Palladino provides Kean update after latest Fiorentina win

Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina greets the fans after during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 6, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Fiorentina coach Raffaele Palladino says he’s been in touch with Moise Kean in recent days, with the striker expected to return to training on Tuesday.

The Italian forward missed the last two games against Cagliari and Empoli due to personal issues, which have not been entirely clarified yet.

Fiorentina coach Palladino provided an update on the Italian striker on Sunday after a 2-1 win over Empoli in a Tuscan derby at the Stadio Franchi.

Palladino said during a post-match press conference that he’s been in touch with his star striker “many times through text messages.”

Palladino provides Kean update after latest Fiorentina win

“He made us feel his affection even from afar,” Palladino added.

“We’ve acknowledged that he’s going through a tough moment. He should return tomorrow evening and be available from Tuesday.”

It’s an important update for the Tuscans, who will face Real Betis in a Conference League semifinal in Spain on Thursday.

Fiorentina have won three of its last five Serie A matches and still aims for a Champions League spot.

“We are pleased with what we are doing, especially in tough weeks with some key players unavailable,” said Palladino.

“This is a group that sticks together in positive and negative moments and sends strong signals. We’re happy with the journey so far, and we hope to continue like this. We can make this season truly special.

“In the first half, we scored two high-quality goals,” the Fiorentina coach continued.

“Empoli increased the pressure in the second half and scored a goal that we should have avoided. The team focused on the essentials, and at this stage, we need to be very pragmatic. I congratulate everyone, including those coming off the bench. I also thank the President, who was with us today and will leave tomorrow.

“We are not looking at the table, but we race against ourselves. We need to keep pushing hard, without setting any limits and wait for some slip-up from those ahead of us. Other teams are doing well, so we must keep going.”