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Unused in Napoli bout Collocolo (thigh) stayed on the bench in Friday's 2-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Collocolo was an option for the first time since late January, but requires more time to be in good enough shape to get some minutes. He'll be in the mix in multiple roles with Martin Payero, Jari Vandeputte and Morten Thorsby once he has more training sessions under his belt. He has tallied two chances created, five crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (all won) in six seasonal appearances (five starts).

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Napoli tilt Collocolo (thigh) has been included in Cremonese's squad list to face Napoli on Friday.

Impact Collocolo has recuperated from a relapse of a thigh injury that sidelined him for over two months. He made just two short appearances in between injuries, logging one off-target shot. He was a regular at the very beginning of the season, notching two key passes, five crosses and three tackles (all won) in four starts. He'll compete with Alberto Grassi, Warren Bondo, Youssef Maleh and Martin Payero in multiple positions in the midfield.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nursing new thigh injury Collocolo has been diagnosed with an elongation of the rectus femoris tendon, Cremonese announced.

Impact Collocolo is back on the mend, but the issue is less severe than the one that sidelined him for months earlier in the season. He's tentatively expected to sit out 15 to 20 days. Martin Payero (thigh) and Warren Bondo (thigh) are likely to return beforehand. In the meantime, Jari Vandeputte and Alessio Zerbin will hold down the fort.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early against Sassuolo Collocolo had one off-target shot and left Sunday's clash with Sassuolo at the 23rd minute due to injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported

Impact Collocolo was making his first start in months shortly after recovering from a major thigh problem, but departed very early and was grimacing while bowing out. He's set for tests for a possible new muscular problem. Alessio Zerbin came off the bench, as Cremonese are thin at the position since Martin Payero (thigh) and Warren Bondo (undisclosed) were absent for this one.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Juventus Collocolo (thigh) wasn't fielded in Monday's 5-0 loss to Juventus.

Impact Collocolo made his first bench appearance in months but wasn't deployed even when the game was already decided, as he might need some more time to be ready to play. He'll compete with Warren Bondo, Alberto Grassi, Jari Vandeputte and Martin Payero in multiple midfield spots once in better shape.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Collocolo (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Juventus.

Impact Collocolo was likely to be available and is an option, with the midfielder earning a spot on the bench after his thigh injury. This ends an extended absence leading back to Sept. 27, only playing four games all season due to the injury. He started before the injury, likely to work back into that role moving forwards.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Juventus Collocolo (thigh) has been called up for Monday's match versus Juventus.

Impact Collocolo has recuperated from a thigh injury he sustained in late September and the subsequent surgery. He'll likely be eased into action after missing multiple months. He was a linchpin before going down, tallying two key passes, five crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances in four starts. His return could impact Martin Payero, Alberto Grassi, Warren Bondo and Jari Vandeputte's minutes, although the coach has used all his men in the role.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ways away from returning Collocolo (groin) is likely to complete his recovery only in January, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Collocolo needed surgery to address a severe thigh injury and could sit out the rest of the year, skipping six or seven more fixtures. Martin Payero has filled in for him for the most part. Alberto Grassi (undisclosed) should be back after the break, replenishing the midfield.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undegoes surgery Collocolo went under the knife to address his left thigh injury, Cremonese announced.

Impact Collocolo suffered some ligament damage in addition to straining a muscle and opted for the surgical route to make a full recovery. He's expected to spend at least a couple of months on the mend. Alberto Grassi and Martin Payero will absorb his minutes.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with lesion Collocolo suffered a rectus strain against Parma, Cremonese relayed.

Impact Collocolo won't be available versus Como and Inter and could get healthy during the mid-October stoppage. Alberto Grassi and Martin Payero (thigh) will take his place in the midfield in the next couple of rounds.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out early in Parma match Collocolo exited Sunday's game versus Parma at the 14th minute due to a potential thigh issue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Collocolo pulled up clutching his thigh during a sprint and couldn't continue after getting some treatment. Alberto Grassi was the only pure midfielder available off the bench and filled in, with Warren Bondo moving to the box-to-box position. Martin Payero (thigh) and Jeremy Sarmiento (thigh) could be options next week.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cremonese promoted to Serie A following 3-2 playoff win over Spezia

Cremonese has become the third and final team to be promoted to Serie A following a 3-2 playoff win at Spezia

JUNE 1, 2025 • Associated Press