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Scores against Genoa Belghali scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one block and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Genoa.

Impact Belghali pounced on a loose ball in the box following a difficult save by the opposing goalie and tucked it home for his first goal of the season. He has registered at least one cross in four consecutive matches, piling up 15 (six accurate) and posting five shots (two on target), seven key passes and 10 tackles (five won) over that span. Instead, he failed to record either an interception or a clearance after doing so in the previous four games.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Poor service in loss Belghali registered four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Parma.

Impact Belghali's four crosses were all considered inaccurate, though some were late in the match when Verona was simply trying to find something to get an equalizer. The midfielder has a better matchup coming up Saturday against Genoa, a team which has given up 19 goals in 12 Serie A games.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in draw Belghali recorded two shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Lecce.

Impact Belghali started on the right flank and helped limit Lecce's wide attacks, especially against Lameck Banda's pace. He contributed two shots, two tackles and one interception while staying compact in Verona's low block, conceding only one dangerous cross from his lane. Going forward he kept it simple, offering support with two accurate crosses rather than overlapping.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Inter tilt Belghali had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Belghali was dynamic on the wing despite the challenging match-up and could have had a bigger day had his teammates exploited his feeds. He put together back-to-back productive displays after a lull. He has registered four shots (one on target), nine chances created, 17 crosses (six accurate) and four tackles (two won) in the last six rounds, with no goal contributions or clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Undisclosed injury against Cagliari Belghali generated one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cagliari. He was injured and subbed out in the 70th minute.

Impact Belghali was temporarily benched on Oct. 18 but promoted back to Verona's starting XI on Sunday. After logging very little across 70 minutes during the Verona-Cagliari game, he suffered an undisclosed injury and was subbed off for Fallou Cham. As for Belghali, his focus will shift to Verona's next game, currently scheduled for Wednesday at Como. In starts this season, he has eight chances created and three accurate crosses.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in Sassuolo tilt Belghali had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), one interception and three chances created in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Sassuolo.

Impact Belghali motored down the wing a lot and, while he was a little frantic at times, he paced his team in key passes thanks to his activity. He has secured the starting job over Fallou Cham after coming off the bench in the first two rounds. He has registered at least one chance and one cross in the last four games, piling up eight and 13 (three accurate) respectively and posting five interceptions, three clearances and two tackles (one won).

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in five crosses against Roma Belghali had one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate), one tackle (zero won) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Roma.

Impact Belghali stayed in the XI even though Fallou Cham recovered from injury and was a bright spot for his side, pacing it in deliveries and serving as a reference point on the wing. He could run away with the starting job. He has launched at least one cross and created one or more chances in his three starts, amassing 10 (two accurate) and five, respectively, and logging two tackles (one won), four interceptions and three clearances, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Verona Belghali has signed a four-year contract with Verona after transferring from KV Mechelen.

Impact Belghali is coming off a breakout season during which he tallied two assists and two goals in 41 appearances across all competitions. He's replacing Jackson Tchatchoua, who just joined Wolverhampton. He's currently the only pure option on the right wing, but Verona might add another piece down the stretch.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE