Impact Ismajli hasn't progressed enough in training to be available yet and will skip his third contest in a row despite having had the break at his disposal to heal. Bartosz Bereszynki has starred consistently in relief.
APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Absent against Torino Ismajli (thigh) will stay on the mend for Monday's fixture versus Torino, Il Tirreno reported.
Out against Inter Ismajli (thigh) is out for Monday's match against Inter Milan.
Impact Ismajli was unlikely to make the team sheet Monday, with that now coming to full effect, as he has been left out of the selection for the tilt with Inter. He will now look for a return against Torino on Saturday, as he is a regular starter when healthy.
APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Inter clash Ismajli (thigh) is unlikely to be rushed back and might stay out for Monday's game versus Inter, Sky Italy reported.
Impact Ismajli is at the earlier end of his timetable, and the coach didn't provide an update on him in the pre-game presser. He might not start even if he's available to avoid risks.
MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with strain Ismajli suffered a low-grade left thigh strain against Milan, Empoli announced.
Impact Ismajli will miss Friday's home match versus Bologna and attempt to recover during the break, but he's not a lock to make it for the first game after it against Inter. Bartosz Bereszynski and Saba Goglichidze are the next men up at the position.
MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Forced off early Sunday Ismajli was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Milan with an injury.
Impact Ismajli left the match in the 42nd minute being replaced by Bartosz Bereszynski. The extent of the defender's injury should be available following the match.
MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Busy in Sassuolo fixture Ismajli had one cross (zero accurate), 10 clearances, one interception and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 3-2 win over Sassuolo.
Impact Ismajli put up big numbers for the second consecutive game but also caused a PK by stepping on an opponent's foot in the box and was subsequently booked. He has started six matches in a row, registering nine tackles (five won), 35 clerances and five interceptions, with two clean sheets.
FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Logs five clearances versus Monza Ismajli (ribs) had two interceptions, five clearances, and one inaccurate cross in Sunday's 3-0 win over Monza.
Impact Ismajli returned from a brief absence and helped his team shut out the opponents with a solid shift. He's going to be a regular if the new coach sticks with a three-man line. He has posted three tackles (two won), six interceptions, and 18 clearances in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.
JANUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Monza Ismajli (ribs) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Monza.
Impact Ismajli returns from a rib injury which kept him out of last week's match against Verona. The defender has helped Empoli to one clean sheet in his 14 appearances.
JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Likely for Monza game Ismajli (ribs) is set to be an option for Sunday's bout against Monza, Gianluca DI Marzio informed.
Impact Ismajli was unavailable last week, but his problem was minor and he returned to full training pretty quickly afterward. He'll be in contention with Sebastian Walukiewicz right after a coaching change. He has tallied three tackles (two won), five interceptions, and 23 clearances in his last six appearances, with no clean sheets.
JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Verona Ismajli is unavailable for Saturday's game versus Verona due to a rib contusion, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Impact Ismajli picked up a bruise in training and hasn't been cleared for this one. Sebastian Walukiewicz and Sebastiano Luperto are teaming up in the middle of the defense.
JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Logs seven clearances agaisnt Napoli Ismajli had two tackles (one won), one block, seven clearances, and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Napoli.
Impact Ismajli bounced back from a pair of subpar showings by contributing to shutting down one of the best teams in the league. He'll start regularly if he stays healthy, which has been a problem for him in the past two seasons. He has tallied six tackles, six interceptions, and 20 clearances in his last four appearances.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Subs in well versus Atalanta Ismajli (thigh) won two of two tackels and had three interceptions, three clerances, and one block in 27 minutes in Monday's 0-3 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Ismajli had a great showing relative to his playing time and stopped the bleeding, as Atalanta didn't score after he came on. He'll most likely be back in the XI versus Frosinone. He has recorded three tackles, six interceptions, and 19 clearances in six games but with no clean sheets.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On the bench against Atalanta Ismajli (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Atalanta.
Impact Ismajli is back with them after a one-match absence, appearing on the bench for Monday's contest. The defender has unfortunately been hit by the injury bug lately and will hope to avoid it from here on out. He has started in four of his previous five games while healthy and should return to the starting XI after a couple of matches of testing his fitness.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to return against Atalanta Ismajli (thigh) is set to be available versus Atalanta Monday but will probably begin on the bench, Il Tirreno reported.
Impact Ismajli appears to be out of the woods following a thigh injury but might not be rushed back into a major role right away since he had a few muscular problems already. Sebastian Walukiewicz and Sebastiano Luperto would start again if that were the case.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Fiorentina Ismajli (thigh) is out for Monday's match against Fiorentina.
Impact Ismajli will be spending another match on the sidelines after not making the team sheet on Monday. He was only in the squad for one match before picking up another injury that is forcing him to miss time, and he will hope to return soon, possibly even for next Monday's match against Atalanta.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Fiorentina game Ismajli (thigh) is likely to miss Monday's match versus Fiorentina, Il Tirreno reported.
Impact Ismajli didn't return to full training during the break and might miss out altogether Monday. Sebastian Walukiewicz and Sebastiano Luperto will likely start in the back versus Fiorentina.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training on the side Ismajli has avoided a long-term injury but isn't a lock to be ready for the first game after the break, La Nazione reports.
Impact Ismajli withdrew from international duties to rehab and will try to get healthy before October 23's clash with Fiorentina. Sebastian Walukiewicz would get the nod if he wasn't ready.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured versus Udinese Ismajli had four clearances, one block, and one interception in 75 minutes before leaving Friday's 0-0 draw with Udinese due to a thigh problem, Sky Italy informs.
Impact Ismajli made his return to the XI after a similar issue and had a pretty good showing in the stalemate but couldn't finish the match as he got banged up. He'll have a couple of weeks to recover ahead of the next game. He was substituted by Sebastian Walukiewicz.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't play versus Bologna Ismajli (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Bologna.
Impact Ismajli returned after missing two matches but wasn't fielded. The Empoli defense struggled sans him, so he could work his way back into the XI against Udinese.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fit for Bologna contest Ismajli (thigh) will be available Sunday, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli relayed.
Impact Ismajli avoided big injuries and will be an option against Bologna and will compete with Sebastian Walukiewicz for the starting job. He has posted two clearances, five blocks, and two interceptions in four appearances, with no clean sheets.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable versus Salernitana Ismajli (thigh) won't be an option against Salernitana, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli relayed.
Impact Ismajli might have picked up a substantial thigh injury but is still undergoing evaluations to determine its severity. Sebastian Walukiewicz should get the call next to Sebastiano Luperto, while Lorenzo Tonelli will be the main defensive alternative.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets hurt in Inter contest Ismajli subbed off due to a thigh injury in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Inter after recording three blocks, two interceptions, and four clearnaces in 51 minutes, Sky Italy informs.
Impact Ismajili was having an excellent performance but pulled up during a sprint and couldn't continue. He was repalced by Sebastien Walukiewicz, The two have alternated next to Sebastiano Luperto so far.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DNP versus Lazio Ismajli didn't feature in the season finale against Lazio, where Empoli lost 0-2.
Impact Ismajli starred regularly when fully fit, but he missed time on multiple occasions and also had to compete with youngsters Koni de Winter and Sebastian Walukiewicz. He appeared 25 times, tallying 40 tackles, 27 interceptions, 118 clearances, and 31 blocks and contributing to five clean sheets.
JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unused versus Bologna Ismajli didn't play in Thursday's 3-1 win over Bologna.
Impact Ismajli was back on the squad but didn't get minutes, and Sebastian Walukiewicz stayed in the XI. He could eventually recapture the starting job, but he has struggled to stay healthy lately.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could be option against Bologna Ismajli (undisclosed) should be available Thursday versus Bologna, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Ismajli was unavailable for the previous game, but his problem isn't serious, although he has dealt with a few ailments in recent weeks. He could supplant Sebastian Walukiewicz if in good enough shape.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
