The Italian Serie A concluded its 26th matchday with two Monday fixtures. Fiorentina defeated Pisa 1-0 in the Tuscan derby, allowing them to escape the relegation zone. Bologna's clash with Udinese ended with an identical scoreline, decided by a Federico Bernardeschi penalty kick. Meanwhile, Milan fans are reeling from the dramatic injury to Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who underwent jaw surgery and will miss two months of play following a horrific collision with Parma's goalkeeper.

Fiorentina's Derby Triumph

A goal by Moise Kean secured Fiorentina a 1-0 victory over Pisa and allowed the team to climb out of the Serie A relegation zone.

Bologna Climbing the Table

Thanks to Bernardeschi's penalty conversion, Bologna defeated Udinese 1-0 and advanced to eighth place in the standings.

Loftus-Cheek's Long Break

The Milan midfielder underwent surgery for a broken jaw; his return to play is planned for eight weeks from now.

Monday's matches in the 26th round of the Italian top flight brought crucial outcomes in the lower and middle parts of the table. Fiorentina, led by Paolo Vanoli, secured an extremely valuable victory over Pisa in the Tuscan derby. The only goal of the match was scored by Moise Kean, allowing Viola to level on points with Lecce and Cremonese and escape the direct relegation zone. This win marks the Florentine club's third consecutive success, including a victory in the Conference League over Jagiellonia Białystok. In the second Monday match, Bologna defeated Udinese 1-0. The decisive moment came in the 30th minute of the second half when a penalty kick was successfully converted by Federico Bernardeschi. Thanks to these three points, Vincenzo Italiano's squad climbed to eighth place in the league standings, keeping their hopes alive for a European spot next season. The rivalry between Fiorentina and Pisa, known as the Tuscan derby, has not only sporting but also historical roots, dating back to medieval conflicts between these city-states. However, the sporting events were overshadowed by medical news from Milan. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the AC Milan midfielder, successfully underwent jaw surgery following a traumatic collision with Parma's goalkeeper, Edoardo Corvi. The Englishman suffered a fracture of the alveolar process and lost several upper teeth. While there were initial fears of a season-ending injury, the latest forecasts predict the player's return to the pitch in early May. „It was a tough blow, but the worst is behind me. Thank you to the medical staff and fans for the incredible support.” — Ruben Loftus-Cheek The forced break casts doubt on his participation in the upcoming World Cup, which is a significant blow for the England national team.

Mentioned People

  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek — AC Milan midfielder who suffered a serious jaw injury in the match against Parma.
  • Moise Kean — Scorer of the winning goal for Fiorentina in the match against Pisa.
  • Federico Bernardeschi — Scorer of the only goal for Bologna in the clash with Udinese.
  • Paolo Vanoli — Fiorentina manager who led the team out of the relegation zone.