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Returns to Bologna after loan spell El Azzouzi will return to parent club Bologna following the conclusion of his loan spell at Auxerre, the club announced.

Impact El Azzouzi had been sidelined since early February with a knee injury that brought a premature end to his season, limiting him to one goal, 19 tackles, 16 interceptions and 13 clearances across 11 Ligue 1 appearances before the issue struck. Auxerre thanked the Moroccan midfielder for his contribution during his time at the club and wished him well for the next chapter of his career back in Italy.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Empoli match El Azzouzi (back) didn't play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact El Azzouzi was available after missing all the previous matches but wasn't inserted in this one. He'll rotate with Lewis Ferguson, Tommaso Pobega, Nikola Moro and Giovanni Fabbian going forward. He scored and assisted twice in 18 matches (five starts) last season, notching six key passes, 12 tackles and 12 clearances.

JANUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench spot El Azzouzi (back) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Empoli.

Impact El Azzouzi is making his season debut Saturday after a long absence due to a back injury, with the midfielder finding the bench against Empoli. He will look to see some time to test his legs after the lengthy layoff but will likely maintain a rotational role, only starting in five of his 18 appearances last season.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Selected after major injury El Azzouzi (back) has been named in Bologna's squad list to face Empoli on Saturday.

Impact El Azzouzi will be available for the first time in the season after dealing with knee and back injuries after the Olympics. He'll re-join the rotation in the midfield. Remo Freuler, Tommaso Pobega, Lewis Ferguson and Nikola Moro are ahead of him in the depth chart at the moment.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes under the knife El Azzouzi will be on the mend for 60 days after having surgery to remove a cervical hernia, Bologna relayed.

Impact El Azzouzi has missed every game so far after getting hurt during the Olympics, and he and the team elected for the operation since he wasn't improving. He'll be back at some point in January if he respects the timetable.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning anytime soon El Azzouzi is set to be sidelined for at least one more month due to back and knee injuries, and surgery hasn't been ruled out yet, Il Resto del Carlino reported.

Impact El Azzouzi has elected not to go under the knife after getting banged up during the Olympics and sat out the first three games. The doctors will wait a few more weeks to see if the strategy works out before potentially revisiting it. Bologna added Tommaso Pobega late to shore up their midfield.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss early games El Azzouzi returned from the Olympic Games with a slight knee sprain and edema in his tibial plateau that will sideline him for two-to-three weeks, Bologna announced.

Impact El Azzouzi tweaked his knee during the competition and will most likely sit out the first three Serie A matches. With Micheal Aebischer also hurt, Bologna are down to Remo Freuler, Giovanni Fabbian and Nikola Moro in the midfield.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Silent in Udinese match El Azzouzi (undisclosed) had one tackle (ero won), one clearance and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact El Azzouzi started for the second game in a row but wasn't as productive as in the previous one. He's facing competition from Giovanni Fabbian, Kacper Urbanski, and Nikola Moro while Bologna seek the best solution to replace Lewis Ferguson (knee).

APRIL 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for Bologna El Azzouzi (undisclosed) is back in the starting XI for Sunday's match versus Udinese.

Impact El Azzouzi had been an unused sub for the last two months, starting his first match since Feb 18 against Roma. He's started four of the 14 games played, recording two goals and two assists.

APRIL 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Udinese match El Azzouzi (undisclosed) practiced fully on Thursday, Bologna relayed.

Impact El Azzoui didn't require tests after bowing out early versus Roma and appears to be dealing just with some fatigue. Considering his good showing in the last game, he might get to replace Lewis Ferguson (knee) again Sunday.

APRIL 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets and subs off against Roma El Azzouzi had two tackles (one won), one key pass and two clearances and scored on his only shot before leaving after 77 minutes due to a muscular problem, Sky Italy reported, in...

Impact El Azzouzi got the call to replace Lewis Ferguson (knee) and broke the deadlock with an acrobatic finish for his second goal of the year. On the other hand, he was unable to finish the game due to a physical problem. He was replaced by Kacper Urbanski. The duo and Giovanni Fabbian will be in the running for one midfield spot versus Udinese.

APRIL 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts and scores in win El Azzouzi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th min...

Impact El Azzouzi scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 39th minute with his first goal in the season. That was only his second start in 11 overall appearances in 2023-24, though. The midfielder also received his third yellow card during the match.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Creates one chance versus Lecce El Azzouzi (AFCON) had one tackle (one won) and created one chance in 23 minutes in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact El Azzouzi played the final chunk of the game as Bologna didn't have Michel Aebischer (suspension) in this one. Minutes might be hard to come by for him since Remo Freuler, Lewis Ferguson, and Giovanni Fabbian are going strong in the midfield too. He has tallied three key passes, six tackles, one assist and six clearances in 10 showings (one start).

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Lecce El Azzouzi (AFCON) "picked up where he left off after returning, and I hope to give him all the minutes he deserves," coach Thiago Motta relayed.

Impact El Azzouzi was given a few more days to practice after coming back early from AFCON but will be back in the squad on Sunday. He had also spent time on the sidelines before departing for the international competition, so he hasn't featured since Oct. 28. He has started just once in nine appearances, logging two key passes, five tackles and four interceptions. He'll join Nikola Moro and Giovanni Fabbian among the deputy midfielders.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for AFCON El Azzouzi has been called up for AFCON by Morocco, Bologna informed.

Impact El Azzouzi has reported to his national team and won't be an option at least for the next three games. He hasn't featured in the last three matches after returning from an injury, while he was a deep backup early on.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Roma El Azzouzi (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 2-0 win over Roma.

Impact El Azzouzi was back on the bench after a month and a half, but the coach fielded midfielders who were in better shape. Even if healthy, he has a few men ahead of him in the depth chart. He has started just once this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Roma fixture El Azzouzi (thigh) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Roma.

Impact El Azzouzi is back in the squad list after missing more than a month because of a thigh injury. He has been their fourth/fifth option in the midfield behind Remo Freuler, Michel Aebischer, Giovanni Fabbian, and Nikola Moro so far. He has assisted once and added three tackles, two interceptions, and five clearances in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Lecce El Azzouzi (thigh) will remain sidelined for Sunday's clash with Lecce.

Impact El Azzouzi has gone backward after being seemingly on the verge of coming back last week as he has been practicing on the side in the lead-up to this game. He could sit out further fixtures, but he's generally their fourth or fifth option in their two-man midfield.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Torino tilt El Azzouzi (thigh) hasn't been selected for Monday's match versus Torino.

Impact El Azzouzi has started ramping up in training but will be given another week before being called up. Nikola Moro and Giovanni Fabbian will back up likely starters Michel Aebischer and Remo Freuler.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to return versus Torino El Azzouzi went into full training Friday and is set to be an option against Torino, SportMediaset relayed.

Impact El Azzouzi will resume being available after missing two fixtures. He has mostly had a bench role behind Michel Aebischer and Remo Freuler so far. He has logged one assist, four tackles, five clearances, and one key pass in his last five appearances (one start).

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out next games El Azzouzi suffered a medium-grade strain of the right gracilis muscle and will miss three weeks, Bologna announced.

Impact El Azzouzi will skip the Lazio and Fiorentina fixtures and look to get healthy during the next international break. Nikola Moro and Giovanni Fabbian will be the top deputies in the midfield behind Michel Aebischer and Remo Freuler while he's out.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in and out against Sassuolo El Azzouzi had one interception and committed one foul in 15 minutes before succumbing to a thigh injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Sassuolo, SportMediaset relayed.

Impact El Azzourzi replaced Michel Aebischer midway through the second half but was unable to finish the game due to a muscular problem. He's headed for some tests. He's been the third option in a two-man midfield as of late.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Empoli game El Azzouzi drew one foul, won one duel, and assisted once to go with one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact El Azzouzi returned to the bench after starting midweek but made good use of his limited minutes by orchestrating a late counter and setting up Riccardo Orsolini for his first goal contribution. He has recorded four tackles, two chances, and three interceptions in six appearances (one start) so far.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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