CALEB EKUBAN NEWS

Assists as substitute Ekuban assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Ekuban was subbed on for just 26 minutes and registered his first assist, setting up the winning goal. The forward has started only once this season and made 11 appearances off the bench, but despite limited minutes he has attempted 11 shots and created seven chances, totaling one goal and one assist.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots off bench in loss Ekuban had three off-target shots during Wednesday's 2-0 loss against Cremonese.

Impact Ekuban was brought off the bench as usual, taking the pitch as part of a double substitution in the 52nd minute, and couldn't help his team finding the back of the net but it wasn't for lack of trying as the forward still posted a team high in shots attempted. Ekuban has looked better in recent games but he still needs to prove he can score at a higher rate (one goal over eight appearances this season) to start receiving more fantasy consideration.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in Parma game Ekuban drew two fouls and had three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Parma.

Impact Ekuban drew his first start of the year and posted a new season high in shots but wasn't super threatening. He's part of a three-man committee for the no.9 role along with Lorenzo Colombo and Jeff Ekhator, who has been the most effective so far. He has scored once and added five attempts (two on target), four key passes and two crosses (zero accurate) in the last five tilts.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizing goal Ekuban scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Ekuban came off the bench in the second half, but had a huge impact on the game as he scored the equalizer in the 92nd minute of the match. It was a short-range finish as a defender tried to clear the ball away but it bounced off the post and towards him.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Vardy makes Serie A debut in Cremonese's goalless draw and Genoa rescues draw at Como

Jamie Vardy has made his Serie A debut as a second-half substitute for Cremonese

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Makes cameo versus Juventus Ekuban (thigh) had one off-target shot and one interception and drew one foul in 12 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Juventus.

Impact Ekuban came off the bench late after recovering from a thigh injury. He'll split minutes with Lorenzo Colombo, Vitinha and Jeff Ekhator in the no.9 role for most of the campaign and will occasionally get minutes on the wings in more aggressive formations.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dusan Vlahovic sweeps aside transfer speculation with another goal for Juventus

Dusan Vlahovic scored for the second consecutive game and Juventus won 1-0 at Genoa in Serie A

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Bench spot Sunday Ekuban (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Juventus.

Impact Ekuban was expected to be an option Sunday and is, with the attacker fit enough to see a spot on the bench during his return. He is likely to be more of a depth option this season and will see his time from the bench, starting in three of his 18 appearances last campaign.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Juventus tilt Ekuban (thigh) "has recovered and will be with the team Sunday," coach Patrick Vieira announced.

Impact Ekuban has managed to speed up his recovery and will be back a little earlier than anticipated after sitting out the opener. He'll challenge Albert Gronbaek, Valentin Carboni, Vitinha, Lorenzo Colombo and Jeff Ekhator since he can play in multiple roles, but he generally operated as a super-sub last season. He tallied one goal, three assists, 18 shots (six on target) and eight key passes in 18 matches (three starts) in 2024/2025.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing muscular problem Ekuban is poised to be unavailable versus Lecce in two weeks due to a flexor strain, Il Secolo XIX relayed.

Impact Ekuban sustained the problem about a week ago and is believed to have an outside shot to be ready for the second tilt of the season versus Juventus. Vitinha, Lorenzo Colombo and Jeff Ekhator will absorb his minutes.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Deployed late versus Atalanta Ekuban (thigh) had one key pass and committed two fouls in 13 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Ekuban saw limited minutes and didn't leave his mark in his return from a four-game absence. He could start over Andrea Pinamonti if the coach decides to turn to his backups in the last game. He has recorded one assist, three shots (one on target), two chances created and one cross (one accurate) in his last five displays (one start).

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for bench Ekuban (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Ekuban is seeing a return as expected Saturday, with the attacker seeing a bench spot to face Atalanta. This is good news, but he will likely remain in a bench role moving forward, as he has only started in three of his 16 appearances this season.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returning against Atalanta Ekuban (undisclosed) "will be part of the squad Saturday," coach Patrick Vieira announced.

Impact Ekuban has shaken off a muscular injury that cost him the past four matches and will eventually make a cameo off the bench as he has routinely done throughout the season. He has assisted once and logged three shots (one on target), one key pass, one cross (one accurate) and two clearances in his last five showings (one start).

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Como Ekuban (undisclosed) won't recover for Sunday's meeting with Como, coach Patrick Vieira stated.

Impact Ekuban picked up a muscular injury before the last game and will stay on the shelf, although the gaffer didn't offer updates on his timetable. Andrea Pinamonti and Jeff Ekhator will again be the lone options for the no.9 position.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Lazio tilt Ekuban (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Wednesday's game versus Lazio, Genoa announced.

Impact Ekuban got hurt in one of the final practices and will be properly assessed after the fixture. He could have gotten a chance over Andrea Pinamonti given the short turnaround from the upcoming match, but the starter should stay in the XI, with Jeff Ekhator as his top deputy, while Vitinha could be used in a different role.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Does little in cameo versus Juventus Ekuban (thigh) had two touches in 19 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Ekuban saw some action in the second half but wasn't a factor. He has mostly deputized Andrea Pinamonti at no.9 throughout the season, starting on just three occasions.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Ekuban (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Juventus.

Impact Ekuban is back with the team after a thigh injury, seeing a spot on the bench to face Genoa. He has only started in three of his 13 appearances this season, notching one goal and three assists, likely to remain in a bench role.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Juventus meeting Ekuban (thigh) "has been training regularly, and I think he'll be fit for Saturday," coach Patrick Vieira relayed.

Impact Ekuban is likely to limit his absence to just one fixture thanks to the break and will resume providing depth in multiple attacking roles. He has started just three times this season but has been effective off the bench, recording three assists, three shots (one on target), three chances created and one cross (one accurate) in his last five displays (one start).

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit Lecce game Ekuban suffered a thigh injury against Cagliari and will be re-evaluated during the break, Il Secolo XIX relayed.

Impact Ekuban showed well in his return to the starting lineup but got hurt and won't be available for the next game. Usual starter Andrea Pinamonti will return to the XI.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes helper in Cagliari game Ekuban assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Ekuban drew a rare start over Andrea Pinamonti and capitalized on it by teeing Maxwel Cornet with a pinpoint low-driven feed after escaping down the right wing. He's up to three assists in the season, all coming in the last four matches, where he has added three shots (one on target), three key passes and one cross (one accurate).

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Assists both goals against Venezia Ekuban assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 2-0 victory against Venezia.

Impact Ekuban had an assist double Monday, first finding Andrea Pinamonti in the 82nd minute before assisting Maxwell Cornet's goal in the 86th minute. He did this all in only 30 minutes off the bench, as he would only appear as a substitute. He now has three goal contributions on the season in only 10 appearances (two starts).

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots versus Monza Ekuban (thigh) had three touches and twos in 13 minutes in Monday's 2-0 win over Monza.

Impact Ekuban was relatively active given his limited minutes. He'll deputize Andrea Pinamonti and serve as an offensive-minded option on the wings if he avoids further physical problems. He has scored once and tallied six shots (three on target) and one key pass in his last three displays (zero starts).

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bench addition Monday Ekuban (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Monza.

Impact Ekuban has made his way back from a thigh injury, finding a spot on the bench as they face Monza. He has spent most of the season injured and will hope to see a decent role now that he is fit, starting in two of his six appearances.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Monza meeting Ekuban (thigh) has steadily ramped up in practice ahead of Monday's game versus Monza, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Ekuban has good chances to return after skipping three contests due to his second injury in short order. He has played just twice in recent months since he has been unable to stay healthy. He has featured six times (two starts) in the season, scoring once and adding 10 shots (four on target), three chances created and one cross (zero accurate).

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers another physical problem Ekuban sustained a biceps femoris lesion during his cameo versus Empoli and will be sidelined for at least a pair of matches, Il Secolo XIX reported.

Impact Ekuban scored his first goal of the season and didn't sub off despite getting hurt in such a game. He had just returned from a lengthy absence for a similar reason, appearing twice from the bench. Andrea Pinamonti, Vitinha, Mario Balotelli and Jeff Ekhtaor will soak up his minutes.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE