YOUSSEF MALEH NEWS

Completes disqualification Maleh served a one-match ban in Monday's 2-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Maleh will be back against Torino on Saturday and likely get the nod over SImone Bastoni or Giuseppe Pezzella in the midfield. He has registered seven chances created, five crosses (two accurate) and 10 tackles (seven won) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Inter clash Maleh won one of two tackles, sent in two crosses (one accurate), had one interception and picked up his tenth yellow card in Friday's 1-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Maleh will have to miss his second game of the season due to yellow card accumulation. If Alberto Grassi (groin) isn't fit enough to start, Razvan Marin and Jacopo Fazzini will partner up in the midfield.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances versus Napoli Maleh drew one foul, created three scoring chances, and registered four tackles (three won) and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 win against Napoli.

Impact Maleh turned in another solid two-way display and led his team in key passes. He has routinely been an all-around contributor but is still seeking his first goal contribution. He has posted nine chances created, eight crosses (three accurate), and 17 tackles in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Maleh cleared his one-game suspension in Monday's 1-2 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Maleh had to miss one after getting booked for the fifth time. He has been a staple of the formation as of late, starting eight games on the trot. He has routinely done a little bit of everything, posting six shots (zero on target), seven key passes, and 18 tackles in his last five appearances. He'll likely replace Jacopo Fazzini.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Frosinone game Maleh won one of two tackles, had one interception, sent in one accurate cross, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 0-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Maleh had a poor showing like most of his teammates and will have to miss the next match due to yellow-card accumulation. Simone Bastoni or Filippo Ranocchia will replace him in the midfield.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid again versus Bologna Maleh won four of six tackels and registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and three chances created in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Bologna.

Impact Maleh drew his fifth start in a row and showed well on either end despite the rough result for his side. The consistent showings should allow him to retain a regular role despite the competition. He has put up nine crosses (one accurate), 18 tackles, and five key passes thus far.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Inter contest Maleh generated three crosses (zero accurate), two clearnces, one block, and two tackles (two won) in Sunday's 0-1 defeat to Inter.

Impact Maleh stayed in the Xi despite a recent coaching chance and was okay on both ends in this one. He'll face competition from Simone Bastoni and Jacopo Fazzini going forward. He has notched seven tackles, two six crosses (zero accurate), and one off-target shot in three games so far.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Empoli Maleh has joined Empoli on loan with an option to buy from Lecce, the team announced.

Impact Maleh made just 17 appearances (seven starts) after being acquired last season and will look for more minutes at his new club, where he'll compete primarily with Alberto Grassi, Razvan Marin, Nicolas Haas, and Filippo Ranocchia. He posted six chances, 17 tackles, and eight crosses (two accurate) in the past campaign.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Maleh assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Bologna.

Impact Maleh will finish the 2022-23 Serie A having barely logged an assist to complete his campaign. With the Lecce team surviving relegation, Maleh's contract will be bought out from now his previous parent team, Fiorentina. Ideally, Maleh will have a better role during the 2023-24 Serie A instead of the substitute option he served as.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears disqualification Maleh served his one-match ban in Monday's 0-1 defeat versus Empoli.

Impact Maleh will be eligible for Friday's clash with Napoli and will have good chances to start since Alexis Blin is suspended. He has notched two key passes, eight tackles (two won), and three interceptions in the last five games.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Empoli game Maleh sent in one inaccurate cross, had one interception and one clearance, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Lecce.

Impact Maleh won't be available versus Empoli due to yellow-card accumulation. Joan Gonzalez and Alexis Blin will likely start in the midfield, with Kristoffer Askildsen and Thorir Helgason as the alternatives.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws three fouls versus Atalanta Maleh (ankle) won one of two tackles, had one interception and one clearance, and drew three fouls in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Maleh got the start after missing two weeks with an ankle sprain, but he had a paltry showing. He'll face more competition in the next game since Joan Gonzalez will be back from suspension. He has tallied three shots (zero on target), four crosses (one accurate), tent tackles (five won), and five clearances in his last five appearances (three starts).

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes XI for Atalanta match Maleh (ankle) will start in Sunday's fixture versus Atalanta.

Impact Maleh returning from a two-game absence and will fill in for the suspended Joan Gonzalez in the midfield, as he has been picked over Kristoffer Askildsen. He has registered three off-target shots, one chance created, four crosses (one accurate), and eight tackles in five games (two starts) since joining in January.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Atalanta game Maleh (ankle) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Atalanta Sunday.

Impact Maleh is fit after missing two matches with an ankle sprain. He has split time with Joan Gonzalez and Alexis Blin since joining. He has logged three off-target shots, one chance created, four crosses (one accurate), and eight tackles (four won) in four appearances (two starts).

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Maleh (ankle) will miss Saturday's match versus Roma, Lecce informed.

Impact Maleh will skip the second consecutive game as he tends to an ankle sprain. Two among Joan Gonzalez, Alexis Blin, and Kristoffer Askildsen will join Morten Hjulmand in the midfield in this one.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Cremonese tilt Maleh (ankle) is absent from Lecce's squad list to face Cremonese Saturday.

Impact Maleh sprained his ankle in the last game and, while the club didn't provide a timetable, he could easily wind up missing multiple games. Joan Gonzalez and Kristoffer Askildsen will absorb his playing time in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury in Salernitana game Maleh left Friday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana after 55 minutes due to a left ankle sprain after recording one tackle and committing three fouls, Telerama reports.

Impact Maleh had an uneventful performance despite getting the nod, and he's headed for some tests to determine the severity of the injury. Joan Gonzalez will likely return to the XI in the next game.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Lecce Maleh has joined Lecce on a season-long loan with conditioned obligation to buy from Fiorentina, the teams announced.

Impact Maleh would automatically be bought out if his new club avoids relegation. He has mostly been a backup in the past 18 months in Florence, but he was moderately productive in 2021/2022, tallying two goals and three assists in 28 appearances (11 starts). He logged six chances created, seven off-target shots, and seven crosses (two accurate) in seven games in the current one. He'll be an offensive-minded addition to the midfield and will compete with Joan Gonzalez, Alexis Blin, Kristoffer Askildsen, and Kristjan Bistrovic.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub versus Inter Maleh (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Inter.

Impact Maleh returned from a brief absence, but Antonin Barak and Alfred Duncan are significantly ahead of him in the pecking order in the midfield. He has logged just 18 minutes in the last month, taking three off-target shots.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Inter game Maleh (thigh) is available for Saturday's match versus Inter, Fiorentina informed.

Impact Maleh sat out the previous match due to a muscular ailment. He has called out of favor after Antonin Barak was integrated in the rotation and Alfred Duncan returned from injury. He has played just 18 minutes in the last five fixtures, where he has been an unused sub on three occasions.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lecce game Maleh hasn't been called up for Monday's tilt against Lecce due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.

Impact Maleh could have been an option with Sofyan Amrabat suspended for this one, but he came down with an ailment and won't be available. Rolando Mandragora and Alfred Duncan should see more minutes than usual since the midfield will be two guys short.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for final game Maleh created one scoring chance, sent in one inaccurate cross, won one of two tackles and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 1-4 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Maleh came off the bench at halftime but did not have a great impact. He will miss Saturday's game versus Juventus due to yellow card accumulation. Alfred Duncan, Sofyan Amrabat and Riccardo Saponara could enjoy an uptick in playing time. He finishes his first Serie A campaign with two goals, three assists, 21 shots (fie on target) and 14 chances in 28 appearances (11 starts).

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist off the bench Maleh had one assist, one shot (off target), two crosses, two tackles, committed five fouls, created one chance, and was fouled twice in the 1-1 draw against Cagliari on Sunday.

Impact After subbing in at the start of the second half for Gaetano Castrovilli for tactical reasons, Maleh made significant contributions on both offense and defense. His assist to Riccardo Sottil 30 minutes later was what equalized the match, forcing the draw.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Maleh scored one goal on one shot on target, created one chance and won one tackle in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Maleh came off the bench and had a great offensive outing as he provided one assist minutes later. The midfielder has now registered two goals in 12 appearances this season. His playing time, however, is a concern as he has started only once in the last five games.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Maleh scored one goal on one shot on target, delivered one cross, won one tackle, made one interception and committed three fouls in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Bologna.

Impact Maleh had a great offensive outing as he scored in the first half to help his side take home all three points. This was the midfielder's first goal of the season in 11 appearances. His playing time, however, is a concern as he has started only three games this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE