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Returns in season finale Caldara (ankle) won one of one tackle and had one interception, one clearance and one block in 32 minutes in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Caldara made his first appearance of the season after missing months due to an ankle injury. He'll head to another club in the summer since his contract is about to run out. He stayed put this season after multiple loan spell this year only because he got hurt early.

MAY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss three months Caldara will be sidelined for three months after undergoing ankle surgery, Milan announced.

Impact Caldara will be back in December/January after going under the knife for a ligament tear in the joint. He's the sixth option in the back behind Fikayo Tomori, Malick Thiaw, Pierre Kalulu, Simon Kjaer, and Marco Pellegrino.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Caldara "has an ankle problem and probably won't be available for a long period of time," coach Stefano Pioli announced.

Impact Caldara stayed put despite being buried in the depth chart and has been inserted in the UEFA list for technical reasons, but he sustained an ankle problem and won't be an option for the next matches. The club has yet to disclose the full extent of the issue.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit season finale Caldara (ankle) won't return in Sunday's match against Roma, coach Leonardo Semplici announced.

Impact Caldara will miss his third game in a row due to his latest injury. He fell out of favor late in the campaign and will finish up with 23 tackles, 17 interceptions, 86 clearances, and 16 blocks in 20 appearances (13 starts). He's poised to head back to Milan after a so-so loan spell.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Caldara (ankle) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game versus Torino.

Impact Caldara will skip the second game in a row due to the problem. He had already fallen out of favor in the back before picking up the injury.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Lecce game Caldara will miss Sunday's match versus Lecce due to an ankle injury, Spezia announced.

Impact Caldara has been bothered by the problem for some time and will be outright spared in this one, coach Leonardo Semplici relayed. He hasn't played in the last four matches even though he was available.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Lazio Caldara (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's 0-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Caldara returned from a minor injury, but the coach stuck with the same defense as last week. He'll be in the mix versus Sampdoria since Ethan Ampadu will be suspended. He has recorded four tackles (three won), two interceptions, 24 clearances, and seven blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Lazio game Caldara (ankle) has been selected for Friday's match versus Lazio, Spezia announced.

Impact Caldara is fit after missing one game with an ankle sprain, but the coach suggested he practiced little during the week, so Przemyslaw Wisniewski or Arkadiusz Reca might start over him in this one. He has notched four tackles (three won), two interceptions, 24 clearances, and seven blocks in his last fie appearances (three starts).

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle injury Caldara is absent for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina due to an ankle sprain, Spezia inform.

Impact Caldara got hurt in practice and could be at risk for the ensuing matches as well. Dimitris Nikolaou could resume playing as a center-back, with Simone Bastoni or Arkadiusz Reca at left-back.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores own goal Caldara recorded an own goal and one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Salernitana.

Impact Unfortunately for Caldara, his own goal was an untimely reason why Spezia failed to log a clean-sheet win for the first time since Jan. 15. He will look at redeeming himself across future Spezia games.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy versus Sassuolo Caldara registered four tackles (three won), three clearances, one block, and one interception in Friday's 0-1 defeat against Sassuolo.

Impact Caldara had a respectable showing, but Sassuolo eventually found a way to score once and claim all three points. He has started in the past two matches since Arkadiusz Reca was out. He has registered six tackles (four won), two interceptions, 20 clearnces, and six blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers versus Inter Caldara had nine clearances and three blocks and won four duels in Friday's 2-1 win over Inter Milan.

Impact Caldara drew the nod as the coach tweaked the scheme with Arkadiusz Reca suspended and, while he filled it up in the back, he also caused a PK with a reckless tackle in the first half, but Lautaro Martinez missed it. He hadn't started in three matches prior to this one, and he's usually a backup when they are whole. He has tallied five tackles (four won), one interception, 23 clearances, and six blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Caldara will be available against Juventus following a one-game suspension for yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Caldara will likely draw the nod over Przemyslaw Wisniewski, who struggled in his Serie A debut. He has recorded eight tackles (four won), two interceptions, 26 clearances, and three blocks in his last four starts.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Caldara recorded two tackles (one won), seven clearances, and one interception in Sunday's 0-3 and will miss one due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Caldara piled up stats but wasn't great like most of his teammates in the back in the large loss. He'll have to next Saturday's away game versus Empoli, where Przemyslaw Wisniewski will likely draw his first start since joining.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Bologna Caldara registered three tackles (three won), one block, and six clearances in Friday's 0-2 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Caldara had a strong game, but the opponents bagged two goals anyway. He should get some run in the short term given the recent departure of Jakub Kiwior until the replacements adjust to their new surroundings. He has tallied six tackles (four won), two interceptions, 21 clearances, and two blocks in the last four matches, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins six duels against Inter Caldara had one block, one interception and five clearances and won six duels in Saturday's 0-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Caldara put up decent numbers despite the large loss and being replaced at the 67th minute. He has logged two tackles, two interceptions and six clearances in the first two appearances, contributing to one clean sheet.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in win Caldara had one off-target shot, made two tackles (both won), six clearances and two interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Caldara was rock-solid at the heart of the defense, making a great partnership with Jakub Kiwior and racking up some nice numbers. After playing first-team minutes for the first time after many years last season, the center-back hopes he can have an even better campaign with his new club.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Spezia Caldara has moved to Spezia on a season-long loan with option to buy from Milan, the club informed.

Impact Caldara was passable at Venezia in the recent campaign despite the relegation. He tallied 48 tackles, 62 interceptions, 142 clearances and 37 blocks in 31 games, contributing to three clean sheets. He is likely to play a major role in replacing previous defensive linchpin Martin Erlic.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Milan Caldara is back at Milan following the loan spell at Venezia.

Impact Caldara had an okay season, but his side got relegated, so they did not pick up their option to sign him. He is highly likely to transfer again this summer.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in goalless draw Caldara made five clearances, two blocks and one interception in Venezia's 0-0 draw with Cagliari on Sunday. He also had one shot off target.

Impact Caldara was the cornerstone of an effective defensive performance in a game where his team faced 31 shots from Cagliari. From Caldara's 31 appearances (30 starts) he had 62 interceptions, 143 clearances, 46 tackles and one goal. He delivered only three clean sheets which is a testament to the poor performance of his defensive peers and his team overall as they finish the season bottom of Serie A.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extra busy against Roma Caldara had three blocks, one interception and 18 clearances and won four duels in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Roma.

Impact Caldara piled up stats in the back as Venezia sat back after getting an early lead, and amassed impressive numbers. He has recorded three tackles (all won), seven interceptions, 35 clearances and ten blocks in the last five appearances, with no clean sheets. Venezia will host Cagliari in next week's season finale.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent against Salernitana Caldara took three shots (one on target), created one scoring chance and had two blocks and three clearances in Thursday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Caldara had an okay showing and was dangerous with headers on set pieces, but his side once again gave up multiple goals. He has logged four tackles (all won), 15 clearances and seven blocks in the last five appearances, with no clean sheets. Venezia will face Bologna at home Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has key error in Spezia game Caldara drew two fouls, won seven duels, had four clearances and one block in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Caldara put up decent numbers in the back, but he also had a series of blunders and a misplaced header led to the late game-winner by the opponents. He has notched 12 tackles, 11 interceptions, 15 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches. Venezia will host Udinese next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio beats Sassuolo 2-1; Spezia wins relegation battle

Lazio has boosted its bid for a European spot and put its derby nightmare behind it with a comfortable 2-1 win over Sassuolo in Serie A

APRIL 2, 2022 • Associated Press

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Lazio beats Sassuolo 2-1; Spezia wins relegation battle