OLA SOLBAKKEN NEWS

Undergoes shoulder injury Solbakken had surgery on his left shoulder following his recent sprain, Empoli announced.

Impact Solbakken picked up a serious injury before the most recent game and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future. Emmanuel Ekong, Ismael Konate and Junior Sambia should enjoy an uptick in minutes with him and Pietro Pellegri (knee) on the mend.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not on bench Friday Solbakken (shoulder) is not in the squad for Friday's match against Torino.

Impact As expected, Solbakken will miss this match due to a shoulder injury, and the striker will hope to recover soon in order to not extend his absence for a considerable period. His next chance to play will come against Atalanta on Dec. 22.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Torino game Solbakken might miss Friday's match versus Torino due to a shoulder injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Solbakken got hurt in the final training session and could be held out altogether while he gets evaluated fully. He has seen limited minutes off the bench in the last four rounds. Emmanuel Ekong and Ismael Konate eventually soak them up.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench against Cagliari Solbakken (thigh) had two clearances and six touches in 17 minutes in Friday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Solbakken (thigh) saw some action when the game was already sealed after missing one match due to a thigh issue. Sebastiano Esposito has fared well in relief, so he'll have to fare well to be a regular starter.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Cagliari Solbakken (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Solbakken has returned from injury after missing the club's last match, earning a spot on the bench in his return. He will look to see some time off the bench to test his legs, as he is still without a goal contribution in three appearances this season. The attacker will look to return to the starting XI in their next match, as he did start in the two matches prior to his injury.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return versus Cagliari Solbakken (thigh) has practiced almost regularly after missing the Juventus clash, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Solbakken was sidelined for the past match due to muscle fatigue and some caution, but he might be back right away. In that event, he'd likely be eased off the bench. He has logged two shots (two on target), two key passes and two tackles in three appearances (two starts).

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing muscular problem Solbakken missed Saturday's match versus Juventus due to a right thigh issue, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Solbakken will undergo some tests after the game and risk sitting out multiple fixtures unless the injury is really minor. Sebastiano Esposito played the majority of the match in relief.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Juventus tilt Solbakken will be on the stands for Saturday's game versus Juventus, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Solbakken started the last two matches and was reportedly in contention but suffered a late physical problem and won't be involved. Sebastiano Esposito and Lorenzo Colombo are partnering up in the frontline, while Pietro Pellegri and Emmanuel Ekong are on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Empoli Solbakken has transferred to Empoli on loan with an option to buy from Roma, the two teams announced.

Impact Solbakken will look to bounce back in Serie A after two forgettable loan spells at Olympiacos and Urawa Red Diamonds. He'll have a better shot at being a regular than in his six months at Roma, where he posted one goal, two assists, 11 key passes and 12 crosses (five accurate) in 14 appearances (seven starts).

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP versus Spezia Solbakken didn't get minutes in Round 38's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Solbakken didn't come off the bench as the starters were able to go to distance. He had a seesawing first spell with Roma after joining from Bodo/Glimt. He got more run down the stretch and had some decent flashes but was never a full-time contributor. He logged one goal, three assists, 18 chances created, and 31 crosses (ten accurate) in 19 appearances (11 starts).

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Solbakken assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact Solbakken logged the assist to Roma's only goal, which Stephan El Shaarawy scored. Now, the question is whether or not Solbakken will be used during Roma's next game, which will be the 2023 UEFA Europa League Final against Sevilla on Wednesday. Paulo Dybala (ankle) will be a game-time decision before the game. If unavailable again Wednesday, Solbakken becomes a top candidate as Dybala's replacement during that finale.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Atalanta Solbakken won one duel, drew one foul, created three scoring chances, and was dispossessed four times in Monday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Solbakken benefitted from the fact that Paulo Dybala wasn't 100 percent and had a solid performance, pacing his side in key passes. The teammate picked up a new injury, so he's highly likely to get minutes in the upcoming three-game week. He has logged five chances created, one tackle, one interception, and one off-target shot in his last four appearances.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Udinese Solbakken (shoulder) didn't feature in Sunday's 3-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Solbakken wasn't spotted warming up, so it's unclear whether he was actually available. He's not eligible to play in Europa League, so his next opportunity to star will come next Monday versus Monza. He has tallied one assist, two chances created, one tackle, and three clearances in his last three appearances.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Substitute option in Udinese game Solbakken (shoulder) is on the bench for Sunday's match versus Roma.

Impact Solbakken was expected to be out for a couple of weeks with a shoulder sprain, so it remains to be seen whether he's ready to play or if he's just staying close to his teammates. Roma are short-handed offensively sans Paulo Dybala.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss at least two weeks Solbakken has been diagnosed with a left shoulder sprain and will be re-evaluated in a fortnight, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Solbakken had the same problem before coming to Italy. He won't have surgery for now, but he'll take further tests later this month to assess whether the joint is healing correctly or if he'll need to go under the knife. Stephan El Shaarawy, Andrea Belotti, and Tammy Abraham will absorb his minutes, but he has started just twice since joining in January.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers shoulder injury against Torino Solbakken created one scoring chance, won one tackle, and took one off-target shot in 74 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino before leaving the game due to a left shoulder sp...

Impact Solbakken got the nod as Lorenzo Pellegrini was under the weather and the coach opted to go without a pure striker, but he had an unremarkable performance and picked up an injury in the second half. He'll take some tests shortly, but there's concern the problem could be serious. "We might have lost him for the rest of the season," the gaffer stated.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench versus Sampdoria Solbakken made an assist after coming off the bench during Sunday's 3-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Solbakken was brought in the 80th minute to replace Lorenzo Pellegrini and still found time to contribute, brilliantly assisting Stephan El Shaarawy for the goal that sealed the 3-0 win deep into stoppage time. This was the first career Serie A assist for the attacker, who will hope to keep getting playing time during upcoming games.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays little againt Lazio Solbakken (thigh) had one interception and one pass in six minutes in Sunday's 0-1 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Solbakken returned from a four-game absence but didn't see much action as Roma had primarily a defensive game plan after an early red card. He has scored once and added four shots (one on target), three accurate crosses, and two corners in six Serie A appearances.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return against Lazio Solbakken (thigh) returned to full training ahead of Sunday's clash with Lazio, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.

Impact Solbakken was able to practice with no limitations for a couple of days and will be back to his usual bench role Sunday. He has appeared four times since joining in January, scoring once and adding four shots (one on target), three crosses (all accurate), and two corners.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Sassuolo Solkabben (thigh) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo, Ansa reports.

Impact Solbakken is nursing muscle fatigue and will miss the second fixture in a row because of it. Roma won't have the chance to rotate their attackers since Andrea Belotti (wrist) and Lorenzo Pellegrini (head) are also hurt. Stephan El Shaarawy will likely join Paulo Dybala and Tammy Abraham up front, while Cristian Volpato will serve as the main alternative.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Juventus Solbakken (thigh) wasn't an option for Sunday's clash with Juventus.

Impact Solbakken was ultimately ruled out and will be re-assessed ahead of Sunday's game versus Sassuolo, while he hasn't been inserted in the UEFA list for Europa League.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Juventus clash Solbakken is likely to miss Sunday's match versus Juventus due to a muscular injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Solbakken got hurt in practice and will be further assessed on game-day, but he might be ruled out altogether. He recently started to see minutes, but he's a backup when their other attackers are available.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner against Verona Solbakken scored a goal off four shots (one on target), sent in three accurate crosses and drew four fouls during Sunday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Solbakken was picked to make his first Serie A start since transferring from Bodo/Glimt in January and fulfilled expectations, scoring the lone goal of the match with a one-timed left-footed shot just before halftime and being involved in many other dangerous plays. The attacker showed he's ready for stepping up and getting more playing time, even when Paulo Dybala (thigh) is back from injury.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making first Serie A start Solbakken is in Roma's starting lineup for the first time in Sunday's clash against Verona.

Impact Solbakken has made three appearances off the bench in garbage time since joining Roma from Bodo/Glimt in January, but the 24-year-old is now making his first start for the club on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excluded from UEFA list Solbakken didn't make Roma's UEFA list due to Financial Fair Play restrictions, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Solbakken was kept out as Roma couldn't fit all newcomers due to limitations on wages compared to the first list and preferred going with Georginio Wijnaldum and Diego Llorente. He'll play only in Serie A the rest of the way.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE