ADAMA SOUMAORO NEWS

Unused in Juventus fixture Soumaoro (knee) was left on the bench in Monday's 3-3 draw with Juventus.

Impact Soumaoro worked his way back from a massive injury but wasn't fielded in this one. He might make a token cameo in the season finale after missing all the previous matches. He registered 25 tackles, 15 interceptions and 72 clearances in 23 matches in the past campaign, contributing to four clean sheets.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Juventus clash Soumaoro (knee) "is healthy and will be available versus Juventus on Monday," coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Soumaor will manage to return at the very end of the season after rupturing a patellar tendon almost exactly a year ago and could make his seasonal debut in one of the final two fixtures.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gets surgery for massive injury Soumaoro had his right patellar tendon surgically repaired in Finland, Bologna informed.

Impact Soumaoro is headed for a very lengthy rehab and might not be back this year. The injury could force the team to look for a starting-caliber center-back come next summer. In the meantime, Kevin Bonifazi and Joaquin Sosa will take over the position.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sassuolo game Soumaoro (knee) hasn't been called up for Monday's match versus Sassuolo.

Impact Soumaoro is feared to have suffered a major knee injury, but he's still undergoing evaluations, and the club has yet to announce it. Kevin Bonifazi or Joaquin Sosa will take his place in the back.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off versus Empoli Soumaoro had three clearances and one block before leaving Thursday's 1-3 loss to Empoli at the 38th minute due to a groin/thigh problem, Virgilio reports.

Impact Souamoro got hurt while sprinting and left the pitch after a brief consultation with the staff. The coach picked Kevin Bonifazi over Joaquin Sosa to replace him in the back.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP versus Inter Soumaoro (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 2-0 win over Inter.

Impact Souamoro was available after a thigh strain, but Joaquin Sosa stayed in the XI and turned in a solid shift. He might have to wait a little to reclaim his starting job. He has recorded 15 tackles, 14 interceptions, 48 clearances, and seven blocks in 15 matches, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option versus Inter Soumaoro (thigh) will begin as a substitute in Sunday's clash with Inter.

Impact Soumaoro has recovered from a thigh strain, but the coach is sticking with Joaquin Sosa, who fared decently in relief, for this one.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Inter Soumaoro (thigh) "trained well this week and is available for Sunday's match against Inter," coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Soumaoro has recovered from a thigh strain that cost him the last three matches. He'll resume starting over Joaquin Sosa if he's in good enough shape to handle big minutes. He has notched three tackles (two won), six interceptions, 16 clearances, and two blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit multiple games Soumaoro has been diagnosed with a low-grade biceps femoris strain in the right thigh, Bologna announced.

Impact Saoumaoro will be out for two or three more weeks depending on how the rehab goes. Joaquin Sosa got the nod in relief in the last game and is likely to continue filling in until he has recovered.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Soumaoro hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Fiorentina as he picked up a thigh problem that'll be assessed in the next few days, Bologna announced.

Impact Soumaoro is headed for some tests and might be forced to skip multiple games. With Kevin Bonifazi and Gary Medel also on the mend, the remaining options are Joaquin Sosa and Stefan Posch, who usually plays at right-back.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two interceptions in Spezia game Soumaoro had one tackle (zero won), one clearance, and two interceptions in Friday's 2-0 victory against Spezia.

Impact Soumaoro was commanding in the back despite getting booked pretty early in the second half and contributed to his first clean sheet of the campaign. He has recorded three tackles (two won), six interceptions, 16 clearances, and two blocks in the last five matches.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Napoli Soumaoro (knee) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Napoli.

Impact Soumaoro was available following a minor knee injury, but he spent the game off the bench. The coach recently talked him up, so he could be back in the XI over Kevin Bonifazi if he is in better shape in Sunday's home bout with Bologna.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for Napoli clash Soumaoro (knee) was able to log a full session Friday, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Soumaoro tweaked his knee in the previous game, but it looks like he's not going to miss time. The gaffer hinted that he could pair up with Jhon Lucumi in the back in this one. He has logged 11 tackles, five interceptions, 19 clearances, and three blocks in five matches, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee injury Soumaoro suffered a right knee sprain in the last game and will be re-evaluated throughout the week, Bologna announced.

Impact Soumaoro avoided structural damage but might be forced to miss some time anyway. Stefan Posch or Kevin Bonifazi would join Jhon Lucumi in the back against Bologna if he was sidelined.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Juventus Soumaoro (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Soumaoro shook off a thigh injury, but he didn't return to the XI right away. The coach surprisingly went with Kevin Bonifazi and Joaquin Sosa over Jhon Lucumi and Stefan Posch that had started and done well before the break. Given the results, such duo is unlikely to be picked again, but it shows that the pecking order isn't set in stone, so Soumaoro could have the opportunity to resume being a regular following the coaching change.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes training fully Soumaoro (thigh) practiced with the rest of his teammates Tuesday, Bologna reported.

Impact Soumaoro sat out the last two games with a thigh strain. While he was a full-time starter before getting hurt, the new coach has switched to a less crowded defense, and Jhon Lucumi and Stefan Posch have done well when he was out, so he's not guaranteed to be back in the XI. He has logged nine tackles, four interceptions, 12 clearances and three blocks in four matches, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Soumaoro served his one-game ban in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Verona.

Impact Soumaoro will be eligible for Monday's game against Milan after getting red carded in the opener. He will replace either Kevin Bonifazi or Dense Kasius in the lineup.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Booked twice in Lazio match Soumaoro won one of two tackles and two duels before seeing red at the end of the first half in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Soumaoro had a sloppy and foul-filled first half, garnering two cautions. Kevin Bonifazi is currently the only other center-back on the roster and is poised to start in Sunday's home game against Verona.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for final game Soumaoro has not been called up by Bologna for Saturday's match against Genoa.

Impact Soumaoro will be spared like a few of his teammates that have logged heavy minutes this season. He has recorded 15 tackles, 33 interceptions, 92 clearances and 16 blocks in 28 appearances, contributing to ten clean sheets. Kevin Bonifazi should get the nod versus Genoa, with Wisdom Amey as the top defensive backup.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Inter Soumaoro cleared his one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Soumaoro sat out one game after getting red-carded against Juventus. He could replace either Luis Binks or Kevin Bonifazi in the back, as he has generally continued to start despite his struggles. He has notched two tackles (both won), nine interceptions, 22 clearances and three blocks in the last five appearances.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morata's bicycle kick helps Juventus draw with Bologna

A spectacular overhead kick from Álvaro Morata led to a stoppage-time equalizer for Juventus to draw with nine-man Bologna 1-1 in Serie A

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sees red against Juventus Soumaoro was sent off late in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Soumaoro did not log any stat before being red-carded for stopping a clear-cut scoring opportunity with a foul. He will miss next Sunday's home game versus Udinese. Kevin Bonifazi is next in line in the back.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances during return Soumaoro logged five clearances across 90 minutes during a 0-0 draw Sunday versus Empoli.

Impact Soumaoro logged more clearances than any of his Bologna teammates did Sunday. Soumaoro's effort helped maintain a clean sheet, indicating he recorded the most successful way to return following an untimely one-game suspension from yellow card accumulation.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears ban Soumaoro served his one-game suspension Friday's 1-2 loss to Verona.

Impact Soumaoro will be an option for February 6th's home game against Empoli and will compete with Kevin Bonifazi and Luis Binks for a pair of spots in the defense. He has logged nine tackles, 13 interceptions and 36 clearances in 14 matches so far.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Verona game Soumaoro had two blocks, drew one foul, sent in one inaccurate cross and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 0-2 loss to Verona.

Impact Soumaoro did not have a great outing like most of Bologna in this one and will have to sit out one match due to yellow-card accumulation. Kevin Bonifazi could take his place in Friday's road game against Verona.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE