Martin Vitik - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Absent for Inter fixture Vitik (ankle) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game against Inter.

Impact Vitik hasn't managed to recover from a sprain and will miss his third contest in a row. He has been a linchpin for a pair of non-consecutive stretches in his first Serie A campaign, appearing in 29 games (21 starts), helping secure six clean sheets and totaling 51 tackles, 26 interceptions and 132 clearances. Jhon Lucumi, Eivind Helland and Torbjorn will be the options in the middle of the defense in this one, as Nicolo Casale (calf) is out as well.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out for two weeks Vitik will be sidelined for a fortnight because of a left ankle sprain, Bologna relayed.

Impact Vitik has an outside shot of returning in the season finale, if the rehab goes to plan. John Lucumi, Eivind Helland and Torbjorn Heggem are the only center-backs currently healthy, as Nicolo Casale (calf) is out of commission as well.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains ankle injury Vitik will miss time after suffering a left ankle sprain in training, Bologna announced.

Impact Vitik will undergo further tests in the next few days to assess the severity of the issue and determine whether he'll be able to return before the end of the season. He has started once and has been an unused sub three times in the last five rounds. Eivind Helland or Torbjorn Heggem will join Jhon Lucumi in the back while he and Nicolo Casale (calf) are on the mend.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for UEL game Vitik won't be an option for Thursday's first leg versus Aston Villa due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Vitik has been a staple in the last few months, starting in 10 of the last 11 games, but he'll have to sit this one out. Torbjorn Heggem or Nicolo Casale will team up with Jhon Lucumi in the back. Vitik has posted multiple tackles, amassing 15 (10 won), and at least five clearances in the last five matches, totaling 27, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Standout defending in win Vitik had three tackles (two won) and eight clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Vitik led the Bologna clean sheet effort Sunday with eight clearances as they earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Sassuolo. The towering central defender returned to the Bologna starting XI and played the full 90 minutes after receiving rest in Bologna's midweek Europa League tilt. Vitik has been name to the starting XI in each of Bologna's last five Serie A tilts.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven clearances in Verona tilt Vitik (head) had one interception, one block and seven clearances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Verona.

Impact Vitik got the nod and put up decent numbers, but his side allowed two goals after a relegation struggler. He has consistently had the upper hand over Nicolo Casale while Torbjorn Heggem (thigh/conditioning) is on the mend. He has recorded at least one clearance in 12 consecutive displays, amassing 56, contributing to three clean sheets and notching 16 tackles (eight won), five interceptions and seven blocks through that stretch.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in defense Vitik (head) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Verona.

Impact Vitik was deemed fit ahead of Sunday, and that has come to fruition, with the defender starting immediately. This is his sixth straight start, luckily not losing his role after the early exit after 21 minutes in his last outing.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Verona fixture Vitik (head) has been named in Bologna's squad list to face Verona on Sunday.

Impact Vitik has been cleared to play after a blow to the head in the previous game and will duel to start with Nicolo Casale. He has gotten the nod in five consecutive tilts, posting multiple clearances in each of them, piling up 27 and adding seven tackles (five won) and three blocks, with two clean sheets through that stretch.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early in Pisa game Vitik had three clearances and left Monday's match versus Pisa at the 21st minute due to a possible head injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Vitik was smacked in the face by a powerful shot early in the game and bowed out a few minutes earlier. He was able to sub off under his own power. He'll go through the protocol in the coming days ahead of Sunday's home game against Verona. Nicolo Casale or Torbjorn Heggem (conditioning) would replace him if needed.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

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

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