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Busy in the back versus Milan Hysaj registered five tackles (two won), one block, and seven clearances in Saturday's 0-2 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Hysaj had his hands full against Christian Pulisic but did okay, even though his direct opponent scored on a cut through the middle. The rearguard was wobblier on the other flank. He has started in three of the last five matches, logging seven tackles, two interceptions, 15 clearances, and two blocks.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts after eye injury Hysaj generated one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Hysaj missed one game with an eye injury, but was back in the starting lineup during Lazio's home draw. The left-back could not do much before subbing off in the 56th minute, though. He logged his third start in the season, but has yet to play the full 90 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Atletico Hysaj (eye) is an option off the bench for Tuesday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Hysaj is in the squad but not in the starting lineup, as he is an option off the bench for Tuesday's match. He was poked in the eye during his last match but seems to have recovered somewhat as he finds himself on the bench. He could find time on the pitch as a substitute against Atletico, but it seems he may have to fight for his starting spot back as Luca Pellegrini started in his place.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for UCL clash Hysaj (eye) practiced regularly after bowing out versus Juventus and is in contention to start versus Atletico Madrid Tuesday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Hysaj got poked in the eye in the first half of the previous game but didn't experience ulterior problems. He has good chances of holding onto the starting job despite the competition coming from Manuel Lazzari and Luca Pellegrini. He has tallied eight clearances, two interceptions, and one tackle in two games so far.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off against Juventus Hysaj won one duel in 45 minutes before leaving Saturday's 1-3 loss to Juventus due to an eye problem, Gianluca di Marzio reports.

Impact Hysaj struggled like the rest of the Lazio defense in the first half and couldn't continue as he wasn't seeing properly. He'll take further tests ahead of Tuesday's clash with Atletico Madrid. He was replaced by Luca Pellegrini. Manuel Lazzari is also an option since Adam Marusic can feature on either flank.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Napoli contest Hysaj registered one tackle (one won), eight clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win over Napoli.

Impact Hysaj got the nod over Manuel Lazzari in the crunch game and showed off his defensive chops against a tough opponent. He didn't feature in the past two rounds after being the regular starter last season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance in Empoli tilt Hysaj won one tackle, had one block, one key pass, and one accurate cross in Round 38's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Hysaj picked up small numbers but contributed across the board in both phases. He regularly played over Manuel Lazzari in the final few months as the coach preferred a more defensive option at the position. He starred 40 times (28 starts), tallying 22 crosses (nine accurate), 48 tackles, 26 interceptions, and 40 clearances and contributing to 13 clean sheets.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener versus Cremonese Hysaj scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 win against Cremonese.

Impact Hysaj scored his first Serie A goal of the season Sunday, a strike in the 4th minute assisted by Ciro Immobile. It was his only shot in the match to go with two tackles, two interceptions and one drawn foul in his 80 minutes of playing time.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good against Juventus Hysaj won five duels, had three clearances and one interception, and sent in one inaccurate cross in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Hysaj turned in a solid shift and was particularly busy in the back. He has started five games in a row, recording two key passes, three inaccurate crosses, six tackles (three won), and nine clearances.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Napoli Hysaj won five duels and two of three tackles and had four clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 victory over Napoli.

Impact Hysaj had a strong performance in the back and has gained the upper hand over Manuel Lazzari as a defensive option at the position in 2023, starting in seven of the last eight matches. He has recorded five chances created, four crosses (two accurate), five tackles (four won), and ten clearances in the most recent five, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in three crosses in Verona game Hysaj recorded three crosses (one accurate), one block, one interception, and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Verona.

Impact Hysaj has gotten the nod over either Manuel Lazzari or Adam Marusic in four consecutive matches, mostly for defensive purposes, and this was his most complete showing. He has registered six crosses (one accurate), 12 tackles (six won), five interceptions, and ten clearances in the recent stretch.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't feature versus Lecce Hysaj (calf) was an unused sub in Wednesday's 1-2 loss to Lecce.

Impact Hysaj was good to go after battling an injury, but it generally takes him an injury to another fullback or some rotation for him to see the pitch.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Included in match-day squad Hysaj (calf) was named to the match-day squad to face Lecce on Wednesday, per SkySports.

Impact Hysaj has been in and out of the starting XI all season long, so his presence on the bench shouldn't come as a surprise. Even when he does start, the defender hasn't generated much in the way of fantasy value with just eight crosses (four accurate), one assist and two shots (one on target) in 18 contests.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Hysaj (calf) practiced regularly Wednesday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Hysaj sat out a pair of friendlies due to a contract, but he has gotten healthier and should be fine for the Lecce game. He has been the top backup on either fullback spot, tallying seven chances created, eight crosses (four accurate), 18 tackles, and 12 clearances in 18 appearances (nine starts).

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses friendly Hysaj sat out Thursday's friendly against Almeria due to a calf contracture, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Hysaj hasn't been spotted at practice recently and will attempt to get healthy during the time remaining before January 4's match versus Lecce.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist off the bench Hysaj had an assist while creating two chances during Sunday's 4-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Hysaj entered the match in the 64th minute and set up Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the 91st minute for Lazio's final goal. The assist was the first of the season for the fullback while his two chances created were the second most on the team in the win.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Verona Hysaj did not feature in last Saturday's 3-3 draw with Verona.

Impact Hysaj appeared just three times in the final eight games and last started in late March. He was a regular in the early going but then Manuel Lazzari and Adam Marusic supplanted him on the defensive flanks. He has recorded 14 chances, 33 crosses (nine accurate), 55 tackles and 39 clearances in 36 appearances (29 starts).

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one tackle as sub Hysaj made one tackle (won) and one interception and picked up a yellow card in 12 minutes during Saturday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Hysaj subbed on in the second half and couldn't do much, as they were already leading 2-0. The left-back did receive his third yellow card of the season, though. He will now look for more playing time when they visit Juventus on Monday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles versus Atalanta Hysaj sent in one inaccurate cross, drew two fouls and won eight duels and four of four tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Hysaj was not a big factor on offense but shined on the other end in this one. He has logged 24 crosses, 38 tackles, 23 interceptions and 18 clearances in 21 matches so far. Lazio will visit Fiorentina on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back versus Empoli Hysaj (thigh) has practiced fully in the last couple of days and is expected to play Thursday versus Empoli, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Hysaj sat out one game due to muscle fatigue, and he managed to shake off the ailment during the break. He will resume alternating on the right flank with Manuel Lazzari, and he has generally featured more than the teammate. He has tallied four chances, four tackles and four interceptions in the last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Verona game Hysaj is a longshot to play Wednesday versus Verona as he skipped practice in the last two days due to muscle fatigue in his thigh, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Hysaj might be outright excluded from the squad list if he does not manage to return on the pitch Wednesday for the final sessions. He is poised to be a bench option even if he improves, with either Manuel Lazzari or Stefan Radu taking his place in the back.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers against Juventus Hysaj sent in six crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances, won two of four tackles and had two clearances in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Hysaj was surprisingly spry in the final third compared to his usual numbers and recorded a new season high for crosses. He has logged 20 deliveries, 26 tackles, 14 interceptions and 11 clearances in 12 matches. Lazio will face Napoli away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Spezia Hysaj scored one goal on one shot on target, delivered three crosses, won one tackle, made one interception and drew two fouls in Saturday's 6-1 win versus Spezia.

Impact Hysaj found the back of the net Saturday to score his first goal of the season. The fullback has been involved on both ends of the pitch in the first two appearances this season by producing two shots, five crosses, three tackles won and five interceptions. He will look to display another positive outing Sunday against AC Milan.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Lazio Hysaj has joined Lazio on a free transfer from Napoli, the club announced.

Impact Hysaj will reunite with his former coach Maurizio Sarri, for whom he already played at Napoli few years ago. He will be in contention with Manuel Lazzari, Stefan Radu and Mohamed Fares to play on each flank. He could end up being the starting left-back. He has posted two assists, 15 chances created, 30 interceptions and 42 clearances in 24 matches last season.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kessié snatches draw for title-chasing Milan against Udinese

Franck Kessié scored a penalty with the last kick of the match to rescue a 1-1 draw for title-chasing AC Milan against Udinese in Serie A

MARCH 3, 2021 • Associated Press

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