Emergency

FLORENCE – Fiorentina is preparing to face Atalanta at the Stadio Franchi with a particularly challenging defensive situation. Croatian center back Marin Pongracic suffered a myofascial tear to the long head of the biceps femoris in his right thigh during the match against Inter, as announced by the Viola club. Tests have confirmed the severity of the injury, which will force him to miss at least the next three matches against Atalanta, Sassuolo, and Juventus. He is expected to return after the international break, during which he will continue his therapy and rehabilitation. The team is struggling…