NICOLAS HAAS NEWS

Sustains serious knee injury Haas suffered a partial tear of the left ACL in training, Empoli announced.

Impact Haas will weigh his options in the coming days but will most likely be forced to undergo surgery and miss a good chunk of the season, if not its entirety. He has been filling in for Alberto Grassi, Faustino Anjorin and Jacopo Fazzini, who are all dealing with muscular injuries.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five tackles versus Lecce Haas created two scoring chances and had six tackles (five won), one off-target shot and one interception in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Haas took advantage of a few absences in the midfield to get another start and was serviceable in both phases and especially defensively in his busiest performance of the season. He has notched two kye passes, seven tackles (six won) and three interceptions in his last four appearances.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays little versus Lazio Haas didn't record meaningful stats in 15 minutes off the bench in a 0-2 loss to Lazio in the season finale.

Impact Haas started just twice in the last couple of months and fell out of favor after being a staple in the early matchdays. He finished up with one goal, one assist, nine chances created, and 28 tackles in 24 appearances (12 starts).

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Juventus Haas assisted once to go with two chances created, one successful tackle, and one duel in 22 minutes and Monday's 4-1 victory versus Juventus.

Impact Haas came in late and sprung Roberto Piccoli loose with a through ball for his first assist of the season. Even though he hasn't played much lately, he might get the start in the next game since Filippo Bandinelli and Razvan Marin will be out. He has posted five tackles (one won), four clearances, and three key passes in his last five appearances.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in Sampdoria game Haas (knee) won one tackle and had three clearances and one block in 27 minutes in Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Haas played for about half an hour after skipping two matches with an inflamed knee. He's set to split time with Filippo Bandinelli and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro going forward.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be option versus Sampdoria Haas (knee) "is ready to play a few minutes" in Monday's game versus Sampdoria, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Haas has recuperated from his latest bout with knee soreness and is poised to be available for Monday's match, although the gaffer heavily hinted he won't have a big role for now. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, Jacopo Fazzini, and Filippo Bandinelli will compete for the starting job. He has scored once in 12 matches (nine starts), posting ten crosses, 20 tackles, five chances created, and 13 clearances.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Lazio game Haas won't be available for Sunday's match against Lazio, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Haas will skip his second game in a row, and he has routinely dealt with knee soreness following an ACL tear, but the gaffer didn't specify whether that's the case or if he picked up a different problem. He also stated that Liam Henderson and Filippo Bandinelli are available but not fully fit, so Jacopo Fazzini could get the nod in the midfield.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Come off bench in Sassuolo game Haas (knee) had three tackles (zero won) and three clearances in 12 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Haas logged some minutes despite a knee ailment, which might cap his playing times in the final two matches of the year. Jacopo Fazzini filled in for him in the XI in this one, while Liam Henderson had started in the previous game. He had gotten the nod in eight consecutive matches before the physical hiccup. He has scored once and posted four shots (two on target), four chances created, and 11 tackles (four won) in the last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Among substitutes for Empoli Haas is fit and in the match day squad to face Sassuolo on Saturday.

Impact Haas isn't 100% due to a knee injury, but is fit enough to potentially play on Saturday. The midfielder has started eight times in Serie A, scoring once and making 16 tackles.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing knee problem Haas "isn't 100 percent due to lingering knee soreness," coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Haas oddly didn't play in the past game after a run of starts, and he's unlikely to be in the XI for Saturday's game versus Sassuolo either, given his imperfect conditions. Two among Liam Henderson, Filippo Bandinelli, and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro will draw the start as box-to-box midfielders.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner versus Monza Haas scored one goal from his only shot, created one chance, sent in one inaccurate cross, made three tackles (two won), one interception, one clearance and one block in Saturday's...

Impact Haas scored in the 11th minute to give them the early lead and help them earn three points at home. That was his first goal in the season. The midfielder started seven games in a row now in nine overall appearances, and seems to be an important piece of their squad.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Haas (knee) got the start in Saturday's friendly against Pafos.

Impact Haas was eased into action during the pre-season coming off an ACL tear, but he has fully recovered and will reprise his significant role in the rotations in the midfield. He logged two assists, 13 chances, 15 crosses (one accurate) and 35 tackles in 16 appearances (11 starts) in 2021/2022.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with torn ACL Haas has ruptured the ACL in his right knee in Wednesday's Coppa Italia game against Verona, Empoli announced.

Impact Haas will soon undergo reconstructive surgery and will have a tough time returning for the final portion of the season. He had played in almost every game so far, starting 11 times. His absence will open up playing time for their other options in the midfield, in particular Nedim Bajrami, Filippo Bandinelli and Leo Stulac.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up potentially serious injury Haas left Wednesday's Coppa Italia game on a stretcher after six minutes due to a knee injury and coach Aurelio Andreazzoli said that the situation was not looking good in his post...

Impact Haas will undergo MRI and there is fear of a significant problem as his knee buckled. He is set to miss at least the next two matches even if he avoided the worst-case scenarios. Leo Stulac and Filippo Bandinelli, who have been backups in recent games, will pick up the slack in the midfield.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Salernitana Haas took one shot (one on target), created a chance and provided an assist in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Haas played a clever through pass to set up Patrick Cutrone's goal in the 11th minute. It's his second assist this season. He was also busy defensively, making five tackles (winning four), two clearances and winning seven duels. His next match is against Inter Milan on October 27.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Cagliari Haas registered one assist, took one shot off target, created three chances, delivered two crosses, won two tackles and drew one foul in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Haas had a positive offensive outing Wednesday as he registered his first assist this season to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has been productive on both ends of the pitch as he has collected two shots, five chances created, nine crosses, nine tackles won and three interceptions in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Juventus Haas took one shot on target, won three of four tackles and six duels and had one block in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Haas contributed to stopping Juventus with a gritty performance in the midfield. He has been picked over the more creative Leo Stulac in the first two matches and did not contribute a lot to the offense. Empoli will host Venezia in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE