CHRISTIAN KABASELE NEWS

Busy on both ends in Milan game Kabasele generated three shots (zero on goal), six clearances, one block and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Kabasele had his hands full in the back early in the game and attacked a lot late, leading his side in attempts and getting a goal waved off due to a slight offside. He has started in four straight games, logging 11 shots (three on target), five tackles (three won) and 15 clearances, with one goal and one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots against Lecce Kabasele generated three shots (one on goal), one tackle (one won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Kabasele was dependable in the back and led his team in attempts since he was a big presence in the opposing box on set pieces. It remains to be seen whether he'll keep ahold of the starting job once Lautaro Giannetti (thigh) and Thomas Kristensen (calf) are fully healthy. He has logged seven tackles, six interceptions and 15 clearances in six appearances (four starts).

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Inter Kabasele scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target), five clearances and two tackles (zero won) in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Kabasele didn't have a particularly encouraging defensive performance, and he wasn't alone in that regard in the back for Udinese, but he temporarily leveled the game with a crafty header from the middle of the box. His permanence in the XI hinges on the returns of Lautaro Giannetti (thigh) and Thomas Kristensen (undisclosed). He has posted six tackles (four won), five interceptions and 13 clerances in five appearances, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Under pressure in Roma contest Kabasele won two of two tackles and had two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Kabasele got the start since Lautaro Giannetti was ruled out late and filled it up in the back but didn't have a sound performance. He'll face competition from Isaak Toure if the teammate continues to miss time. He has notched four tackles, five interceptions and eight clearances in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fine in relief versus Como Kabasele drew one foul and recorded four clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Como.

Impact Kabasele drew a rare start since Nehuen Perez departed late and Thomas Kristensen wasn't ready for full minutes and got the job done in the back. He'll be in the mix with Kristensen and Isaak Toure in the coming rounds.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Verona Kabasele scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Verona.

Impact Kabasele scored the opener in the 16th minute off a set piece taken by Lazar Samardzic. He recorded 15 clearances in the game along with an interception but gave away a penalty in the 36th minute. He has played nine games this season and has also scored and assisted once.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serves ban Kabasele completed a one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Kabasele will be back in the fold and likely start versus Roma, although he's set to face competition from Thomas Kristensen, Joao Ferreira, and Adam Masina in the upcoming matches. He has tallied three tackles, three interceptions, and 12 clearances in his last three appearances, contributing to one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Atalanta clash Kabasele had five clearances, two interceptions, and one tackle (zero won) and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 1-0 win over Udinese, triggering a one-game suspension.

Impact Kabasele had an excellent performance against a top team but will have to miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Thomas Kristensen, Joao Ferreira, and Adam Masina are next in line in the back.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist versus Monza Kabasele provided an assist and made four clearances and one interception during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Kabasele was solid at the heart of the defense but his biggest contribution definitely came on the other end as he assisted Lorenzo Lucca for the goal that sealed the 1-1 draw in the 66th minute. This was the first assist of the season for Kabasele, who's still to meet expectations regularly in his first Serie A campaign after spending so many years in England.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist versus Monza Kabasele provided an assist and made four clearances and one interception during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Kabasele was solid at the heart of the defense but his biggest contribution definitely came on the other end as he assisted Lorenzo Lucca for the goal that sealed the 1-1 draw in the 66th minute. This was the first assist of the season for Kabasele, who's still to meet expectations regularly in his first Serie A campaign after spending so many years in England.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Genoa game Kabasele (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Genoa.

Impact Kabasele didn't start even though the coach teased his return and will have a few more days to work on his form ahead of Friday's clash with Empoli. Thomas Kristensen has been seesawing in relief.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Genoa Kabasele (thigh) is available for Sunday's match versus Genoa, coach Andrea Sottil relayed.

Impact Kabasele will be back after missing two matches due to a thigh issue and might get the nod over Thomas Kristensen. He has recorded eight clearances, four interceptions, three tackles, and three blocks in four matches, contributing to one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Napoli Kabasele (thigh) will return against either Genoa or Empoli, coach Andrea Sottil announced.

Impact Kabasele isn't expected to be out for long, but he'll miss his second consecutive game because of a thigh injury. Thomas Kristensen got the call and fared decently against Fiorentina in the past game.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit Fiorentina clash Kabasele (thigh) hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Fiorentina, but "he will return against either Napoli or Genoa," coach Andrea Sottil announced.

Impact Kabasele will skip one game because of a muscular injury, but it's not overly severe, and he's expected back next week. Axel Guessand, Thomas Kristensen, and Antonio Tikvic are the next men up since Enzo Ebosse (knee) and Adam Masina (foot) are missing as well.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off against Cagliari Kabasele had one block, one interception, and one clearance before leaving Sunday's match versus Cagliari in the first half due to a muscular problem, Gianluca Di Marzio informs.

Impact Kabasele had a decent start before leaving the game after receiving some medical attention. He's headed to some tests. Enzo Ebosse made his return from an ACL tear to replace him in the back.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in Frosinone game Kabasele had one block and won six duels and two of two tackles in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Frosinone.

Impact Kabasele didn't rack up stats like other defenders but had an impeccable showing and thwarted a pair of dangerous situations with timely and precise interventions. He'll likely stay in the XI after Adam Masina (foot) shakes off his injury. He has logged three tackles, three interceptions, and seven clearances so far.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Udinese Kabasele will make a move to Italy after agreeing to join Udinese from Watford, ending his seven-year career at the club.

Impact Kabasele had been a part of the Watford organization since 2016, recording six goals and two assists with 676 clearances and 194 interceptions in seven seasons. He will play in Serie A for the first time in his career after spending time playing in Belgium, Bulgaria and England.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three blocks during loss Kabasele made three blocks and six clearances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Kabasele started his second straight match after being a substitute for most of the season. It's likely this will continue as Watford are without Nicolas Nkoulou (hamstring) and William Troost-Ekong (hamstring) currently. Both will have the chance to return against Leeds next Saturday, which could hurt Kabasele's path to playing time.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Kabasele (calf) stayed on the bench in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Newcastle.

Impact Kabasele returned from injury Saturday and unsurprisingly didn't make an appearance. Following recent additions, he figures to be far down the depth chart at center-back and isn't expected to find much playing time the rest of the way.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option Saturday Kabasele (calf) has been training in full and will be a late test for Saturday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Kabasele hasn't appeared since October, so it's hard to see him featuring Saturday even though Watford need center-back help. When healthy, he stayed on the bench a month ago prior to this calf injury and the signing of Samir is unlikely to help Kabasele find the pitch.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Kabasele (knock) returned to training this week and could be an option going forward.

Impact Kabaesele has appeared in three matches this season with two of those being starts in the first two matches. He doesn't seem to be an option under Claudio Ranieri and the new signing of Samir doesn't seem good for Kabasele's prospects.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with new injury Kabasele suffered a knock in training that will keep him out a few weeks.

Impact Kabasele had been on the bench each of the last three matches following his return from a hamstring injury, but it looks like he suffered a new issue that will keep him out. He's yet to feature under Claudio Ranieri and it's unknown what his role will be under the manager.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edging closer to return Kabasele (hamstring) recently returned to training and is building up his fitness, and should return to the side within the next week.

Impact Kabasele won't be pushed into the side having missed more than a month with a hamstring injury. However, once available, he should contend for starts again, especially since Nicolas Nkoulou recently suffered a hamstring injury of his own.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Running outside, weeks away from full return Kabasele (hamstring) has begun running outside and hopes to return to full training in the next two weeks.

Impact Kabasele was originally given a month-long timeline, but it looks like he could push two months on the sidelines. He's been out since early October and will remain out at least two more weeks, as once he's back in training, he'll need to get back his full fitness.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least a month Kabasele will miss at least a month after injuring his hamstring this past weekend.

Impact Kabasele came off the bench last match because of Francisco Sierralta's injury and then he also injured his hamstring in the process. Kabasele hasn't started since August and it's unlikely he'll win a job under new manager Claudio Ranieri, especially after Watford just signed another center-back.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE