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Wins four duels versus Milan Zurkowski (thigh) won four duels, committed three fouls, and recorded three tackles (zero won) in 26 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 victory over AC Milan.

Impact Zurkowski returned after a month but was rather sloppy during his time on the pitch. He'll compete for minutes with Mehdi Bourabia, Albin Ekdal, and Salvatore Esposito going forward. He has posted nine tackles (three won), six clearances, three shots (one on target), and three crosses in his last six appearances (two starts).

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Milan Zurkowski (thigh) is in Spezia's match day squad for Saturday's clash against AC Milan.

Impact Zurkowski is selected on the bench for the second game in a row Saturday after missing the previous four matches with a thigh injury.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Zurkowski (thigh) practiced with the rest of his teammates Wednesday, Spezia relayed.

Impact Zurkowski will be back on the squad for Saturday's game versus Milan if he avoids setbacks in the next couple of days and will contribute to replacing Simone Bastoni in the midfield, although he will likely be eased into action after missing four games and being an unused sub for the past one. He has taken three shots, sent in three crosses (one accurate), won three of six tackles, and notched six clearances in his last five appearances (two starts).

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains shelved Zurkowski (thigh) hasn't been selected for Saturday's tilt against Cremonese.

Impact Zurkowski will skip his fifth game in a row due to a thigh injury. The gaffer hinted that he could be back next week. Salvatore Esposito, Viktor Kovalenko, and Kevin Agudelo have filled in for him in the midfield lately.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Sampdoria Zurkowski had a relapse of his thigh problem and won't be available against Sampdoria Saturday, coach Maurizio Semplici relayed.

Impact Zurkowski will sit the second match in a row due to the issue, and he's at risk of sitting further ones. Kevin Agudelo might return to the XI in the midfield in this one. The other options are Viktor Agudelo, Salvatore Esposito, and Simone Bastoni.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Lazio game Zurkowski won't play Friday versus Lazio due to a thigh injury, coach Leonardo Semplici announced.

Impact Zurkowski picked up the problem in practicing and will soon take some tests to evaluate its severity. Viktor Kovalenko or Kevin Agudelo will replace him in the midfield.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Average performance in draw Zurkowski recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Zurkowski made his second start of the season for Spezia. He has a total of eight appearances after joining the club in January on loan from Fiorentina itself. He will be expected to keep his rotational squad role versus Lazio next week.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps the defense in Inter clash Zurkowski registered four tackles (two won), one block, two clearances, and one interception in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Inter Milan.

Impact Zurkowski drew his first start since joining the club in January and was gritty in the midfield, but he was taken out at halftime due to a tactical change. He'll compete with Albin Ekdal and Kevin Agudelo going forward. He has posted one shot on target, two crosses (one accurate), four tackles, and two interceptions in three appearances with Spezia.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench against Verona Zurkowski took one shot on target, sent in two crosses (one accurate), and drew one foul in 26 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Zurkowski saw decent action in his return from a back injury. His availability will likely impact Albin Ekdal and Kevin Agudelo's playing time going forward.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Verona match Zurkowski (back) "isn't 100 percent, but he's set to be an option," for Sunday's game versus Verona, coach Leonardo Semplici announced.

Impact Zurkowski has missed the past five matches while nursing herniated disc that also gave him trouble earlier in the season. He'll be eased into action, but the new gaffer stated that he'll be a key piece once close to full health. His availability could impact Albin Ekdal and Kevin Agudelo's minutes. He had played very little at Fiorentina before transferring.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Zurkowski will miss about 20 days, coach Luca Gotti announced.

Impact Zurkowski will have to sit multiple matches, but the nature of his problem hasn't been specified. With Simone Bastoni also hurt, Kevin Agudelo, Viktor Kovalenko, and newcomers Salvatore Esposito and Tio CIpot will see minutes in the midfield, on top of regulars Ethan Ampadu and Mehdi Bourabia.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays seven minutes Zurkowski recorded one interception in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Zurkowski was able to debut less than a week after his loan was completed from Fiorentina. For the next four months, fantasy managers should expect him to compete for central-midfielder starts against or alongside Mehdi Bourabia and Simone Bastoni.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Spezia Zurkowski has joined Spezia on loan with obligation to buy from Fiorentina, the teams announced.

Impact Zurkowski didn't find any room at Fiorentina this season after a productive loan spell at Empoli and also dealt with a few injuries. He'll compete with Mehdi Bourabia and Simone Bastoni at his new club. He posted six goals, two assists, 47 shots (17 on target), and 20 chances created in 35 appearances with Empoli the previous season, so he would be a fantasy asset if he got regular playing time.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monza clash Zurkowski is absent for Wednesday's fixture versus Monza due to back spasms, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Zurkowski requested to leave to play more, coach Vincenzo Italiano admitted in the pre-game presser, and he could be held out until that happens to avoid injuries. He has been a non-factor so far, playing just 30 minutes across two appearances.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full match in friendly Zurkowski (undisclosed) played the full 90 during Wednesday's 1-0 friendly win over Chile.

Impact Zurkowski played the full 90 Wednesday against Chile. The midfielder picked up an undisclosed issue before his final match domestically, but is a full inclusion in the national team. Zurkowski could see an immediate role in the starting XI during Tuesday's World Cup opener against Mexico.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Milan game Zurkowski is missing from Fiorentina's squad list to face Milan Sunday.

Impact Zurkowski has barely featured in Serie A so far and picked up an problem. While it hasn't been announced by the club, it shouldn't impact his availability for the World Cup with Poland.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't feature against Verona Zurkowski was an unused sub in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Zurkowski returned in the call-ups but doesn't seem to have a meaningful role even though the team held onto him during the summer. He has appeared just twice off the bench for a total of 30 minutes.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Verona Zurkowski (conditioning) will be an option for Sunday's match against Verona, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Zurkowski has been in and out of the squad list due to fatigue and lack of conditioning, but he's good to go for this one, but he's probably a long shot to start given the situation. He has played just 30 minutes so far, registering one assist, two shots (one on target) and one chance created.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Empoli tilt Zurkowski (ankle) hasn't been called up by Fiorentina for Sunday's game versus Empoli.

Impact Zurkowski suffered an ankle sprain in the last Serie A match and will skip the second straight contest because of it. Giacomo Bonaventura has good chances to be in the XI despite an ailment and will be joined by two among Sofyan Amrabat, Alfred Duncan, Youssef Maleh and Rolando Mandragora.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Conference League game Zurkowski wasn't named in Fiorentina's squad list to face Twente Wednesday due to an ankle sprain, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Zurkowski got banged up in his cameo against Cremonese and will sit out at least one game. It's uncertain whether he will be able to shake it off in time for Sunday's away game versus Empoli. Youssef Maleh and Alfred Duncan would compete for a starting job in the midfield if he was unavailable.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists winner as sub Zurkowski assisted one goal from his only chance created, took on shot on target and sent in one inaccurate cross in 19 minutes during Sunday's 3-2 win over Cremonese.

Impact Zurkowski subbed on in the 71st minute and assisted Rolando Mandragora's game-winner during stoppage time. The midfielder did well on the offensive side of the ball in his limited time in the field. He posted six goals and two assists for Empoli last season in 35 appearances (29 starts).

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Fiorentina Zurkowski was not redeemed by Empoli by the deadline, but the club remains in talk with Fiorentina to bring him back, La Nazione reports.

Impact Zurkowski had an excellent campaign, but the team considered the price tag excessive. He could head back to Empoli later in the summer as Fiorentina are interested in some other of their players, the publication adds.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays strong defense against Atalanta Zurkowski had two blocks and two interceptions, won six duels and sent in one accurate cross in Saturday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Zurkowski focused on defending considering the caliber and style of the opponents and was not as big of a factor as usual in the final third, but he put up good numbers in the passive phase. He has recorded six goals, two assists, 47 shots (17 on target) and 58 tackles in 35 appearances (29 starts) in a strong season while on loan from Fiorentina.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Inter clash Zurkowski sent in two crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, drew two fouls and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-4 loss to Inter.

Impact Zurkowski collected a point in one of his rare offensive forays in this one by teeing up Andrea Pinamonti with a fantastic low-driven cross that cut through the defense. It is his second assist of the season, while he has bagged six goals. He has scored once and tallied six shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate), eight tackles (seven won) and seven interceptions in the last five appearances. Empoli will host Salernitana next Saturday.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Zurkowski scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Torino.

Impact Zurkowski found the back of the net in the 56th minute scoring the opening goal of the match. The goal was the sixth of the season for the midfielder coming from his lone shot in the match.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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