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Will miss last two games Fazio (ankle) told La Gazzetta dello Sport that: "The goal is to approach the start of next season in the best possible shape. It's pointless to rush things now. I'm recovering. Th...

Impact Fazio hasn't played since early April due to an ankle problem and other injuries and won't return down the stretch. He'll close his campaign with one goal, 15 tackles, 28 interceptions, and 60 clearances in 14 appearances (12 starts).

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Fazio (undisclosed) will stay out for Sunday's match versus Salernitana, coach Paulo Sousa informed.

Impact Fazio will miss the second match in a row due to an unspecified injury. He has played very little in the last three months due to multiple physical problems.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Inter game Fazio picked up a new injury and won't be called up for Saturday's game against Inter, coach Paulo Sousa announced.

Impact Fazio got hurt in practice late in the week and will take some tests in short order. Salernitana could roll with the same defenses they have used recently, or turn to William Troost-Ekong or Matteo Lovato if they want to switch things up.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays three minutes versus Bologna Fazio (calf) subbed in late in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bologna.

Impact Fabio saw little action in his return from an eight-game absence, but he already seems to be the main alternative to the three starters. He might be back in the XI sooner rather than later. He has recorded five tackles (all won), nine interceptions, and 29 clearances in his last five appearances.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Bologna Fazio (calf) has been called up for Saturday's game versus Bologna, Salernitana informed.

Impact Fazio has been out since mid-January due to a significant and will probably be eased into action, with Norbert Gyomber, Lorenzo Pirola, and Flavius Daniliuc staying in the XI. He was a regular before the injury, though. He has logged nine tackles (seven won), 11 interceptions, 39 clearances, and one block in his last six appearances, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers calf injury Fazio has been diagnosed with a left calf strain following the Atalanta game, Salernitana announced.

Impact Fazio will undergo further tests in the next few days, but he's unlikely to return before three-to-four weeks. Norbert Gyomber, Lorenzo Pirola, and Ivan Radovanovic will absorb his minutes in the back if the teams don't add another option.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggle mightily versus Atalanta Fazio won three of three tackles and three duels and had seen duels and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-8 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Fazio put up okay numbers since he was under fire for the entire game, but he had a woeful match and caused two penalty kicks with silly fouls in the box. He has tallied four tackles (all won), eight interceptions, and 19 clearances in the last three matches.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four interceptions in Milan clash Fazio won one tackle and three duels and had four interceptions and three clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Fazio was under pressure for the entirety of the game, like the rest of the Salernitana defense, which allowed him to put up good defensive numbers in the loss. He has notched 12 tackles, 24 interceptions, 44 clearances, and four blocks in ten appearances, scoring once and contributing to three clean sheets.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Monza Fazio (ankle) didn't star in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Monza.

Impact Fazio was a bench option, but Lorenzo Pirola and Dylan Bronn stayed in the XI because he wasn't fully fit. He'll be a consistent starter whenever he is healthy. He has tallied 11 tackles, 20 interceptions, 41 clearances, and four blocks in nine matches, scoring once and contributing to three clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monza game Fazio is nursing an ankle problem and is unlikely to start versus Monza, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Fazio was a late scratch for the previous match and missed time with the same injury earlier in the season. Lorenzo Pirola could get another start since Matteo Lovato (head) is questionable as well.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan falls to shock loss at Torino; Atalanta beats Empoli

Defending champion AC Milan fell to a surprise second loss of the season in Serie A with a 2-1 defeat at Torino

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores with lone shot Fazio scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance, blocking a shot and making four clearances during Sunday's 3-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Fazio found the back of the net in the 68th minute scoring what was the game winning goal for Salernitana. The goal was the first of the season for the defender as he's started eight matches helping his side to three clean sheets.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles versus Spezia Fazio (ankle) had six clearances and two interceptions and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 1-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Fazio had a strong showing upon returning from a month on the shelf with a bad ankle. He'll be a staple in the back if he manages to stay healthy. He has recorded nine shots (one on target), 27 claracnes, 19 interceptions, and nine tackles in seven matches, contributing to three clean sheets.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be option versus Spezia Fazio (ankle) has shaken off his injury and will be in contention in Saturday's game against Spezia, coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Fazio has sat out the last four matches due to an ankle sprain, even though he had been initially called up on one occasion. He will get the nod if he is close to full fitness; otherwise, Lorenzo Pirola and Dylan Bronn would be the next man up, while Matteo Lovato isn't in great shape. He has tallied three tackles, 17 interceptions, 21 clearances, and three blocks in six appearances so far, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will stay out for Inter game Fazio (ankle) hasn't been called up for Sunday's match versus Inter.

Impact Fazio will miss his fourth straight game even though he was part of the initial squad list last week. Either Dylan Bronn, Lorenzo Pirola or Matteo Lovato (ankle) will complete the backline Sunday.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Verona Fazio (ankle) wasn't part of the game-day squad list to face Verona Sunday.

Impact Fazio was originally called up but wasn't part of the bench, thus sitting out the third consecutive game because of an ankle injury. He's close to full health and could be back in the XI if Matteo Lovato is forced to miss time with an ankle problem of his own.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Verona game Fazio (ankle) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Verona Sunday.

Impact Fazio is good to go after sitting out the last two matches with an ankle injury. He could supplant either Dylan Bronn or Flavius Daniliuc if the coach decided to change the defense that gave up five goals in the past tilt. He has recorded six tackles, 17 interceptions, 21 clearances, and three blocks in six matches, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sassuolo game Fazio (ankle) will miss Sunday's match against Sassuolo, coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Fazio picked up the issue right before the break and hasn't been able to shake it off in the past two weeks. He will be replaced in the back by either Norbert Gyomber or the returning Matteo Lovato (ankle). The gaffer suggested he could be back next week.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle injury Fazio trained on the side Tuesday because of an ankle sprain, Salernitana announced.

Impact Fazio twisted his ankle in the past game but, if the injury isn't too serious, he could be able to recover in time for October 2's game against Sassuolo.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Fazio will be eligible to play against Sassuolo after the break after serving his ban in Friday's 1-2 loss to Lecce.

Impact Fazio got the standard punishment for a small melee with Juan Cuadrado at the end of the Juventus game. He could replace Norbert Gyomber in the back when the League resumes. He has logged eight shots (one on target), six tackles, 17 interceptions, and 21 clearances, with two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four interceptions against Roma Fazio had four interceptions and three clearances, won three duels and took two off-target shots in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Fazio was understandably busy in the back given the daunting match-up, which allowed him to pile up stats. He logged 17 tackles, 27 interceptions, 67 clearances and 16 blocks in 16 appearances after joining in January last season.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy versus Udinese Fazio took three shots (two on target), won two of two tackles and had two interceptions and one clearance in last Sunday's 0-4 loss to Udinese.

Impact Fazio had his hands full in the back as Salernitana were under constant pressure and caved four times. He was also a menace on set pieces on the other end. He looked rejuvenated after the January switch and finished with one goal, 17 tackles, 27 interceptions and 67 clearances in 16 appearances, with one clean sheet.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers in Venezia game Fazio took three off-target shots, created two scoring chances, won 11 duels and had five interceptions in Thursday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Fazio racked up stats at both ends as he was a menace in the air on the opposing box, on top of having his hands full in the back. He has tallied six tackles (three won), 14 interceptions, 21 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet. Salernitana will host Cagliari Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three interceptions versus Atalanta Fazio (thigh) won seven duels and had seven clearances, three interceptions and one block in Monday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Fazio was reportedly dealing with an ailment, but he did not look hampered and filled the stat-sheet in the back. He has scored once and tallied six tackles (three won), nine interceptions, 18 clearances and two blocks in the last four matches, with one clean sheet. Salernitana will host Venezia Thursday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Fazio (fatigue) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Fazio is good to go Monday and is expected to play the full 90 even with some muscle fatigue. While he should be set to rack up defensive stats, a clean sheet can't be expected for Salernitana against this Atalanta attack.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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