The Italian portal Tuttomercatoweb commented on the return of Ukrainian midfielder Viktor Kovalenko to "Empoli".
Viktor Kovalenko"After several months of absence, Kovalenko returned to "Empoli". In 2024, he was one of the main heroes of the almost miraculous salvation of the team, scoring two goals in the matches against "Napoli" and "Sassuolo". However, since March he has mostly been on the bench, starting only once for the team against "Cagliari".
His contract was terminated at the beginning of September and, presumably, the player was looking for a new challenge. But the injuries to Haas, Fazzini, and Anjorin made "Empoli" think about bringing back someone who knows the team and doesn’t need time to acclimatize. It's hard to expect that Kovalenko will be a panacea for all troubles, but he is certainly a good alternative for the team's midfield," the material states.
