BOLOGNA NEWS

Nicolo Casale - Diagnosed with strain Casale suffered a low-grade left biceps femoris and will be out for three to four weeks, Bologna announced.

Impact Casale had just been reintegrated into the rotation but will have to sit out multiple fixtures like Martin Vitik in the same role. Starters Jhon Lucumi and Torbjorn Heggem will have to do the heavy lifting in the middle of the defense in the coming weeks, while Lorenzo De Silvestri will become the top deputy, adapting to the position as he has done in the most recent game.

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Nikola Moro - Decent in Lazio game Moro created one scoring chance and recorded two crosses (one accurate), one tackle (zero won) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Moro has been alternating with Lewis Ferguson next to Tommaso Pobega since Remo Freuler suffered a shoulder problem and has been a steady presence in the midfield. He has registered at least one tackle and one cross in the last four matches, notching six (two won) and 10 (three accurate) respectively and posting three key passes and six corners.

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Tommaso Pobega - Workmanlike in Lazio bout Pobega recorded one shot (one on goal), two tackles (zero won), one interception and one block in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Pobega did a little bit of everything but didn't stand out on either end. He has started in five consecutive matches, mostly thanks to Remo Freuler's (shoulder) injury. He has had one or more shots in the last four tilts, totaling 13 (four on target) and notching two key passes, 13 tackles (seven won) and six interceptions in that stretch.

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Riccardo Orsolini - Stifled by Lazio Orsolini had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), one tackle (zero won) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Orsolini got off to a good start but progressively faded as the opponents keyed in on him and was unable to make the stat sheet for a fourth consecutive match, as he was coming off two goals and an assist in the previous tilts. He has had at least one delivery in seven straight fixtures, piling up 12 (one accurate) and registering 23 shots (eight on target) and nine key passes over that span.

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Nadir Zortea - Swings in three crosses against Lazio Zortea generated one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Zortea has taken advantage of a recent injury suffered by Emil Holm to start thrice in a row for the first time in the season. He has gained steam, posting three ore more crosses in the last three matches, amassing 14 (five accurate) and adding two shots (both on target), one assist, and six tackles (four won). He has created at least a chance in his last seven displays.

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Santiago Castro - Quiet in Lazio tilt Castro drew two fouls and registered two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Castro struggled to get going and didn't capitalize on a pair of minor chances. He hasn't scored in his last five displays between Serie A and the UEFA Europa League. He has taken multiple shots in the last three matches, piling up eight (five on target), with one key pass and one cross (zero accurate) over that stretch.

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Juan Miranda - Productive in Lazio game Miranda won five of six tackels, created three scoring chances and had three crosses (one accurate) and seven clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Miranda had a very busy display on both ends, leading his team in key passes and also setting a new season high in tackles and matching the one in clearances. He had his lowest number of crosses since early October, considering he had launched at least four in his previous nine displays. He has created at least one chance in the last six matches, amassing 23 and notching one assist, 55 deliveries (14 accurate) and 18 corners, with two clean sheets.

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Jens Odgaard - Scores against Lazio Odgaard scored one goal to go with five shots (two on target) and one chance created and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Odgaard paced his side in attempts and was the quickest to react to a loose ball in the box near the end of the first half and slotted it home for his second goal in the past three matches and his fifth in the season. He has taken at least one shot in three straight tilts, totaling nine (four accurate) and logging three key passes, three crosses (one accurate) and six tackles over that span.

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Federico Ravaglia - Concedes once versus Lazio Ravaglia registered eight saves and two clearances and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Ravaglia had a stand-out performance despite conceding, parrying away several threatening shots and setting a new season high in saves. He was beaten only by a tap-in by Gustav Tang Isaksen. He'll keep starting as long as Lukas Skoruspski (thigh) is on the mend. He has made 16 saves, surrendered five goals and kept two clean sheets in five appearances. Up next, Bologna will face Celta Vigo in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday and then host Juventus next Sunday.

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Nicolo Casale - Exits Lazio game early Casale was subbed off due to injury in the 39th minute of Sunday's game versus Lazio, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Casale got the nod over Jhon Lucumi amid some rotation and suffered an apparent muscular injury late in the first half and couldn't continue. He'll be assessed before Thursday's Europa League game versus Celta Vigo. The coach elected to field Lorenzo De Silvestri instead of the starter.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lazio vs. Bologna Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - December 7 - Bleacher Nation The upcoming fixture list in Serie A includes ninth-place Lazio hosting fifth-place Bologna -- both coming off defeats -- on Sunday, Decembe...

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Where to Watch Lazio vs. Bologna: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation Two clubs in the top half of the Serie A table, Lazio (ninth) and Bologna (fifth), play on Sunday at 12:00 PM ET.

2 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Ciro Immobile - Returns after three months Immobile (thigh) played 10 minutes off the bench in Thursday's Coppa Italia fixture versus Parma.

Impact Immobile had been ramping up in training in the last few weeks and finally completed his comeback midweek. He'll be in the mix and occasionally partner with Santiago Castro and Thijs Dallinga up front, but he'll likely make some cameos before concretely vying for the starting job. He had made just one 30-minute-long appearance before getting hurt.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Italian Cup: Lazio beats AC Milan after controversial corner and will face Bologna in quarterfinals

Bologna will face Lazio in the Italian Cup quarterfinals after both teams won their round of 16 matches on Thursday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Spalletti returns to Napoli as Juventus coach in Serie A title battle

Luciano Spalletti returns to Napoli on Sunday as the Juventus coach, facing his former team for the first time since leading them to the Serie A title

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Sends in five crosses against Cremonese Cambiaghi (thigh) drew three fouls and had one off-target shot, one key pass and five crosses (zero accurate) in 45 minutes in Monday's 3-1 defeat against Cremonese.

Impact Cambiaghi didn't get the start but was the first man off the bench and was fairly dynamic on the wing as usual, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide in this one. He has outperformed Benjamin Dominguez and Jonathan Rowe, but the coach is giving minutes to all his options. He has registered at least one shot and one cross in 10 consecutive appearances, piling up 13 (five on target) and 29 (six accurate) respectively, notching two goals and three assists over that span.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jon Rowe - DNP versus Cremonese Row (thigh) didn't feature in Monday's 3-1 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Rowe was fit after missing two matches, but he has to split minutes with two other options in his role, Nicolo Cambiaghi and Benjamin Dominguez, and he hasn't been particularly convincing so far. He has yet to contribute to a goal and has logged nine shots (two on target), four key passes and 15 crosses (four accurate) in nine displays (four starts).

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ravaglia - Allows three in loss Ravaglia made two saves and conceded three goals during Monday's 3-1 loss against Cremonese.

Impact Ravaglia wasn't at fault for either goal allowed during the first half but maybe could've done a little better to prevent Jamie Vardy from making it 3-1 in the second frame. In his third consecutive game filling in for Lukasz Skorupski (thigh), the goalkeeper definitely had his worst performance of the stretch after having six saves, one clean sheet and just one goal allowed over the previous two outings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Juan Miranda - Fills stat sheet in loss Miranda created eight chances, sent in 17 crosses (six accurate) and made three tackles, two clearances and one interception during Monday's 3-1 loss against Cremonese.

Impact Miranda had another great performance here, generating so much offense from the left flank that makes it hard to believe none of his key passes and dangerous crosses became an assist for a goal. After a shaky start of campaign, the left-back has been one of the most productive Serie A defenders as of late, with one goal, one assist, 20 chances created and 56 crosses over his last six appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Orsolini - Converts PK in loss Orsolini scored a penalty goal, had six shots (two on target) and created two chances during Monday's 3-1 loss against Cremonese.

Impact Orsolini showed poise from the penalty spot to beat the goalkeeper and put his side back in contention just before halftime. The forward kept pushing during the second frame and was a constant threat but he and his teammates were facing a very inspired goalkeeper. Still, that's now a goal and an assist over the last two league outings for the forward, who appears to be back at the form displayed at the start of the campaign.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martin Vitik - Will miss more time Vitik is nursing a first-degree right adductor strain and will be sidelined for about three weeks, Bologna announced.

Impact Vitik took some tests, which revealed a more serious problem relative to the early diagnosis and will be forced to sit out multiple fixtures. Nicolo Casale will be the top defensive deputy behind the starters.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Vardy grabs his first Serie A brace as Cremonese halts Bologna in surprise win

Jamie Vardy has grabbed a brace in Cremonese's surprise 3-1 win at high-flying Bologna in Serie A

DECEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Jon Rowe - Available Monday Rowe (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Cremonese.

Impact Rowe was dealt a thigh injury that has left him out for two games, but he is fit again, with the attacker landing a spot on the bench. A rotational role is likely to remain for the winger, a role he has maintained since joining the club, starting in four of his nine appearances.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Named to bench Cambiaghi (calf) is on the bench for Monday's match against Cremonese.

Impact Cambiaghi was deemed fit going into Monday's match and is with the team, as the attacker has overcome his calf injury. He has started in 10 of his 15 appearances this season and does see decent time, likely to earn a start soon after testing his legs.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE