NEDIM BAJRAMI NEWS

Swings in five crosses against Bologna Bajrami created one scoring chance and had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate), and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Bajrami returned to the starting XI after a while and was moderately active, mostly thanks to a few corner kicks, but he wasn't particularly brilliant. He has posted eight off-target shots, eight chances created and 14 crosses (four accurate) in seven appearances (three starts).

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in loss Bajrami had two off-target shots, created four chances and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Spezia.

Impact Bajrami was one of his side's top performers here, showcasing his playmaking skills and putting his teammates in scoring position many times. The attacker impressed during his first Serie A season and this showing brings hopes that he can do even better in his second campaign. Up next for him is Sunday's home clash against Fiorentina.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Atalanta game Bajrami created one scoring chance, took one off-target shot, had one clearance and picked up an assist in 45 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Bajrami once again came off the bench, but the provided a jolt and served Leo Stulac before the teammate rifled it home from distance. He ended his first Serie A campaign with six goals, five assists, 54 shots (22 on target) and 54 chances in 35 games (23 starts).

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Napoli Bajrami took two shots (one on target), sent in one accurate cross, created one scoring chance and picked up an assist in 24 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 win over Napoli.

Impact Bajrami was oddly used off the bench, but he contributed to the comeback by setting up the final goal with a long cross for Andrea Pinamonti. He is now up to four assists in the season. He had not been great in the recent matches, as he notched just three shots (one on target), four chances and 15 crosses (four accurate) in the five previous showings. Empoli will host Torino next Sunday.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet versus Verona Bajrami (thigh) took one off-target shot and sent in one inaccurate cross in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Verona.

Impact Bajrami drew the start despite a thigh bruise, but he did not have the usual juice and was replaced at half-time. The coach suggested that the substitution was a technical choice and not caused by his injury. He has recorded six shots, four chances, 18 crosses and six tackles in the last five appearances. Empoli will visit Fiorentin on April 4th.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Bajrami is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Verona.

Impact Bajrami returns after dealing with a thigh injury that knocked him out early last week. The attacker starts from the opening whistle as Empoli clash with Verona.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Verona match Bajrami (thigh) returned to full training in the lead-up of Sunday's game with Verona, La Nazione reports.

Impact Bajrami is set to be an option after bowing out early in the previous game, but it is still possible the coach will decide to bring him off the bench in this one, differently than usual. He has tallied one assist, seven shots, five chances and 27 crosses in the last five games.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with minor issue Bajrami is dealing with thigh contusion and not with a muscular problem, La Nazione reports.

Impact Bajrami will continue to be assessed in practice in the next few days, but he has a shot to be present for Sunday's home game against Verona as the situation is not too worrisome.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury against Milan Bajrami sent in three inaccurate crosses, won one of two tackles and left Saturday's 0-1 loss to Milan after 71 minutes due to a right thigh problem, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli info...

Impact Bajrami did not have a great display and was picturing clutching the area a couple of times before the coach took him out. He will be assessed ahead of Sunday's home game versus Verona. Federico Di Francesco and Valerio Verre would be next in line if he was forced to miss time.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Juventus Bajrami sent in eight crosses (three accurate), created four scoring chances, won two of two tackles and had one successful take-on in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Bajrami was the main source of offense for his side as per usual and was particularly dangerous on corner kicks, but he did not manage to make the stat-sheet in this one. He has tallied one goal, one assist, 12 shots and 35 crosses in the last five tilts. Empoli will face Genoa away next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses all three shots Bajrami had three shots (one on goal), six crosses, one tackle and five corners in the 2-0 loss to Sampdoria on Saturday.

Impact In an attempt to pull his squad back from behind, Bajrami pushed as hard as he could offensively. Normally an offensive threat, the forward hasn't scored a goal in his last three appearances. This is likely to continue into the next match against Juventus.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Third assist of season Bajrami had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing ten times (one accurate) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Bajrami set up Andrea Pinamonti in the 38th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the third of the season for the attacker while his ten crosses led Empoli in the draw.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once against Roma Bajrami had one goal on five shots (two on target), five crosses, one foul, created two chances and was fouled twice in the 4-2 defeat to Roma on Sunday.

Impact Bajrami was part of a small comeback against Roma, but it was too little too late Sunday. This was the forward's sixth goal of the season, and his third in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates five chances Bajrami logged five chances created during a 1-1 draw Sunday against Venezia.

Impact Bajrami logged more chances created than any other Empoli footballer did Sunday. Across three Serie A games during January, he steadily improved his tally concerning the chance-related category. Bajrami has nine chances created this month.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses in Sassuolo game Bajrami sent in five crosses (three accurate), created three scoring chances, had one successful take-on and won one duel in Sunday's 1-5 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Bajrami led his team shots and chances, but that did not amount too much as they were completely blown out. He is now starting consistently differently from the previous months. He has scored three times, provided an assist and logged 13 shots and 15 chances in the last five six appearances. Empoli will face Venezia away Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Converts early penalty Bajrami scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Thursday's match with Lazio.

Impact Bajrami found the back of the net after just six minutes opening the scoring from the penalty spot. The goal was the fifth of the season for the attacker coming from his lone shot in the match. Bajrami was subbed off in the 63rd minute.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores fourth goal Bajrami scored once on five shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Bajrami scored his fourth goal for his sixth goal contribution in only nine starts. The midfielder is a strong fantasy option when in the starting Xi and is worth rostering against Lazio after the winter break.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Bajrami scored one goal, provided one assist, took three shots on target, created six chances, delivered 11 crosses and drew one foul in Monday's 3-1 win versus Udinese.

Impact Bajrami had an excellent offensive outing as he found the back of the net and provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder's playing time, however, is a concern as he has started once in the last four games. He will push to be confirmed in the starting XI Sunday versus Napoli after a great offensive performance.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers seven crosses against Inter Bajrami sent in seven crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances and won one tackle and one duel in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Bajrami returned to the XI after three matches where the coach had preferred more defensive options and was the only Empoli attacker to salvage a decent line, mostly because of corner kicks. He has tallied two goals, one assist, 16 chances created and 53 crosses in ten matches (six starts). Empoli will face Sassuolo away Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers three crosses against Atalanta Bajrami sent in three inaccurate crosses and won one duel in 29 minutes in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Bajrami did not get the start following international duties and did not make an impact after subbing in. He will most likely return to the XI in Saturday's road game against Salernitana. He has posted two goals, one assist, 14 chances created and 46 crosses in eight matches.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK versus Bologna Bajrami converted a penalty kick, took two shots on target, created three chances, delivered six crosses, won one tackle and drew one foul in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Bologna.

Impact Bajrami had an excellent offensive outing Sunday as he converted a penalty kick in the second half and racked up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has now registered two goals and one assist in six appearances this season, along with producing 14 shots, 13 chances created and 39 crosses in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers eight crosses in loss Bajrami took two shots off target, created three chances, delivered eight crosses and won one tackle in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Sampdoria.

Impact Bajrami was not able to find the back of the net Sunday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered one goal and one assist in four appearances this season, along with producing 12 shots, 33 crosses and 10 chances created in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Converts PK versus Venezia Bajrami converted a penalty kick, took fours hots (two on target), created one chance, delivered 14 crosses and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Venezia.

Impact Bajrami had a great offensive outing Saturday as he converted a penalty kick late in the second half and racked up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered one goal and one assist in three appearances this season, along with producing 10 shots, seven chances created and 25 crosses.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bajrami beats FIFA in court, can switch to play for Albania

Empoli midfielder Nedim Bajrami has won the right to switch national teams from Switzerland to Albania in a win over FIFA at sport’s highest court

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS