JOAN GONZALEZ NEWS

Out indefinitely Gonzalez hasn't been cleared for football activities as he's undergoing tests to discover the nature of his issue, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Gonzalez was found to be suffering from a new heart condition in the medicals before the start of the new season and will have to go through a lengthy process even when and if he's allowed to resume playing. Balthazar Pierret, Hamza Rafia, and Filip Marchwinski will soak up his minutes.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't pass pre-season medical Gonzalez has been deemed unfit to train and play due to a newfound heart condition, Lecce announced.

Impact Gonzalez will undergo a series of specialistic tests to investigate the type and origin of the problem and whether it could be treated. He's out indefinitely until he gets cleared to resume football activities.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots versus Milan Gonzalez won one of one tackle and three duels, drew one foul and took four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Gonzalez was one of the lone bright spots for his side and paced in attempts, hitting the crossbar with a header in his most menacing one. He has had a seesawing role as of late, starting twice in the last six rounds, totaling four key passes, three crosses (one accurate) and five tackles (four won).

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Verona Gonzalez won one of one tackle and eight duels and generated two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Verona.

Impact Gonzalez got first dibs to replace Mohamed Kaba (knee), who's out of the season, and had a decent two-way performance. Alexis Blin will also be in the mix at the position, but he should enjoy a clear uptick in playing time. He has notched four chances created, two crosses (one accurate) and four tackles (three won) in his last five showings.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Inter clash Gonzalez completed a one-game suspension in Saturday's 2-1 win over Frosinone.

Impact Gonzalez will compete with Alexis Blin and Mohamed Kaba to get the nod on Saturday. He showed well in his three recent starts, scoring and assisting once and adding six shots (two on target) and two chances created.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Empoli Gonzalez assisted once to go with two chances created, one off-target shot, and one tackle (one won) in Monday's 1-1 draw with Empoli and will miss one game due to yellow-card accu...

Impact Gonzalez had a well-rounded display and slipped the ball to Lameck Banda before a successful strike from distance. However, he'll have to sit out one tilt after getting cautioned for the fifth time. Alexis Blin or Mohamed Kaba will replace him against Frosinone.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets against Verona Gonzalez scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Monday's 2-2 draw against Verona.

Impact Gonzalez took a shot which aided by the deflection gave Lecce the lead back in the 69th minute. He completed a dribble and also made an interception. This was his fourth start and first goal of the season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in final two games Gonzalez didn't feature versus Monza and Bologna in the last two rounds.

Impact Gonzalez came out of nowhere last summer but lost a lot of playing time once Remi Oudin moved to the midfield and shined. His season was still a success since it was his first fresh off the youth system, and he displayed an all-around skillset. He tallied one goal, three assists, 15 chances created, and 48 tackles in 35 appearances (26 starts).

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Napoli Gonzalez had two crosses (zero accurate), one block, two successful take-ons, and three tackles in Friday's 1-2 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Gonzalez was energetic on both ends in this one. His offensive production has dipped compared to the first half of the season in recent matches. He has notched one key pass, five inaccurate crosses, eight tackles (five won), and two interceptions in his last five appearances.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Gonzalez completed his ban in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Gonzalez missed one due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll compete with Youssef Maleh to start in Saturday's home game versus Sassuolo. He has provided one assist and posted four inaccurate crosses, 11 tackles (seven won), and two interceptions in the last five matches (four stars).

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Atalanta clash Gonzalez won three of three tackles, had two clearances, sent in one inaccurate cross, and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Roma.

Impact Gonzalez had to focus more on defending than attacking given the caliber of the opponents, and he'll have to skip one for yellow-card accumulation. Kristoffer Askildsen or Thohir Helgason will take his place in the midfield in Sunday's away game versus Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects point in Cremonese tilt Gonzalez won two of four tackles and assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Gonzalez contributed on both ends and slipped the ball to Gabriel Strefezza before the teammate picked up way to the edge of the box and smashed it home. He's now up to three assists in the season. He has tallied two shots (one on target), two chances created, four crosses (one accurate), and eight tackles (four won) in the last five matches. Lecce will host Roma Saturday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots Gonzalez took two shots (one on goal) and crossed once inaccurately during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Spezia.

Impact Gonzalez was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Lecce were shutout on Sunday. The midfielder's two shots were the second most on the team as he remains on a goal and two assists in his 17 league appearances.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active despite not scoring Gonzalez generated two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Lazio.

Impact Gonzalez wasn't involved in any of the team's two goals, but he looked active in midfield and often posted a threat to the opposing defensive line. Gonzalez has started in each of Lecce's last 10 games and has racked up two assists, seven shots and seven chances created in that span.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Lazio Gonzalez (knee) was named to the starting XI to face Lazio on Wednesday.

Impact Gonzalez was dealing with a knee problem but avoids missing any time thanks to the World Cup break. In his last five outings, the midfielder has registered one assist, five shots (zero on target) and six crosses (one accurate) and should be capable of offering decent mid-range fantasy value.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids significant issues Gonzalez (knee) trained regularly Saturday, Lecce announced.

Impact Gonzalez was held out of practice after a bruise in a recent friendly, but the tests came back clean, and he'll be good to go for Wednesday's match versus Lazio. He has started in 13 out of 15 matches so far, tallying one goal, two assists, 11 chances created, and 23 tackles.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee problem Gonzalez skipped practice Friday to a slight knee contusion, Lecce announced.

Impact Gonzalez bowed out early in a recent friendly versus Udinese and, while the problem doesn't appear severe, he has only a few days to shake it off before next Wednesday's match versus Lazio.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Atalanta clash Gonzalez assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Atalanta.

Impact Gonzalez did a little bit of everything in the midfield and found Federico Baschirotto with a corner kick ahead of the opening goal. It's his second assist of the season, with both coming in the last five matches, where he has added four off-target shots, four chances created, and five crosses (one accurate). He has also scored once in the season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Udinese tilt Gonzalez won two of five tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 tie against Udinese.

Impact Gonzalez chipped it at both ends, as he's one to do, and picked up a small amount of stats across the board on offense. He has registered one assist, two off-target shots, four chances created, and ten tackles (four won) in the last five games.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Gonzalez had an assist while crossing once inaccurately and creating two chances during Monday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Gonzalez set up Assan Ceesay in the 43rd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder and his second goal involvement in ten league appearances.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saddled with own goal versus Salernitana Gonzalez won two duels and had three crosses (zero accurate) and one interception and scored an own goal in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Gonzalez equalized the match early in the second half with a goofy attempt to clear the ball on a corner kick that went in the opposite direction. Despite the unfortunate episode, he's been one of the early revelations of the season, as he has surprisingly been a regular and logged one goal, four chances created, nine tackles, and five interceptions in seven appearances (five starts).

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE