Hany Said's Fiorentina are continuing their Serie B campaign without him, and their last match was a draw against his former club Bari. Hany is still injured, and was therefore not able to see action against his old team.

Hany was not present in the eighteen man squad. Early in the game, Viola's star player Rigano hit the woodwork. After this, Bari were the better side but couldn't score. They forced some good saves from the goalkeeper Cejas. Viola were effective on the counter attack. With two minutes of stoppage time gone, their midfielder, Ariatti, struck the post with a well placed shot.

So with this draw Fiorentina lie in the middle of the table. They are now eleventh, and need some special performances and more goals to get into the promotion battles. Their next game is against Como, who were recently a Serie A side, but are now near the bottom of the Serie B table. This should be a three point game for the Viola.

EP hopes that Hany recovers from his knee injury in time for the next game...

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