SAMUEL UMTITI NEWS

Out again Umtiti (knee) is out for Saturday's trip to Marseille, Le Petit Lillois reports.

Impact Umtiti is set for another match on the sideline due to his ongoing knee injury. There's no exact timeline for his return, but there's a heavy doubt that he will be available immediately after the Christmas break.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes training Umtiti (knee) has begun to run in training again, according to manager Bruno Genesio. "Sam is on the right track. He resumed running."

Impact Umtiti is receiving his first update in some time, with the defender having finally started to train following knee issues. This is positive news, as he has yet to debut this campaign due to his ongoing issues. That said, a return should be coming soon amid no setbacks, likely aiming for some time in November.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona reaches deal with defender Samuel Umtiti to end contract 2 years early

Barcelona says it has reached a deal with defender Samuel Umtiti to end his contract two years in advance

JUNE 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Pretty busy versus Bologna Umtiti had two interceptions, two clearances, and one block in Round 38's 2-3 loss to Bologna.

Impact Umtiti filled it up in the back, but that didn't stop the opponent from scoring three times. He put together a bounce-back campaign once his conditioning was at an acceptable level and stayed healthy for the most part. He'll return to Barcelona and likely look for a new team as Lecce didn't have an option to keep him, plus his wages are too sizeable for them. He posted 52 tackles, 26 interceptions, 77 clearances, and 14 blocks in 25 matches, contributing to six clean sheets.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four clearances, two interceptions Umtiti registered three tackles (two won), four clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's draw versus Spezia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Umtiti put forth a better log Sunday than he did during his previous appearance. Logging multiple of many defensive categories helped Lecce maintain a needed clean sheet.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three blocks versus Lazio Umtiti had four clearances and three blocks and won two duels in Friday's 2-2 draw against Lazio.

Impact Umtiti turned in a solid shift even though his side gave up two goals in this one. He has contributed to one clean sheet in the past five games, tallying nine tackles (six won), four interceptions, 19 clearances, and four interceptions.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sturdy in Udinese match Umtiti had two tackles (two won), two clearances, and two interceptions in Friday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Umtiti contributed to shutting down the opponents with a solid showing in the back. He has registered five tackles (all won), four interceptions, 16 clearances, and one block in the past four matches.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four duels versus Napoli Umtiti had three shots (zero on goal), three clearances, and one interception and won four duels in Friday's 1-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Umtiti had a workmanlike performance in the back and was a menace on set pieces, but he didn't manage to find the target. He has posted five shots (zero on target), nine tackles (seven won), four interceptions, and 16 clearances in his last five appearances.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears ban Umtiti served his one-game suspension in Monday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Umtiti will be available and likely start over Alessandro Tuia against Napoli. He has recorded 18 tackles (12 won), five interceptions, 20 clearances, and four blocks in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Empoli match Umtiti won four of six tackles, had one clearance, and was booked for the fifth time in the campaign in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Umtiti didn't have a particularly remarkable performance and will have to miss one due to yellow-card accumulation. Alessandro Tuia or Pietro Ceccaroni will replace him in the first game after the break.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Sassuolo Umtiti (thigh) did not play during Lecce's 1-0 loss Saturday versus Sassuolo.

Impact Despite being available, Umtiti sat out again as Lecce logged a loss Saturday. Currently, his next playing opportunity is when the team is at Inter Milan on March 5. Umtiti won six tackles and logged five clearances across his two appearances during February.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Sassuolo Umtiti (thigh) has been called up for Saturday's match versus Sassuolo, Lecce announced.

Impact Umtiti returned to full training late in the week and will start over Alessandro Tuia and Pietro Ceccaroni if close to 100 percent, but the coach kept things close to the vest in the pre-game presser. He has logged 15 tackles (ten won), nine clearances, and three blocks in the last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Umtiti has been diagnosed with right thigh contracture, Lecce announced.

Impact Umtiti will have to sit one or two matches depending on how quickly he manages to recover. Lecce added two new center-backs in January, Pietro Ceccaroni and Simone Romagnoli and either of them or Alessandro Tuia will replace him in the back against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy against Cremonese Umtiti registered four tackles (two won), one block, and four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Umtiti contributed to shutting down the opponents with another physical performance in the back. He has logged 13 tackles (seven won), four interceptions, 15 clearances, and three blocks in the last five games, with to five clean sheets. Lecce will host Roma Saturday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins six duels against Salernitana Umtiti (shoulder) had one block and one interception and won two of two tackles and six duels in Friday's 1-2 loss against Salernitana.

Impact Umtiti stayed in the XI despite a recent shoulder problems and picked up stats across the board, but his side gave up two goals. He has recorded 14 tackles (nine won), eight interceptions, and 13 clearances in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play against Salernitana Umtiti (shoulder) was named to the starting XI versus Salernitana on Friday.

Impact Umtiti has started nine of his 10 appearances for Lecce this season, so his inclusion in the starting XI shouldn't come as a surprise. While the central defender should generate plenty of defensive stats, he's unlikely to offer much in the way of value in the offensive third.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Salernitana game Umtiti (shoulder) is available for Friday's match versus Salernitana, Lecce informed.

Impact Umtiti avoided significant problems after seemingly hurting his shoulder in the past fixture and should stay in the XI in this one as he has been able to practice regularly in the lead-up to the match. He has tallied 12 tackles (seven won), seven interceptions, 11 clearances, and one block in the last four matches, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids fracture Umtiti has been diagnosed with a shoulder contusion after the initial tests, Lecce announced.

Impact Umtiti will undergo further exams to assess different type of damage to the joint and, if those come back clean, he will be evaluated throughout the week to determine whether he could be available Friday versus Salernitana.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off in Verona game Umtiti had three tackles (two won), two clearances, and one interception before exiting Saturday's 0-2 loss to Verona due to a right shoulder injury, Sportitalia reports.

Impact Umtiti landed badly on the joint and was quickly escorted to the locker room to receive medical attention. He was substituted by Alessandro Tuia is the only center-back on the roster other than other regular Federico Baschirotto.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio given partial stadium ban for racist chants at Umtiti

Lazio will play its next game with part of the Stadio Olimpico closed to spectators after fans of the Roman club directed racist chants at Lecce defender Samuel Umtiti and winger L...

JANUARY 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Doesn't feature versus Atalanta Umtiti (thigh) was an unused sub in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Umtiti was available after subbing off due to a gluteus contusion in the past game, but the coach erred on the side of caution. He will compete with Valentin Gendrey and Marin Pongracic to start versus Sampdoria Saturday. He has registered three tackles, two interceptions, ten clearances, and four blocks in four appearances so far, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Faces late fitness test Umtiti (thigh) has been called up for Wednesday's match versus Atalanta. "He practiced on the side yesterday, while he did almost everything today. We'll talk tomorrow and decide t...

Impact Umtiti left the last game early due to a knock on the muscle, avoiding serious issues. However, he might head to the bench in this one since he's not 100 percent, with Marin Pongracic returning to the XI.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids major problems Umtiti has been diagnosed with a gluteus contusion, Lecce informed.

Impact Umtiti practiced on the side Monday, and he might be forced to skip Wednesday's clash with Atalanta, but the injury isn't overly concerning, and should be able to play relatively soon. Marin Pongracic will likely be back in the XI in the midweek round.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tearful Pique bids farewell as Barcelona beats Almería 2-0

Ousmane Dembélé and Frenkie de Jong scored to lead Barcelona to a 2-0 win over Almería in veteran defender Gerard Pique’s last game at Camp Nou

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Comes off injured Umtiti came off with an injury in the second half of Friday's clash with Lecce.

Impact Umtiti was brought off for Kastriot Dermaku during Friday's match. The defender has been an unused substitute for the most part with Lecce, though he did make two starts, against Fiorentina and Roma, in October. Umtiti's first chance to return would be a Wednesday clash with Atalanta.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE