Alexis Saelemaekers - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Pretty active versus Como Saelemaekers had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner and drew two fouls in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Como.

Impact Saelemaekers fared better than most Roma attackers in a rough game but lacked precision in his deliveries. He has scored once and added five shots (two on target), three key passes and 10 crosses (two accurate) in the last five games (two starts).

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finds the target in Lecce bout Saelemaekers drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Lecce.

Impact Saeleamekers showed well in his first start since recovering from a serious ankle injury, as he was peppy in the final third and opened the scoring with a slightly scuffed shot in front of the goalie. His versatility should allow him to play regularly. He has featured five times so far, totaling five shots (three on target), four key passes, six crosses (two accurate) and seven tackles (two won).

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench versus Tottenham Saelemaekers (ankle) had one key pass, three crosses (one accurate), two corners and one tackle (one won) in 21 minutes in Thursday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

Impact Saelemaekers looked good considering he had missed a lot of time due to an ankle injury. Once fully fit, he'll be a prominent option in multiple roles and could be a regular on the right wing if the coach stuck with a three-man defense.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Tottenham game Saeleamekers (ankle) has been named in Roma's squad list to face Tottenham on Thursday.

Impact Saeleamekers is returning after nine weeks on the shelf due to an ankle injury. He'll likely make some cameos at first, but he could eventually supplant Zeki Celik on the right wing depending on the formation. He has notched three chances created, 12 crosses (four accurate) and five tackels in three seasonal appearances.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Goes under the knife Saelemaekers had surgery to address a malleolus fracture, Roma announced.

Impact Saeleamekers and the team opted for the operation, which will sideline him for a longer period of time. He's expected to be out for two months, Sky Italy informed. Roma will have to turn to their other options on the wings.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss considerable time Saelemaekers has been diagnosed with an ankle sprain and microfracture, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Saeleamekers will be further evaluated after there is less swelling. He and the doctors will need to decide whether he requires surgery, which would extend his timetable but guarantee a full recovery. He's expected to be out for at least a month, missing the stretch of games before the next break. Stephan El Shaarawy, Angelino, and Saud Abdulhamid will pick up the slack since he can play in a few different roles on the wings.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off Sunday Saelemaekers was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Genoa with a leg injury.

Impact Saelemaekers left the match in the 50th minute succumbing to a leg injury following a challenge. The extent of the injury should be determined ahead of next week's clash against Udinese.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Roma Saelemaekers had joined Roma on a season-long from Milan, the side announced.

Impact Saelemaekers will have another temporary spell after showing well at Bologna, posting four goals, two assists, 86 crosses (25 accurate) and 44 key passes in 30 games (21 starts) while handling a plethora of roles. He'll begin as a deputy at Roma.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not staying at Bologna Saelemaekers will head back to Milan as Bologna didn't buy him out, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Saelemaekers had a convincing campaign, but the sum to redeem him was substantial, and Bologna will go in a different direction following a coaching chance. He's unlikely to stay at Milan.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench versus Napoli Saelemaekers had one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate), two key passes and three intercetpions in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Napoli.

Impact Saelemaekers was deployed as a sub after a run of starts and convincing showings but managed to put up close to his usual numbers despite the limited playing time. Jens Odgaard got the nod over him in a more aggressive look. He has scored twice and posted nine shots (four on target), five key passes and 20 crosses (six accurate) in the last four fixtures.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in four crosses in Torino game Saelemaekers drew one foul and had four crosses (two accurate), one tackle (one won) and two corners in Friday's 0-0 draw against Torino.

Impact Saelemaekers led his team in deliveries but wasn't as impactful as in his last few showings, and Bologna didn't have a great offensive performance overall. He has scored three goals and posted one assist, nine shots (four on target), six chances created and 21 crosses (four accurate) in his last five matches.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Udinese Saelemaekers scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Saelemaekers leveled the score for Udinese with a crossed free kick that beat Maduka Okoye in the 78th minute. He was quite active throughout the game, leading in crosses, completing three dribbles, creating three chances, and contributing defensively with a tackle. This marked a milestone for him as he scored in consecutive Serie A matches for the first time. He has now tallied three goals and an assist in the last four games.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Valiant effort in victory Saelemaekers scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Monday's 3-1 victory versus Roma.

Impact Saelemaekers started for a fifth consecutive appearance and buried his second goal in his last three outings. It also marked the third time in his last four matches that he registered at least one shot on target. Saelemaekers continued to attempt the cross but came up without one accurate for a third straight game. He is now up to 20 crosses and five accurate crosses within his last five outings.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Clears disqualification Saelemaekers completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Monza.

Impact Saelemaekers will be back for next Monday's away game versus Roma and likely start over Kacper Urbanski. He has scored and assisted once in the last five rounds, adding 16 chances created, 18 crosses (six accurate), three shots (two on target) and 12 corners.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Monza game Saelemaekers recorded two tackles (one won) and one key pass, drew one foul and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Frosinone.

Impact Saeleamekers had a forgettable display as he was booked almost right away for a very risky play and was pulled at halftime to avoid risks. He'll miss Saturday's home game versus Monza due to yellow-card accumulation. Kacper Urbanski or Dan Ndoye will replace him on the right flank.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Salernitana Saelemaekers scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Monday's 3-0 win against Salernitana.

Impact Saelemaekers scored in the 44th minute assisted by Remo Freuler and then set up a goal for Charalampos Lykogiannis in the 92nd minute. Saelemaekers also made a tackle, a clearance and an interception. He is on-loan from AC Milan and has now recorded four goal involvements in 23 appearances this season,

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers eight crosses Saelemaekers attempted eight crosses (four accurate) and took five corners in Friday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Saelemaekers was unlucky not to come away with an attacking return, having been the game's most creative player with eight goal-scoring opportunities created. The attacker has been in and out of the starting XI this calendar year and he will be disappointed to have only found the net once in 15 starts this season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Inter bout Saelemaekers created four scoring chances and had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Saelemaekers was back into the starting lineup after two matches and had a bubbly display, leading his team in deliveries and key passes primarily thanks to a few precise corner kicks. He has fared well when called up but will continue to divvy up minutes with Riccardo Orsolini and Dan Ndoye, and also Jens Odgaard played on the wing in this one. He has totaled 10 chances created, 11 crosses (three accurate) and six shots (two on target) in his last five appearances (three starts), with no goal contributions.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark versus Atalanta Saelemaekers won three of three tacckles and 10 corsses and recorded two crosses (one accurate) and one key pass in Sunday's 2-1 win against Atalanta.

Impact Saelemaekers brought some energy off the bench and drew the PK that allowed his team to level. The return of Dan Ndoye has impacted his minutes, but the coach will likely keep all his top three wingers involved, the other being Riccardo Orsolini, either starting or off the bench. He has scored once and added seven key passes, nine crosses (three accurate) and eight crosses (four accurate) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Scores off the bench Saelemaekers scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-2 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Saelemaekers bagged his first goal of the season and took a season-high four shots in only 32 minutes as a substitute versus Sassuolo. He had started 10 straight for the side but has been a sub in each of Bologna's last three games but may have earned more minutes if not a starting berth next time out after this strong performance.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet off the bench against Milan Saelemaekers (calf) drew one foul and generated one tackle (zero won) and two successful duels in 23 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Saeleamekers was eased into action following a muscular injury and didn't do much when he came in. He'll compete for minutes with Kacper Urbanski, Jesper Karlsson, and Giovanni Fabbian until Dan Ndoye (thigh) returns.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Milan Saelemaekers (calf) has been able to recover during the time off, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Saelemaekers hurt his calf against Cagliari, but Bologna didn't play last week, so he didn't miss much time. The gaffer suggested he was in good shape since he wasn't out for long, so he'll compete to make the XI with Kacper Urbanski. He has assisted once and posted seven chances created, 23 crosses (four accurate), and two off-target shots in his last four appearances.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss more games Saelemaekers has been diagnosed with a low-grade calf strain and will be out for two-to-three weeks, Bologna announced.

Impact Saelemaekeers will be out for the Milan clash on February 27 but should be back shortly thereafter if the rehab goes well. Kacper Urbanski could get another start, and Jesper Karlsson (knee) is expected to return soon.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Saelemakers has been ruled out for Sunday's match versus Cagliari due to a thigh problem that will be assessed in the coming days, Bologna announced.

Impact Saelemaekers got hurt in practice and is headed for some tests. Dan Ndoye (thigh) and Jesper Karlsson (knee) are also out. Kacper Urbanski and Charalampos Lykogiannis are next in line on the left wing.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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