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Shows well in Genoa game Niasse won four of seven tackles and recorded one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Genoa.

Impact Niasse drew his second start of the season, and the first since the opener, as Verona were depleted in the midfield and responded with a fine two-way display, posting new season highs in key passes and tackles. He'll likely get another chance versus Atalanta, as Roberto Gagliardini will be suspended and Suat Serdar (knee) and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro (ankle) are banged up. He has featured eight times so far, notching four chances created, two crosses (one accurate), nine tackles (five won) and three interceptions

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Staying at Verona permanently Niasse has become fully a Verona player, as his option to buy depended on the team's results in the last campaign, L'Arena informed.

Impact Niasse has been redeemed automatically from Young Boys since Verona stayed in Serie A. He has worked hard in the midfield when called upon, registering 18 tackles, 17 interceptions, 16 clerances and four chances created in 11 games (eight starts).

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed in versus Roma Niasse (thigh) had 13 touches and didn't record other stats in 14 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Niasse was back on the pitch after missing three games and was eased into action. He was a regular before the injury, but Suat Serdar is now healthy, and Pawel Dawidowicz has held his own in the midfield too, so he could be a rotational piece going forward. He had recorded at least one tackle, one interception and one clearance in his previous seven displays (six starts), where he had seen more minutes.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Niasse (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's game against AS Roma.

Impact Niasse returns from a three-game absence and will be an option off the bench. That said, his fantasy appeal will remain very limited if he's limited to a substitute role.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Roma Niasse (thigh) will be called up for Saturday, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Niasse has recovered from a thigh issue that cost him three matches and will be in the mix to play in one spot in the midfield with Pawel Dawidowicz, who adapted to the position in recent weeks, and Suat Serdar. He started a few consecutive fixtures while the latter was injured. He has posted eight tackles (five won), one key pass, nine interceptions and eight clearances in his last five showings.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Niasse was diagnosed with a grade one right biceps femoris strain after international duties, Verona announced.

Impact Niasse got hurt a week ago and will miss at least a couple of matches. He has started consistently while Suat Serdar (thigh) was sidelined. If the starter doesn't return against Parma, Antoine Bernede or Grigoris Kastanos will fill in next to Ondrej Duda.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Verona Niasse is heading to Verona on loan with a conditioned obligation to buy from Young Boys, the team announced.

Impact Niasse has posted one assist, nine tackles, five interceptions and six clearances in five Champions League appearances (four starts) this campaign. He could have a significant role if Verona lose some players in the back or in the midfield.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE