Fiorentina find themselves in a situation of great uncertainty, with two key players appearing to be on hold and potentially impacting the season. The transfer market of the last period has not produced concrete results, with the exception of some goals by Mastantuono in Venice and by Jimenez in Napoli. Among the new signings, Atta and Oulai represent two cases that require immediate attention.
Arthur Atta, 23, was purchased from Udinese for 40 million euros. Despite expectations, the player disappeared from the pitch after September 20, when he played more than an hour against Napoli. Coach Vanoli reported an "overload of the abdominal muscles" which prevented the young man from returning to the field. Atta has only had three weeks of recovery, but the problem persists and Fiorentina must decide whether to keep him in the team or not play him anymore.
The second case concerns Oulai, 20 years old, purchased for almost 30 million euros. The Ivorian midfielder has been seen in several positions, but his presence on the pitch has been limited. He played half an hour in Rome, was a starter against Frosinone and Genoa, but suffered an injury against Torino. Coach Vanoli expressed doubts about his role together with Fagioli and his ability to play as a point guard. The uncertainty over Oulai and Atta adds to the difficulty of finding a solid configuration in midfield.
In summary, Fiorentina must address two key issues: the recovery of Atta and the definition of Oulai's role. Both players have a high market value, but their presence on the pitch is crucial for the season. The club will have to make quick decisions to prevent these situations from turning into more serious problems and to ensure a necessary turnaround in the league table.