KORAY GUNTER NEWS

Not part of the plans Gunter hasn't been included in the seasonal squad list after turning down multiple destinations, Goal informs.

Impact Gunter rejected moves to Turkey and Russia in the last few days and could still leave if he changed his mind. He played on loan at Sampdoria in the second half of the season. Isak Hien, Giangiacomo Magnani, Pawel Dawidowicz, and Diego Coppola top the defensive depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clearances in season finale Gunter won one tackle and had six clearances and one block in 45 minutes in a 0-2 loss to Napoli to end the 2022/2023 campaign.

Impact Gunter put up good numbers even though he played just the first half. He had a strange campaign as he fell out of favor at Verona and quickly departed in January, but a pair of muscular problems slowed him down at Sampdoria. He tallied 20 tackles, 41 interceptions, 90 clearances, and 20 blocks in 23 total appearances. He'll head back after the loan and search for a new home in the summer.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Gunter cleared a one-game suspension in Friday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Gunter sat out one due to yellow-card accumulation. He had started five of six matches before the ban and is likely to be back in the XI over Marios Oikonomou in the season finale versus Napoli. He has posted four tackles (three won), eight interceptions, 23 clearances, and two blocks in his recent run.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Sassuolo match Gunter registered three clearances and two interceptions, won two duels, and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 1-5 loss to Milan.

Impact Gunter struggled like the rest of the defense and was cautioned as he tackled Rafael Leao in the box. He will miss Friday's home game against Sassuolo due to yellow-card accumulation. Bruno Amione will likely be back in the XI. Marios Oikonomou would likely get the start as well if the coach opted for a three-man defense.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Very busy against Empoli Gunter had three tackles (two won), eight clearances and one interception in Monday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Gunter turned in a solid shift even though his side conceded once again. He resumed being a regular after shaking off an injury, registering four tackles (three won), six interceptions, 20 clearances, and two blocks in the last five games.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused agaisnt Lecce Gunter (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lecce.

Impact Gunter shook off a minor injury, but the boss stuck with Alessandro Zanoli, Bruno Amione, and Bram Nuytinck in the back, and he might have to wait for his next opportunity.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Lecce Gunter (thigh) has been selected for Sunday's clash with Lecce, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Gunter has recuperated from a thigh problem that cost him the past two matches. He went into full training only late in the week, so he will be hard-pressed to unseat one of the defenders that got the nod in relief. He has recorded five tackles (four won), three interceptions, 16 clearances, and two blocks in his last three appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss another one Gunter (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Cremonese.

Impact Gunter will sit the second match in a row due to an unspecified physical problem. Bram Nuytinck is primed to return to the XI following a suspension, replacing Jeison Murillo who got red-carded last week.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Roma Gunter hasn't been called up for Sunday's match against Roma, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Gunter has suffered an undisclosed physical problem during the break and will sit at least one game because of it. With Bram Nuytinck also unavailable due to a suspension, Jeison Murillo and Marios Oikonomou might both make the starting XI, although the coach could also move some pieces across the formation.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven clearance in Verona bout Gunter generated two tackles (one won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-1 win over Verona.

Impact Gunter had a strong performance, but his side didn't manage to shut down the opponents in this one. He has tallied five tackles (four won), three interceptions, 16 clearances, and two blocks in the last three games.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Salernitana Gunter (thigh) had two clearances and one block and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Gunter didn't start but subbed in early, as the coach decided to take Abdelhamid Sabiri out in the first half and shuffled some pieces around the formation. Sampdoria will have some forwards back for the next game, so he'll compete primarily with Alessandro Zanoli, Bram Nuytinck, Bruno Amione, and Jeison Murillo.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Salernitana tilt Gunter (thigh) has been named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Salernitana Sunday.

Impact Gunter is good to go after missing multiple matches due to a thigh problem and will be in contention with Alessandro Zanoli and Nicola Murru to start in the back. He has yet to feature with Sampdoria, while he logged ten tackles, 30 interceptions, 45 clearances, and 15 blocks in 13 games with Verona.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on the mend Gunter (thigh) hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Bologna, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Gunter will skip the second match in a row due to a thigh problem whose severity hasn't been disclosed. Jeison Murillo partnered with Bram Nuytinck and Bruno Amione in the past match, the first one following the departure of Omar Colley. The team also recently added Marios Oikonomou.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Inter game Gunter (thigh) will miss Monday's clash with Inter, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Gunter suffered a thigh injury while warming up ahead of the past game and will sit at least this one. Nicola Murru or Jeison Murrillo will join Bram Nuytinck and Bruno Amione in the back Monday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Inter clash Gunter (thigh) has been limited to therapies throughout the week after being a late scratch for the past game, Sampdoria informed.

Impact Gunter hasn't practiced in any capacity since the hiccup, and he's unlikely to be ready for Monday's match even though the team hasn't disclosed the extent of his injury. Since Omar Colley just left the club, Jeison Murillo or Nicola Murru will get the nod in the back three.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled from XI Gunter has been replaced by Omar Colley in the starting lineup to face Monza due to a late thigh injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Gunter was set to debut for his new team, but he picked up a muscular problem while warming up. Colley will return to the XI in a corresponding move.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Sampdoria Gunter has joined Sampdoria on a six-month loan, the League site announces.

Impact Gunter was a linchpin in the early going, but he has been supplanted by Pawel Dawidowicz and Giangiacomo Magnani in recent matches. He should resume being a regular at his new club. He has notched ten tackles, 30 interceptions, 45 clearances, and 15 blocks in 13 appearances.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features versus NK Istra Gunter (undisclosed) starred in Friday's friendly against NK Istra, Verona relay.

Impact Gunter left the last match before the World Cup early, but the problem was minor, and he was able to play in the first friendly. He'll remain a key part of the defense moving forward. He has logged ten tackles, 30 interceptions, 45 clearances, and 15 blocks in 13 appearances.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off injured in loss Gunter made four interceptions, six clearances and one block before subbing off with an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Gunter was having a great defensive outing before subbing off with an undisclosed injury during halftime. After being replaced, they conceded twice and dropped the win at home. The centerback still led his side in clearances and interceptions. He will be evaluated again during the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goal during start Gunter scored one goal across 90 minutes during a 2-1 loss to AC Milan on Sunday.

Impact Gunter logged his first goal of the 2022-23 Serie A. Fantasy managers will not regularly receive value from him scoring goals. However, the central defender played alongside Isak Hien during each of Verona's four games in between Sept. 18 and Oct. 16.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Napoli clash Gunter had two blocks. two interceptions and four clearances and picked up an assist in Monday's 2-5 loss to Napoli.

Impact Gunter teed up Kevin Lasagna with a flick-on on a corner kick. He put up numbers in the back but struggled to keep up with the opponents like the rest of his teammates. He tallied 21 blocks, 106 clearances, 69 interceptions and 32 tackles in 30 matches last season.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lazio game Gunter won one tackle, had one clearance, drew one foul and picked up his tenth yellow card in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Gunter did not have a great showing and will have to sit out Saturday's season finale versus Lazio due to yellow card accumulation. Bosko Sutalo and Martin Hongla will be the top candidates to fill in for him. He closes his campaign early with 32 tackles, 69 interceptions, and 106 clearances in 30 appearances and having contributed to three clean sheets.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four aerial duels against Fiorentina Simeone won four aerial duels in a 1-1 stalemate against Fiorentina on Sunday.

Impact Simeone had an average outing for the visitors. The 26-year-old won four aerial duels. Other than that, Simeone also made a couple of tackles.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back for Fiorentina game Gunter is available for Sunday's away game versus Fiorentina following a one-game suspension.

Impact Gunter and Nicolo Casale will both return from disqualification Sunday, likely pushing Diego Coppola and Bosko Sutalo to the bench. He has notched six tackles, 16 clearances and three blocks in the last five appearances.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for next game Gunter made five clearances and three interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Roma.

Impact Gunter had some strong numbers at the heart of the defense, but then saw his side letting the win escape from their hands as the opposition scored twice to draw things level. To make things worse, the centre back was shown his fifth yellow card of the season and will be suspended for Feb. 27 clash against Venezia. Bosko Sutalo and newcomer Panagiotis Retsos will compete for a spot in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE