ONDREJ DUDA NEWS

Sees red in Lazio game Duda had two shots (zero on target), two chances created, and three crosses (one accurate) and was booked twice in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Duda had a lively performance but took one for the team to stop a late counter-attack, earning his second yellow card and hitting the showers early. He'll be out versus Fiorentina, where either Darko Lazovic or Martin Hongla will replace him in the XI.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Monza match Duda recorded two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), two key passes, and two corners in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Monza.

Impact Duda wasn't particularly impactful but picked up a small amount of stats in basically all the offensive categories. He has significantly tailed off after a hot start. He has recorded four off-target shots, six chances created, and nine crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances. Verona will face Genoa away Friday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Milan Duda drew three fouls and recorded two crosses (one accurate), three chances created, and one corner in Saturday's 0-1 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Duda continued his streak of viable performances this season and co-paced his team in key passes in this one. He has scored and assisted once and added 13 chances created and 14 crosses (six accurate) so far. Verona will host Atalanta Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Bologna Duda drew two fouls and registered four crosses (two accurate), three chances created, and two corners in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Duda had a good output, pacing his side in deliveries and key passes, even though Verona had an underwhelming offensive performance as a whole in this one. He has scored and assisted once so far, adding ten chances created and 12 crosses (five accurate). Verona will face Milan away Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in Sassuolo match Duda recorded one shot (zero on goal), three chances created, one cross (one accurate), and one corner in Friday's 1-3 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Duda wasn't as brilliant as in the first two games but still paced his team in key passes in this one and has asserted himself as a key creative hub, which wasn't the case last season. He has logged one goal, one assist, seven key passes, and eight crosses (three accurate), so far. Verona will host Bologna on September 18.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Roma Duda scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Roma.

Impact Duda has put together two strong performances in a row after only making 15 appearances last season. His hot start to the year bodes well for his chances to play meaningful minutes against Sassuolo on Friday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers six crosses in Empoli game Duda had six crosses (one accurate), two chances created, three successful duels, and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Duda boosted his numbers through a few set pieces and looked good after a challenging summer, as he didn't play a lot during the friendlies due to a previous knee injury. He currently benefits from the fact that Verona are very thin in the midfield, but that might change in the next couple of weeks.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Move made permanent Duda's loan move to Verona was made permanent following their position in Serie A, Koln announced.

Impact Duda will be staying with Verona permanently, following the club staying in Serie A. The automatic loan-to-buy option will keep Duda off the Koln books after a pair of disappointing seasons. Duda failed to get on the scoresheet for Verona in 2022/23.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up major injury Duda has a partially torn PCL in his right knee, Verona informed.

Impact Duda suffered the injury a few minutes after entering the Torino match and will miss at least a couple of months because of it, potentially impacting his availability for the start of next season. Simone Verdi, Cyril Ngonge, Miguel Veloso, and Ibrahima Sulemana will soak up his minutes depending on how offensive the coach decides to be.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in and out against Torino Duda played just 15 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Torino due to a muscular problem, Goal reports.

Impact Duda came in at half time but quickly picked up an injury and looked particularly concerned. He had replaced Simone Verdi and was substituted by Jayden Braaf.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike versus Juventus Duda had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (one won), and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Duda played as a no.10 in this one, but that only slightly improved his offensive production. He has notched seven shots (three on target), one key passes, five crosses (one accurate), and eight tackles (seven won) in the last five games.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots versus Monza Duda (knock) won one tackle, drew three fouls, and took three shots (one on target) in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Monza.

Impact Duda managed to start and go to distance despite a bruise in the previous game and was fairly involved in the final third, although with no points once again. He has recorded eight shots (three on target), three chances created, three inaccurate crosses, and nine tackles (eight won) in the last five matches.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on Sunday Duda is fit and in the starting Xi for Sunday's match against Monza.

Impact Duda returns from a knock in time to take up a role in the starting Xi. The attacker has yet to score or assist in seven appearances with the club.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for Monza game Duda "was forced off by a knock and trained on the side early in the week, but he should be available Sunday against Monza," coach Marco Zaffaroni informed.

Impact Duda is set to be an option, although the coach was non-committal about him starting right away, hinting at different solutions. He has notched six shots (two on target), three key passes, six inaccurate crosses, and 12 tackles (nine won) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out versus Spezia Duda left Sunday's 0-0 draw with Spezia at the 57 minutes after winning three of three tackles and recording one off-target shot and one clearance due to a knock, coach Marco Zaffa...

Impact Duda couldn't continue in the second half after contributing mostly defensively. He'll look to recover ahead of Sunday's home game versus Monza, otherwise Oliver Abildgaard will get the start since a few other midfielders are hurt.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins ten duels versus Fiorentina Duda took one shot on target, drew three fouls, had four successful take-ons, and won ten duels in Monday's 0-3 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Duda didn't do much on offense, but he picked up a solid amount of stats in the peripheral categories. He has earned a major role right after joining, and he has logged five shots (two on target), four key passes, five inaccurate crosses, and nine tackles (six won) in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in loss against Roma Duda created two chances, sent in two inaccurate crosses and made three tackles (all won) during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Duda was part of a squad that was completely outmatched by the competition but had some good moments on both ends of the pitch in his third consecutive start. The midfielder quickly became a key piece after transferring from Bundesliga's Koln less than a month ago and will be one of his side's biggest hopes in the fight against relegation.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Verona Duda has joined Verona on loan with conditioned obligation to buy from FC Koln, the teams announced.

Impact Duda will contribute to replacing midfield Ivan Ilic, who's on the verge of leaving the club. He has logged 12 shots (three on target), eight chances created, 12 crosses (ninea accurate), and nine tackles in 13 Bundesliga appearances this season.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling for end product Duda has failed to get on the scoresheet during 13 appearances (nine starts) in the first half of the Bundesliga.

Impact Duda has gone through a massive regression in recent seasons, scoring seven times and adding four assists during his first season with Koln. The midfielder then struggled to just two goals and no assists in the 2021/22 campaign, and has now failed to get on the scoresheet at all during the first half of the 2022/23 Bundesliga. Duda has also seen a reduction in his playing time to go along with the poor form. Duda will be looking for a return to form after the international break, though he is now more than to years separated from consistent fantasy production.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cologne wins Conference League game delayed a day by fog

Cologne have beaten Slovácko 1-0 in the Europa Conference League after a day's delay caused by thick fog

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

One chance created Duda created one chance and drew one foul during Sunday's 5-2 loss to Gladbach.

Impact Duda has played 60 minutes in each of his last four appearances, creating two chances in that time. The attacking midfielder hasn't offered anything on the scoresheet and his limited defensive volume give him a low floor. Duda struggled mightily in the 2021/22 campaign and isn't showing any signs of a bounce back.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Down offensive year Duda scored twice on 31 appearances (21 starts) during the 2021/22 season.

Impact Duda had a down year offensively coming off of a year with 11 goal contributions, expectations were sky-high for Duda. Unfortunately the attacking midfielder struggled, failing to provide an assist and creating only half the chances he did in 2020. There's still every chance Duda could turn it around in 2022/23, but it's hard to trust him, at least pre-season.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended Friday Duda is suspended for Friday's clash with Union Berlin due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Duda is suspended for Friday's match due to yellow card accumulation. The attacking midfielder will likely be replaced by Florian Kainz, though it's also possible that Koln go for a different formation.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finally breaks drought Duda scored once on three shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 3-1 win over Hertha.

Impact Duda scored his second goal of the season during his 18th appearance in what has been a season to forget. The midfielder has failed to have any sort of positive impact and has struggled to really produce at all. Next up is a Saturday clash with Bayern.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE