ALFRED DUNCAN NEWS

Will spend time on the shelf Duncan has been diagnosed with a low-grade soleus strain in his left calf and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Venezia announced.

Impact Duncan suffered a muscular injury and not a knee tweak as it appeared initially and will be sidelined for at least two or three games. Issa Doumbia, Magnus Kofod Andersen and Domen Crngoj are the next men up in the Venezia midfield.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Bologna Duncan had one clearance before leaving Sunday's game against Bologna at the 55th minute due to a knee injury, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Duncan got banged up in the first half in a tackle and gutted it out for a while before coming out later in the game. He'll be evaluated before next Sunday's home game versus Como. He was replaced by John Yeboah as the coach went with a more aggressive scheme. Domen Crnigoj and Issa Doumbia are usually his deputies.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Atalanta contest Duncan (thigh) had two shots (one on target), one key pass, two corners and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Duncan saw full minutes in his return and did a little bit of everything, as he's one to do. He'll start most matches when healthy and available. He has recorded four shots (one on target), four key passes, seven crosses (five accurate) and ten tackles in five seasonal appearances.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to start Duncan (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Atalanta.

Impact Duncan returns after missing Venezia's previous three matches with an injury. The midfielder was a locked in starter prior to the injury and returns immediately to the XI now that he's fit.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Atalanta tilt Duncan (undisclosed) "is ready to play and is an important player for us," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Duncan will return after sitting out three fixtures due to a muscular injury and has good chances of reclaiming his starting immediately, relegating Issa Doumbia and Mikael Egill Ellertsson to the bench. He got the nod in the first four games of the season, notching three chances created, six crosses (four accurate) and nine tackles (three won).

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Verona game Duncan "will hopefully return after the break," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Duncan will miss his third consecutive game due to a thigh lesion and will work to return versus Atalanta. Magnus Kofod Andersen and Mikeal Egill Ellertsson have picked up the slack while he was out.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Roma Duncan (undisclosed) "won't return versus Roma but has a shot for the following match," coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Duncan will skip his second consecutive tilt due to a minor muscular injury. Hans Nicolussi Caviglia is back from suspension and will likely start next to Gianluca Busio in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Genoa game Duncan will miss Saturday's clash with Genoa due to a muscular injury, coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Duncan got hurt late in the week and will be better evaluated after the game. Issa Doumbia and Domen Crnigoj are the next men up in the midfield. The coach could also decide to deploy Gianluca Busio there since Hans Nicolussi Caviglia (suspension) is missing as well.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subdued in Milan fixture Duncan generated one shot (zero on goal), one interception, one clearance and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Duncan picked up a small amount of stats across the board but took a clear step back compared to previous appearances in the romp. He has tallied three chances created, six crosses (four accurate) and nine tackles.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good in Fiorentina tilt Duncan created two scoring chances and registered two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Duncan was one of the few players who salvaged a decent stat line on the offensive end, as Venezia didn't create much in this one. He has quickly become a staple. He has logged two key passes, three crosses (all accurate) and four tackles in two rounds.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Venezia Duncan has penned a two-year contract with an option with Venezia after leaving Fiorentina as a free agent, the team announced.

Impact Duncan will bring experience to a pretty young midfield and was solid in the past campaign, as he registered two goals, five assists, 36 chances created and 65 crosses (21 accurate) despite playing in a rather defensive role.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Milan Duncan scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Duncan quickly leveled the game after Milan's goal with a surgical strike from outside the box for his second goal of the season. His playing time has dipped as of late, but Giacomo Bonaventura was suspended for this one and Arthur was managed. He has posted four shots (one on target), three key passes and three crosses (one accurate) in his last four appearances (two starts).

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two assists against Frosinone Duncan assisted twice to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 victory over Frosinone.

Impact Duncan didn't pile up offensive stats but made his touches in the final third count, setting up Jonathan Ikone with a square pass and Nicolas Gonzalez with a little ball over the top. He's up to five assists in the season. He has started five matches in a row, registering eight crosses (four accurate), five key passes and four tackles (all won).

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Energetic against Inter Duncan registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate), three tackles (all won), and two chances created in Sunday's 0-1 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Duncan contributed more than usual in the final third as he took care of corner kicks with a decent touch. He has posted four key passes, 16 crosses (six accurate), and six tackles (five won) in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in nine crosses against Torino Duncan had one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (one accurate), one chance created, and two corners in Friday's 1-0 victory against Torino.

Impact Duncan led his team in deliveries with a wide margin but found a teammate in just one of those and didn't do much in the other categories. He has notched six shots (one on target), five chances created, and 15 crosses (two accurate) in his last five starts.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in Monza match Duncan (flu) had one clearance and one interception and won two of two tackles and three duels in Friday's 1-0 victory over Monza.

Impact Duncan made the XI after sitting out one game but only contributed defensively in this one. He usually starts over Rolando Mandragora. He has registered six shots (one on target), four chances created, and six crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Monza Duncan (illness) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Monza.

Impact Duncan will only miss one match with the illness he picked up last week, being named to the starting XI against Monza. The midfielder should now return to his regular spot in the midfield, as he has only missed out on five starts all season, with one of those being due to an injury.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Monza Duncan (illness) has been selected for Friday's game versus Monza, Fiorentina informed.

Impact Duncan will be back in the squad list after a game on the mend and will compete for the starting job with Rolando Mandragora. He was in the XI for four consecutive matches before the hiccup, recording six shots (one on target), six crosses (one accurate), and six tackles (three won).

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with the flu Duncan won't play against Verona on Sunday because he's under the weather, Fiorentina relayed.

Impact Duncan will miss his first game of the season because of the illness. Two among Arthur, Rolando Mandragora, and Maxime Lopez will start in the midfield.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Milan game Duncan won two of two tackles and recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 0-1 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Duncan was pretty dynamic and picked up stats on both ends in the loss. The coach has gone back and forth between him and Rolando Mandragora. He has notched three shots (one on target), seven key passes, 14 crosses (five accurate), and four tackles in his last five starts.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Frosinone Duncan assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Duncan assisted Nicolas Gonzalez in the 19th minute for the opening goal of the match. He also recorded one tackle and one interception. He has started three out of five league games this season and has scored once and assisted thrice. He has also created a total of 11 chances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists again versus Atalanta Duncan assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Duncan recorded an assist for his second consecutive match Sunday as his cross in the 45th minute set up Lucas Martinez Quarta's header. He created four chances for his second consecutive match and he also won all four of his attempted tackles before being subbed out in the 88th minute for Antonin Barak.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes to both goals Duncan scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and four chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Duncan was Fiorentina's best player en route to the team's draw Sunday. He logged the assist to Fiorentina's first goal, scored by Nicolas Gonzalez, and scored the second with help from Arthur. Duncan has already equaled his goal tally and surpassed his assist tally from the 2022-23 Serie A, when he recorded 25 appearances (13 starts).

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in six crosses against Sassuolo Duncan generated four crosses (two accurate), two chances created, and three corners in Friday's 3-1 victory against Sassuolo.

Impact Duncan was more active than usual in the final third as he took care of set pieces since the lineup with a little odd. He played a lot down the stretch as Fiorentina rested the starters for the cups, but he was a backup in normal circumstances. He has scored once and posted 14 chances created, 26 crosses (nine accurate), 18 tackles, and eight interceptions in 25 appearances (13 starts).

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Duncan scored once from three shots (one on target) and attempted two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 5-0 victory over Sampdoria.

Impact Duncan was making his first start since mid-February, having suffered with various injuries this season, and got himself on the scoresheet for the for time in almost a year. The central-midfielder does not find himself amongst the goals too often, but will hope that he can get a run in the team as the season draws to a close.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE