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Unused versus Udinese Obi did not play in last Sunday's 0-4 loss to Udinese.

Impact Obi headed to the bench after getting the nod in the previous game and did not sub in. He has appeared in 21 matches in 2021/2022 (12 starts), tallying one assist, 14 chances, 25 crosses (seven accurate) and 23 tackles.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Venezia game Obi (calf) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Venezia Thursday.

Impact Obi is available after missing four matches with a calf problem and could be in the mix if the coach decided to rest either Pasquale Mazzocchi or Nadir Zortea. He has posted one assist, ten shots (two on target), 13 chances, 20 crosses (six accurate) and 22 tackles in 20 appearances (11 starts).

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Udinese Obi (calf) was not named in Salernitana's squad list to face Udinese Wednesday.

Impact Obi was pulled from the XI over the weekend and, while his calf injury is not believed to be serious, he will sit out the second game in a row, as the short turnaround does not help him. Luca Ranieri, Simone Verdi or Frederic Veseli will start on the left flank midweek.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Sampdoria game Obi picked up a muscular problem while warming up and was pulled from the XI in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sampdoria, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Obi was supposed to start but got hurt right before the start of the match. He was replaced by Luca Ranieri, who has played in the position for most of the season. He will have to be assessed ahead of Wednesday's away game against Udinese.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card at Napoli Obi registered one tackle (zero won), two interceptions, one block and a yellow card in Sunday's 4-1 loss at Napoli.

Impact Obi couldn't do much during the game, as Napoli dominated the action; The midfielder did co-lead his side in interceptions, though. He also received his fourth yellow card of the season, and will now need to be extra careful against Spezia on Feb 7.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Inter game Obi (return from COVID-19) created one scoring chance and won one tackle in 67 minutes in Saturday's 0-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Obi worked his way back after a match on the shelf, but it was tough sledding for him and the whole Salernitana squad in this one. They will visit Napoli Sunday. He has tallied one assist, 16 crosses, 18 tackles and five interceptions in 17 games (ten starts).

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Obi (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Obi returns to the XI Saturday after missing last weekend's match with COVID-19. It's unknown if he's ready for a full 90, but that may not matter in terms of fantasy, as he's produced just one assist this season with no goals.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return versus Lazio Obi was spotted at practice in recent days and should be part of the squad list for Saturday's match against Lazio, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Obi was one of the several Salernitana players that missed the previous game following a large COVID-19 outbreak. He would be in the running for a starting spot right away since Mamadou Coulibaly got hurt against and Lassana Coulibaly is away from the team for AFCON. He has logged seven shots, four chances, four crosses and five tackles in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Verona Obi is unavailable for Sunday's game against Verona.

Impact Obi is generally a regular, but he was most probably part of a COVID-19 outbreak within the team that sidelined them for the past two matches. Mamadou Coulibaly is returning in the midfield for Salernitana, joining Francesco Di Tacchio, Grigoris Kastanos and Andrea Schiavone.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots against Inter Obi created one scoring chance, took three shots (one on target), had one block and drew two fouls in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Obi was one of the few Salernitana players that salvaged an okay stat-line despite the romp. He has tallied one assist, 11 chances created, 16 crosses and 17 tackles in 15 matches (eight starts) so far. Salernitana will visit Udinese Tuesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Milan Obi (thigh) did not feature in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Obi was pictured warming up at some point in the second half, so his problem was not overly concerning even though it prevented him from featuring in this one. He has good chances to be back in the XI for next Saturday's road game against Fiorentina. He has logged one assist, five shots, nine chances created and 16 crosses in 13 games (six starts).

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Milan game Obi is in doubt for Saturday's match versus Milan after suffering a minor muscular injury in the warm-ups of the Juventus game, Ottopagine reports.

Impact Obi was a late scratch midweek and was limited in practice afterward. He is considered at serious risk of staying out again. Grigoris Kastanos and Andrea Schiavone will be options to replace him in the midfield.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes sub appearance versus Empoli Obi (thigh) sent in one inaccurate cross and committed two fouls in 45 minutes in Saturday's 2-4 loss to Empoli.

Impact Obi saw decent playing time despite dealing with muscle fatigue throughout the week, but he did not have a great impact. He will be an option to start in Tuesday's road game against Venezia since Salernitana are down a few regulars in the midfield. He has posted one assist, six chances created, 11 crosses and seven tackles in eight games (three starts).

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Empoli tilt Obi could practice fully during the week due to muscle fatigue and is a question mark heading into Saturday's match with Empoli, coach Stefano Colantuono announced.

Impact Obi logged a few limited practices in recent days because of the minor issues. For such reason, he might not get the nod even though Salernitana are down two regulars in Lassana Coulibaly and Mamadou Coulibaly. The only alternatives are Grigoris Kastanos and Andrea Schiavone.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist in loss Obi provided one assist, took one shot off target, created three chances, won two tackles and committed seven fouls in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Spezia.

Impact Obi had a great offensive outing Saturday as he registered his first assist of the season to help his side score in the first half. The midfielder's playing time, however, is a concern as he has started once in the last five games. He will look to confirm his spot in the starting XI Saturday versus Empoli after a positive performance.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks post in Atalanta clash Obi took two shots (zero on target), sent in four crosses (two accurate), created one scoring chance and drew one foul in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Obi had a major opportunity to break the deadlock in the second half on a great channel run, but his shot from the middle of the box rattled the woodwork. He ceded minutes to Franck Ribery in this one. He has logged two shots, two chances, seven crosses and five interceptions thus far. Salernitana will host Verona Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simy and Joel Obi's Salernitana fall to Mourinho's Roma ' Goal.com Simy Nwankwo and Joel Obi were in action as Salernitana were defeated 4-0 by Jose Mourinho's Roma in a Serie A encounter on Sunday.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM

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