MAY 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
NICOLO ZANIOLO #10 - MIDFIELDER - UDINESE
4 G •
0 A •
2.2 SPG
4 G
0 A
2.2 SPG
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Draws PK against Torino Zaniolo (thigh) created one scoring chance, drew one foul and won one duel in 14 minutes in Friday's 3-0 win over Torino.
Impact Zaniolo saw limited action due to a recent thigh ailment, but he made an impact on the game by getting fouled in the box right away. He ends a pretty underwhelming season, his first complete one since two major knee injuries in a row, with two goals, two assists, 70 shots (20 on target) and 28 chances.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Should be option for Torino game Zaniolo (thigh) has been named in the initial squad list to face Torino Friday.
Impact Zaniolo is feeling better but will be further assessed on game day. He could replace Carles Perez in the XI if fit enough to do so. He has 13 shots (five on target), four chances and seven inaccurate crosses in the last five appearances, with no goals or assists.
MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable versus Venezia Zaniolo has been scratched for Saturday's game against Venezia due to a muscular issue, director Tiago Pinto told Sky Italy.
Impact Zaniolo might be dealing with something more than simple fatigue and will be evaluated throughout the next week. He is long shot to start in the last Serie A match against Torino since it will be just a few days before the European Conference League final.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could be rested versus Venezia Zaniolo might begin on the bench or be outright scratched against Venezia due to general fatigue, Radio Radio informs.
Impact Zaniolo might be given the day off considering the ailment and the fact that Roma will play against an opponent that has already been relegated. Felix Afena-Gyan or Eldor Shomurodov would get into the XI if that was the case.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet off bench against Fiorentina Zaniolo took one off-target shot, had one interception, drew two fouls and won five duels in 45 minutes in Monday's 0-2 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Zaniolo was used as a sub in this one, but he did not manage to provide a jolt in the second half. He has not picked up points in the last five appearances, where he has posted 14 shots (five on target), four chances and seven crosses (zero accurate). Roma will host Venezia Saturday.
MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fires five shots in Bologna game Zaniolo created two scoring chances, won five duels, took five shots (two on target) and drew two fouls in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.
Impact Zaniolo led the Roma attack for the first hour of the game and seriously threatened Lukas Skorupski a couple of times, but the goalie answered the bell. He paced his team in shots in this one. He has not scored in seven Serie A matches, where he has tallied one assist, 24 shots (nine on target), 11 chances and 14 crosses (two accurate). Roma will visit Fiorentina next Monday.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Eligible to face Bologna Zaniolo served his one-game suspension in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Inter.
Impact Zaniolo will be available for next Sunday's home game against Bologna and likely start, also because Sergio Oliveira will be banned. He has provided one assist and tallied 11 shots (five accurate), three chances and 13 crosses (one accurate) in the last four appearances.
APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for Inter clash Zaniolo took one shot on target, drew four fouls, had five successful take-ons and won 12 duels in Monday's 1-1 draw with Napoli and will miss one game due to yellow-card accumulat...
Impact Zaniolo was a key part of the offense and had an okay showing, although he mostly picked up stats on the fringes. He was booked for the tenth time in the season, triggering another one-game suspension. He subbed off as tweaked his ankle late, but he downplayed the problem after the match. He will have a couple of weeks to get healthy. Henrikh Mkhitaryan will likely return to the XI in Saturday's home game versus Inter.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Subs in well in Salernitana game Zaniolo (thigh) took six shots (two on target), created one scoring chance, sent in two crosses and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Salernitana.
Impact Zaniolo came off the bench after missing one game due to a thigh problem, but he still paced his team in shots and he could have easily scored if it was not for the opponents' goalie or for his lack of aim. He will have to unseat Sergio Oliveira or Bryan Cristante to start in Monday's away game versus Napoli, as Roma fared well with a more defensive lineup. He has notched one assist, 15 shots, six chances and ten crosses in the last four appearances.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to return versus Salernitana Zaniolo shook off his thigh ailment and could replace Lorenzo Pellegrini in the starting lineup in Sunday's game against Salernitana, Ansa reports.
Impact Zaniolo resumed training fully late in the week after skipping the previous match. He will compete with Felix Afena-Gyan to replace the suspended Lorenzo Pellegrini. He has posted one goal, two assists, 14 shots and 11 chances in his last five appearances.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable versus Sampdoria Zaniolo returned from international duties with a minor thigh problem and will miss Sunday's game against Sampdoria, Jose Mourinho announced.
Impact Zaniolo is reportedly dealing with a contracture, which limited him in practice in the lead-up to the game, but it is not a major problem. Sergio Oliveira will most likely start last in the previous contest, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Lorenzo Pellegrini featuring as no.10s. Felix Afena-Gyan and Eldor Shomorudov will have better chances to play sans Zaniolo.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wins 10 duels at Udinese Zaniolo took one off-target shot, created one chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses, made one tackle (won) and won 10 duels in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Udinese.
Impact Zaniolo was pretty active on offense, but couldn't help them earn the road win -- as they pushed for a late equalizer in stoppage time. The midfielder also drawn a team-high six fouls during the proccess. He will now look for better luck on Sunday's derby against Lazio.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist against Atalanta Zaniolo (nose) took three shots (two on target), sent in six crosses (one accurate), created one chance and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.
Impact Zaniolo played through his small nose fracture as expected and had a convincing display, co-pacing his team in shots and setting up Tammy Abraham's assist with a precise through ball. He has notched one goal, two assists, 19 shots and ten chances in the last five appearances. Roma will visit Udinese next Sunday.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Takes five shots as sub Zaniolo registered five shots (two on target), three chances created and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 win at Spezia.
Impact Zaniolo subbed on during halftime and took the third-most shots for his side. The forward also received his ninth yellow card of the season. He will now look to get the nod when they host Atalanta on Saturday.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to play against Atalanta Zaniolo sustained a small nose fracture in the Spezia game, but he will forgo surgery for now and will play with a mask against Atalanta, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Zaniolo will try to play through the injury hoping it will not get worse, forcing him to go under the knife. He will likely return to the XI Sunday. He has scored and assisted once and added 11 shots and nine chances in his last five appearances.
MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fares well versus Spezia Zaniolo (quad) took five shots (two on target), created three scoring chances and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Zaniolo came off in this one, but more for a technical decision than because of his recent injury. Still, he managed to put up numbers and was instrumental in the win, as he drew a very late penalty. He might have injured his nose in such episode, as he got kicked in his face, so he will undergo further evaluations ahead of Saturday's home game against Atalanta.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to return against Spezia Zaniolo (quad) practiced fully Tuesday, Rai Sport informs.
Impact Zaniolo missed the previous game due to a quad problem, but it was not a severe one and he was a late call to begin with. Barring a setback, he will be back in the XI Sunday, likely replacing Felix Afena-Gyan. He has scored twice, provided an assist and added 16 shots and eight chances in the last six appearances.
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Saturday Zaniolo (quad) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Verona.
Impact It's the second-straight absence for Zaniolo, who can't seem to shake this quad issue after serving a suspension in the prior match. He'll hope to get some training in next week and then return to the squad for the Feb. 27 trip to Spezia.
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Saturday Zaniolo (quad) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Verona.
Impact Zaniolo is healthy enough to be on the bench Saturday after missing the match last weekend with a quad issue. He'll likely be used off the bench and if all goes well in the coming week, he should be back in the XI for the trip to Spezia.
FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Verona game Zaniolo will be a late call for Saturday's match against Verona due to a quad injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Zaniolo is dealing with some discomfort in the area, and coach Jose Mourinho confirmed that he will be assessed in the lead-up of the game. Roma would be highly depleted if he was out as well as they announced four COVID-19 cases within the squad.
FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available versus Verona Zaniola will return in Saturday's home game against Verona after a one-game suspension.
Impact Zaniolo did not get more than the standard punishment after a late red card for protesting too much versus Genoa. He has bagged two goals, provided one assist, taken 16 shots and created eight chances in the last six matches.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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