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Unused sub in Cremonese tilt Mlacic (hip) didn't play in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Mlacic was able to recover from a hip contusion, but Udinese had all their defensive starters in this one, so he stayed on the bench. He has made six appearances (two starts) since joining in January, tallying two interceptions, six clearances and two blocks, with no clean sheets.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Sunday Mlacic (hip) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Cremonese.

Impact Mlacic has been included in the squad despite the interrupted week of training that had left him as a late call for the weekend, with the coaching staff keeping him among the substitutes in line with his usual standing as a fringe part of the rotation. The defender had gotten the call last week due to Christian Kabasele's suspension and Nicola Bertola not being at 100 percent, but having avoided a long-term injury, a bench role represents the most prudent approach given the hip issue that has prevented him from having a clean week of preparation. His return to fuller involvement is expected once the hip problem has fully settled in the coming fixtures.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Cremonese tilt Mlacic (hip) is a late call for Sunday's game versus Cremonese, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Mlacic has avoided a long-term injury but hasn't had a clean week of training and risks missing this one. He got the call last week because Christian Kabasele was disqualified and Nicolo Bertola wasn't 100 percent. He's usually a fringe part of the rotation.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off against Cagliari Mlacic generated one tackle (one won), two clearances and one interception in 54 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Cagliari before leaving due to a possible hip injury, Sky...

Impact Mlacic filled in for Christian Kabasele (suspension) and had a fine performance, but crashed into the post on a goal-line clearance and was unable to continue. He'll be examined ahead of next Sunday's home game versus Cremonese. Nicolo Bertola is also usually ahead of him in the depth chart.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Udinese Mlacic is heading to Udinese on a permanent deal from Hajduk Split.

Impact Mlacic comes in after the departures of backups Saba Goglichidze and Matteo Palma and will handle a similar role behind the top options in the back. He has appeared 15 times in Croatia this season, dishing out two assists.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE