LEONARDO SPINAZZOLA NEWS

Unused versus Salernitana Spinazzola (Achilles) did not play in Sunday's 2-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Spinazzola was on the bench but he suggested in his post-match remarks that he is not fully ready yet, therefore he is not a lock to be called up for the next few games, let alone see meaningful minutes. Roma will face Napoli away Monday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Salernitana Spinazzola (achilles) is in Roma's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Salernitana.

Impact Spinazzola hasn't played since he tore his achilles in the quarterfinals of Euro 2020 in July, but after a nine-month recovery, he has finally been included in Roma's squad once again. He's on the bench on Sunday, but he could see some playing time in the game.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Might be called up for Salernitana game Spinazzola (Achilles) has been practicing regularly this week and, while he is not fully ready to play, he could be part of the squad list for Sunday's match versus Salernitana, An...

Impact Spinazzola originally tore his Achilles during the Euro and has had an up-and-down rehab. He recently received the final green light to train fully, and the coach could call him up Sunday. It may be a while before he sees meaningful minutes, though.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slows down in rehab Spinazzola (Achilles) has no clear timetable to return and will be out at least for another month, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Spinazzola has resumed practicing on the pitch but has not been cleared for contact yet. The national team doctor stated that he is likely to return only next season, but Roma are holding out some hope he will play in the spring, the publication adds. Matias Vina, Stephan El Shaarawy and Ainsley Maitland-Niles will continue to feature on the left in the next few weeks.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress in rehab Spinazzola (Achilles) is ramping up his activity in practice and could be a full-go by the end of January, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Spinazzola tore his Achilles during the Euro and is likely to respect the initial six-month timetable for his return. Matias Vina and Stephan El Shaarawy will continue to man the left flank until he is back.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Spinazzola (achilles) is training individually as he continues with his rehabilitation, according to Checco Oddo Casano of Retesport.

Impact Spinazzola has been out since tearing his achilles in the quarterfinal of Euro 2020 back in July, but he is making progress and training individually. He's still on track to return in early 2022.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy begins hunt for another trophy against familiar foe

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OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini keeps Italy's Euro 2020 winners for Nations League

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoff

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 Italians, no Ronaldo in Euro 2020 team of the tournament

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JULY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to be back in early 2022 Spinazzola "will return in January, he will be like a Winter purchase", Jose Mourinho told TalkSport.

Impact Spinazzola recently got surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. The doctor that operated on him forecasted a seven-to-eight-month timetable, but it will hinge on how well he responds to the first stages of the rehab. He will surely miss the first chunk of the season. Roma are likely to add a new left-back on top of youngster Riccardo Calafiori.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy star Chiesa dedicates Man of the Match award to injured Spinazzola after triumph over Spain ' Goal.com Italy goalscorer Federico Chiesa dedicated his Man of the Match award to team-mate Leonardo Spinazzola after the Azzurri took down Spain to reach the Euro 2020 final.

JULY 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Italy defender Spinazzola undergoes successful surgery

Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola has had surgery on his Achilles tendon in Finland

JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into Euro 2020 semifinals

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JULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Successfully undergoes surgery Spinazzola (torn Achilles) successfully underwent surgery, his club announced Monday.

Impact Spinazzola is expected to miss at least four months after a tragic injury cut short the tournament for one of the best players in Euro 2020. There are a few options available to fill in for Spinazzola on the left flank, though Davide Santon may get the first crack at the job when the club season begins in the fall.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emerson takes unconventional route to Euro 2020 semifinals

Emerson Palmieri hasn’t exactly taken the conventional route to the European Championship semifinals

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Italy's players serenade Spinazzola on flight home after win

The in-flight entertainment turned out to be the Spinazzola Serenade

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Too early for Shevchenko to say if he'll stay

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JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruptures Achilles Spinazzola (Achilles) ruptured his Achilles in Friday's match against Belgium and will face an extended period on the sidelines reports Sky Italy.

Impact Spinazzola had been excellent in the Euros, controlling the flank and producing on both sides of the ball, and this injury is a massive setback. He is set to undergo surgery when he is back in Rome with the expected layoff being at least four months. He started 25 matches this past league campaign for Roma and is in danger of missing the first half of the new season.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stretchered off versus Belgium Spinazzola sent in two crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances, had one block and was carted off early in the second half of Friday's 2-1 win over Belgium.

Impact Spinazzola was having another solid outing galloping up and down the flank, but he subbed off after holding the back of his thigh. He has a history of muscular problems. He is set to undergo some tests soon. Emerson Palmieri would take his place if he could not play in the semifinal against Spain Tuesday, as likely.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Austria Spinazzola took three shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Austria.

Impact Spinazzola found Federico Chiesa in the box with a deep cross in overtime ahead of the first goal, although the teammate did most of the heavy lifting there. He logged another strong performance motoring up and down the left flank. He has posted six shots, five chances created and nine crosses in three Euro games. Italy will face Belgium or Portugal in the quarter-finals Friday.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE