Fiorentina’s Cristiano Biraghi left bloodied after West Ham supporters hurl objects at field

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West Ham’s victory in the Europa Conference League final Wednesday night was overshadowed by the unruly behavior of the club’s supporters who began throwing objects on the field during the first half of the game.

Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi was left covered in blood after he suffered a head wound. 

Both clubs issued statements Thursday condemning the actions of those fans, which prompted an investigation by UEFA.

Cristiano Biraghi of ACF Fiorentina during the UEFA Conference League final match between ACF Fiorentina and West Ham United at Eden Arena, Prague, Czech Republic, June 7, 2023.   (Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

"Biraghi was hit on the head by an object thrown from the stand housing West Ham fans in the 33rd minute of the first half while he was about to take a corner kick," Fiorentina said in a statement.

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"This unacceptable behaviour obviously affected the performance of the footballer and his teammates, who had their attention drawn away from footballing matters by the threats to their own safety."

According to the team, Biraghi required eight stitches.

Cristiano Biraghi of ACF Fiorentina receives medical treatment during the UEFA Europa Conference League 2022-23 final match between ACF Fiorentina and West Ham United FC at Eden Arena June 7, 2023, in Prague, Czech Republic.  (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

"The club is certain that UEFA will thoroughly evaluate the incident and duly punish those responsible for this act, delivering an appropriate response and setting an example so that such