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Wins four duels versus Lecce Ismajli (thigh) created two scoring chances and generated one tackle (one won), one clearance, and one interception in Monday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Ismajli took advantage of the break to recover from an ailment, returned to the XI, and had a workmanlike performance in the back. He has registered ten tackles (seven won), six interceptions, 18 clearances, and five blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Ismajli (thigh) was named to the starting XI versus Lecce on Monday.

Impact Prior to the international break, Ismajli made a 20-minute substitute appearance for the club in which he picked up his thigh problem. It seems the extra time off will prevent the central defender from missing any additional time, as he will reclaim his spot in the starting XI where he has featured in 18 of his 20 Serie A matches for the club this season.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Lecce game Ismajli is fine and will be available Monday against Lecce, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Ismajli practiced on the side for a few days after picking up an injury in the past game, but he has managed to recover and will compete with Koni De Winter to start in the back. He has notched ten tackles (seven won), six interceptions, 25 clearances, and four blocks in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Sassuolo game with injury Ismajli played 20 minutes off the bench, recording one successful tackle, one interception, and four clearances, before bowing out with a groin/thigh injury, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Ismajli didn't get the start in this one but came off the bench to help the defense later on. However, he couldn't finish the game due to a muscular problem. He'll be assessed in the next few days. Koni De Winter would get some run if he had to miss some more time.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in Napoli calash Ismajli was saddled with an own goal and had four tackles (four won), seven clearances, and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-2 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Ismajli marred an otherwise strong showing by beating his own goalie with a goofy deflection on a cross by Piotr Zielinski. He has notched seven tackles (all won), four interceptions, 18 clearances, and two blocks in the last three games since returning from injury, with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Spezia Ismajli (thigh) had three clearances and one interception and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-2 tie with Spezia.

Impact Ismajli was picked over Koni De Winter immediately upon recovering from injury, and he had a sound performance even though his side gave up two goals. He'll likely remain the starter for as long as he's healthy. He has notched 26 tackles, 17 interceptions, 77 clearances, and 22 blocks in 15 games, with four clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Spezia Ismajli is fit and in the starting XI to face Spezia on Saturday.

Impact Ismajli returns from a thigh injury in time to take up a role in Empoli's back four. The defender has helped his club keep four clean sheets in his 15 appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back versus Spezia Ismajli (thigh) re-joined his teammates in practice in the lead-up to Saturday's game against Spezia, La Nazione reports.

Impact Ismajli has been out for three weeks due to a thigh strain. If available, he'll compete with Koni De Winter, who filled in for him in recent matches. It's possible he'll be given some more time before returning to the starting XI. He has tallied 24 tackles, 16 interceptions, 74 clearances, and 22 blocks in 14 matches, contributing to four clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some time Ismajli has been diagnosed with a low-grade strain of the semitendinosus muscle of the right thigh, Empoli announced.

Impact Ismajli will be sidelined for three-to-four weeks depending on how the rehab goes, thus skipping multiple matches. Koni De Winter and Sebastian Walukiewicz are next in line in the back.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out in Sampdoria game Ismajli won three of three tackles, had three interceptions and four clearances, but he couldn't finish the game due to a thigh injury, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Ismajli filled it up in the back, but he was forced off by a thigh problem late in the game, and he was in visible pain. He's headed for some tests. Koni De Winter and Sebastian Walukiewicz would be the next men up if he had to miss time.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs nine clearances in Cremonese game Ismajli had nine clearances, two blocks, and one interception and won one of two tackles in Friday's 2-0 win against Cremonese.

Impact Ismajli had a fine defensive showing as Empoli managed to blank the opponents in this one. He has started in most games where he was healthy, recording 19 tackles, 13 interceptions, 61 clearances, and 19 blocks in 11 matches, contributing to four clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extra busy versus Napoli Ismajli had two tackles (one won), two blocks, and nine clearances in Tuesday's 0-2 loss against Napoli.

Impact Ismajli was under siege throughout the game, considering the prowess and the opponents, but he held his own, even if Napoli managed to score twice. He'll get the nod again versus Cremonese since Koni De Winter is injured and Sebastiano Luperto suspended. He has posted 17 tackles, 12 interceptions, 52 clearances, and 17 blocks in ten matches, contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight clearances against Sassuolo Ismajli had one tackle (zero won), eight clearances, and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Ismajli returned to XI following an injury and contributed to a rare clean sheet with a diligent showing. He'll start the next two matches if he can handle it. He has recorded 15 tackles, 12 interceptions, 43 clearances, and 15 blocks in nine games.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injury on Sunday Ismajli was fit and in the match day squad to face Atalanta on Sunday, returning from a thigh injury.

Impact Ismajli made his return to the match day squad and entered the match in the 56th minute, returning from the injury that has kept him out since the end of September. The defender had started seven matches prior to the injury helping Empoli keep two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out multiple weeks Ismajli has been diagnosed with a medium-grade strain of the semimembranosus muscle of the left thigh, Empoli announced.

Impact Ismajli will indeed miss considerable time as the team feared. He'll be out for at least a month, and he's not a lock to return before the World Cup as the problem could take up to six weeks to heal. Koni De Winter or Sebastian Walukiewicz will replace him in the back.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time Ismajli is out for Saturday's game versus Milan, and his recent thigh injury is likely to be serious, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Ismajli is still undergoing evaluations, but he will have to sit out multiple contests if the early indications are confirmed. The coach will probably test both Sebastian Walukiewicz and Koni De Winter to determine who could replace him more adequately.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Ismajli suffered a thigh problem while playing with Albania and is likely going to miss time, La Nazione reports.

Impact Ismajli couldn't finish the recent Nations League bout with Iceland, and the team fears he's going to be out for a while, although more will be known after further tests. Koni De Winter and Sebastian Walukiewicz are the next men up in the back.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Bologna game Ismajli won two duels and had six clearances, three blocks, and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Bologna.

Impact Ismajli had a commanding display and significantly contributed to his side keeping a clean sheet despite the opponents attacking at will during the contest. He has notched 13 tackles, 11 interceptions, 35 clearances, and 12 blocks in seven matches, blanking the adversaries twice.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watches season finale from bench Ismajli was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Ismajli played just once in the last five matches as the coach picked other defenders over him. He has appeared 20 times in the season (13 starts), posting 13 tackles, 24 interceptions and 79 clearances and 11 blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Eligible for Milan game Ismajli completed his one-match suspension in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Empoli.

Impact Ismajli will be available for Saturday's away game versus Milan, however he has started just once in the past four matches, where Simone Romagnoli and Sebastiano Luperto have seen more minutes. He has logged ten tackles, 24 interceptions, 70 clearances and nine blocks in 16 appearances (12 starts), with two clean sheets.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Genoa match Ismajli won three of three tackles and seven duels, had two clearances and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Ismajli returned to the XI after three matches where he was mostly unused and had an okay performance, but he will have to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Simone Romagnoli will likely get the nod in next Sunday's road game against Genoa.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three interceptions versus Inter Ismajli had one block, seven clearances and three interceptions and drew one foul in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Ismajli put up good numbers in the back as Inter had the upper hand in this one. He returned to the XI, alongside Sebastiano Luperto, in the past two matches after sitting for four in a row. He has recorded six tackles, 14 interceptions, 30 clearances and five blocks in seven games, with one clean sheets. Empoli will face Sassuolo away Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in victory Ismajli made five interceptions, four clearances and scored an own goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over Salernitana.

Impact Ismajli was unlucky as Grigoris Kastanos's shot hit the post and deflected in off the defender. He also lead his side in interceptions with five and made four clearances. His next match is against Inter Milan on October 27.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Holds up against Juventus Ismajli drew two fouls, won six duels and had six clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Ismajli was a major part in Empoli's defensive effort to stop Juventus and take home a surprising win in a difficult game. He has quickly asserted himself as the starter after joining from Spezia this summer. Empoli will host Venezia in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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