FEDERICO FAZIO NEWS

Out for Milan tilt Fazio had surgery on Thursday due to acute appendicitis, Corriere della Sera reported.

Impact Fazio concludes his season with 17 appearances (15 starts) as he was a staple when healthy but also suffered multiple injuries. He has notched 18 tackles, 17 interceptions and 93 clearances, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet. If there are no returns, Triantafyllos Pasalidis or Marco Pellegrini will replace him in the back against Milan.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Lazio Fazio (undisclosed) didn't play in Friday's 4-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Fazio returned from injury but didn't get any minute. The new coach switched back to a three-man defense in this one, which could allow him to play more, but all the other center-backs are currently healthy. He has recorded four tackles (three won), 37 clearances and four interceptions in his last five appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Lazio game Fazio (undisclosed) wasn't mentioned by coach Stefano Colantuono among the players who would miss Friday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Fazio has reportedly resumed training regularly and is set to be an option Friday after missing two games. On the other hand, all the other Salernitana defenders are available, and he has struggled to find pace following a previous and more serious injury, tumbling down the pecking order.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not coming back versus Sassuolo Fazio (undisclosed) will stay out for Friday's fixture against Sassuolo, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Fazio will stay on the shelf with an unspecified muscular injury, skipping the second tilt in a row. The coach will lean on Lorenzo Pirola, Konstantinos Manolas and Marco Pellegrino at the position since Nobert Gyomber (thigh) is out as well.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Bologna game Fazio will sit out Monday's clash with Bologna due to a muscular problem, coach Stefano Colantuono announced.

Impact Fazio is back on the mend after dealing with an ankle injury before the break. Konstantinos Manolas, Jeremo Boateng, Lorenzo Pirola (head) and Marco Pellegrini will be the top options in the back Monday.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Lecce Fazio (ankle) didn't sub in versus Lecce on Saturday.

Impact Fazio recovered enough to be available but didn't play due to his imperfect conditions. He'll compete with Jerome Boateng and Konstantinos Manoals the rest of the way.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench spot Fazio (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Fazio will miss no time following a slight scare after he went down with an ankle injury in training this week. The defender will be happy to avoid the sidelines, as he just returned from a seven-match absence just one contest ago. The defender should now be expected to remain on the bench for most of the club's future contests, getting starts here and there, as he has only appeared 12 times all season, with 10 of those being starts.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Lecce tilt Fazio "suffered an ankle problem in training and isn't a lock to be available versus Lecce," coach Fabio Liverani informed.

Impact Fazio will need to pass a late fitness test to be an option and might fall to the bench even if cleared since he didn't have a clean week. Lorenzo Pirola and Marco Pellegrini would be next in line at the position in that event.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Cagliari match Fazio (calf) had one tackle (zero won), one interception and two clearances in Friday's 4-2 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Fazio surprisingly played the whole game despite coming off a tricky injury but didn't have a good showing and didn't look in great shape. He'll likely have a prominent role going forward, but Salernitana routinely give up multiple goals.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Saturday Fazio (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Fazio is finally making his return to play Saturday, having shaken off a long seven-match spell on the bench due to issues in his calf and an illness. The defender will be happy to have gotten the start after starting in the club's past four matches before he went down with his injuries. However, it will be interesting to see if he continues in that spot, as in the first 16 contests of the season, he held more of a rotational role, only seeing seven appearances.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to return versus Cagliari Fazio (calf) has shaken off his injury and would have been available last week if it wasn't for a stomach bug, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Fazio has completed his rehab from a calf injury that cost him seven matches and sat out an extra one due to an illness. He had a clean week of practice and could make the XI right away since Norbert Gyomber (groin) and Jerome Boateng (calf) are hurt, Konstantinos Manolas (calf) is banged up and Marco Pellegrino and Triantafyllos Pasalidis haven't been convincing. He had made the XI four times in a row before the injury, posting three tackles (all won), three interceptions and 35 clearances, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to play Fazio (calf) "hasn't recovered fully yet," coach Fabio Liverani informed.

Impact Fazio has begun doing more in practice but will be given another week to be closer to 100 percent. He has skipped the last five matches due to a calf injury. Jerome Boateng, Konstantinos Manolas, Marco Pellegrino and Triantafyllos Pasalidis will once again be the top options in the back.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined a while longer Fazio (calf) "could be back in a couple of weeks," coach Simone Inzaghi informed.

Impact Fazio is trying to shake off an edema in his calf and will skip his fourth game in a row on Friday. He'll be a late call for the following one. Jerome Boateng, Niccolo Pierozzi, and Marco Pellegrino will be the top options against Empoli.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Roma tilt Fazio won't return versus Roma, coach Filippo Inzaghi informed.

Impact Fazio will miss his second straight game due to an unspecified injury. Flavius Daniliuc and Norbert Gyomber are the frontrunners to play in the middle of the defense.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Genoa Fazio will miss Sunday's match versus Genoa, coach Filippo Inzaghi announced.

Impact Fazio suffered a minor injury in training and won't be selected. The coach hinted that Matteo Lovato will take his place in the back, but it might hinge on how many defenders he deploys.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Extra busy against Napoli Fazio won six duels and two of two tackles and had two interceptions and 12 clearances in Saturday's 1-2 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Fazio racked up defensive stats, but he also caused a PK by fouling Giovanni Simeone in the box and clashed with his own goalie ahead of the final goal. He has tallied 35 clearances, five blocks, and three interceptions in the last four rounds, with one goal and one clean sheet.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Finds the net in Milan clash Fazio scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), eight clearances, and two blocks in Friday's 2-2 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Fazio returned to the XI after two matches, one of which he was suspended for, and tied the game early with a towering header on a set piece. He generally alternates with Norbert Gyomber, but the two featured together for a chunk of the match. He has logged six tackles (three won), two interceptions, and 26 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Fazio served his one-game ban in Monday's 1-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Fazio was handed the standard punishment after getting expelled while he was a sub and will resume competing with Norbert Gyomber for the starting job. He has tallied six tackles, two interceptions, and 18 clearances in his last four appearances, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off from the bench against Bologna Fazio received a red card for protesting too much while he wasn't on the pitch in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Fazio argued a call too vehemently and was expelled. He could get a multi-game suspension if he offended the referee or the fourth official. Norbert Gyomber will have little competition while he's out.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid again versus Sassuolo Fazio generated one tackle (one won), eight clearances, two blocks, and one interception in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Fazio stayed in the XI despite the return of Norbert Gyomber from suspension and turned in a solid shift in the back, as has been the norm since Filippo Inzaghi took over the team a month ago. He has recorded five tackles, three interceptions, and 15 clearances in his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four duels versus Napoli Fazio (calf) recorded three tackles (one won), one block, two clearances, and one interception in Saturday's 0-2 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Fazio made the XI right after shaking off an injury but often looked overmatched. The new coach seems committed to using him over a few youngsters. He has appeared four times, logging five tackles, four interceptions, and nine clearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Napoli Fazio (calf) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Napoli.

Impact Fazio recovered from his injury and will start immediately while captaining the side. He has played three times so far, posting two tackles, three interceptions, and seven clearances, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Napoli match Fazio (calf) has been selected for Saturday's tilt versus Napoli, Salernitana announced.

Impact Fazio has recovered from a calf problem and will be in contention to start, especially with Norbert Gyomber suspended, as the new coach fielded him right away. He has to compete with several options, though. He has played three times so far, posting two tackles, three interceptions, and seven clerances, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Genoa game Fazio hasn't been called up for Friday's match versus Genoa, Salernitana announced.

Impact Fazio returned to the XI after a while last week but picked up a calf injury in recent days and is undergoing further evaluations. Lorenzo Pirola, Matteo Lovato, and Flavius Daniliuc are the next men up defensively, on top of Norbert Gyomber. Two of them would start if the new coach opted for a back-three.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resurfaces against Cagliari Fazio had one tackle (one won), five clearances, two blocks, and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Fazio drew the start over several younger options under the new coach and had a positive showing even though his side gave up two goals. He didn't leave during the international break, unlike a few of his teammates, and that might have contributed to the choice. Lorenzo Pirola, Flavius Daniliuc, and Matteo Lovato are the other top candidates at the position. He had played just twice and was an unused sub in most matches beforehand.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE