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Fiorentina vs Genoa Match Preview: Relegation Battle in Serie A

Fiorentina host Genoa at Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, on 10 May 2026 in Serie A Regular Season - 36. Fiorentina sit 16th on 37 points (goal difference -11), while Genoa are 14th with 40 points (goal difference -8), adding clear relegation-battle tension to this late‑campaign fixture.

Fiorentina Availability

Fiorentina have several concerns.

  • T. Lamptey (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • L. Balbo (Injury) is doubtful.
  • N. Fortini (Back Injury) is doubtful.
  • M. Kean (Calf Injury) is doubtful.
  • R. Piccoli (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.

M. Kean’s status is a potential major blow: he is Fiorentina’s leading scorer in Serie A with 8 goals and 1 assist in 26 appearances, taking 75 shots (27 on target) and drawing 44 fouls. There are no suspensions reported for Fiorentina.

Genoa Availability

Genoa are also missing key attacking depth.

  • Junior Messias (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
  • T. Baldanzi (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.
  • B. Norton-Cuffy (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.

There are no listed suspensions for Genoa.

Impact Summary

Fiorentina’s attacking output is heavily tied to M. Kean, so his doubtful status significantly clouds their cutting edge in a side that has scored 38 league goals. Genoa, on 40 goals, lose creativity and goal threat from Junior Messias, while still relying on creators such as Aarón Martín, who has supplied 5 assists from defense.