Lassana Coulibaly - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Will skip multiple games Coulibaly is dealing with a grade-one right biceps femoris strain, Lecce announced.

Impact Coulibaly will most likely sit out the next four matches before the next international break, but the injury is less severe than the early indications. Mohamed Kaba, Sadik Fofana and Omri Gandelman will enjoy an uptick in minutes while he and Ivan Ilic (thigh) recover.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early versus Udinese Coulibaly had one tackle (one won) and one interception in 41 minutes before leaving Sunday's clash with Udinese due to a possible thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Coulibaly had a quiet performance before going down with a non-contact injury on a slide, and he immediately asked to be subbed off. He'll take the tests in the coming days. Mohamed Kaba was picked over Olaf Gorter and Sadik Fofana to replace him in this one.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace in Monza match Coulibaly scored two goals to go with three shots (two on target), four tackles (one won) and one clearance in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Monza.

Impact Coulibaly found room in the box twice and cashed in on his opportunities, first with a header on a corner kick and then with a volley off a Danilo Veiga feed from the right flank. He had assisted once and taken two shots in the previous four rounds. He posted a new season high in tackles and has totaled seven (two won), adding three interceptions so far. Instead, he ended a three game-streak with at least one chance created in this one.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist in Venezia game Coulibaly assisted once to go with two tackles (one won), three clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Venezia.

Impact Coulibaly mostly contributed defensively, but he teed up Olaf Gorter with a precise pass on the opening goal in one of his rare forays. He collected just one assist in the entire last season, while he scored three times and notched 21 key passes, 48 tackels and 31 clearances. He's set to continue having a prominent role.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Fine display in Fiorentina contest Coulibaly won two of two tackles and had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Coulibaly put together a quality two-way display, picking up small numbers in numerous categories. He has hit the net once and logged eight shots (two on target), seven crosses (two accurate) and eight tackles (six won) in his last six appearances (five starts).

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Relegation-threatened Lecce halts losing streak with draw against Fiorentina

Relegation-threatened Lecce has secured a vital point at home against Fiorentina in Serie A

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Posts two clearances versus Atalanta Coulibaly (thigh) had two clearances, one block and 17 passes in 22 minutes in Monday's 3-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Coulibaly recovered pretty quickly from a thigh injury, but wasn't fit enough to start and didn't do a lot upon subbing in. He'll replace Sadik Fofana or Oumar Ngom in the XI if he's in better shape for Sunday's away game versus Bologna. He snapped an eight-game streak with at least one tackle in this one. He has hit the net once and logged five shots (one on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and six clearances in his last five outings.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench role Coulibaly (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's clash against Atalanta.

Impact Coulibaly is back in the squad for Monday's clash against Atalanta but starts on the bench after dealing with a thigh issue. The midfielder remains a key option with his defensive presence and ability to break up play, though Oumar Ngom is starting in his place for this match, with Coulibaly potentially seeing limited minutes off the bench.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Touch and go for Atalanta clash Coulibaly (thigh) "has been able to train in some fashion late in the week, but we'll have to see how he feels on game day," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Coulibaly has a chance to return after missing one tilt because of a thigh problem, but will need to go through a late fitness test. Oumar Ngom and Sadik Fofana soaked up his minutes in the midfield in the previous round.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thigh injury Couliably is nursing a first-degree right biceps femoris strain, Lecce communicated.

Impact Coulibaly will miss the upcoming Roma game and will be re-evaluated during the break. Omri Gandelman is also banged up in the midfield, but he's gutting it out, although he's playing less than usual. Oumar Ngom has become a regular as of late, while Sadik Fofana, Alex Sala and Olaf Gorter could get more minutes with Coulibaly on the shelf.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out versus Napoli Coulibaly had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in 45 minutes in Saturday's clash against Napoli, leaving at halftime because of a muscular...

Impact Coulibaly received some medical attention due to some discomfort late in the first half and didn't return from the locker room after picking up a small amount of stats across the board on offense. He'll have to be assessed ahead of next Sunday's away game versus Roma. Omri Gandelman and Oumar Ngom would pick up the slack if needed.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in Cremonese game Coulibaly generated three shots (zero on goal), three tackles (two won) and one clearance in Sunday's 2-1 win against Cremonese.

Impact Coulibaly led his side in attempts and posted a new season high in attempts but couldn't make it two goals in a row. He has recorded at least one tackle in 10 straight matches, racking up 21 (13 won) and logging 10 shots (three on target), six key passes and 12 clearances through that stretch.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in Como fixture Coulibaly scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one tackle (one won) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Como.

Impact Coulibaly opened the scoring with a nice header on a timely channel run, but didn't do a lot on either end besides that, and Como easily staged a comeback. It's his third goal in the season. He has posted at least one tackle in nine matches in a row, totaling 18 and winning 10 of them. Additionally, he has delivered one cross in each of the last three rounds (one accurate), adding one assist, two key passes and six clearances in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Cagliari tilt Coulibaly assisted once to go with three clearances, three tackles (all won) and two chances created in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Coulibaly mostly contributed defensively but slipped the ball to Ylber Ramadani before a successful effort from outside the box, recording his first assist of the season. He has notched at least one tackle in seven straight contests, accumulating 15 (eight won). Instead, he didn't have a short after firing six in the previous three rounds.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike showing versus Torino Coulibaly won two of four tackles and registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Coulibaly did a little bit of everything and set a new season high in tackles. He has posted at least one in five consecutive rounds, totaling 10 (five won), and adding three key passes, four shots (one on target) and five clearances over that span.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle versus Parma Coulibaly (AFCON) had seven passes and one tackle (one won) in 12 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Parma.

Impact Coulibaly operated from the bench shortly after heading back to Italy. He'll return to his previous prominent role in short order, even though he could face more competition going forward since Lecce recently added a pair of midfielders.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Parma game Coulibaly (AFCON) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Parma on Saturday.

Impact Coulibaly has been selected even though he returned to Italy only on Saturday following Mali's elimination in the Round of Eight. His availability will eventually impact Youssef Maleh and Mohamed Kaba. He has scored once and posted four shots (one on target), two key passes and four tackles (two won) in his last three showings.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Departs for AFCON Coulibaly is part of the Mali squad for AFCON 2025, Lecce relayed.

Impact Coulibaly will miss the next few Serie A rounds while the cup is ongoing. He's been a linchpin of the midfield throughout the season. Since Medon Berisha (thigh) is also missing in the same role, backups Mohamed Kaba, Thorir Helgason, Alex Sala and Youssef Maleh are set for an uptick in playing time.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets opener Coulibaly scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Torino. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact Coulibaly headed in Medon Berisha's corner in the 20th minute and opened the scoring. Coulibaly won eight duels and also made two clearances and a tackle. This was his second goal of the campaign and also his best performance of the campaign so far.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finally makes impact Coulibaly scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Bologna.

Impact After a quiet first four appearances of the 2025-26 Serie A, which included four chances created and four inaccurate crosses, Coulibaly made a big splash Sunday to help Lecce secure a point. He has already tied his 2024-25 season's goal tally, one in 38 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lone goal saves team Coulibaly scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Going into Sunday, Coulibaly had not scored any goals for Lecce. Fortunately for him, he did this weekend, and doing so assured the team Serie A action next season, with Empoli getting relegated instead. In his first Lecce campaign, which includes 38 appearances (30 starts), Coulibaly also logged 39 clearances, 29 tackles won, 18 interceptions and 12 blocks.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well versus Atalanta Coulibaly registered two shots (one on goal), three tackles (two won), two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Coulibaly had more freedom to attack than usual due to a different composition of the midfield, tallying multiple shots for the first time than usual, and made his presence felt in the back as he routinely does. He has had at least a tackle in 10 of the last 11 matches. He has notched nine (five won) in the last five games, adding three key passes, one interception and four clearances.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike versus Milan Coulibaly drew one foul and recorded two crosses (zero accurate), one clearance and two tackles in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Coulibaly didn't assemble a particularly busy stat line but did his part on both ends and was the most convincing midfielder for his side in this one. He has totaled four crosses (zero accurate), nine tackles (three won), five interceptions and eight clearances in the last five games.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike versus Milan Coulibaly drew one foul and recorded two crosses (zero accurate), one clearance and two tackles in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus AC Milan.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good all-around display Coulibaly had two tackles (one won), one clearance and one interception in Monday's 2-0 loss versus Como. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.

Impact Coulibaly did a decent job holding down the midfield for Lecce against Como. In 84 minutes played, he completed his only dribble of the match, played one pass into the final third, was dispossessed just once, and won four of his seven duels. The midfielder does not have a goal or assist this season for Lecce, and they would like to see that change on Sunday when they visit Lazio.

JANUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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