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Suffers thigh injury Zaniolo sustained a right biceps femoris strain against Como and will be out for three to four weeks, Udinese announced.

Impact Zaniolo had left the game at the 89th minute in what appeared to be a routine sub. Instead, he picked up a muscular issue that will cost him three or four matches. Unai Gomez and Lennon Miller are next in line in the pecking order.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three attempts in Como clash Zaniolo created two scoring chances and registered three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Zaniolo was dynamic as usual in the final third, co-pacing his team in attempts alongside Idrissa Gueye, but his teammates didn't fully take advantage of a pair of his brilliant feeds. He seemed to be simply cramping up while leaving the game in the 89th minute. After resolving a contract-related saga with Udinese, he'll look to build on last season's solid campaign, during which he totaled five goals, six assists, 72 shots (22 on target) and 51 key passes in 32 showings.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Bought out by Udinese Zaniolo signed a contract until 2029 after Udinese picked up their option to redeem him from Galatasaray.

Impact Zaniolo finds a permanent home after several subpar loan spells thanks to a bounce-back campaign during which he stayed healthy, had a prominent role from the get-go and tallied five goals, six assists, 72 shots (22 on target) and 51 chances created in 32 appearances (28 starts).

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers back injury Zaniolo will miss the last two matches of the season because of a back problem, Udinese announced.

Impact Zaniolo isn't dealing with anything too serious, but won't be able to participate in the final two contests versus Cremonese and Napoli. He closes a bounce-back campaign with five goals and six assists in 32 appearances and is widely expected to be bought out by Udinese following multiple loan spells. Keinan Davis, Adam Buksa, Idrissa Gueye and Vakoun Bayo will play in the two-man frontline sans him.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Routine showing against Cagliari Zaniolo created one scoring chance and registered one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Zaniolo wasn't as effective as in some recent tilts but still picked up stats across the board in the final third, extending his ongoing streaks in every key offensive category. He has sent in multiple crosses in the last 12 rounds, totaling 58 deliveries (16 accurate) and adding 27 corners and 23 key passes over that span. Additionally, he has fired at least one shot in the last eight fixtures, racking up 20 attempts (seven on target) and assisting twice during that stretch.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Offensive machine Zaniolo generated three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Monday's 3-3 draw against Lazio.

Impact Zaniolo didn't get a goal or assist in a rare letdown by the Lazio defense, but this was a tough unit in general in Serie A play. The attacker should have better stats if he keeps up this volume against Torino, a side which has allowed 56 goals in Serie A this season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls the strings in defeat Zaniolo registered four shots (one on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th...

Impact Zaniolo led the Udinese attack Saturday with four shot attempts (one on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and four corners as they were held at-bay in a 1-0 home loss to Parma. Across his last five appearances (five starts), the attacker has supplied two assists and created six chances from 20 crosses (four accurate) and eight corners. Zaniolo has been named to the Udinese starting XI in nine successive Serie A fixtures.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out assist against Milan Zaniolo assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 win versus AC Milan.

Impact Zaniolo frequently bent the defense with his bursting runs and collected his fourth assist in the last six matches with a surgical cross for Jurgen Ekkelenkamp. He has posted multiple crosses in eight consecutive fixtures, accumulating 34 deliveries (nine accurate) and tallying 15 corners, 11 key passes and 11 tackles (eight won) during that span. Additionally, this marked his fourth outing on the trot with at least one shot, for a total of six (three on target).

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Sets up opener Zaniolo assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-0 victory over Genoa. He was subbed off due to injury in the 94th...

Impact Zaniolo set up Jurgen Ekkelenkamp for the opener with a great cross, continuing a fine creative run that has now brought him three assists in his last four games. Over his last six appearances the forward has created 10 chances and attempted 11 shots, though goals have been absent during that run with his last coming in early January.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Juventus Zaniolo created one scoring chance and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Zaniolo had some interesting bursting runs throughout the game but didn't pile up stats in the final third and was never menacing. He has launched multiple shots in the last five fixtures, piling up 25 deliveries (six accurate), adding two assists, nine shots (one accurate) and 12 corners over that span. Additionally, this marked his third straight appearance with one or more chances created, for a total of seven.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist Zaniolo assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Zaniolo was solid in service with five crosses and two corners, getting an assist in the process. He's going to need to maintain this efficiency if Udinese wish to break through a stiff Juventus defense which has only allowed 28 goals in 28 Serie A games this season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina and Pisa lose on grim night for clubs fighting Serie A relegation

Goals from Christian Kabasele, Kelman Davis and Adam Buksa have given Udinese a 3-0 win over Fiorentina and halted its recent revival in Serie A

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Assists opening goal Zaniolo had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing three times (two accurate) and creating five chances during Monday's 3-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Zaniolo set up Christian Kabasele in the 10th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Udinese in crosses and chances created. The assist was the first since January 10th for the attacker as he's combined for eight shots, six chances created and 18 crosses over his last three appearances.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Registers three shots Zaniolo generated three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-0 loss against Bologna.

Impact Zaniolo would see the most attacking work of any Udinese player Monday in his forward role, recording three shots, but none of them hitting the target. This continues a goalless drought for the attacker, who is now five games removed from his last, being four games out from any type of goal contribution.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 3 • 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.

FEBRUARY 2 • 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

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