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Stays out for Milan tilt Ikwuemesi (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Milan, Salernitana relayed.

Impact Ikwuemesi ends the season on the mend. Simy and Shon Weissmann will compete to lead the line. He has been a regular in the final rounds but failed to produce. He has notched one goal, one assist, 22 shots (eight on target) and eight key passes in 25 appearances (11 starts).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Verona Ikwuemesi will miss Monday's match against Verona due to a muscular injury, Salernitana coach Stefano Colantuono announced.

Impact Ikwuemesi will be re-evaluated after the game but might have finished his season early given the relatively short turnaround. Shon Weissman will be the only pure striker available since Simy (illness) is missing as well.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Lazio Ikwuemesi drew two fouls, won three duels and registered two shots (zero on goal) and one clearance in Friday's 4-1 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Ikwuemesi has started back-to-back games for just the second time in the season after being unused for three in a row but hasn't really done much with his increased playing time. He'll keep competing with SImy and Shon Weissman going forward. He has scored and assisted once in 21 appearances (seven starts), posting 18 shots (seven on target) and five key passes.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Monza Ikwuemesi didn't feature in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Monza.

Impact Ikwuemesi was available but didn't get minutes, as Shon Weissmann, Simy and Boulaye Dia are all ahead of him in the pecking order. He hasn't been a regular in months. He has scored and assisted once and posted 16 shots (seven on target), five chances created and two crosses (zero accurate) in 18 appearances (five starts).

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Monza game Ikwuemesi (undisclosed) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Monza on Saturday.

Impact Ikwuemesi is back after sitting out one game due to an ailment, but he didn't appear in the two games prior to the hiccup and has had a very small role in the last two months. He totaled two shots (one on target) and drew two fouls in his last five appearances off the bench, notching just 48 total minutes.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Inter Ikwuemesi hasn't been called up for Friday's game versus Inter, Salernitana announced.

Impact Ikwuemesi picked up an undisclosed physical problem late in the week and won't be involved. He has been an unused sub in the last two matches and saw limited minutes off the bench in several previous ones. Shon Weissman or Simy will lead the line in this one.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Ikwuemesi registered three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Ikwuemesi tied his season-high for shots in a match Sunday, taking three in the loss. The forward has struggled to gain much production this season, only attempting 10 shots leading to one goal in his 10 appearances. He also has one assist on five chances created.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Hits the net in Sassuolo game Ikwuemesi won one duel and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Ikwuemese didn't have many touches but scored basically on his first one, beating the offside trap with a timely cut and keeping his aplomb in front of the goalie for his first goal of the season. He's set for increased opportunities sans Jovane Cabral and as a result of coaching and tactical change. He has tallied one assist, three shots (one on target), and three key passes in the last four games.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Cagliari Ikwuemesi (thigh) assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in seven minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Ikwuemesi played limited minutes but was influential as he combined with Boulaye Dia in the box on the second equalizer. It's his first goal contribution since coming to Italy. He has logged five shots (one on target) and one key pass in five appearances off the bench.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return versus Cagliari Ikwuemesi (thigh) reprised practicing regularly during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Ikwuemese will resume being an option after being sidelined for three weeks due to a thigh strain. He'll likely be their top offensive backup when they are whole. He'll compete for minutes with Jovane Cabral and Trivante Stewart. He has taken four off-target shots in three appearances off the bench.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh problem Ikwuemesi has been diagnosed with a low-grade right adductor strain, Salernitana announced.

Impact Ikwuemesei will miss the upcoming matches and try to return right after the next international break. He had just started to gain a role following his summer transfer. Jovane Cabral, Boulaye Dia (thigh), and Erik Botheim will be the top options while he's out.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Salernitana Ikwuemesi has agreed to a four-year contract with Salernitana upon joining from Celje, the club informed.

Impact Ikwuemesi is coming off a solid season in Slovenia where he tallied nine goals and five assists in 32 matches. Unless Salernitana add more strikers, he'll split time with Erik Botheim and Trivante Stewart to serve as Boulaye Dia's partner.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE