GARY MEDEL NEWS

Comes off bench in Monza loss Medel (quad) had one tackle (zero won), one interception, and 12 passes in 13 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Monza.

Impact Medel saw limited action after missing the past four games with a quad strain. He'll challenge Jerdy Schouten to start in the next fixture. He has notched 22 tackles, 24 interceptions, 29 clearances, and eight blocks in 18 matches.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Monza Medel (quad) is fit and can play in Sunday's clash with Monza, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Medel is good to go after missing three weeks because of a quad injury. He might get minutes either in the midfield, as was the case before he got hurt, or in the back, where starters Adam Soumaoro (thigh) and Jhon Lucumi (suspension) are unavailable. He logged five tackles (four won), five interceptions, three clearances, and two blocks in his last five appearances,

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some time Medel has been diagnosed with a low-grade quad strain and will be out for two-to-three weeks, Bologna announced.

Impact Medel picked up the injury midweek and will have to sit at least a couple of matches. Jerdy Schouten and Nikola Moro are set to enjoy an uptick of minutes in the midfield.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off in cup match Medel played just 21 minutes in Thursday's Coppa Italia game versus Lazio due to an apparent muscular injury, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Medel had come off the bench at half time but limped off pointing at his right leg a few minutes later. He missed the previous Serie A due to suspension, and Jerdy Schouten filled in for him in the midfield.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Spezia Medel served his one-game disqualification in Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Medel had to sit out one game after picking up his fifth yellow card. He usually plays over Jerdy Schouten and Nikola Moro in the midfield, but the teammates fared well in relief. He has logged 21 tackles, 23 interceptions, 29 clearances, and eight blocks in 17 matches.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Udinese tilt Medel won two of three tackles and four duels, created one chance, and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Monday's 1-2 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Medel was strong defensively in the midfield as usual, but he'll have to sit one out due to yellow-card accumulation. Jerdy Schouten will likely replace him in the midfield, and Niklas Pyythia will be the top backup at the position.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two tackles versus Lecce Medel registered one inaccurate cross, two tackles (one won), two interceptions and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Medel had a quiet outing, but it was enough to help them secure the clean sheet to earn three points at home. The midfielder co-led his side in tackles during the match. He also received his second yellow card of the season after 11 appearances (10 starts).

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen scores again to put Napoli back on top of Serie A

Victor Osimhen has continued his comeback from injury with his second goal in as many matches to help free-scoring Napoli beat Bologna 3-2 and move back to the top of Serie A

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spared in Genoa game Medel was omitted from the Bologna's call-ups to face Genoa Saturday.

Impact Medel will miss the game alongside a few other Bologna veterans. He finishes a solid campaign with 38 tackles, 44 interceptions, 111 clearances and 21 blocks, contributing to nine clean sheets in 33 appearances. Luis Binks should anchor the defense Saturday.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins appeal Medel had his ban reduced to one game following a successful appeal and is eligible to play in Wednesday's match against Inter, the club announced.

Impact Medel was originally sent off for berating a referee, but the appeal court considered a one-game ban to be enough. He should get the nod over Luis Binks in the midweek match. He has logged five tackles (three won), nine interceptions, 17 clearances and six blocks in the last five games, but with no clean sheets.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for two matches Medel has been handed a two-game ban by the League for repeatedly insulting the referee in the Juventus tilt.

Impact Medel argued too much after a red card against Adam Soumaoro and will have to miss the matches versus Udinese and Inter, barring a successful appeal. Luis Binks or Kevin Bonifazi will fill in for him in the back.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morata's bicycle kick helps Juventus draw with Bologna

A spectacular overhead kick from Álvaro Morata led to a stoppage-time equalizer for Juventus to draw with nine-man Bologna 1-1 in Serie A

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off in Juventus game Medel had two interceptions and four clearances, won five duels and two of three tackles and saw red in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Medel had a strong outing in the back, he repeatedly berated the referee after Adam Soumaoro was red-carding, earning the same punishment. He is at risk of facing a multi-game suspension. Luis Binks has generally filled in for him when he was out. Bologna will host Udinese next Sunday.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan misses chance to move 3 points clear after 0-0 draw

AC Milan missed the chance to pull three points clear at the top of Serie A as it was held to a 0-0 draw by Bologna

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs four interceptions Medel had two shots (both off target), two blocks, four interceptions, one tackle and one foul in the 1-0 loss to Atalanta on Sunday.

Impact Though Atalanta eventually pulled ahead, it took them 82 minutes to do so. A lot of credit for that goes to solid defenders like Medel, who were able to fluster their offensive attacks with aggressive defense. The defender normally doesn't play this aggressively, but if he does against AC Milan, his side may be able to shut them down too.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four clearances against Fiorentina Medel (thigh) had one block and four clearances and won one duel in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Medel was not particularly limited by the recent thigh problem and turned in a workmanlike shift in this one. He has recorded 27 tackles, 26 interceptions, 84 clearances and 14 blocks in 25 matches, with eight clean sheets. Bologna will host Atalanta Sunday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Fiorentina Medel (thigh) will start for Bologna in Sunday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Medel left the last game a little early, but the tests came back clean and was slated to stay in the XI after going into full practice early in the week. He has notched 27 tackles, 26 interceptions, 80 clearances and 13 blocks in 25 matches so far, with eight clean sheets.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be fine for Fiorentina game Medel (thigh) did not sustain significant injuries and was able to practice fully Thursday, Bologna announced.

Impact Medel left the last game early, but his problem was minor and he has decent chances to continue leading the defense in Sunday's away game versus Fiorentina. He has tallied five interceptions, three tackles, 20 clearances and three blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscular issue against Torino Medel had three clearances, one block and one interception and won one tackle in 81 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Torino and subbed off late in the game due to a thigh problem,...

Impact Medel provided the usual gritty performance in the back but was unable to finish the game. He will take some tests to determine whether the injury is something more than just cramps or muscle fatigue. Luis Binks has generally filled in for him when he was unavailable. Bologna will face Fiorentina away Sunday.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Salernitana Medel served a one-game ban in Monday's 2-1 win against Spezia.

Impact Medel will be back in the XI in Saturday's away match, substituting Luis Binks in the middle of the defense. He has tallied 26 tackles, 23 interceptions, 72 clearances and 11 blocks in 22 games, with eight clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Spezia game Medel won one of two tackles, had three clearances, drew three fouls and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 0-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Medel struggled like most of his teammates in this one and will have to miss one game due to yellow card accumulation. Luis Binks has generally filled in for him when he was unavailable, although Kevin Bonifazi can also handle the role.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears protocol Medel has tested negative for COVID-19, but he will probably not start Monday versus Napoli, coach Sinisa Mihajlovic announced.

Impact Medel will be an option, but he has practiced just once in the last couple of weeks. The coach praised his backup Luis Binks in the pre-game presser, and therefore he should get the nod for the second match in a row Monday.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Medel has tested positive for COVID-19 in the screening before the Inter game, Bologna announced.

Impact Medel will miss the next two matches as he goes through the protocol. Kevin Bonifazi will probably start in the back next to Adama Soumaoro and Arthur Theate with Medel unavailable.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist versus Cagliari Medel provided one assist, created one chance, delivered one cross, made one clearance and received a yellow card in Monday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Medel had a great offensive outing as he provided his first assist of the season in 11 appearances. The center-back holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats. It is worth noting he has yet to attempt a shot this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Insigne nets 2 as Napoli beats Bologna 3-0 to go top

Lorenzo Insigne converted two penalties to help Napoli beat Bologna 3-0 and move back level with AC Milan at the top of the table

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS