Fiorentina faced an early setback in their match against Lecce at the Via del Mare stadium when Albert Gudmundsson, their number 10, suffered an injury just five minutes into the game. Manager Raffaele Palladino was forced to make an immediate substitution, bringing on Beltran in Gudmundsson’s place.
The Icelandic player felt a pull in his right thigh flexor during a sprint, prompting the swift change. This injury has raised significant concerns for Palladino and the Fiorentina team. The hope is that there’s no muscle tear, which would result in a lengthy absence.
In the coming hours, Gudmundsson will undergo medical examinations to determine the full extent of his injury. It’s almost certain that he will miss Fiorentina’s upcoming away match in the Conference League against St. Gallen. His availability for the subsequent game against Roma remains uncertain and will depend on the test results.
This marks Gudmundsson’s second injury setback of the season, following a previous calf issue. So far, he has participated in four matches across all competitions, scoring three goals.
In Gudmundsson’s absence, Beltran is expected to step up as his natural replacement. This situation presents an opportunity for Beltran to showcase his skills and potentially end his goal drought, which has persisted since February.
The Fiorentina medical staff will closely monitor Gudmundsson’s condition in the coming days, hoping for a swift recovery. However, initial impressions suggest the injury might be more serious than initially thought, potentially leading to multiple missed matches for the key player.
