EVAN N DICKA NEWS

Fit for Lecce tilt N'Dicka (thigh) trained regularly on Friday as Roma started preparing for Monday's game versus Lecce, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact N'Dicka was spared during the international break, but he was dealing only with a small ailment. He'll likely return to the XI in the next game replacing Diego Llorente. He has recorded six tackles (four won), 14 clearances and three interceptions in his last five appearances, assisting once and contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from international duties N'Dicka won't play with the Ivory Coast during the break due to muscle fatigue, Gianluca Di Marzio informed.

Impact N'Dicka was an unused sub in the last round after a run of starts perhaps because of the problem. He'll have a couple of weeks to recover ahead of the Lecce game; otherwise, Diego Llorente would fill in again.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist against Fiorentina N'Dicka delivered an assist, made one tackle, two clearances, two interceptions and one block and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact N'Dicka made his fourth consecutive start in all competitions and this time his defensive numbers weren't spectacular at all. However, the center-back more than made up for that with an assist for fellow defender Diego Llorente to score a dramatic equaliizer deep into second half's stoppage time. This was the second assist of the campaign for N'Dicka, who's managed to remain a first choice at Roma's backline regardless of the circumstances.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in Feyenoord game N'Dicka (AFCON/illness) had five clerances, committed one foul and was booked in 35 minutes in Thursday's win on PKs against Feyenoord.

Impact N'Dicka was inserted after Diego Llorente was forced to bow out due to a head injury and played the final stretch of the game and overtime, looking reasonably well. He has good chances of being in the XI against Torino on Monday.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Feyenoord game N'Dicka "isn't 100 percent and has had the flu after coming back, but he will be called up against Feyenoord on Thursday," coach Daniele De Rossi informed.

Impact N'Dicka missed an extra game after returning from AFCON due to an illness, but he has shaken it off and will resume being an option midweek. He's unlikely to get major minutes right away, but he'll be in the mix with Diego Llorente, Gianluca Mancini, and Dean Huijsen in the next few games.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Sunday N'Dicka hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Frosinone, Roma relayed.

Impact N'Dicka returned to practice, but the team will give him more a few more days to rest and recover after significant time away due to the African Cup of Nations.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Reports back to his team N'Dicka (international duty) has resumed training with the group ahead of Sunday's game versus Frosinone, Roma announced.

Impact N'Dicka is back into the fold after a successful AFCON with the Ivory Coast that forced him to miss the last seven club games. The coach and the scheme changed while he was away, so he'll have to fight for a spot in the back with Gianluca Mancini, Marcos Llorente, Dean Huijsen and Chris Smalling unless the new gaffer decides to go back to a three-man line since he has more men now. He was a staple of the formation before the competition, tallying 25 tackles, 12 interceptions and 48 clearances in 20 starts, contributing to six clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Departs for AFCON N'Dicka has been called up by Ivory Coast for the 2024 African Cup of Nations.

Impact N'Dicka will leave behind a considerable void having started consistently in recent months. Unless Marash Kumbulla and Chris Smalling return from their knee injuries, or the team signs a new center-back early, Bryan Cristante will move to the rearguard, with Lorenzo Pellegrini and Renato Sanches replacing him in the midfield.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended in Europa League N'Dicka is disqualified for Thursday's match versus Sheriff Tiraspol due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact N'Dicka won't be an option midweek as he has already been booked three times. His absence will force the coach to field either Bryan Cristante or Zeki Celik in the defense since they don't have three healthy center-backs.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in rout N'Dicka started and played 90 minutes during Thursday's 2-0 win over Slavia Prague.

Impact N'Dicka was always expected to return Thursday and he did just that, playing 90 minutes and moving without issue. With that in mind N'Dicka should be good to go to get back on the pitch and remain in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Inter.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to for Europa League N'Dicka (foot) "has recovered and will play Thursday, also because we don't have alternatives," Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact N'Dicka mildly hurt his foot in the past Serie A game, but the tests ruled out significant problems, and he'll most likely stay in the XI. He has recorded 12 clearances, six tackles, and two blocks in the last five games, contributing to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off early against Monza N'Dicka won three duels and registered one clearance, one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in 73 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Monza before asking to c...

Impact N'Dicka wasn't very busy in the back and couldn't continue after getting stomped on. He'll be evaluated ahead of Thursday's Europa League game versus Slavia Prague. Diego Llorente would likely take his place if he couldn't go.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Roma N'Dicka has agreed to a contract till 2028 with Roma, the team announced.

Impact N'Dicka moves to Serie A on a Bosman move after four solid seasons at Eintracht Frankfurt. He'll compete primarily with Roger Ibanez if his new teammate stays at the club. he tallied 38 tackles, 44 interceptions, 170 clearances, and 22 blocks in 38 appearances in the past campaign.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Future unclear N'Dicka made 30 appearances, all starts during the 2022/23 Bundesliga, and has not yet had his contract renewed.

Impact N'Dicka has drawn attention from all of Europe as he is a free agent, but the latest reports suggest the defender could stay in Frankfurt. N'Dicka was a nailed-on starter, compiling a career-high 143 clearances and 31 interceptions and maintaining his role in the center of the park. If N'Dicka remains in Frankfurt he will continue to be the first name on the team sheet.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Frankfurt to clean sheet N'Dicka took three off target shots, blocked two shots and made four clearances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Mainz.

Impact N'Dicka helped Frankfurt keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line on Saturday. The clean sheet was the sixth in 28 appearances for the centerback while his four clearances upped his season total to 134, tying him for the fourth most in the Bundesliga.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in two clearances Evan N'Dicka generated two clearances in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Hoffenheim.

Impact N'Dicka returned to his first league match since April 8 after suffering a hip injury. His two clearances Saturday does drop his average a game to 4.1. His 130 clearances is still the fourth most in the league. This comes after totaling 21 in the last six Bundesliga contests.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing in DFB-Pokal Cup N'Dicka is in the starting XI for Wednesday's DFB-Pokal cup clash with Stuttgart.

Impact N'Dicka will play in his first match since April 8 after sitting out with a hip injury. He's been one of Frankfurt's most consistent starters, appearing in the lineup 34 times in 34 appearances. However, has not racked up many goals this season with just one in all competitions.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to sit out Saturday N'Dicka (hip) will not be an option for Saturday's clash with Borussia Dortmund, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact N'Dicka will be forced to sit out his second match in a row with a hip injury. He had started in the last five games prior to his injury, totaling a goal and 22 clearances. In his absence, Makoto Hasebe and Tuta will likely start at center back, with Christopher Lenz dropping to left back and Buta starting at right back, with Ansgar Knauff an option to start in the midfield.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually N'Dicka (hip) trained individually Wednesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact N'Dicka sat out last match with hip problems but is working his way back with individual work Wednesday. If he can participate in full training this week, he will likely start in his usual center back position. However if he not well to play, then it may cause issues to the formation with Kristijan Jakic (leg) nursing an injury and Hrvoje Smolcic (knee) out for the season.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available vs. Gladbach N'Dicka is not in Frankfurt's match day squad for Saturday's clash against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact N'Dicka has started 34 of Eintracht's 35 matches this season across the Bundesliga and Champions Leauge, but he will not be involved Saturday as Tuta is returning to replace him in the back-three.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool & Man City monitoring Evan Ndicka ahead of contract expiry Liverpool and Manchester City ask to be kept informed of Evan Ndicka’s plans ahead of an expected transfer away from Eintracht Frankfurt.

APRIL 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Makes seven clearances N'Dicka made an interception, two tackles (winning both) and seven clearances during Friday's 1-1 draw with Bochum.

Impact N'Dicka was a part of the Frankfurt back three that conceded just once on Friday. The centerback leads Frankfurt with 15 blocks in his 25 appearances while Friday's seven clearances upped his season total to a Bundesliga-leading 126.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season N'Dicka scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), making two interceptions, a tackle and three clearances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.

Impact N'Dicka found the back of the net in the 26th minute scoring Frankfurt's second goal. The goal was the first of the season for the center back while his 112 clearances are the Bundesliga high amount in his 22 appearances.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills it up versus Napoli N'Dicka generated two tackles (one won), three clearances, and four interceptions in Tuesday's 0-2 defeat to Napoli.

Impact N'Dicka had arguably the best showing among his team's defenders, but it wasn't enough to prevent Napoli from scoring twice. He has recorded five tackles (three won), 12 interceptions, 22 clearances, and three blocks in the last five matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Frankfurt to clean sheet N'Dicka won a tackle and made two clearances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact N'Dicka helped Frankfurt keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line on Saturday. The clean sheet was the fifth in 21 appearances for the center back while his two clearances upped his season total to a team-high 109.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE