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Subs in late against Roma Zaniolo (knee) had one pass, drew one foul and committed one while being deployed in the final minutes of Monday's 1-0 victory over Roma.

Impact Zaniolo saw limited action in his return and helped manage the lead in the stoppage time. He might lead the line with Keinan Davis seemingly suffering a serious thigh injury in this one. Regardless of the role, he's set to be a fixture once he's closer to 100 percent. He has scored once, assisted twice and posted nine shots (four on target), eight key passes and 21 crosses (eight accurate) in his last five displays.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Option from bench Zaniolo (knee) is on the bench for Monday's match against Roma.

Impact Zanilo has passed his testing and made the team sheet Monday, with the attacker earning a spot on the bench after some knee complaints. He should find an immediate starting spot after testing his legs in a match, only his third match missing the start when available all season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could be back versus Roma Zaniolo (knee) "is recovering more quickly than anticipated. He trained regularly for the first time Saunday and, if all goes well, he'll be available against Roma. I don't know ho...

Impact Zaniolo has solid chances of returning after sitting out two matches because of a knee procedure, but he's a long shot to see many minutes. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp and Arthur Atta moved to more attacking roles sans him. He has recorded at least one cross in his last nine appearances, racking up 42 (13 on target). He has taken one or more shots in all but one game so far this season.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo procedure Zaniolo announced on Instagram that he's getting his knee scoped and will miss about two weeks.

Impact Zaniolo will have clean-up surgery after dealing with some soreness for a couple of weeks, Sky Italy reported. He'll likely sit out at least one extra fixture in addition to the Inter one, which he would have missed anyway due to a suspension. Arthur Atta, Iker Bravo and Idrissa Gueye will substitute for him.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Provides helper in Pisa match Zaniolo (knee) assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Pisa.

Impact Zaniolo found Christian Kabasele with a surgical corner kick to set up the first goal for his side, dishing out his second assist of the year. He also maintained his lengthy streaks of matches with at least one shot, one chance created and one cross. However, he'll be unavailable for next Saturday's match versus Inter due to yellow-card accumulation, giving him time to recover from his knee ailment. Arthur Atta or Iker Bravo will take his place.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting XI Zaniolo (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Pisa.

Impact Zaniolo makes the starting XI for the match against Pisa after avoiding any late setback. The attacker resumes his usual role from kickoff rather than having his minutes managed. He enters the match having created at least one chance in 10 straight appearances while totaling 21 chances created along with three goals and one assist over that span.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Pisa fixture Zaniolo "felt some discomfort in his knee and asked to come out, but he was able to train afterward. He has another day to recover. I think he'll be with us against Pisa," coach Ko...

Impact Zaniolo should be an option barring a late setback, then the team will have to decide whether he'll start as usual or manage his minute. Iker Bravo or Arthur Atta can cover his role if necessary. Zaniolo has created at least a chance in 10 straight appearances, totaling 21 and posting three goals, one assist and 26 shots (10 on target) over that span.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and bows out against Pisa Zaniolo scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), one key pass and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Torino before exiting at the 61st minute due...

Impact Zaniolo missed a sitter in the first half but redeemed himself with a fine finish while trailing the action on a square ball by Alessandro Zanoli, scoring his fifth goal of the campaign. He left midway through the second half because of a preexisting problem that nagged him in training, the boss added. He might need to be managed in Saturday's match against Pisa.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Has goal ruled out in loss Zaniolo had one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in two accurate crosses and drew one foul during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Como.

Impact Zaniolo looked closest to breaking through for Udinese when he finished in the 55th minute, only for VAR to pull it back for offside, a moment that captured a performance full of sharp involvement but lacking true fantasy return. His deliveries were crisp and he found pockets to create, yet without a real on target threat his floor stayed thin, and the wiped out strike adds to a recent pattern of promise without payoff, with just one goal and one assist over his last eight starts.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Zaniolo assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), 12 crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Zaniolo was very active in the match, continuing to stand out as one of Udinese's most creative players this season. His assist came in the 95th minute after his shot was blocked by teammate Keinan Davis, who collected the rebound and scored from outside the box. Since joining on loan from Galatasaray, Zaniolo has recorded five goal contributions and created 25 chances, showcasing his well-rounded play from a forward role. He now faces a tough test against Como, who sit sixth in the table and have conceded just 12 goals this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Replaced at halftime against Fiorentina Zaniolo recorded two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Zaniolo had an okay performance, even though he was pulled at the interval for tactical reasons and to adjust the team after an early red card. He has put up multiple shots and key passes in the last four matches, racking up 12 (two on target) and 11, respectively and recording on goal, 16 crosses (five accurate) and nine corners over that span.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch ACF Fiorentina vs. Udinese: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation Two of Serie A's top scorers will be on display when Rolando Mandragora's ACF Fiorentina hosts Nicolo Zaniolo's Udinese on Sunday. Mandragor...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Disallowed goal in win Zaniolo had four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win against Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd minute.

Impact Despite failing to find the net for a second consecutive match, Zaniolo remained a constant threat, seeing one goal ruled out while attempting four shots and creating three chances. He has now registered 10 shots and nine chances created across his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inter moves top of Serie A after Milan and Napoli drop points

Teenage defender Davide Bartesaghi has scored his first senior goals but AC Milan was held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo and has been overtaken at the top of Serie A by city rival Inte...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Sends season high eight crosses Zaniolo generated three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Genoa.

Impact Zaniolo attempted three shots to extend his streak of at least one attempt in every match and created a season-high four chances created and eight crosses. He did not record a goal or assist, leaving him with four goals from 27 shots attempted and zero assists from 15 chances created across 12 appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores at Parma Zaniolo scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Parma.

Impact With a Nicolo Bertola lob pass, Zaniolo caught Edoardo Corvi off his line and took advantage by scoring on an empty net. The striker will finish November with two goals across four appearances. Zaniolo's strong form exceeds before November, with his last seven appearances including four goals.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing in defeat Zaniolo generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Zaniolo contributed little more than three successful dribbles and some set-piece deliveries in this match. It was his second successive game without presence on the score sheet, a slowdown after a run of three goals in four starts between Oct. 20 and Nov. 1. He could find better scoring opportunities in convenient contests, although his team's current form is unreliable.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in Atalanta match Zaniolo scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Zaniolo hit the net for the third time in the last four matches with a clinical finish from inside the box on a square ball. He paced his team in attempts and has had at least one in seven straight matches, amassing 19 (seven on target) and posting seven key passes and 12 crosses in that span. He has launched one or more crosses in every fixture, totaling 21 (five accurate).

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Second goal in loan spell Zaniolo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Zaniolo scored his second league goal for his loan club in his fifth consecutive start, converting one of two attempted shots. The midfielder has taken 13 shots across those five starts, registering at least one in each match. He was fouled three times in this game, his most so far, and has drawn at least one foul in four of those appearances.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus responds to Tudor's firing by ending 8-match winless streak, Roma rejoins Napoli on top

Juventus beat visiting Udinese 3-1 in Serie A to end an eight-match winless streak that had stretched back to mid-September and resulted in Igor Tudor's firing

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores equalizer Monday Zaniolo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Zaniolo scored a header in the 51st minute off an Alessandro Zanoli assist, a goal which tied the match at 1-1. It marked his first goal of the season and it came on his only shot in the draw. He also recorded four crosses in his third consecutive match before he was subbed off in the 75th minute for Keinan Davis.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cremonese held to 1-1 draw against Udinese in Jamie Vardy's first start for Italian club

Cremonese couldn't hold on to an early lead and ended up drawing 1-1 at home against Udinese on Monday

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Five shots and crosses Zaniolo generated five shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72n...

Impact After an impressive end to his September, Zaniolo began his October with another earned start. In back-to-back starts, he has logged three corners, created two chances and recorded multiple accurate crosses. Zaniolo has established some solid consistency, which is what he will need to continue doing if he wants Udinese to regularly utilize him moving forward. For the time being, it looks like Udinese will continue using Zaniolo up front.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots versus Sassuolo Zaniolo registered four shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Sassuolo.

Impact Zaniolo drew his first start as expected since Adam Buksa (face), Vakoun Bayo (thigh) and Iker Bravo (U-20 World Cup) are all unavailable and was the most active man for his side on offense, pacing it in multiple categories, although he wasn't involved in the lone goal. He'll have the opportunity to seize control of the starting job in the short term. He has posted six shots (two on target), three key passes and seven crosses (two accurate) in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolò Zaniolo returns to Italy by joining Udinese on loan from Galatasaray

Nicolò Zaniolo has returned to Italy after joining Udinese on another loan move from Galatasaray

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

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Inter moves top of Serie A after Milan and Napoli drop points

Juventus responds to Tudor's firing by ending 8-match winless streak, Roma rejoins Napoli on top

Cremonese held to 1-1 draw against Udinese in Jamie Vardy's first start for Italian club

Nicolò Zaniolo returns to Italy by joining Udinese on loan from Galatasaray