NIKOLA MAKSIMOVIC NEWS

Unavailable for Cagliari game Maksimovic was not included in Genoa's squad list to face Cagliari Sunday due to a technical decision, Ansa reports.

Impact Maksimovic was dropped from the XI last week and the coach probably did not like how he trained afterward. Leo Ostigard and Mattia Bani will likely team up again in the back.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two blocks during start Maksimovic logged two blocks across 90 minutes during a 0-0 draw Sunday against Atalanta.

Impact Maksimovic logged Genoa's best block tally Sunday. He has five blocks across his last four Serie A appearances, all starts that fantasy managers should expect him to continue recording while Domenico Criscito (calf) and Zinho Vanheusden (knee) remain out.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two clearances in Empoli game Maksimovic (thigh) took one off-target shot and had two clearances and one block in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Empoli.

Impact Maksimovic continued starting despite picking up a minor thigh problem and, while he did not put up stats, his side kept the clean sheet in this one. He has posted one tackle, three interceptions, 24 clearances and three blocks in his last five appearances.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Empoli Maksimovic (thigh) was named in Genoa's starting XI to face Empoli Sunday.

Impact Maksimovic subbed off early last week, but he escaped significant injury and will make his fourth consecutive start. He has logged one tackle, three interceptions, 20 clearances and two blocks in the most recent three.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Empoli Maksimovic sustained only a minor injury and is fit for Sunday's match against Empoli, coach Alexander Blessin announced.

Impact Maksimovic left the last game in the first half, but the tests came back clean and he will be an option for this one. He will be in contention with Mattia Bani and Riccardo Calafiori for a spot in the back, also depending on his fitness level. He has logged one tackle, three interceptions, 22 clearances and two blocks in the last four matches.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two interceptions Maksimovic had two interceptions before subbing off with an injury in the 0-0 draw with Inter Milan on Friday.

Impact After a quiet first half, Makimovic subbed off in the 53rd minute with an apparent injury. At this time, it is unclear how serious the injury is and whether the defender will be ready to play against Empoli.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in draw Maksimovic had one off-target shot, created one chance, made four tackles (one won), six clearances, one interception and two blocks and suffered three fouls during Sunday's 1-1 dr...

Impact Maksimovic saw the opposition open the scoring early, but then put up some great numbers and always imposed his will over forwards. The centre back looks fully fit after recovering from the thigh injury that made him miss four months of action and will now have a much bigger test during Friday's visit to defending champs Inter Milan.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes practicing Maksimovic (thigh) trained with the rest of the group Friday, Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Maksimovic had not been seen in months, but he was available for the first session under new coach Alexander Blessin. Despite the development, it is not a guarantee he will be an option for Saturday's match against Udinese given that he has a long time on the shelf. He has also drawn interest from other teams.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain sidelined Maksimovic (thigh) has not returned to full practice during the winter break, Eurosport reports.

Impact Maksimovic will stay on the mend for the first two matches of 2022, and potentially more, because of a severe thigh strain he suffered in early September. Mattia Bani, Andrea Masiello and Johan Vasquez have taken turns in filling in for him in the middle of the defense.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not close to returning Maksimovic (thigh) needs more time to fully heal from his major thigh strain, Tuttosport reports.

Impact Maksimovic has yet to resume practicing fully and will need a ramp-up before returning to action considering the time he missed. He will remain sidelined for the next two matches, but he might not be back before 2022, the newspaper speculates. Andrea Masiello has anchored the defense with Maksimovic out, mostly backed up by Mattia Bani.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Udinese Maksimovic (thigh) is not ready to return from his injury, coach Andriy Shevchenko stated.

Impact Maksimovic has been out since early October and will probably sit out some more games as he has yet to train fully after the injury and might need a ramp up before being available. Genoa recently recovered Zinho Vanheusden, while Davide Biraschi, Johan Vasquez and Andrea Masiello drew the start in the last game.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not be back versus Roma Maksimovic (thigh) will remain unavailable for Sunday's game against Roma, Tuttosport reports.

Impact Maksimovic is nursing a major thigh injury and has not resumed practicing fully during the break. He might miss further matches. With Domenico Criscito also out, Andrea Masiello, Johan Vasquez and Davide Biraschi should get the nod in the back in this one.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers significant thigh injury Maksimovic has been diagnosed with a grade two strain of the rectus femoris MTJ in the left thigh, Genoa announced.

Impact Maksimovic got hurt in practice and is set to miss significant time, at least a month, considering the severity of the problem. Genoa have a few defenders in doubt for the next game, which could favor backups Andrea Masiello and Johan Vasquez.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Genoa Maksimovic has agreed to a contract with Genoa, the club announced.

Impact Maksimovic has been out of contract since June and will have some catching up to do from the physical standpoint. He has the chance to be a regular once fully up to speed. He notched 45 clearances, 18 tackles and 21 interceptions in 17 matches with Napoli last season.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Verona Maksimovic (COVID) has not been named in Napoli's squad list to face Spezia Sunday.

Impact Maksimovic has cleared the COVID protocol, but his conditioning dipped during the two weeks on the shelf. With Kalidou Koulibaly also sidelined, Kostantinos Manolas and Amir Rrahmani will start in the back like in recent games.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes practicing Maksimovic has shaken off COVID-19 and returned at the training center Sunday, Napoli announced.

Impact Maksimovic has been sidelined for two weeks by Coronavirus. He will now work on his conditioning to be available for Sunday's home game versus Verona, but Amir Rrahmani and Kostantinos Manolas will likely continue starting.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Already available Manolas (ribs) has been named in Napoli's squad list to face Lazio Saturday.

Impact Manolas recently cracked two ribs and was expected to miss the final two matches, but he progressed rapidly. He will be in contention for a spot in the back with Nikola Maksimovic and Sebastiano Luperto.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers rib injury Manolas has a suffered an infraction of the fourth and fith rib, Napoli announced.

Impact Manolas subbed off after a collision versus Sassuolo. According to Sky Italy, he will miss the final two Serie A games and will be a game-time call for August 8th's Champions League game against Barcelona. Nikola Maksimovic will take his place in the back.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well against Parma Maksimovic created two scoring chances, had two interceptions and three clearances and won five duels in Wednesday's 1-2 loss to Parma.

Impact Maksimovic performed pretty well despite the losing effort and was surprisingly active offensively as well. Despite being the third centre-back on the depth chart, he has seen consistent minutes in June and July. Napoli will host Sassuolo Saturday.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Spartak loans Napoli's Maksimovic after injury to Dzhikiya

MOSCOW (AP) Spartak Moscow has signed Serbia defender Nikola Maksimovic on loan from Napoli as a replacement for the injured Georgy Dzhikiya.

JANUARY 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS