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Notches four interceptions in Inter clash N'Dicka (illness) had two clearances and four interceptions and was yellow-carded in 30 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Inter.

Impact N'Dicka was initially listed as a starter due to a clerical error and eventually came off the bench, but he didn't help shore up the defense, as Inter completed their comeback. He posted a new season-high in interceptions. He'll likely play over either Leonardo Balerdi or Mario Hermoso in the next few games. He has recorded at least one clearance, accumulating 11, and one interception, piling up nine, in his four showings, contributing to one clean sheet. Instead, he snapped a three-game string with one tackle.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Inter N'Dicka (illness) starts Saturday's match against Inter.

Impact N'Dicka was sidelined for the Torino match after dealing with gastroenteritis but has recovered in time to reclaim his starting spot against Inter. He has been a regular starter whenever available and has logged five tackles , nine clearances and five interceptions across three starts in all competitions.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back versus Inter N'Dicka (illness) has returned to full training after dealing with gastroenteritis, Il Messaggero reported.

Impact N'Dicka will be back available and could unseat Leonardo Balerdi, even though his teammate fared well in relief. Mario Hermoso also isn't 100 percent due to an ankle problem. He has logged at least one tackle, totaling five (two won), one interception, accumulating five, and one clearance, piling up nine, in his three appearances, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out late for Torino clash N'Dicka won't be involved Monday due to a stomach bug, Sky Italy reported.

Impact N'Dicka made the trip with the team but is expected to be sidelined altogether because of an illness. He should be back versus Inter for the next round. Leonardo Balerdi is the frontrunner to replace him.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Average showing against Atalanta N'Dicka (thigh) recorded one shot (zero on goal), three clearances and two interceptions and won one tackle in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Atalanta.

Impact N'Dicka looked fit after being a late scratch for the previous game and had a routine performance in the back, as Roma were under a lot of pressure but conceded once. He has recorded eight clearances, three interceptions and four clearances through two fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Atalanta fixture N'Dicka (thigh) "has recovered from his injury," coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact N'Dicka trained fully late in the week after missing the previous game and has a shot to resume starting right away over Daniele Ghialrdi and a couple of newcomers. He posted three clearances, one interception and three tackles in a shutout win in the opener.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day after tests N'Dicka is dealing with some soreness and avoided more serious thigh problems, Corriere dello Sport reported.

Impact N'Dicka took some tests after being a late scratch for the Lecce game, but they ruled out substantial problems. He'll try to ramp up in training and return against Atalanta on Saturday. Otherwise, Daniele Ghilardi could get another start.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from starting lineup for Lecce game N'Dicka won't start against Lecce because of a late adductor issue, Sky Italy reported.

Impact N'Dicka was set for his second appearance, but he got hurt while warming up and will be replaced by Daniele Ghilardi, who was picked over newcomers Konstantinos Koulierakis and Leonardo Balerdi. He'll take some tests in the coming days to assess the extent of the damage.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

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.

AUGUST 25 • 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.

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