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Stout in Napoli contest Pongracic registered one tackle (one won), one block, seven clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Napoli.

Impact Pongracic was under pressure but didn't crack and filled it up while helping his team stymie the opponents. He had a regular role this year as he was a lot healthier than last season and logged 43 tackles, 51 interceptions and 128 clearances in 36 matches, with seven clean sheets.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Under pressure agaisnt Atalanta Pongracic created one chance and registered three tackles (two won), three clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Pongracic was busy throughout the match as Atalanta pulled the strings, racking up stats, but his side gave up two goals. He has logged five tackles (three won), eight interceptions and 14 clerances in the last four fixtures, with no clean sheets.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Monza game Pongracic registered one tackle (zero won), five clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Pongracic more than held his own from a personal standpoint, but Lecce failed to secure a clean sheet due to a late and rather silly penalty. He has contributed to blanking the opponents three times in the last five matches, posting six tackles (five won), seven interceptions and 19 clearances.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Pongracic recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Salernitana. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.

Impact Pongracic kept his third clean sheet of the season Saturday and his first since Sept. 22. He contributed six clearances, one interception and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card just before the final whistle, his eighth booking of the season.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Frosinone Pongracic will be eligible to play in Sunday's away game against Frosinone.

Impact Pongracic served his ban in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Inter and will replace Ahmed Touba in the back in the next game. He has logged seven tackles (three won), five interceptions and 10 clearances in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Friday Pongracic was sent off in the second half of Friday's match against Torino.

Impact Pongracic was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 70th minute forcing the already trailing Lecce down to ten men. The defender will miss next week's match against Inter Milan through suspension.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three interceptions versus Lazio Pongracic won one duel and had one block and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Pongracic racked up stats in the back, but Lazio found a way to perforate the rearguard once. He has tallied 12 interceptions, seven tackles (five won), and 15 clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clerances against Cagliari Pongracic (back) had one interception, three clearances, and two blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Pongracic managed to play through a back problem and didn't look affected by it, putting up his usual numbers even though his side allowed one goal. He has notched eight tackles (six won), nine interceptions, and 18 clearances in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back after one match Pongracic (back) is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Pongracic returns from a back injury which kept him out of last week's match against Atalanta. The center back trained just once in the buildup to the match, but had started 17 consecutive contests before last week's absence.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing back problem Pongracic is available for Saturday's match against Lecce but will be a late call for the starting XI due to back pain, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.

Impact Pongracic had just one full session this week because of the issue, and his playing time will be determined based on how he feels on game day. The only alternative would be deploying Alexis Blin in the back since Ahmed Touba just left for AFCON.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Pongracic served a one-game suspension in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Pongracic was decently replaced by Ahmed Touba and will return to the XI versus Cagliari. He has tallied nine tackles (seven won), 19 clerances, and nine interceptions in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Atalanta match Pongracic had five interceptions and seven clearances, won two of three tackles, and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Pongracic had an extra busy showing, but his side gave up two goals to the league-leading team, and he'll have to sit the next match due to yellow-card accumulation. Ahmed Touba or Alexis Blin will take his place in the back versus Atalanta.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five clearances against Torino Pongracic won four duels and had two interceptions and five clerances in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Torino.

Impact Pongracic couldn't help his team come away with a clean sheet but prevented a couple of goals with very timely intervention. He has notched eight tackles, eight interceptions, and 15 clerances in the last five games.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensive showing in loss Pongracic had one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Pongracic made an interception to go with three clearances and a block on top of his sole shot of the game. The defender has played every minute of Lecce's campaign so far and will continue to lead from the back.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills it up in Monza contest Pongracic generated one tackle (zero won), three blocks, 12 clearances, and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Monza.

Impact Pongracic and the other Monza defenders were under great pressure after Federico Baschirotto's expulsion but managed to land the place despite the one-man disadvantage and a few clear-cut chances for the opponents. He has notched four tackles, five interceptions, and 20 clearances in four games, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes permanent Lecce move Pongracic has signed a three-year contract with Lecce after transferring on a permanent basis from Wolfsburg, the club announced Friday.

Impact Pongracic started all nine of his Serie A appearances last season while on-loan with Lecce, but he's missed all of 2023 so far since undergoing ankle surgery in January. Nevertheless, the 25-year-old center-back will be returning to the Italian side on a full contract after completing a permanent move from Wolfsburg.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play after injury Pongracic was an unused sub in the last five matches of the season.

Impact Pongracic resumed being an option after missing months following an ankle injury but didn't get minutes. He was decent before getting hurt, notching 16 tackles, 16 interceptions, 30 clearances, and three blocks in nine appearances. Lecce haven't activated their option to buy yet.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Verona Pongracic (ankle) didn't feature in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Verona.

Impact Pongracic was back on the bench after missing months following ankle surgery. While he was a regular before getting hurt, he'll serve as a deputy the rest of the way, although it remains to be seen where he's at conditioning-wise. He'll have to compete for minutes with Simone Romagnoli and Federico Ceccaroni behind the starters.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Verona Pongracic (ankle) is in Lecce's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Verona.

Impact Pongracic is available for selection Sunday for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery in January. He started nine Serie A games in central defense this season prior to his injury and would have to win the spot back from Samuel Umtiti once he's fully fit again.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for a long time Pongracic (ankle) "will miss two or two-and-half months" after the surgery, Lecce director Pantaleo Corvino announced.

Impact Pongracic will be out until late March or early April due to a significant ankle injury. The exec didn't rule out adding another option in the transfer market, considering that Mert Cetin just left. Alessandro Tuia and Kastrito Dermaku (thigh) are currently the only backups behind starters Federico Baschirotto and Samuel Umitit.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will have ankle surgery Pongracic will go under the knife due to a right ankle problem after taking some tests in Munich, Lecce announced.

Impact Pongracic has dealt with the injury for about a month and needs surgery to fix it, which will sideline him for multiple weeks. Federico Baschirotto and Samuel Umtiti will be the starters while he's out, and the team might opt to add another option in the transfer market since their other current ones have barely played so far.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Milan clash Pongracic hasn't been called up for Saturday's game versus Milan and he flew to Germany to undergo treatments for his ankle injury, Lecce announced.

Impact Pongracic dealt with the problem twice in short order and could be headed for an extended absence given the situation, although the club hasn't disclosed his timetable. Federico Baschirotto and Samuel Umtiti will see the majority of minutes in the back while he's out, while Alessadro Tuia will be the first alternative.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Spezia Pongracic (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Spezia, Lecce announced.

Impact Pongracic was an unused sub in the previous match, but he hasn't completely recovered from a previous ankle problem and won't make the trip for this one. Federico Baschirotto and Samuel Umtiti are set to draw another start, while Alessandro Tuia will be the top defensive backup.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fine for Lazio game Pongracic (ankle) "has recovered and will be an option" for Wednesday's clash with Lazio, coach Marco Baroni announced.

Impact Pongracic twisted an ankle in practice a week ago, but he managed to get healthy and he'll compete with Samuel Umiti, as per usual. He has registered 16 tackles, 16 interceptions, 30 clearances, and three blocks in nine appearances so far, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turns ankle Pongracic practiced on the side Tuesday due to an ankle sprain he picked in a recent friendly versus Udinese, Lecce announced.

Impact Pongracic has about a week to shake it off ahead of January 4's game versus Lazio. He generally alternates with Samuel Umtiti in the back next to Federico Baschirotto.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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