DANILO CATALDI NEWS

Quiet in Atalanta clash Cataldi (thigh) won one dule and had one cross (zero accurate), one clearance, and one corner in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Cataldi stayed in the XI despite a small injury, but he didn't put up numbers. He has assisted once and posted two key passes, two tackles (both won), and five interceptions in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Atalanta game Cataldi (thigh) has been named in Lazio's squad list to face Atalanta Saturday.

Impact Cataldi returned to full training Saturday and has strong chances of staying in the XI despite dealing with a bruise for a couple of days. He has assisted once and logged two chances created, two tackles (both won), and six interceptions in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Atalanta clash Cataldi picked up a knock and will have to be assessed in the next two days, coach Maurizio Sarri announced.

Impact Cataldi couldn't train fully in the lead-up to the game, but the problem isn't too severe, and he'll go through a late fitness test. Marcos Antonio or Matias Vecino would substitute him in the midfield if he couldn't go.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Verona Cataldi won one duel and assisted once to go with one interception and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Verona.

Impact Cataldi had mostly an uneventful showing, but he collected a point by slipping the ball to Pedro in the box ahead of the opening goal. It's his first assist of the season. He has recorded two key passes, two tackles (both won), six interceptions, and four blocks in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active versus Lecce Cataldi (back) created one scoring chance, had four interceptions, sent in four crosses (two accurate), and drew one foul in Wednesday's 1-2 loss to Lecce.

Impact Cataldi retained the starting job despite his back acting up in recent days, and he turned in a solid shift where he contributed on both ends, as usual. He has posted five chances crated, 12 crosses (seven accurate), six tackles (four won), and seven interceptions in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Cataldi (back) will be in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Lecce.

Impact Cataldi can certainly push the attack from the midfield with 25 crosses (nine accurate) in his last eight contests, not to mention his role on corners, having taken 23 of that same stretch. Still, the midfielder has just one shot on target in those eight appearances and probably shouldn't be expected to score with any regularity.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Lecce game Cataldi (back) returned to full training Monday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Cataldi was able to rejoin his teammates in practice after a few limited sessions due to back pain, and he's set to be an option for Wednesday's game versus Lecce. He has generally played over Marcos Antonio, but the two could be in contention for this one given the recent minor injury. He has logged 42 crosses (16 accurate), 20 tackles, 14 interceptions, and 20 clearances in 19 matches (16 starts).

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Cataldi trained on the side Thursday due to back spasms, Corriere dello Sport relays.

Impact Cataldi has a few days to try getting healthy ahead of next Wednesday's game versus Lecce, otherwise Marcos Antonio would most likely get the nod in the midfield.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Juventus Cataldi created two scoring chances, won two of two tackles, and had three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Cataldi was among the best performers for his side, mostly thanks to a few precise set pieces. He has fended off the competition from newcomer Marcos Antonio in the first portion of the season, registering 14 chances created, 42 crosses (16 accurate), and 20 tackles in 19 appearances (16 starts).

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five corners vs. Udinese Cataldi attempted five corner kicks during a 0-0 draw against Udinese on Sunday.

Impact Luis Alberto served as a substitute, so Cataldi was Lazio's corner-kick specialist. He has 12 corners attempted across his last five appearances logged at Rome. Fantasy managers should expect Alberto regularly attempting corners again Oct. 23 against Atalanta.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in five crosses against Bologna Cataldi created two scoring chances, sent in five crosses (three accurate), drew two fouls and won two duels in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Cataldi won the competition with Marcos Antonio to get the start in the midfield and proceeded to have a fine performance, with his number boosted by set piece duties. He logged one goal, two assists, 25 chances and 66 crosses (18 accurate) in a part-time role last season.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances against Verona Cataldi sent in six crosses (four accurate), had two interceptions and one clearance and created four scoring chances in last Saturday's 3-3 draw with Verona.

Impact Cataldi had a super showing thanks to a robust number of well-taken set pieces and was unlucky not to come away with an assist. He has alternated with Lucas Leiva as the linchpin of the midfield this season. He posted two goals, two assists, 27 chances and 99 crosses (24 accurate) in 40 appearances (21 starts).

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers in Juventus clash Cataldi took three shots (two on target), sent in nine crosses (three accurate), created four scoring chances and won two duels in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Cataldi got another nod over Lucas Leiva and did a lot of damage on set pieces, pacing his team in crosses and co-leading it chances, although he did not manage to record an assist. He has tallied four shots (two on target), eight chances, 21 crosses (six accurate) and five tackles (two won) in the last five matches (three starts). Lazio will host Verona Saturday.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Spezia Cataldi sent in five crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances, had two interceptions and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 4-3 win over Spezia.

Impact Cataldi played over Lucas Leiva after coming off the bench in the previous five fixtures and played a complete game, contributing in both phases. The two midfielders will remain in contention in the final fixtures. He has tallied one goal, two assists, 17 chances and 51 crosses (11 accurate) in 29 appearances (16 starts). Lazio will host Sampdoria Saturday.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shot against Roma Cataldi (thigh) took two off-target shots in 25 minutes in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Cataldi returned after missing two matches with a thigh strain, but he did not see a lot of minutes and did not make an impact. He will try to unseat Lucas Leiva in the next few matches, but his playing time was going in the wrong direction also before the injury. He has logged two goals, two assists, 17 chances and 50 crosses in 32 appearances (17 starts). Lazio will face Sassuolo away on April 2nd.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be option versus Roma Cataldi (thigh) returned to full practice Friday and should be available Sunday against Roma, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Cataldi missed some time with a thigh strain, but he shook it off this week and should reprise his backup role in the midfield, as Lucas Leiva had won the starting job back before the hiccup. He has logged one goal, three shots, five chances and 16 crosses in the last five games, with most of the production coming in just one fixture, though.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some time Cataldi has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his right thigh following the Napoli game, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Cataldi made just a token appearance on the bench Sunday after getting hurt in the previous Europa League game. He will miss two or three games depending on how the rehab goes. Lucas Leiva and Toma Basic will hold down the fort while Cataldi recovers.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Napoli Cataldi (thigh) did not feature in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Cataldi was not fielded, but he made the bench so his problem is not too severe. He will look to challenge Lucas Leiva ahead of Saturday's away game versus Cagliari. He has come off in four of the last five games, posting three shots, five chances, 16 crosses and four tackles. However, most of his output came in the Udinese game, the only one where he got the start.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Napoli clash Cataldi did not practice Saturday due to a thigh problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Cataldi picked up a flexor issue during the midweek Europa League game against Porto and the short turnaround puts him in jeopardy for this one. Lucas Leiva had already resumed seeing minutes over him in the last few matches.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in draw Cataldi had one shot on goal, created four chances, sent in 14 crosses (three accurate), made two tackles (one won) and three clearances, suffered two fouls and was shown a yellow...

Impact Cataldi was back in the starting XI after coming off the bench during the previous three matches. And the midfielder responded with one of his best performances of the season so far, being involved in the play that led to his side's lone goal, having season highs in both chances created and crosses and also contributing defensively. This strong output will probably boost his case for remaining in the lineup for Sunday's home clash against Napoli.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Fiorentina Cataldi cleared his one-game suspension in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Cataldi will be back in the XI for February 6th's away game against Fiorentina and likely draw the start over Lucas Leiva as it has been the case in recent rounds. He has tallied one goal, two assists, nine chances and 25 tackles in 20 games (14 starts).

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Atalanta clash Cataldi had two interceptions, drew two fouls and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Saturday's 3-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Cataldi did not pick up many stats in the win and will sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Lucas Leiva will return to the XI after coming off the bench in multiple games.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road win Cataldi assisted one goal from his only chance created, took one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and made two tackles (one won) in Wednesday's 3-1 win at Vene...

Impact Cataldi assisted Francesco Acerbi in the 48th minute to give them the 2-1 lead. That was his first assist in the season, to go with one goal. They will now host Empoli on Jan 6.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Juventus Cataldi sent in one inaccurate cross, won two of three tackles and six duels and had three interceptions in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Cataldi puts up numbers in the passive phase, but he caused the first penalty kick of the game with a careless tackle in the box. He has started over Lucas Leiva in the last four games, tallying two shots, one chance, ten tackles and three interceptions. Lazio will face Napoli away next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nets off bench Cataldi scored once on one shot during Sunday's two-all draw with Cagliari.

Impact Cataldi scored once coming off the bench as he still waits for his first start of the season. The midfielder created three chances in 25 minutes off the bench. He will hope to get more game time during Thursday's trip to Torino.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE