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Silent despite starting versus Torino Zortea (thigh) had one clearance and 18 passes and committed two fouls in 84 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Torino.

Impact Zortea drew the nod over Emil Holm after shaking off a small injury but wasn't influential on either end. The two options will likely keep alternating at the position. He has tallied one off-target shot, one cross (zero accurate) and three tackles (all won) in three showings (two starts).

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Saturday Zortea (hip) has been called up for Saturday's game versus Torino.

Impact Zortea has recovered quickly from a hip problem, missing just one game. He generally splits duties with Emil Holm on the right flank. He has tallied one off-target shot, one inaccurate shot and three tackles (all won) in his two appearances so far (one start).

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Napoli bout Zortea won't be available against Napoli on Sunday due to a hip injury, Il Resto del Carlino reported.

Impact Zortea will take tests over the next few days to assess the severity of the problem and determine his timetable. Emil Holm and Lorenzo De Silvestri will man the right-man position while he's out.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starts on Monday Zortea generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Zortea recorded 21 passes and also made three tackles before being replaced in the 69th minute by Emil Holm. Zortea started half of his 32 appearances last campaign and will aim to start more games this time around.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist in defeat Zortea assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Verona.

Impact Zortea's cutback pass to the top of the box Sunday setup the opening goal of Bologna's 2-1 loss to Verona. In addition to his goal contribution, the fullback contributed two clearances to the defensive effort across his 77 minute shift. After scoring six goals for Cagliari during the 2024/25 Serie A campaign, Zortea has yet to find the back of the net during the 2025/26 campaign across 23 appearances (14 starts) for Bologna.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded display in Pisa bout Zortea recorded three crosses (one accurate), two interceptions and two clearances and created one scoring chance in Monday's 1-0 win over Pisa.

Impact Zortea was moderately active offensively and was on point in the back while his side didn't concede for the fourth game on the trot. He has gotten the nod in three of the last six matches, registering 16 crosses (three accurate), four intereptions and eight clearances.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well as a sub against Parma Zortea recorded six crosses (one accurate), three clearances and one chance created in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Parma.

Impact Zortea didn't get the call after four consecutive starts as the coach rotated heavily, but was inserted at halftime and got busy on the flank, though he lacked some touch in his deliveries. He'll split time with Joao Mario following the departure of Emil Holm. He has tallied at least one cross and one key pass in the last six matches, piling up 36 deliveries (10 accurate) and 12 key passes and providing one assist.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in draw Zortea made an assist, had two off-target shots, sent in five crosses (one accurate) and suffered two fouls during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Zortea made his key moment count with the assist to Fabbian, sliding the ball into the right spot before the 47th-minute finish. Outside of that, he stayed active on the flank, sending in crosses and trying to push the attack even if the accuracy wasn't quite there. It wasn't a huge outing overall, but the assist plus steady involvement gave him enough fantasy value.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed bag in Juventus tilt Zortea won two of three tackles and had three clearances, two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Zortea contributed across the board and came close to scoring, rocking the crossbar late in the first half, but he also lost Juan Cabal on the game-winning goal. He'll likely continue alternating with Emil Holm at right-back. He has created at least one chance in his last eight showings, posting 11 and notching one assist, 24 crosses (nine accurate) and 16 tackles (12 won), with two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in three crosses against Lazio Zortea generated one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Zortea has taken advantage of a recent injury suffered by Emil Holm to start thrice in a row for the first time in the season. He has gained steam, posting three ore more crosses in the last three matches, amassing 14 (five accurate) and adding two shots (both on target), one assist, and six tackles (four won). He has created at least a chance in his last seven displays.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in Pisa game Zortea had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), two clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win against Pisa.

Impact Zortea played the whole game after Emil Holm and Lorenzo De Silvestri got minutes in the previous two matches and was fine on both ends. He'll have to split duties all season long. He has sent in at least one cross in his last five showings, totaling 10 (four accurate) and posting five key passes, six tackles (four won) and eight clearances, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good against Como Zortea had two crosses (zero accurate), three clearances, two interceptions and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Como.

Impact Zortea got the call and played the full game about a week after joining and was dependable defensively, while he limited his forays relative to his Cagliari days. He'll likely alternate with Emil Holm (thigh) after the break. He had made just a short cameo in the opener.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Bologna Zortea has joined Bologna on a permanent deal from Cagliari.

Impact Zortea jumps to a bigger team after a career year at Cagliari, during which he put up six goals and two assists and added 28 key passes, 33 shots (10 on target) and 119 crosses (34 accurate). He'll play in a more defensive role at Bologna for the most part, alternating with Emil Holm (thigh) and Lorenzo De Silvestri. As for Cagliari, Mattia Felici and Riyad Idrissi will benefit in the short term.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pedestrian in Napoli match Zortea (undisclosed) had two crosses (zero accurate), one corner, one shot (zero on target) and one interception in Friday's 2-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Zortea got the nod despite not being in tip-top shape but played less than usual and had a subpar performance. He had a career year in his first season at Cagliari after finally leaving Atalanta permanently, scoring six goals and adding two assists, 33 shots (10 on target) and 119 crosses (34 accurate) in 35 games.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Napoli Zortea (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Napoli.

Impact Zortea was not deemed fully healthy earlier this week, but he'll start anyway in the final match of the campaign. He's been a regular for Cagliari all season long with 32 starts and 34 total appearances in 2024/25, recording six goals and two assists.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not fully healthy Zortea underwent an MRI on Thursday, coach Davide Nicola announced, but he's been called up for Friday's game versus Napoli.

Impact Zortea experienced some discomfort in the final training, but the tests evidently had encouraging results since he was able to make the squad. He'll be available, but there's a chance he'll be managed. Jose Luis Palomino, Adam Obert or Nicola Pintus would start if he didn't, with Gabriele Zappa advancing his position. He has scored once, assisted twice and notched five key chances created, 14 crosses (four accurate) and six clearances in the last five matches.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on Sunday Zortea assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Zortea assisted Roberto Piccoli's header in the 41st minute with a well-delivered corner. He also chipped in defensively with two clearances, a tackle, and an interception. Zortea has now contributed to a goal in each of his last three games, after not contributing to one for 13 previous games.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener Saturday Zortea assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Como.

Impact Zortea set up the opening goal of Saturday's match with a fast break assist to Michel Adopo in the 22nd minute. It was one of three chances he created in the match and he also took one off-target shot and took four crosses in the match. He also won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in Udinese fixture Zortea scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and two clearances and drew two fouls in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Udinese.

Impact Zortea temporarily leveled the game with a surgical strike from the edge of the box on a deep cut, netting his sixth goal of the season and returning to the stat sheet after five months. He has tallied at least one cross and one clearance in the last five games, piling up 12 (three accurate) and seven respectively and adding two key passes, five tackles (three won) and three interceptions, while averaging one shot per contest (one accurate).

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in five crosses agaisnt Fiorentina Zortea registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Zortea wasn't great defensively on the two goals but was fizzy on the other end and hit the post with an effort from distance in the early going. He has had at least one shot and one key pass in four of the last five matches. He has posted three or more crosses in five of the last five tilts, adding nine chances created, four tackles (three won) and six clearances.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paltry in Empoli meeting Zortea won two of three tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), one interception and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Zortea wasn't as lively as usual and picked more stats in the back than in the final third as he had limited opportunities to push forward. He has notched seven chances created, 13 crosses (eight accurate), four tackles (three won) and five clearances in the last five matches.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Roma meeting Zortea recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate), one interception and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Zortea handled the whole flank since Gabriele Zappa (thigh) was missing, but his production didn't suffer, as he led his team in deliveries and had a big chance to score, but he skied it. He has registered five key passes, 15 crosses (10 accurate), five takcles (one won) and four clearances in the last five games, with no goal contributions and one clean sheet.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in Genoa match Zortea recorded three crosses (three accurate), one interception and three chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Zortea was more effective than in a few previous outings and led his outfit in key passes thanks to a few pinpoint deliveries, but his teammates didn't capitalize on them. He has totaled four shots (one on target), three chances created, nine crosses (seven accurate) and five tackles (one won) in the last five fixtures, without any goal contribution.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in two crosses versus Atalanta Zortea recorded one shot (zero on goal), two tackles (zero won), two clearances and two crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Zortea had to defend more than usual due to the caliber of the opponents but still did his part in the final third. He has cooled off after three straight goals, failing to hit the net in the last four rounds, where he has registered five shots (zero on target), three chances created, 11 crosses (five accurate) and three tackles (zero won).

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Torino Zortea had four crosses (two accurate), two chances created, one interception and one corner in Friday's 2-0 loss against Torino.

Impact Zortea had an okay output considering that his side generated very little offense in this one but wasn't as lethal as in previous games since he was coming off three consecutive goals. He has logged five shots (three on target), four chances created and 20 crosses (four accurate) in the last five fixtures.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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