt’s shot.

Michael KAYODE 6 – Thorn in the side on the right. In the first half he made too many mistakes in the final meters, he improved in the second half.

Lucas MARTINEZ FOURTH 7 – With the armband he coordinates the Viola rearguard then leaves his indelible signature on the match with the header to make it 2-0 and dedicates it to Barone. Upon leaving he receives a standing ovation. (from 71′ Pietro COMUZZO 6 – Italian gives him about twenty minutes. A yellow card and little else, rough defender).

Luca RANIERI 6.5 – Be careful to absorb the few initiatives of Pinamonti and his companions. He despairs over the failed attempt which would have earned the score 6-1.

Fabiano PARISI 7 – Uncontainable in the first 45 minutes, then he leaves the scene to his teammates. Only the crossbar denied him a Eurogoal.

ARTHUR 7 – He approached the match badly but made up for it with the recovered ball which made it 1-0. With a sweet cross he also scores Martinez Quarta. Two assists and exemplary playmaking, he also receives Franchi’s applause. (from 80′ Maxime LOPEZ sv)

Alfred DUNCAN 6.5 – So much intensity, he also participates in the offensive phase. He is the first to scare Consigli with two poisonous corners. He stands out for his vertical plays.

Jonathan IKONE’ 6 – Among the most dangerous of the first half Viola. He spreads panic on the right, Viti doesn’t know how to contain it. Consigli is good at opposing. (from 46′ Nico GONZALEZ 8 – Finally decisive! In 2024 she seemed to have lost her magic. Apart from the heavy goal against Viktoria Plzen, there was little to save. This time he takes the stage, despite taking over after the interval. He scores with a header, then with a shot, he also goes in search of a hat-trick but has to settle for a brace, his first in the purple jersey. Evening to remember).

Antonin BARAK 7.5 – You can immediately see that he is inspired. A shot just wide, then the conclusion that warms Consigli’s gloves. In the second half he adjusts his aim and scores the poker. Then he takes on the role of assistman for Nico’s 5-1.

Riccardo SOTTIL 8 – It drives Tressoldi crazy, he never mentions Ballardini’s defence. The goal is a pearl, which puts the evening downhill for the Viola. Protagonist also in the second half with the assist for the kiss for Nico’s 3-1 and the one for Barak’s 4-1. (from 83′ Gaetano CASTROVILLI sv)

Christian KOUAME’ 6 – He moves a lot, sometimes well, other times a little aimlessly. However, the test is positive. (from 71′ Andrea BELOTTI 6 – He enters when the victory is in the archive, he allows himself an unusual cross for Sottil which could have been exploited better).

Coach Vincenzo ITALIAN 7.5 – After the heavy defeat in the Italian Cup he rested almost all the starters, also thinking of Bruges. But he doesn’t give up the three points: his team dominates the field from the 1st minute, and with Nico’s entry they overwhelm Sassuolo.

Andrea CONSIGLI 6 – Targeted by the Viola players, he blocks what he can block. But the shots come from all sides, and it collapses miserably. Without much blame for the five goals.

Ruan TRESSOLDI 4 – As a central defender he has always struggled, as a full back the result does not change. Thin gives him a headache. Booked in the 13th minute, Ballardini could have changed it even earlier. (from 64′ Filippo MISSORI 5.5 – He couldn’t do worse than Tressoldi).

Marash KUMBULLA 4.5 – The physical condition is very far from ideal. Always insecure, he appears disoriented about Martinez Quarta’s goal. Sottil was also slow in closing down the cross for 3-1, and Nico Gonzalez at the time of the shot for 5-1.

Gian Marco FERRARI 4.5 – He would really like to save this Sassuolo, but he contributes to the descent into hell. The black-green captain is unable to cope with the speed of the purples.

Mattia SCREWS 5 – His luck is just to get out before the storm breaks out. However, his 45 minutes are certainly insufficient. Kouamé, Ikoné and Kayode do what they want on his side. (from 46′ Samuele MULATTIERI 5.5 – He doesn’t even have time to establish a feeling for the match, before the result is compromised.)

Pedro OBIANG 5 – Bad evening for everyone, and for him too. When setting up he doesn’t give quality to the maneuver, in the defensive phase he doesn’t filter. (from 64′ Matheus HENRIQUE 6 – He enters when the game is “over”, what can he possibly do?)

Daniel BOLOCA 4.5 – He plays terrible, even worse than Obiang. Too soft when Sottil passes alongside him on the occasion of the 1-0. He doesn’t improve over the distance and isn’t saved in either phase. (from 73′ Emil Konradsen CEIDE sv)

Cristian VOLPATO 4 – With Defrel in the pits and Laurienté disqualified, he has a chance not to be wasted. And instead he throws it badly to the winds. Arthur devours him and the 1-0 is born, then with an even more serious lightness he opens the way for Parisi, stopped only by the crossbar. Sassuolo needs to save themselves, he doesn’t seem to be aware of it. Ballardini leaves him in the locker room. (from 46′ Nedim BAJRAMI 5 – He tries to give Sassuolo more push, but the neroverdi take on water and his presence loses meaning).

Kristian THORSTVEDT 6 – The only one worthy of Serie A among those who took to the field today. He strikes Christensen with a missile. A goal that in retrospect is really worth nothing.

Josh DOIG 5 – It sinks together with its companions. The assist for Thorstvedt is remarkable, it’s a shame that 30″ later Nico Gonzalez overtakes him with a header and neutralizes the effect of the black-green goal.

Andrea PINAMONTI 5 – Underserved, and badly. As the minutes pass, he seems to believe less and less in the arrival of a playable ball. This Sassuolo devastates him.

Coach Davide BALLARDINI 4 – He shows up at the Franchi with a botched lineup, and is crushed. Sassuolo did little in the first half, and conceded goals with almost every dangerous action by the Viola. Six points in eight games, third match in a row with three or more goals conceded. The Ballardini treatment does not provide any benefits and to avoid Serie B at this point a miracle is needed.