LAUTARO GIANNETTI NEWS

Unused versus Napoli Giannetti (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Giannetti returned after missing extended time, but the coach rolled with his previous starters in this one. He'll remain in a deputy role until something happens to Jaka Bijol, Oumar Solet and Thomas Kristensen.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returning versus Napoli Giannetti (thigh) "will be an option against Napoli on Sunday," coach Kosta Runjaic stated.

Impact Giannetti has recuperated from a thigh issue that cost him seven matches and will likely be the top defensive deputy in the next few matches since Thomas Kristensen, Jaka Bijol and Oumar Solet have worked well as a trio. He has notched 13 tackles (five won), five interceptions, 22 clearances and seven blocks in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another one Giannetti (thigh) didn't make Udinese's game-day squad list to face Torino on Sunday.

Impact Giannetti will be sidelined for the second fixture in a row due to a minor thigh problem. James Abankwah and Enzo Ebosse are the only center-backs on the bench since Thomas Kristensen (illness) is out of commission too.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Fiorentina Giannetti (thigh) is out for Monday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Giannetti will not be an option after being handed the questionable tag, as he was unable to recover from his thigh issues. This is an unfortunate loss for the club, as he has started in their past seven games, with Isaak Toure, Christian Kabasele and Thomas Kristensen serving in the middle of the defense Monday.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Fiorentina game Giannetti might miss Monday's clash versus Fiorentina due to a thigh contracture, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Giannetti will go through a late fitness test to determine his availability. Isaak Toure and Christian Kabasele would be the next men up if he couldn't go or if he was ruled out altogether.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Own goal in defeat Giannetti had an own goal, one tackle (one won), seven clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Napoli.

Impact Giannetti deflected an opponents' shot into his own goal to put his side down 2-1 in the 76th minute. On the other hand, he accounted for at least one tackle won for a third straight game and is up to a total of five in that span. He also tied his second-highest total of the season with three interceptions in the match.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Giannetti recorded an own goal, three tackles (two won), three clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Genoa.

Impact Since returning to Udinese's starting XI, Giannetti has been unable to help Udinese maintain a clean sheet. The center-back's form went from bad to worse Sunday. Udinese not only failed to maintain a clean sheet but also got an own goal from Giannetti, who has logged 12 clearances, 11 tackles (three won), three interceptions and two blocks since his lineup return.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP versus Lecce Giannetti (thigh) was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Giannetti was back in the squad list, but the coach opted to have consistency in the back, which worked out fine in this case. He'll try to unseat either Christian Kabasale or Isaak Toure in the next few fixtures.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Lecce Giannetti (thigh) "has trained fully and will be available against Lecce," coach Kosta Runjaic informed.

Impact Giannetti will be back in the squad and might work his way back into the XI right away since Thomas Kristensen is missing and Christian Kabasele and Isaak Toure haven't been too convincing. He started every game before the hiccup, posting six tackles, eight interceptions and 11 clearances, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Inter clash Gainnetti (thigh) "is improving and close to coming back, but he'll be out for this one. We'll see whether he'll make it for the next game versus Lecce," coach Kosta Runjaic announ...

Impact Giannetti will miss his second game in a row while tending to a thigh issue. Christian Kabasele or Isaak Toure will take his place in the back.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Roma clash Giannetti (thigh) didn't make Udinese's game-day squad list to face Roma on Sunday.

Impact Giannetti was touch-and-go before the tilt and will ultimately miss the match. His next opportunity to play will come next Sunday versus Inter. Christian Kabasele is joining Jaka Bijol and Thomas Kristensen in the back in relief.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Faces late fitness test Giannetti (thigh) "isn't 100 percent certain to be available against Roma," coach Kosta Runjaic announced.

Impact Giannetti played a half in the most recent game due to a minor muscular problem and might not be available Sunday or at least drop to the bench. Christian Kabasele would enter the XI in that event.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Muted versus Como Giannetti registered one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 win against Como.

Impact Giannetti contributed to stopping Como but wasn't as busy as in other matches. He has registered three tackles, five interceptions and nine clearances in three games, scoring once.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well against Lazio Giannetti registered one tackle (one won), six clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Lazio.

Impact Giannetti was booked pretty early, but that didn't affect his performance, although the Udinese defense didn't hold up for the entire game. He has registered two tackels, five interceptions and eight clerances in two games, staking his claim on the starting job even after the return of Thomas Kristensen (thigh).

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Bologna Giannetti scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), four interceptions and three blocks in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Impact Giannetti was solid in the back, although his side gave up one goal, and tied the game with a glorious header on a corner kick. He'll have the opportunity to take over the starting job with Thomas Kristensen (thigh) recovers.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't star in Lecce fixture Giannetti (thigh) was an unused sub in Monday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Giannetti was an option, but the coach rolled with the same defense he has been using lately, especially Thomas Kristensen, with good returns given the clean sheet. He fell out of the XI after Jaka Bijol's return and might struggle to recapture a regular role.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left on bench Giannetti (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Lecce.

Impact Giannetti is returning to the team sheet as expected Monday, having overcome a thigh issue to earn a spot on the bench. He will now look to get some time on the field to test his legs, although he should be expected to remain on the bench for the club's final two games of the season, having gone unused in his past two appearances on the team sheet.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Lecce contest Giannetti (thigh) will be available Monday, coach Fabio Cannavaro announced.

Impact Giannetti has recovered fairly quickly from a thigh strain and will attempt to regain a regular role under the new manager after relinquishing all his minutes to Jaka Bijol, who recently returned from a serious foot injury. He'll compete with Thomas Kristensen and Joao Ferreira to round out the defense. He has posted 17 interceptions, 32 clearances and six blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Giannetti picked up a rectus femoris lesion in his right thigh, Udinese announced.

Impact Giannetti will miss three or four matches depending on how the rehab goes. Thomas Kristensen, who started over him in the previous match, and Joao Ferreira will absorb his minutes next to Jaka Bijol and Nehuen Perez.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Own goal Giannetti had an own goal and two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Lazio.

Impact Giannetti netted an own goal in the 49th minute. He had recorded six clearances and a blocked shot. He has now recorded 27 clearances, 13 interceptions and four tackles in the last four games, but has also been booked in three consecutive games.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Salernitana fixture Giannetti registered one tackle (zero won), five clearances, one tackle (zero won), and four interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Salernitana.

Impact Gianneti turned in a solid showing and filled it up, but Salernitana still bagged one goal early in the fixture. He has started five games in a row, tallying 15 interceptions, seven tackles (three won) and three blocks, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Juventus Giannetti scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 1-0 win against Juventus.

Impact Giannetti tapped the ball in from close range in the 25th minute to score the only goal of the game. He also recorded three clearances, two tackles and one interception. This was only his second start of the season and Udinese have recorded clean sheets in both games. He is expected to play a crucial part against Cagliari next week.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Udinese Giannetti has agreed to a contract till 2026 with Udinese after leaving Velez as a free agent, the club informed.

Impact Giannetti is set for his first experience in Europe after being a staple for several years for his former club. He'll contribute to replacing Jaka Bijol, who's not expected to return anytime soon from his foot injury.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE