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Logs five clearances against Verona Canestrelli generated six clearances and one interception and committed one foul in Friday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Canestrelli wasn't as busy as Antonio Caracciolo but played a role in stifling the adversaries as well, helping secure the fifth clean sheet in the season. He has tallied at least three clearances in 15 contests in a row, accumulating 98. Instead, his three-game streak with at least one tackle came to an end.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in loss Canestrelli had one off-target shot and made two tackles and eight clearances during Friday's 1-0 loss against Lecce.

Impact Canestrelli had another brilliant performance at the heart of the defense and was one of the main reasons why his team was able to keep the opposition scoreless for so much time. The center-back couldn't prevent the goal that sealed the loss but it doesn't take any shine of what he keeps doing game after game. The 91 clearances put Canestrelli at the fifth place among all Serie A players in the category but his average over the last four starts (7.8) indicates that he can keep rising on the rankings.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diligent in Lazio bout Canestrelli had one tackle (zero won) and 58 passes and helped keep a clean sheet in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Lazio.

Impact Canestrelli didn't rack up stats like his teammates in the back, but still did his part in stopping Lazio in the stalemate. He has started every game so far and has posted one or more tackles in the last six, piling up 13 (four won) and notching three tackles, six blocks, and three key passes. Instead, his string of games with at least one clearance ended after accumulating 49 in the previous eight contests.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent defense in draw Canestrelli recorded three tackles (two won) and 10 clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Impact For the second time this season, Canestrelli logged double-digit clearances, which he has 41 of across his last six appearances. For the second time in four games, he won multiple tackles as well. In all but one of the four appearances, Canestrelli also recorded one block.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE