Giacomo Bonaventura's Indian Summer at Fiorentina

In a career that has been impacted by injuries and inconsistent form, Giacomo Bonaventura has not always displayed his talents to the fullest of his capabilities.

Prior to joining Fiorentina in 2020, the Italian midfielder had played for Atalanta and AC Milan, and he spent some time on the sidelines, particularly at the Rossoneri. A hamstring injury, in particular, ruled him out for the second half of the 2016/17 season, when the Milanese club were pushing for a Champions League spot.

However, the 32-year-old has been thriving at Fiorentina under new coach Vincenzo Italiano. So far in the 2021/22 season, he has scored three goals and provided four assists in 22 Serie A appearances, utilizing his skills and experience to the best effect.

Bonaventura has been known for his tactical flexibility and versatility in addition to his technical skills. When he played for Atalanta, he was a left midfielder in the 4-4-1-1 or 4-4-2 formations while at AC Milan, he would play as a left-winger or as a mezzala sinistra (left central midfielder) in the 4-3-3. He has also played as an attacking midfielder from time to time.