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Unused in Milan clash Cataldi (groin) wasn't fielded in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Milan.

Impact Cataldi worked his way back from a sports hernia but will have to wait to make his seasonal debut. He'll eat at Reda Belahyane's playing time while Nicolo Rovella (calf) is absent, if he has a good week of training after a few months on the shelf.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Milan tilt Cataldi (groin) has made Lazio's squad list to face Milan on Saturday.

Impact Cataldi was initially expected to miss more time after some delays in his recovery from a groin surgery, but a recent check-up went well, and he ramped up in training afterward. He could get some minutes right away since Nicolo Rovella (calf) and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (thigh) are missing in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Far from returning Cataldi (groin) is unlikely to play until late September or early October, Il Messaggero reported.

Impact Cataldi isn't yet on the homestretch of his recovery from groin surgery and recently had some sort of setback that pushed back his return date. He'll have to practice fully for a while before he's called, and he's not there yet. Nicolo Rovella will hold down the fort at the position solo for a few games.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Still recovering Cataldi (groin) hasn't participated in the friendlies or in the first Coppa Italia game.

Impact Cataldi has been training in some capacity but hasn't been cleared to play yet and will likely remain on the shelf for the opener. He'll be severely limited for a while. Nicolo Rovella will have the chance to run away with the staring job.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Cataldi went under the knife to address a sports hernia, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Cataldi tried to play through the injury in the final months of the campaign but routinely missed time after being a starter for most of the year. He's expected to be ready by the start of the pre-season preparation. He scored and assisted thrice and added 23 key passes, 48 crosses (12 accurate) and 34 tackles in 27 appearances in 2025/2026.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub in cup final Cataldi (groin) was available but didn't play in Wednesday's Coppa Italia final against Inter.

Impact Cataldi was good to go after skipping three Serie A contests due to multiple physical problems, but wasn't fielded. Patric and Nicolo Rovella are in better shape than him at the moment, so he's not a lock to see major minutes in the last two matches. He has recorded 12 crosses (one accurate), nine corners and eight tackles and created five scoring chances in his last five displays (four starts).

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on the shelf Cataldi (groin) hasn't been selected for Monday's match against Cremonese.

Impact Cataldi has shaken off the flu but is dealing with a different and more relevant injury and will be re-evaluated next week. Patric or Nicolo Rovella will take his place in the midfield.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing also groin injury Cataldi is dealing with a burgenoining sports hernia in addition to the flu and recurrent calf issues, La Repubblica reported.

Impact Cataldi missed the last match with an illness but had been managed in previous tilts because of muscular issues, and he's a heavy doubt for Monday's away game versus Cremonese, even though he has a few more days at his disposal to try to get healthier. Patric and Nicolo Rovella are the alternatives in his role.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Udinese game Cataldi won't be an option Monday due to the flu, Lazio announced.

Impact Cataldi came down with an illness overnight and won't be involved in this one. He'll likely return versus Cremonese next Monday. Patric and Reda Belahyane are the next men up at the position.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Productive showing versus Parma Cataldi (calf) registered six crosses (zero accurate), two chances created and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Parma.

Impact Cataldi didn't skip a beat despite a recent calf issue and padded his stats thanks to a few set pieces. He has notched at least one key pass, amassing five, one cross, totaling 12 (one accurate), and one corner, racking up nine, in three appearances on the trot. Instead, he failed to take a shot for the first time in four outings in this one.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting XI Cataldi (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Parma.

Impact Cataldi is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Parma after building fitness with multiple full training sessions during the week. The midfielder has been a regular when fit and remains a key piece in the middle thanks to his ability to dictate tempo, contribute defensively and provide quality on set pieces.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Parma game Cataldi (calf) has resumed practicing regularly in recent days, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Cataldi will have three or four full practices under his belt before Saturday's home game versus Parma and will have a shot at returning to the starting lineup at the expense of either Patric or Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. He's been a fixture when healthy and has posted at the last one shot in four straight appearances, amassing five attempts (two on target) and adding four chances created, eight crosses (three accurate) and 10 tackles (four won) over that span.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some time Cataldi is dealing with a mild calf strain, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Cataldi picked up a muscular problem in the last match and will miss at least Sunday's clash with Milan and likely also the match versus Bologna before the break, although he'll be re-evaluated next week. Reda Belahyane and Patric will substitute for him while Toma Basic (thigh) is out.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sassuolo tilt in first half Cataldi registered one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Monday's game against Sassuolo before subbing off at the 38th minute due to injury, Gianluca D...

Impact Cataldi did a little bit of everything during his time on the pitch and seemed to pick up a muscular problem late in the first half and was unable to continue. He'll be examined before Sunday's home game versus Milan. The coach decided to field Patric, who's a defender, over Reda Belahyane to replace him in the midfield in this one.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Active off bench in draw Cataldi had two shots (one on target) and made four tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception after coming off the bench during Saturday's scoreless draw against Lazio...

Impact Cataldi made a rare cameo off the bench, taking the pitch as part of a double substitution at the hour mark, and had an immediate impact in the middle of the park, being disruptive as usual while also finding room to support the offense during the closing stages of the match. With three goals and three assists over 23 league appearances and multiple games with strong peripheral numbers, the midfielder brings significant two-way upside and should be back in the lineup as soon as Mar. 1, when his team visits Torino.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers one assist Cataldi assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Juventus.

Impact Cataldi provided an assist for Gustav Tang Isaksen with a perfectly weighted ball in behind the defense against Juventus on Sunday, snapping a seven-match run without an assist. The midfielder remains an undisputed starter, having started 19 of his 21 Serie A appearances this season while tallying three goals and three assists during that span.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Wins it at the buzzer versus Genoa Cataldi converted a late PK and had two shots (one on goal), one tackle (one won) and one interception in Friday's 3-2 win versus Genoa.

Impact Cataldi made no mistake from the penalty spot well into stoppage time, deciding the game and recording his second goal of the season. He has tallied one interception in three games in a row and has posted four attempts (two on target) and two clearances over that span. Instead, he failed to swing in a cross after racking up 10 (four accurate) in his previous three showings.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cataldi's stoppage-time penalty snatches Lazio win over Genoa in Serie A

Danilo Cataldi has converted a penalty kick in stoppage time to give Lazio a 3-2 win over Genoa in Serie A

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Completes suspension Cataldi served a one-match ban in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Cataldi will be eligible to play Friday against Genoa and likely start over either Matias Vecino or Toma Basic, especially considering that Nicolo Rovella (undisclosed) suffered a setback. He has scored once and added six shots (two on target), six key passes and 16 crosses (four accurate) in his last five displays (all starts).

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified for Lecce game Cataldi had two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 3-0 loss to Como.

Impact Cataldi had a poor showing, like most Lazio players in the romp, and will miss Saturday's game versus Lecce due to yellow-card accumulation. Nicolo Rovella or Reda Belhayane will anchor the midfield, while Fisayo Dele-Bashiru could fill in for Toma Basic (thigh) and Matias Vecino (undisclosed) at box-to-box if they stayed out.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opener on Wednesday Cataldi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Cataldi opened the scoring in the 52nd minute assisted by Matias Vecino. Additionally, Cataldi also recorded two clearances and a tackle. He has now registered two goal contributions in the last five games and recorded 11 clearances, 10 tackles and two interceptions.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Creative effort in draw Cataldi had two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 14th minute.

Impact Cataldi was very active in the match, creating four chances and continuing to serve as one of Lazio's main creative outlets with two league assists this season. He remains a key starter for Lazio, having started 13 of their 15 league matches so far. He now faces a tough test against Napoli, who sit third in the table and have conceded just 13 goals this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses against Cremonese Cataldi generated two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Cataldi turned in a solid performance against Cremonese on Saturday but failed to record a goal contribution despite attempting two shots and delivering several crosses. The midfielder has started 11 of the last 12 matches, missing the other due to a calf injury, and has produced one goal and two assists during that span, though regular attacking returns remain unlikely given his role and position.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus beats Roma 2-1 to move within a point of top four in Serie A

Juventus has closed in on the top four in Serie A after beating Roma 2-1 on Saturday

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Assists winner at Parma Cataldi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Parma.

Impact Cataldi created Tijjani Noslin's game-winner in the 82nd minute with his second assist in the campaign. The midfielder also helped on defense leading Lazio with a season-high four tackles. That was his 11th start in 13 appearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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