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Logs host of clearances versus Monza Colley (knee) won two of two tackles and had 13 clearances, one block, and one interception in Monday's 2-2 draw with Monza.

Impact Colley was supposed to begin on the bench, but he replaced Koray Gunter in the XI late, as he the teammate got hurt warming up, and proceeded to have one of his busiest showings of the season. He has posted seven tackles (three won), four interceptions, 17 clearances, and two blocks in the last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Monza game Colley (knee) has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Monza Monday.

Impact Colley will be available after missing the past game due to bruised knee, but he's not a lock to start since he re-joined his teammates in practice only late in the week. Nicola Murru or Koray Gunter would get the nod in relief if he was initially spared.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Atalanta game Colley (knee) won't be available Saturday versus Atalanta, coach Dejan Stankovic announced.

Impact Colley escaped without major injuries after tweaking his knee in the past game, but he's not fully fit either and will miss at least one game. Jeison Murillo, Alessandro Zanoli, or Nicola Murru will replace him in the back Saturday.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Colley is nursing a knock on the outside of the right knee, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Colley appears to have avoided structural damage and will attempt to shake off the contusion in the lead-up to Saturday's away game versus Atalanta.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Udinese Colley was subbed out of Sunday's match against Udinese in the 78th minute after suffering a knee injury, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Colley has started 14 of Sampdoria's 19 Serie A matches this season but he had to come off early on Sunday due to injury. Alessandro Zanoli replaced him in central defense on Sunday.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Empoli beats struggling Sampdoria 1-0 after late drama

Empoli has boosted its chances of avoiding getting dragged into a relegation scrap with a 1-0 win over struggling Sampdoria after late drama at Stadio Carlo Castellani

JANUARY 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Returns in Coppa Italia Colley (illness) got the nod in Thursday's cup fixture versus Fiorentina.

Impact Colley shook off the illness that cost him a pair of matches and was able to play after logging a few full practices. He's set to supplant either Jeison Murillo or Bruno Amione going forward. He has recorded ten tackles, 18 interceptions, 51 clearances, and three blocks in 13 appearances, contributing to two clean sheets and scoring once.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Napoli tilt Colley (flu) hasn't been called up for Saturday's game against Napoli, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Colley will skip the second consecutive contest because of an illness. With Bruno Amione suspended and Bartosz Bereszynski no longer with the team, Nicola Murru and newcomer Alessandro Zanioli will be candidates to start in the back three.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Sassuolo game Colley will skip Wednesday's match versus Sassuolo due to the flu, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Colley came down with an illness early in the week and won't be an option for this one. Newcomer Bram Nuytinck could be thrust into the lineup right away, or the coach could turn to Bartosz Bereszysnki, Bruno Amione, and Jeison Murillo.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Colley served his one-game ban in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Lecce.

Impact Colley had to sit one out due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll continue to be a staple in the back going forward. He has recorded ten tackles, 18 interceptions, 51 clearances, and three blocks in 13 matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Lecce game Colley had six clearances, one block, and two interceptions and picked up his fifth yellow card in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Torino.

Impact Colley amassed a few stats in the back, but he mostly floundered like the rest of his teammates in this one. Alex Ferrari, Bruno Amione, and Jeison Murillo will get the start against Lecce if the coach confirms the three-man line.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cremonese-Sampdoria 0-1 | A long-awaited first win for Samp! Goals & Highlights | Serie A 2022/23

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Sampdoria edges fellow struggler Cremonese for first win

Sampdoria has recorded its first win of the season by 1-0 victory over fellow Serie A struggler Cremonese

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Claims all three points Colley scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot, making an interception and nine clearances during Monday's 1-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Colley found the back of the net in the 78th minute scoring the lone goal of the match. The goal was the first in ten appearances for the defender as he's helped Sampdoria to two clean sheets while leading the team with 38 clearances.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one half versus Spezia Colley (knee) won one of two tackles and had two interceptions and two clearances, and drew two fouls in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Spezia.

Impact Colley didn't get the start following a knee bruise, but he came off the bench at half time and put together a decent stat line. He will return to the XI, over either Alex Ferrari or Jeison Murillo, after the break. He has posted six tackles, eight interceptions, 18 clearances, and one block in six appearances, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench against Spezia Colley is fit and in the match day squad to face Spezia on Saturday.

Impact Colley returns from a knee injury that has kept him out since the beginning of the month. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back versus Spezia Colley (knee) was a full go in practice Thursday, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Colley sat out the previous game due to a knee contusion but is likely to be back for Saturday's game versus Spezia. If able to start, he will replace either Jeison Murillo or Alex Ferrari in the back. He has logged four tackles, six interceptions, 16 clearances, and one block in five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Commanding in Juventus clash Colley had one tackle (one won), four clearances, and one interception in Monday's 0-0 tie versus Juventus.

Impact Colley successfully shackled down Dusan Vlahovic in this one and played a major role in keeping the clean sheet in a challenging match-up. He has logged four tackles, one interception, and three clearances through two tilts.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off late versus Fiorentina Colley had one interception, two clearances and one block and was expelled for protesting too much in Monday's 4-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Colley decided to go on vacation early as he took offense for a minor call in the final minutes of a game that had long been decided. Maya Yoshida or Giangiacomo Magnani will replace him in the back in Sunday's away game versus Sampdoria. He finishes his campaign with 47 tackles, 80 interceptions, 133 clearances, 19 blocks and five clean sheets in 32 games.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers in Bologna game Colley had three blocks, three interceptions and two clearances in Monday's 0-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Colley turned in a solid shift, but the Sampdoria defense was eventually overwhelmed by the opponents and gave up two goals. He has tallied two tackles, seven interceptions, 17 clearances and five blocks in the last five matches. Sampdoria will host Salernitana Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off injury Colley (knee) was fit enough to join Gambia after missing the first match of the break, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Colley is dealing with knee soreness, but he has gotten better during the week and will play through it. Barring a setback, he will be in the XI for next's Sunday's match versus Roma. He has posted 43 tackles, 69 interceptions, 113 clearances and 13 blocks in 25 games, with four clean sheets.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in town Colley did not answer Gambia's call-up and underwent therapies on his injured knee Wednesday, Sampdoria informs.

Impact Colley is nursing a lingering knee problem, although it is not believed to be severe. He might join his national team for the second match on the schedule, Il Secolo XIX informs. He has strong chances to shake it off during the break, although he will continue to be assessed.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves injured again Colley played 89 minutes and made four clearances during Sunday's 2-0 win at Venezia before subbing off with another knee injury

Impact Colley was questionable before the match because of the knee issue, but started anyway and made it for most of the game. The centerback, though, re-aggravated his injury and now may not join Gambia's national team. He will be reevaluated for their next game, against Roma, on Apr 3.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Venezia Colley will play through his minor knee injury in Sunday's match versus Venezia.

Impact Colley will stay in the XI despite the ailment, while Alex Ferrari is replacing Maya Yoshida as his partner due to a coaching decision. He has logged eight interceptions, nine tackles, three blocks and 25 clearances in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Venezia match Colley has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Venezia Sunday, but he has dealt with knee soreness throughout the week.

Impact Colley logged some limited practices due to the minor issues, but he still has a shot to play. Alex Ferrari and Giangiacomo Magnani would be the alternative options if the coach decided to spare him initially.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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