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NICOLO BERTOLA
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Diagnosed with thigh injury
Bertola is dealing with a rectus femoris strain in his right thigh, Udinese announced.
Impact
Bertola will have to sit out a few weeks, as his problem is more severe than anticipated. Branimir Mlacic and Abdoulaye Camara will deputize the three starters in the back in the next few matches.
APRIL 18
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Unavailable versus Parma
Bertola "is dealing with an ailment and will be spared Saturday," coach Kosta Runjaic announced.
Impact
Bertola isn't 100 percent and will be held out to avoid a more serious problem. Udinese will play their next game versus Lazio on April 27. He has made just two short cameos in the last three rounds after returning from a previous injury, as Christian Kabasele has unseated him in the back.
APRIL 17
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Inserted late against Genoa
Bertola (ankle) created one scoring chance and had one interception and two clearances in three minutes in Friday's 2-0 victory over Genoa.
Impact
Bertola returned after missing two matches and got busy, considering his scarce playing time. He'll compete especially with Christian Kabasele and Kingsley Ehizibue in the last few fixtures of the season. He has registered at least one interception, totaling four, and multiple clearances, amassing 13, in his last three displays, with no clean sheets. Instead, he halted a seven-game streak with at least one tackle in this one.
MARCH 24
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Available as substitute Friday
Bertola (ankle) is on the bench for Friday's visit to Genoa.
Impact
Bertola is back following a two-game absence and could challenge Oumar Solet, Christian Kabasele and Thomas Kristensen for playing time in the back line. However, Bertola's value will be limited without significant minutes. Prior to the injury, he racked up 78 clearances, 34 tackles, 20 interceptions and one assist over 23 league appearances (18 starts).
MARCH 20
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Could be option versus Genoa
Bertola (ankle) "is recovering more quickly than we expected, and he has trained fully twice this week. He might come with us Friday, but we don't want to take risks," coach Kosta...
Impact
Bertola could be back in the squad after sitting out two tilts due to an ankle sprain if he confirmed his progress in the last training session, but might not get minutes even if he is indeed available. Instead, Oumar Solet could return to the XI after dealing with an injury of his own, relegating Oier Zarraga or Kingsley Ehizibue to the bench.
MARCH 19
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Nursing ankle sprain
Bertola is week-to-week because of a right ankle sprain, Udinese announced.
Impact
Bertola will likely miss multiple matches, considering the team's indication. Branimir Mlacic will take over the role until Oumar Solet (thigh) returns, unless the gaffer decides to change the scheme and go with a four-man line.
MARCH 4
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Nursing ankle sprain
Bertola is week-to-week because of a right ankle sprain, Udinese announced.
Impact
Bertola will likely miss multiple matches, considering the team's indication. Branimir Mlacic will take over the role until Oumar Solet (thigh) returns, unless the gaffer decides to change the scheme and go with a four-man line.
MARCH 4
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Forced off against Fiorentina
Bertola had one shot (one on goal) and one interception in 71 minutes in Monday's win over Fiorentina before exiting due to an apparent lower leg injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport re...
Impact
Bertola got his leg trapped underneath him while trying to block a shot and had to be helped off the pitch by the medical staff as he was struggling to put weight on it. He'll take the tests in the next few days. Brennar Mlacic is the next man up at the position since Oumar Solet (thigh) is missing too and would start versus Atalanta on Saturday if needed, although the coach could also opt for a tactical switch and deploy an extra midfielder.
MARCH 2
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Fares well versus Torino
Bertola (ankle) had four clearances, one interception and one cross (zero accurate) and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Torino.
Impact
Bertola wasn't affected by a recent knock and put up his usual numbers while moving back to the rearguard after three games on the wing. He'll split minutes with Christian Kabasele, Thomas Kristensen and Oumar Solet in such a role. He has logged one cross (zero accurate) and at last one shot in the last five rounds, totaling nine (two on target), adding seven tackles (five won), five interceptions and 18 clearances, with no clean sheets.
JANUARY 4
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Starting against Como
Bertola (ankle) is in the initial XI to face Como on Saturday.
Impact
Bertola has overcome an ankle contusion and will notch his ninth start in a row, but will move to the defense, relieving Oumar Solet who's not 100 percent, while Hassane Kamara will man the left flank. He has helped keep one clean sheet during the recent run.
JANUARY 3
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Fit for Como meeting
Bertola (ankle) was diagnosed with a simple knock and has practiced regularly for most of the week, Messaggero Veneto reported.
Impact
Bertola will be available versus Como and will be in the running to start either on the left flank or in the back. He has tallied multiple clearances and at least one tackle in his last nine showings, totaling 34 and 22 (12 won), respectively and helping keep one clean sheet over that span.
JANUARY 2
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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.
DECEMBER 27, 2025
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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.
DECEMBER 22, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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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, 2025
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