Fiorentina have begun to turn their attention towards Sunday’s home meeting with Como, although Arthur Atta remains a doubt as Paolo Vanoli manages the French midfielder’s recovery with caution.
Key takeaways
- Atta worked alone at Viola Park during the squad’s day off.
- The Frenchman is recovering from a functional overload affecting his abdominal muscles.
- He had already missed Fiorentina’s recent trip to Genoa.
- His availability for Como’s visit to the Franchi appears unlikely.
- Vanoli does not want to rush the player back before he is fully fit.
Atta faces a race against the calendar
While Fiorentina’s other players were granted a rest day, Atta reported to the training ground for an individual programme designed around his abdominal issue. The work was specific and separate from the group, with the immediate aim of moving beyond the discomfort that has kept him out of the side.
There is still no firm indication of when he will be ready to return. What is clearer is that the next league fixture may arrive too soon. Having been unavailable for the away match in Genoa, Atta is now unlikely to be involved when Como travel to Florence.
The club’s approach reflects Vanoli’s preference for a complete recovery rather than a hurried return. In a season shaped by weekly adjustments and the need to protect the squad’s balance, Fiorentina are prepared to give the midfielder the time required to regain full condition.
Como become the next focus
The full Fiorentina squad are due back at Viola Park today as preparation starts for the Franchi encounter with Como on Sunday. The coming sessions will establish whether Atta can make progress quickly enough to alter the outlook, but the priority remains ensuring that he returns without carrying the problem into the following weeks.
