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Available versus Sampdoria Felipe cleared his suspension in Monday's 4-4 draw with Sampdoria.

Impact Felipe will be eligible to play against Sampdoria Sunday and will be back to the starting XI next to Francesco Acerbi, as he has done for most of the season. Stefan Radu will be their top backup since Patric is suspended. He has posted 20 tackles, 20 interceptions and 45 clearances in 12 matches, two no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Udinese game Felipe won two duels, had two interceptions and one clearance and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Udinese.

Impact Felipe had a rough performance due to Napoli's offensive prowess and will have to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Either Patric or Stefan Radu will replace him in the middle of the defense.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Passable against Juventus Felipe had two blocks, two interceptions and three clearances and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Felipe piled up defensive stats and fared well, however Juventus hit the net twice on PKs. He has registered 20 tackles, 18 interceptions, 44 clearances and 13 blocks in 11 matches, with no clean sheets. Lazio will face Napoli away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat-sheet against Atalanta Felipe had two interceptions and six clearances and won five duels and three of four tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Felipe showed no ill-effect of the recent ailment and went toe-to-toe with the Atalanta attackers, doing his part even though Lazio gave up two goals. He has posted 18 tackles, 13 interceptions and 40 clearances in nine games. Lazio will face Salernitana at home next Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Atalanta Felipe has been included in the starting XI for the match against Atalanta on Saturday.

Impact Felipe will start the match on Saturday. The defender was uncertain to take part in the fixture after being substituted in the previous outing due to an apparent muscular injury.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for Atalanta clash Felipe was replaced for cramping up and the sub was mostly precautionary, Lazio team doctor told Corriere dello Sport.

Impact Felipe is poised to be available for Saturday's match versus Atalanta, then it will be up to the coach to decide whether to start him or not given the minor issue and short turnaround. If he did not, Patric would take his place.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off early versus Fiorentina Felipe had five clearances, one block and one interception and won two of two tackles in 77 minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina before subbing off due to an apparent mus...

Impact Felipe tried to soldier through the problem for a few minutes before bowing out. He will be assessed in short order. He had an impressive display in this one. The next man up in the back would be Patric. Lazio will face Atalanta away Saturday.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Fiorentina Felipe cleared his suspension in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Felipe will be back in the lineup in Wednesday's home game against Fiorentina. He will most likely substitute Stefan Radu in the XI. He has recorded 11 tackles, ten interceptions, 29 clearances and ten blocks in seven games, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in Inter game Felipe had three interceptions, four clearances and four blocks and was sent off after the final whistle in Saturday's 3-1 win over Inter.

Impact Felipe had his best performance of the season as he took one more responsibilities with Francesco Acerbi sidelined, but he received a red card after the game for celebrating a little too much. Lazio will be down both starting center-backs in next Sunday's match versus Verona. The next men up are Stefan Radu and Denis Vavro.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers versus Milan Felipe (calf) had two blocks and five clearances and won five duels and one of three tackles in Sunday's 0-2 loss versus Milan.

Impact Felipe fared decently in his return from injury, but that did not prevent the opponents from hitting the net twice. He has opened the season ahead of Patric and Stefan Radu in the defensive depth chart. Lazio will host Cagliari Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing fully Felipe (calf) has been a full go in training in the last couple of days and is expected to start Sunday versus Milan, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Felipe skipped the last game before the break due to a calf ailment, but the problem never appeared to be too serious. He will most likely replace Patric in the back in the challenging match-up versus Milan.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back after the break Felipe (calf) was a late scratch due to muscle fatigue for the last game against Spezia and should be able to recover in time for the Milan game, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Felipe was questionable heading into the match and was ultimately ruled out as the coaching staff opted to play it safe even though his problem was minor. Patric took his spot in the back. Felipe will have two weeks to recuperate fully.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Spezia game Felipe picked up a minor muscular issue in practice and his presence for Saturday's match against Spezia is in doubt, coach Maurizio Sarri announced.

Impact Felipe underwent some tests, which came back negative, the coach stated. However, he feels some discomfort in his thigh and might be spared Saturday to avoid more serious problems. Stefano Radu or Patric could take his place in the back.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Sassuolo match Felipe won one tackle, had one interception and one clearance and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Torino.

Impact Felipe filled in for Francesco Acerbi in the back, making his first start since returning from an ankle injury. He will be unavailable Sunday versus Sassuolo due to yellow-card accumulation. Acerbi might be out due to a knee problem, so they might have to turn to Patric or deploy Marco Parolo in the back. Felipe has featured just 18 times this season due to an ankle surgery.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE