KEVIN BONIFAZI NEWS

Ways away from returning Bonifazi (knee) is rehabbing at a facility away from the team, Lecce announced.

Impact Bonifazi underwent knee surgery in early October and is being closely monitored by Bologna, the side he's on loan from. He's a few weeks away from returning as he has yet to be cleared to practice. He's their fourth option in the back.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee surgery Bonifazi had surgery on his right knee to address a double meniscus tear, Lecce announced.

Impact Bonifazi missed the last two matches while undergoing medical evaluations and will be on the mend for at least a month after going under the knife. Gaby Jean and Andy Pelmard will back up the starters Federico Baschirotto and Kiolanda Gaspaer while he's out.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Udinese match Bonifazi (knee) has been omitted from Lecce's squad list to face Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Bonifazi will be sidelined for the third consecutive game while tending to an unspecified knee injury. He had a specialist consult earlier in the week. He has yet to play this season.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Milan tilt Bonifazi hasn't been called up for Friday's game versus Milan and will undergo some tests due to a knee injury, Lecce announced.

Impact Bonifazi has had several issues with the joint in the past and might be headed for a spell on the sidelines. He has yet to play this campaign. Gaby Jean is the top deputy in the back sans him.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Lecce Bonifazi has moved to Lecce on loan with an option to buy, the team announced.

Impact Bonifazi goes out on loan again after starring for Frosinone in the last six months, where he had trouble staying healthy and recorded five tackles, three interceptions and eight clearances in six appearances (six starts) and contributing to one clean sheet. He'll begin behind Federico Baschirotto and Kialonda Gaspar in the depth chart.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Left on bench against Monza Bonifazi (undisclosed) was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-0 win over Monza.

Impact Bonifazi was available despite a recent physical problem, but the coach rolled with his starters in this one. He has tallied two tackles (one won), two interceptions and two clearances in his last four appearances (two starts).

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Monza Bonifazi (undisclosed) is a substitute option for Sunday's clash versus Monza.

Impact Bonifazi is good to go following an ailment but drops to the bench as Simone Romagnoli his reclaiming his usual starting job in this one.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monza tilt Bonifazi had to leave practice Friday due to an injury, coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Bonifazi will be a late call but could still be an option if he issue is minor. Whoever is in better shape between him and Simone Romagnoli (undisclosed) will get the start along with Pol Lirola and Caleb Okoli, with Ilario Monterisi as the fallback. He has totaled two tackles (one won), two interceptions and one key pass in the last three matches.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Run over by Inter Bonifazi created one scoring chance and had one interception in Friday's 5-0 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Bonifazi drew his first start in a month after dealing with another knee injury, although less severe than a previous one, but floundered like the Frosinone rearguard. He's the top defensive deputy and gets in on the action if one of the starters is missing, Simone Romagnoli (thigh) in this case. He has totaled two tackles (one won), two interceptions and two clearances in his last five showings, with one clean sheet.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Salernitana Bonifazi (knee) will be an option for Friday's match against Salernitana, coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Bonifazi will return after a two-game absent due to some soreness and will try to unseat primarily Pol Lirola. He has played just thrice since joining due to multiple injuries, tallying three tackles (one won), eight clearances and one interception, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Torino tilt Bonifazi (knee) hasn't recovered ahead of Sunday's clash with Torino, coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Bonifazi will be out for a second straight game due to an unspecified injury. Pol Lirola, Simone Romagnoli and Caleb Okoli have started consistently in the back. Ilario Monterisi (undisclosed) is coming back and will bolster the depth.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Napoli clash Bonifazi hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Napoli, Frosinone announced.

Impact Bonifazi has reportedly had a challenging week due to the lingering consequences of his previous knee injury and surgery and will be spared outright. Pol Lirola should be back in the XI on Sunday. Mateus Lusuardi will be the top defensive deputy since Ilario Monterisi (undisclosed) is out as well.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't feature versus Genoa Bonifazi (knee) was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Genoa.

Impact Bonifazi returned from a knee surgery, but the coach rolled with players in better shape. If they keep using a three-man defense, he'll challenge Pol Lirola and Simone Romagnoli. He has appeared just three times this campaign, logging seven tackels, 13 clearances and one interception.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Genoa Bonifazi (knee) will be called up for Saturday's game versus Genoa, coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Bonifazi has been out since late January and eventually needed surgery but has been able to ramp up during the break and will be an extra option in the back, competing with Caleb Okoli, Simone Romagnoli and Ilario Monterisi. He featured twice before getting hurt, tallying three tackles, one interception and six clearances.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Bonifazi was operated on his right knee due to a meniscus tear, Frosinone announced.

Impact Bonifazi has been out for a while due to an inflammation, and recent tests revealed its source. He'll be out for a month or so. Alessio Romagnoli, Caleb Okoli and Ilario Monterisi will divvy up the minutes in the middle of the defense while he heals.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing knee injury Bonifazi "is dealing with some knee pain, and we hope to have him back against Roma," coach Eusebio Di Francesco relayed.

Impact Bonifazi already missed one game due to the injury and is poised to sit two more. Two among Caleb Okoli, Simone Romagnoli, Matheus Lusuardi, and Ilario Monterisi will play in the middle of the defense.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Verona game Bonifazi will be unavailable Sunday against Verona, coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Bonifazi has been dealing with a minor injury for a couple of weeks and will be shut down for this one. Mateus Lusuardi (undisclosed) is out as well, while Ilario Monterisi (ankle) might return. Caleb Okoli and Simone Romagnoli sit atop the depth chart.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Frosinone Bonifazi has joined Frosinone on a season-long loan from Bologna, the club confirmed.

Impact Bonifazi has played just once this season due to a couple of injuries and especially because he had several options ahead of him in the depth chart. He'll compete with less established players at this new club and will have a shot at a more regular role. He registered 13 tackles, 12 interceptions, and 37 clearances in 13 matches last season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rides the pin in Roma contest Bonifazi (back) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Roma.

Impact Bonifazi returned from a three-game layoff, but his role is set to remain minor, as Riccardo Calafiori, Sam Beukema, and Jhon Lucumi are firmly ahead of him. He has played just once so far.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Roma game Bonifazi (back) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Roma.

Impact Bonifazi is fit after missing three matches because of a back issue, but he has three center-backs ahead of him in the depth chart, Riccardo Calafiori, Sam Beukema, and Jhon Lucumi. He has played just once this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains shelved Bonifazi (back) hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Lecce.

Impact Bonifazi will sit out the second straight match due to an ailment. Sam Beukema and Riccardo Calafiori will likely partner in the back again as has been the case lately.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Torino Bonifazi will sit out Monday's game against Torino due to back pain, Bologna announced.

Impact Bonifazi has been severely limited in practice this week and will be held out for this one. He's usually their fourth option in the back behind Sam Beukama, Riccardo Calafiori, and Jhon Lucumi.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six interceptions in Lecce game Bonifazi had one interception, six clearances, one block, and one tackle (zero won) in a 3-2 win over Lecce in the season finale against Lecce.

Impact Bonifazi put up good numbers even though his side gave up two goals in this one. He took over the starting job once Adama Soumaoro went down with a major knee injury and was passable. He logged 13 tackles, 12 interceptions, 37 clearances, and eight blocks in 13 appearances (nine starts), contributing to one clean sheet.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP versus Torino Bonifazi (knee) didn't feature in Monday's 0-1 loss to Torino.

Impact Bonifazi was back in the squad list after a lengthy absence, but he'll likely have to wait for his next opportunity since he has a few teammates ahead of his in the pecking order.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Torino game Bonifazi (knee) has been named in Bologna's squad list to face Torino Monday.

Impact Bonifazi last played in October as he missed extended time with two knee injuries that forced him to have surgery. He'll return as a backup behind Jhon Lucumi, Adama Soumaoro, and Joaquin Sosa. He has posted six tackles, six interceptions, 20 clearances, and four blocks in seven appearances (four starts) this season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE