MARASH KUMBULLA NEWS

Out due to yellow cards Kumbulla will be suspended for the match against Getafe on Monday, Dec. 9 due to accumulation of yellow cards.

Impact Kumbulla was booked in each of his first four matches this season, and the defender was spotting a clean bill until the Celta win this past Saturday. This means Kumbulla will be sidelined for one match, but he should return to the lineup when Espanyol take on Osasuna on Saturday, Dec. 14. Kumbulla has racked up 72 clearances, 16 tackles and 12 interceptions across 13 appearances (12 starts) this season.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Eight clearances in win Kumbulla made eight clearances to go with two tackles (two won) and one interception in Saturday's 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Kumbulla was again solid defensively, recording eight clearances, which brings his total to 72 clearances in 13 games this season, averaging 5.53 per match. He also made two successful tackles, increasing his season tally to 10, with a success rate of approximately 62%.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Option to face Girona Kumbulla (undisclosed) is expected to be an option for Saturday's match against Girona, according to manager Manolo Gonzalez, per La Grada Online. "Marach is already with the group...

Impact Kumbulla looks to be back after going down in the club's last match, as he is expected to travel and be an option on the team sheet Saturday. He has yet to miss a start since the first match of the season and should see the start moving forward now that he is fit.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Sunday Kumbulla was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Barcelona with an injury.

Impact Kumbulla left the match in the 40th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Sergi Gomez. The extent of Kumbulla's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Valencia.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on a header Kumbulla scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Mallorca.

Impact Kumbulla netted his first goal of the season and the first goal of the game as he headed in a cross from Jofre Carreras in the 18th minute of action. This also marked Kumbulla's first shot on target in eight appearances on the campaign. Meanwhile, on the defensive end, he tied his season high with two tackles won for a third time and set a new season high with two interceptions.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Espanyol Kumbulla is headed to Espanyol on a season-long loan, Roma announced.

Impact Kumbulla goes out temporarily for the second time in a row and will hope to find more consistency and better performances than during his time at Sassuolo. He logged three tackles, 20 clearances and six blocks in seven appearances (three starts) in 2023/2024.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well against Inter Kumbulla generated one tackle (zero won), three blocks and seven clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win against Inter Milan.

Impact Kumbulla got his second start in a row partially thanks to a schematic tweak and held his own against tough opponents. He had yet to get good minutes in consecutive matches this season following an ACL tear and a January switch. The good showing could keep him in the XI, although Ruan was suspended for this one and Mattia Viti (illness) wasn't 100 percent. He has appeared five times since joining Sassuolo, totaling 10 clearances, one tackle (zero won) and six blocks, contributing to one clean sheet.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play against Udinese Kumbulla (thigh) didn't star in Monday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Kumbulle missed out on the opportunity of getting some minutes sans Martin Erlic (suspension), plus Ruan was serviceable in relief. He'll the the fourth or fifth option in his role the rest of the way.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench for Udinese game Kumbulla (thigh) is available for Monday's fixture versus Udinese.

Impact Kumbulla has passed a fitness test after getting hurt with Albania, but Ruan is getting the call to replace Martin Erlic (suspension) next to Gianmarco Ferrari.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Udinese tilt Kumbulla returned from international duties with an adductor issue, coach Davide Ballardini informed.

Impact Kumbulla is a candidate to replace Martin Erlic (suspension) but will have to be assessed in the next couple of days after getting banged up with Albania. He has played just 19 minutes since joining in January. Ruan and Mattia Viti have better chances of making the XI.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Atalanta Kumbulla (knee) didn't feature in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Kumbulla was fit enough to make the bench but didn't play even though Martin Erlic (thigh) was out this week. He'll have to wait for his opportunity, although the hierarchies in the back are fluid at Sassuolo.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Given spot on bench Kumbulla (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's contest against Torino.

Impact Kumbulla will look to earn his first minutes of the season Saturday, making the team sheet after a long battle with an ACL injury that dates back to the start of the season. He has appeared on the bench in previous matches but still hasn't found the field, so he will hope for that against Torino. Expect the defender to remain on the bench in future matches, most likely not starting much this season.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Torino game Kumbulla (knee) "has worked with the group almost entirely this week, and we'll decide Saturday whether to bring him to the bench," coach Alessio Dionisi relayed.

Impact Kumbulla has been working on his conditioning since joining from Roma in January, but he's close to being ready. Even if he's an option, he's unlikely to get minutes right away since he's far from 100 percent and because they have a few other options in his role.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Bologna Kumbulla "might need a couple of weeks to be ready to play," coach Alessio Dionisi informed.

Impact Kumbulla has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Bologna as his new gaffer didn't deem him fit enough yet. He has been called up a couple of times by Roma but didn't play after missing months due to an ACL tear.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Sassuolo Kumbulla will finish the season at Sassuolo, Roma announced.

Impact Kumbulla has yet to feature this season due to a previous ACL tear but has been a bench option in the last couple of matches. He'll look to complete his rehab and get back into shape at his new club. He'll compete with Martin Erlic, Gianmarco Ferrari, Ruan, and Mattia Viti for minutes in the back. He logged six tackles, six interceptions, and eight clearances in 10 appearances last season.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option in cup match Kumbulla (knee) was available in Wednesday's Coppa Italia fixture versus Lazio.

Impact Kumbulla made the game-day squad list for the first time in the campaign after being reportedly close to coming back for about a month. He'll likely get only limited minutes in the next few matches, but Roma are very thin in the role. He registered six tackles, six interceptions, and eight clearances in ten appearances last season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers major injury Kumbulla suffered an ACL tear in his right knee versus Milan, Roma announced.

Impact Kumbulla got hurt in an unfortunate collision with Olivier Giroud and will soon have surgery. His absence could extend well into last season. When he subbed off, Bryan Cristante moved to the defense and Edoardo Bove subbed in. That could be the case again in the next couple of matches since Chris Smalling and Diego Llorente aren't expected to return from their thigh injuries.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Milan Kumbulla was subbed out of Saturday's match against AC Milan in the 15th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Kumbulla was making his fifth Serie A start of the season on Saturday and his first since mid-March, but he only lasted a quarter of an hour before needing to be replaced by Edoardo Bove after picking up an injury.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Kumbulla finished serving a two-game suspension in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Kumbulla will reprise serving as a key backup versus Torino, although Diego Llorente might have supplanted him in the pecking order with a strong showing against Sampdoria. He has recorded four tackles, four clearances, six clearances, and one blocks in six Serie A appearances.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for two games Kumbulla has been banned for the next two fixtures for kicking an opponent on the leg while he was on the ground, the League announced.

Impact Kumbulla will be unavailable for the matches versus Lazio and Sampdoria barring a successful appeal. Roma will likely roll with their starting center-backs in those two contests, with Diego Llorente as the top backup.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Sassuolo Kumbulla was shown a straight red card just before halftime of Sunday's clash against Sassuolo following a foul on Domenico Berardi.

Impact Kumbulla will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Lazio following his sending off on Sunday. This was only his fourth Serie A start of the season, so Gianluca Mancini would likely return to the XI in his place.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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MARCH 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Unused versus Napoli Kumbulla (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Kumbulla was an option after missing two matches with a thigh ailment, but the coach stuck with the starters in this one. He has featured three times so far, logging two clearances.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Napoli clash Kumbulla (thigh) was spotted training with the rest of the group Friday, Tuttomercatoweb informs, and wasn't listed in the list of absentees by Jose Mourinho in the pre-game presse...

Impact Kumbulla is set to reprise his role as top defensive backup Sunday, and he generally has more chances to feature in Europa League than in Serie A. He has played just three times so far.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE