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Unused in UEL fixture Vitik (thigh) didn't play in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Celtic

Impact Vitik was an option a few days after picking up a thigh ailment but stayed on the bench, as Nicolo Casale and Torbjorn Heggem got the call and Charalampos Lykogiannis adapted to the role late in the game. He'll compete also with newcomer Eivin Helland while John Lucumi (thigh) is out. He has posted multiple clearances in his last four showings, totaling 20 and logging five tackles (three won), one interception and three blocks over that span, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Celtic clash Vitik (thigh) has been named in Bologna's squad list to face Celtic on Thursday.

Impact Vitik has recovered in a hurry after getting banged up during the week and won't miss further matches. He'll be an option in the middle of the defense along with Torbjorn Heggem and Nicolo Casale.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing thigh ailment Vitik has been diagnosed with a right problem, trained on the side Tuesday and will be re-evaluated later in the week, Bologna announced.

Impact Vitik got hurt right before the Fiorentina game, but the tests ruled out serious issues. He'll be unavailable against Celtic on Thursday but has an outside shot of returning against Genoa on Sunday.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from XI on Sunday Vitik won't start Sunday due to a last-minute problem, Bologna announced.

Impact Vitik was primed to continue replacing Jhon Lucumi (thigh) next to Torbjorn Heggem, but he experienced some discomfort while warming up and will make way for Nicolo Casale. He'll be better assessed after the fixture.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in 64-minute bench game Vitik registered two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Jhon Lucumi's mid-game injury caused Bologna to pivot, with Vitik benefiting from the problem by getting an early substitute appearance. Across his last four consecutive appearances, he attempted four shots.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Inter Vitik (thigh) returned to the bench in Friday's Supercoppa semi-final versus Inter.

Impact Vitik practiced regularly on the eve of the game and was an option after skipping four tilts because of a thigh injury. He'll be the top defensive deputy behind the starters until Nicolo Casale (thigh) gets healthy. He'll have good chances of making the XI versus Sassuolo on December 28 since Torbjorn Heggem is suspended, although Lorenzo De Silvestri and Charalampos Lykogiannis also filled in centrally as of late. He has featured in nine matches (four starts) so far, contributing to two clean sheets and posting 15 tackles (10 won), 32 clearances and nine interceptions.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss more time Vitik is nursing a first-degree right adductor strain and will be sidelined for about three weeks, Bologna announced.

Impact Vitik took some tests, which revealed a more serious problem relative to the early diagnosis and will be forced to sit out multiple fixtures. Nicolo Casale will be the top defensive deputy behind the starters.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains minor injury Vitik will sit out Monday's contest against Cremonese due to muscle fatigue, Bologna announced.

Impact Vitik picked up some discomfort in training and won't be an option for this one. He came off the bench midweek after being an unused sub for four straight meetings. Two among Jhon Lucumi, Torbjorn Heggem and Nicolo Casale will get the nod in the middle of the defense Monday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Vitik generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Torino.

Impact Vitik recorded 66 passes and made six clearances and a tackle. He has accumulated 23 clearances, six tackles and two interceptions in five games this campaign.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Bologna Vitik has completed a permanent switch from Sparta Prague to Bologna.

Impact Vitik has been a regular for the past three campaigns in the Czech Republic and has made over 20 appearances in the various continental competitions. He'll be next in line if either Sam Beukema or Jhon Lucumi leaves the club as rumored.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE