On Thursday night, La Viola hosted Swiss regulars Basel in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semifinal. Despite a first half goal from former Basel striker Arthur Cabral, Fiorentina conceded two late goals to go into the decider next Thursday behind.
The Europa Conference League semi-finals get underway on Thursday as Fiorentina and Basel go head-to-head at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. La Viola will hope that third time's a charm as they bid to reach a European showpiece fixture for the first time in the 21st century.
Roma are hard at work to part ways with the remaining outcasts left on the roster in the final moments of the summer window. They had finally reached agreement with Fulham for Justin Kluivert, but the move has collapsed. The winger doesn’t fit the criteria to get a work permit in England.
Inter youth product Esposito feels like young Italian players hesitate a lot to head out abroad and experience a new playing field given their comfort zone. He has ventured elsewhere since then in search of game time and doesn’t regret his decision.
The Winter transfer market window has closed in most countries, but not everywhere. There are a couple of days left in Switzerland. Basel are trying to take advantage of them and asked Juventus for Kaio Jorge on loan. The striker is considering the proposal, but he recently turned down the opportunity to join Sassuolo.