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Logs five clearances in Fiorentina bout N'Dicka won one of three tackles and had five clearances, one interception and one off-target shot in Monday's 4-0 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact N'Dicka had a routine performance, as the Roma defense was rarely under pressure, and the team pulled the strings in general. He registered 35 tackles, 69 interceptions and 176 clearances in 41 appearances last year, with 13 clean sheets and five goals.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Option to face Curacao N'Dicka (thigh) is an option for Thursday's match against Curacao, according to manager Emerse Fae.

Impact N'Dicka was back in training this week, and that will lead to his return this group stage, as the center-back will be an option to face Curacao. This is a major return for the team as they look to secure knockout stage play, gaining back a likely starting defender when fully fit for the Ivory Coast. However, it remains to be seen if they will start him immediately or be a bit more cautious and introduce him from the bench, as they will not want to risk a setback as they pursue knockout stage play.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes team training N'Dicka (thigh) has resumed team training in recent days, marking a positive step in his recovery, according to DH Sports TV1.

Impact N'Dicka has missed Ivory Coast's first two group-stage matches against Ecuador and Germany due to a thigh injury, but his return to full team training is a major positive as the squad gears up for its group-stage finale against Curacao on June 25. Coach Emerse Fae will be eager to get his center-back back in the mix, as Ivory Coast will need all of its key pieces available to lock down second place in the group and punch its ticket to the knockout stage.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Germany N'Dicka (thigh) won't be available for Saturday's game against Germany, according to manager Emerse Fae. "The only player that's not available is the same player that was out again...

Impact N'Dicka will be sidelined for a second consecutive match, and after a strong defensive effort and a clean sheet against Ecuador, don't expect Ivory Coast to tweak the defensive line. That means Emmanuel Agbadou should continue to start alongside Wilfried Singo at center-back, with Odilon Kossounou and Ousmane Diomande as backup alternatives. N'Dicka's next chance to play will be the group-stage finale on June 25 against Curacao.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Opener absence confirmed N'dicka (hamstring) will miss Ivory Coast's World Cup opener against Ecuador after failing to fully recover from the hamstring tear he sustained in his right leg during the Serie A...

Impact N'dicka had initially been given a recovery timeline of up to four weeks, but the defender has not progressed quickly enough to be available for the tournament opener in Philadelphia. Manager Emerse Fae confirmed that N'dicka is the only player unavailable from the squad, with the remainder of the group fit for selection. The 26-year-old has become a key figure in Ivory Coast's back line over the past two years, making his absence a significant setback heading into one of the most important matches of the group stage. Odilon Kossounou is expected to step into the starting lineup and partner either Ousmane Diomande or Emmanuel Agbadou in central defense against Ecuador.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

First two games in doubt Ndicka has been left behind in Rome to receive treatment from his AS Roma club doctors after suffering a thigh tear in the final round of Serie A, with the Ivory Coast technical st...

Impact Ndicka is considered doubtful for the first two group stage matches at minimum, with some sources suggesting he could miss the entire first round, and a final decision will only be made at the last possible moment ahead of Ivory Coast's opener against Ecuador. The center-back has been one of the pillars of the African champion's defensive unit, scoring five goals, contributing 69 interceptions, 176 clearances and 35 tackles across 41 appearances in all competitions this season, making his absence an enormous blow for a side that will need their best defensive options available if they are to make a deep run at the tournament. Emmanuel Agbadou is set to receive a larger role for the Elephants until the Roman returns.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 21 • Associated Press

Suffers serious thigh issue N'Dicka has been diagnosed with a grade two right biceps femoris strain, Mediaset reported.

Impact N'Dicka will be evaluated by his national team's staff, as he's in serious doubt for at least the opener in less than a month. Devyne Rensch or Daniele Ghilardi will fill in against Verona on Sunday. He had another solid campaign, scoring five times, helping secure 15 clean sheets and totaling 69 interceptions, 176 clearances and 35 tackles in 41 appearances (38 starts) across all competitions.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in Lazio match N'Dicka had two interceptions before exiting Sunday's game versus Lazio before the end of the first half due to a thigh problem, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact N'Dicka clutched the back of his thigh during a sprint and quickly bowed out. He'll be examined in the coming days ahead of the season finale against Verona. Devyne Rensch was picked over Daniele Ghilardi to replace him in this one.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rock-solid in Bologna meeting N'Dicka won one tackle and registered one block, four clearances and five interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 win over Bologna.

Impact N'Dicka didn't cave under pressure and put up strong numbers in the back in the process. He has notched at least one interception in the last four matches, amassing 12, contributing to two clean sheets and adding three tackles (two won) and two blocks over that span. He has logged one or more clearances in every match, averaging 4.3 per fixture.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet against Atalanta N'Dicka had nine clearances, four interceptions and one block and took two shots (oen on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact N'Dicka withstood the pressure nicely and had an impressive performance, even if his side conceded once, matching his season high in clearances. He has tallied at least one interception in the last four bouts, racking up seven. Instead, he snapped a five-game streak with at least one tackle in this one. He has tallied at least one clearance in every fixture and is averaging 4.3 per game.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to clean sheet versus Pisa N'Dicka had six clearances, one tackle (zero won) and two interceptions in Friday's 3-0 win versus Pisa.

Impact N'Dicka had his customary solid performance in the back, and the Roma rearguard worked a lot better than in a pair of recent fixtures. He has tallied at least one tackle in five showings in a row, amassing seven (four won), adding 12 interceptions and helping secure two clean sheets during that stretch. He extended his season-long streak of games with one or more clearances and is averaging 4.1 per contest.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing in Lecce fixture N'Dicka won one tackle and recorded shot (zero on goal), two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact N'Dicka didn't have to do too much to contribute to his side's first clean sheet in over a month, as it pulled the strings for the most part despite the narrow result. He has tallied at least one tackle in three appearances on the trot, accumulating five (one won) and adding six interceptions and three shots (one on target) during that stretch. He has logged at least one clearance in every outing, averaging 4 per game.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Serves suspension N'Dicka completed a one-game ban in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Como.

Impact N'Dicka will be eligible to play against Lecce and likely start over Daniele Ghilardi on Sunday. He has tallied at least one interception in his last three displays, totaling eight and adding two tackles (one on target) and three shots (two on target) over that span. He has scored thrice in his last four outings and has posted at least one clearance in every seasonal appearance, averaging 4.1 per game.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Sunday N'Dicka scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Genoa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 12th minute.

Impact N'Dicka scored again Sunday, this time with an unassisted header in the 55th minute which tied the match at 1-1. He now has three Serie A goals this season, all of which have come in his last three matches. His sudden outburst of scoring has been remarkable but given he had not scored a single goal in three seasons prior to this stretch indicates that this is not sustainable. He's maintained good production on the defensive end though, finishing Sunday's match with eight clearances and one interception in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Finds back of net N'Dicka scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Juventus.

Impact N'Dicka scored in the 54th minute of Sunday's match for Roma's second goal, recording a goal for a second consecutive game after he found the back of the net against Cremonese last time out. This comes as a rare accomplishment for the defender, not having more than a goal in a league season since 2021. He would also earn one tackle won, an intercpetion and six clearances in the defense.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

First Serie A goal N'Dicka scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact N'Dicka reacted quickly to a loose ball in the box and slammed home Roma's second goal in their 3-0 thrashing of Cremonese. The goal marks the first Serie A goal for the central defender in his 84th league appearance (84 starts) since joining Roma ahead of the 2023/24 season. In addition to his goal, N'Dicka made five clearances across his 90 minutes of play in support of the clean sheet effort.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Decent defensive outing in loss N'Dicka recorded three tackles (two won), three clearances and four interceptions in Monday's 1-0 defeat versus Udinese. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 7th minute.

Impact N'Dicka produced a decisive interception to deny Keinan Davis a clean break through during Udinese's strongest spell. He stayed aggressive stepping into passing lanes and helped Roma control second balls after the goal. Even with Roma pushing for a late equalizer, he held his line well and avoided being exposed in transition. N'Dicka couldn't prevent the Giallorossi from falling short, but he still delivered a strong defensive outing with three clearances, while also posting season highs with three tackles and four interceptions.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Posts eight clearances in return N'Dicka (AFCON) had one tackle (one won), one interception and eight clearances in Sunday's 2-0 win over Torino.

Impact N'Dicka was his normal self and contributed to stifling the opponents in his first game back after international duties, setting a new season high in clearances. He'll be a fixture of the formation, but Daniele Ghilardi and Jan Ziolkowski will remain involved as Mario Hermoso suffered a hip injury in this one. N'Dicka has recorded multiple clearances in his last 12 appearances, racking up 49, posting 14 tackles (10 won) and six blocks and helping secure six clean sheets over that span.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Italy N'Dicka (AFCON) came off the bench in Tuesday's cup fixture versus Torino.

Impact N'Dicka played a half shortly after returning to Rome following Cote d'Ivoire's elimination. He'll resume being a linchpin of the defense at the expense of Jan Ziolkowski and Daniele Ghilardi, who did okay in relief. N'Dicka has recorded at least one clearance in every appearance, totaling 75 in 21 matches and contributing to eight clean sheets in the season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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Posts three clearances before leaving N'Dicka registered two tackles (zero won), three clearances and one block in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Como in his final game before departing for AFCON 2025.

Impact N'Dicka had a workmanlike display while helping his side contain Como. He's a linchpin for Cote d'Ivoire and will skip at least the next three contests. Roma will turn to Daniele Ghilardi, Jan Ziolkowski and Devyne Rensch while he's unavailable, with Zeki Celik playing as a center-back in the last case.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss N'Dicka had three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact N'Dicka took a season-high three shots Sunday, but he failed to put one on target. He played fairly well on the defensive end too as he won 11 duels, made sic clearances, intercepted two passes, won one tackle and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two interceptions against Lazio N'Dicka recorded one shot (zero on goal), two interceptions, one clearance and one tackle (zero won) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Lazio.

Impact N'Dicka didn't need to overextend himself in this one to contribute to holding the opponents in check in Roma's third clean sheet already. He has recorded at least one clearance in all four games, racking up 13, with one tackle (zero won), six interceptions and one block.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well in Inter fixture N'Dicka had one shot (zero on goal), one tackle (one won) and eight clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Inter Milan.

Impact N'Dicka had his hands full in the back especially in the second half but didn't cave and had a nice physical duel with Denzel Dumfries in the final stretch of the game. He has logged multiple clearances and at least one tackle in four of the last five bouts, amassing 25 and six (all won) respectively, contributing to three clean sheets and notching one interception, one block and three shots (one on target).

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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