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Limps off against Lazio Bertola took two off-target shots and had one cross (zero accurate), two clearances and one block before departing Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio at the 66th minute due to a potent...

Impact Bertola put up small numbers on both ends while playing again on the wing and got banged up on a tackle, but starter Hassane Kamara was already scheduled to come on. He'll need to be evaluated ahead of next Saturday's away game versus Como.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles versus Fiorentina Bertola recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created and won three of three tackles in Sunday's 5-1 defeat to Fiorentina.

Impact Bertola had a respectable display despite the large defeat. He played the whole game even though Hassane Kamara worked his way back from an injury and was deployed at halftime. He'll likely have to compete with Thomas Kristensen and Christian Kabasele in the back going forward. He has logged multiple clearances and at least one tackle in his last eight showings, piling up 32 and 21 (12 won), respectively, assisting once and contributing to one clean sheet in that stretch.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Switches to left Bertola generated two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win against Napoli.

Impact Bertola made his sixth consecutive start, this time shifting from his usual center-back role to cover for the injured Jordan Zemura in left midfield. He attempted two shots from outside the box and added one tackle and six clearances, helping his side keep three clean sheets across those games.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent at Parma Bertola assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Parma.

Impact Offensively, Bertola's best contribution is a lob pass that caught Edoardo Corvi off his goalkeeper line. Nicolo Zaniolo received Bertola's lob pass and promptly scored on a relatively open net, giving the latter an assist, his first this season. For the month of November, Udinese's four games include two clean sheets. Bertola participated in both matchups, and the their two saw him log a combined 10 clearances, four tackles won, three interceptions and two blocks.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in Atalanta tilt Bertola generated five tackles (three won), four clearances, one block and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Bertola drew his first start over Saba Goglichidze since mid-September and helped stifle the opposing attackers with a muscular and diligent performance, which could allow him to stay in the XI in the next matches, as his competitor has been inconsistent. He has registered at least one clearance in all but one of his six appearances, accumulating 22 and adding eight tackles (six won), four interceptions and four blocks, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't feature versus Milan Bertola (thigh) didn't log any minutes in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Milan.

Impact Bertola paid the price for a tactical switch, as the coach turned to a four-man defense and fielded one fewer defender. It remains to be seen whether that will be the way to go in the next matches, given the result. He'd have to supplant Thomas Kristensen to play if that were the case.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Bertola (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's game against AC Milan.

Impact Bertola was deemed a game-time call for this clash, but he aced a late-fitness test and will be an option off the bench. He should add depth on defense but isn't likely to see steady minutes.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Milan tilt Bertola (undisclosed) has escaped without serious consequences and should be an option versus Milan, as coach Kosta Runjiac stated that he has the whole squad at his disposal.

Impact Bertola should avoid missing time after bowing early in the previous game but will face competition from Saba Goglichidze. The boss also has the option of changing the scheme and inserting an extra midfielder. He has totaled two key passes, one tackle, two interceptions and 14 clearances in three matches, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early versus Pisa Bertola had four clearances, one block, one interception and one tackle (one won) in 75 minutes before leaving Sunday's 1-0 win over Pisa due to a possible muscular injury, Sky Ita...

Impact Bertola got the call for the third consecutive game and turned a nice shift in, but he required some medical attention midway through the second half and bowed out shortly thereafter. He was replaced by Saba Goglichidze. He'll take some tests ahead of Saturday's home game versus Milan.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Udinese Bertola has agreed to a contract with Udinese until 2030 after leaving Spezia as a free agent.

Impact Bertola is coming off a strong season in Serie B where he scored three goals and provided two assists in 28 matches in addition to being solid in the back. He's Udinese's first signing after selling Jaka Bijol to Leeds United, but he might not be the last at the position.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE