EVAN N DICKA NEWS

Logs five interceptions versus Bologna N'Dicka won one of one tackle and had five interceptions, two clearances and three blocks in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact N'Dicka had a passable showing from a personal standpoint and racked up stats in the back, but his team allowed three goals for the second consecutive match. He has logged six tackles (five won), eight interceptions and 11 clearances in his last five showings, contributing to two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from illness N'Dicka (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Bologna.

Impact N'Dicka returns as expected after missing mid week Europa League action due to an illness. The defender has started every Serie A match this season a streak that continues Sunday.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Bologna N'Dicka has recovered from the flu, coach Ivan Juric relayed.

Impact N'Dicka has quickly shaken off an illness after sitting out midweek and should resume starting, with Bryan Cristante either playing in the midfield or moving to the midfield. He has logged six tackles (five won), four interceptions and 13 clearances in his last five appearances, contributing to two clean sheets and assisting once.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit UEL match N'Dicka hasn't been called up for Thursday's game versus Union SG due to a fever, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact N'Dicka will try to shake off the illness in time for Sunday's game against Bologna in Serie A. Mats Hummels is in line to get his first start since Mario Hermoso (thigh) is out as well.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Fills up stat sheet N'Dicka generated one shot (zero on goal) in Thursday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact N'Dicka was a blur defensively Thursday. In addition to his attempt on goal, the Roma central defender made two tackles (one won), two interceptions, one block and was tied for a team high with three clearances. Since moving to Roma ahead of the 2023/2024 season, N'Dicka has made the starting XI in each of his 47 appearances (all competitions). Expect the veteran to feature in Roma's backline at each opportunity he's available for selection.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in road loss N'Dicka assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact N'Dicka created Manu Kone's goal in the 39th minute with his first assist in the season. The centerback had a pretty quiet outing during the match other than that. He started in all of Roma's 11 games so far.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Dependable in Inter tilt N'Dicka had four clearances, one interception, one block and one tackle (one won) in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Inter Milan.

Impact N'Dicka held up under pressure and racked up stats, but Roma and their defense didn't manage to finish the job despite a sound performance overall. He has posted seven tackles (six won), eight interceptions and 18 clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Udinese N'Dicka registered two tackles (two won), one block, and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact N'Dicka didn't need to overstretch himself to contribute to a clean sheet as Roma controlled the game. It's the third done in the season already. He has posted six tackles, five interceptions and 17 clearances in five games.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven clearances versus Genoa N'Dicka registered one tackle (one won), one interception, seven clearances and one block in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact N'Dicka had a strong showing as usual, but Genoa found a way to score at the death. His playing time shouldn't be threatened by the arrivals of Mats Hummels and Mario Hermoso. He has tallied for tackles, three interceptions and 17 clearances in four rounds.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Leads central defense N'Dicka recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact N'Dicka's defensive prowess was on full display Sunday as Roma earned a share of the spoils during their 0 - 0 draw with Juventus. The veteran central defender made one tackle (one won), one block and led Roma with six clearances. After making 34 appearances (33 starts) for Roma in all competitions during the previous campaign, N'Dicka has played every minute of Rom'a first three matches to being the 2024 - 2025 season.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Atalanta N'Dicka registered five tackles (three won) and three clearances and was booked in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact N'Dicka had a fine defensive showing personally, but the whole rearguard floundered for most of the contest. He has logged 14 clearances, eight tackles (four won) and four blocks in his last five tilts, with no clean sheets.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created N'Dicka had an assist with his lone chance created while blocking four shots and making three clearances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Napoli.

Impact N'Dicka set up Tammy Abraham in the 88th minute assisting the game tying goal while leading Roma with four blocks in the match. The assist was the first goal involvement in over a month for N'Dicka who has started back-to-back matches following a four match absence due to a chest injury.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start vs. Napoli N'Dicka (chest) is in the starting lineup to face Napoli on Sunday.

Impact N'Dicka will make his long-awaited return to action, as predicted by head coach Daniele De Rossi. This is the first time he'll feature after sitting out Roma's last four games due to a pneumothorax, though he's also getting the nod because Chris Smalling is hurt and Diego Llorente is suspended.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start versus Napoli N'Dicka (chest) "practiced regularly and told me he feels very good. He didn't hold anything backed in tackles and clashes and is going to play Sunday;" coach Daniele De Rossi info...

Impact N'Dicka is poised to start after sitting out four matches due to a pneumothorax, also because Chris Smalling is hurt and Diego Llorente is suspended. He has totaled three tackles (all won), three interceptions and 12 clerances in his last four appearances.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return to practice N'Dicka (lung) has been allowed to resume training after all follow-up tests came back clean, Il Messaggero reported.

Impact N'Dicka got past his pneumothorax thanks to a week or so of complete rest and will work on his conditioning ahead of his return to the game-day squad list, which may happen against Napoli or more likely versus Bayer Leverkusen next week, the publication informed.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Roma's Ndicka discharged from hospital a day after collapsing during game

Roma defender Evan Ndicka has been released from hospital, one day after he collapsed at the end of a Serie A match

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Discharged from the hospital N'Dicka has been allowed to leave the hospital in Udinese and return to Rome after his medical situation was found to be compatible with a thoracic trauma with minimal pneumothorax...

Impact N'Dicka suffered from acute precordial pain and atypical alternations in the EKG, but the radiological tests were negative for any cardiac pathologies. He'll undergo additional tests in the coming days to determine when he can return to football activities following the major scare.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Didn't suffer a stroke N'Dicka was found not to have sustained a major heart failure, and the doctors suspect that a lung compression caused by a clash earlier in the game might be the root of the proble...

Impact N'Dicka had a relatively serene night at the hospital after his teammates paid him a visit. He might head to a specialized clinic at some point in the near future. Either way, he's set for a lengthy absence.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Roma's Ndicka taken to hospital after collapsing during Udinese match Roma defender Evan Ndicka has been taken to hospital for tests after collapsing during his side’s Serie A game against Udinese. The game was...

APRIL 14 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Roma's match at Udinese abandoned after defender Evan Ndicka collapses

Roma defender Evan Ndicka has collapsed toward the end of his team’s Serie A match at Udinese with the game then abandoned

APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Issue not life-threatening N'Dicka is conscious and has been transported to a local hospital, Roma announced.

Impact N'Dicka will undergo evaluations due to possible heart problems and to assess the potential consequences of two traumas he had during the game to see whether they could be at fault for what occurred, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Collapses during Udinese game N'Dicka was stretchered off after experiencing chest pain near the end of the Udinese match, Sky Italy reported.

Impact N'Dicka didn't lose consciousness and managed to reassure his teammates with a thumbs up while leaving the pitch, but the game was eventually abandoned. He's set to miss time while he undergoes thorough tests to determine what happened. Diego Llorente, Chris Smalling and Dean Huijsen will absorb his minutes.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Serves disqualification N'Dicka cleared a one-game suspension in Saturday's 1-0 win over Lazio.

Impact N'Dicka will be back into the fold in the Europa League and against Udinese on Sunday. He'll likely start over Diego Llorente and Chris Smalling in most of the next fixtures. He has recorded six tackles (four won), three interceptions and 18 clearances in his last six showings, with one assist and one clean sheet.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Derby N'Dicka (thigh) won two duels, had four clearances and one block and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 0-0 draw against Lecce.

Impact N'Dicka (thigh) was booked almost right away and was subbed off at half-time to avoid risks. He'll miss Saturday's clash with Lazio due to yellow-card accumulation. Diego Llorente or Dean Huijsen will replace him in the back.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Lecce N'Dicka (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Lecce.

Impact N'Dicka is back with the team after reaching full fitness following a slight injury scare over the international break. The defender should be expected to remain in the starting XI from here on out amid any more injuries, as he has only missed the start five times in 27 appearances this season when healthy.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE