LASSANA COULIBALY NEWS

Good all-around display Coulibaly had two tackles (one won), one clearance and one interception in Monday's 2-0 loss versus Como. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.

Impact Coulibaly did a decent job holding down the midfield for Lecce against Como. In 84 minutes played, he completed his only dribble of the match, played one pass into the final third, was dispossessed just once, and won four of his seven duels. The midfielder does not have a goal or assist this season for Lecce, and they would like to see that change on Sunday when they visit Lazio.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Lecce Coulibaly has agreed to a contract until 2027 with an option upon coming in from Salernitana, Lecce announced.

Impact Coulibaly found a new home in Serie A after three solid seasons where he held things down defensively in the midfield for Salernitana. He logged 47 tackles, 25 clearances and 11 key passes in 28 appearances in 2023/2024. He'll likely be a starter once he settles in.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Coulibaly cleared a one-game ban in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Coulibaly will be eligible to face Frosinone and is unusually near the top of the depth in the midfield. He has gotten the start in seven of the last eight matches, totaling 10 tackles (six won), six clearances and three shots (one on target).

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Fiorentina game Coulibaly registered two shots (one on goal), drew one foul, won four duels and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 4-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Coulibaly had a poor showing and will have to miss the next one due to yellow-card accumulation. The coach will turn to Mateusz Legowski, Iron Gomis, and Toma Basic (knee), with perhaps a couple of them getting the start depending on Giulio Maggiore's fitness level since he left early due to a knee issue in this one.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return versus Empoli Coulibaly (international duty) had 12 passes, drew one foul and committed one in 14 minutes in Friday's 3-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Coulibaly only saw limited action as he hadn't trained much after coming back from AFCON. He'll likely reclaim a regular role in the midfield sooner rather than later. He has tallied 12 tackles (nine won), two interceptions and one key pass in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench after AFCON Coulibaly (AFCON) is on the bench for Friday's contest against Empoli.

Impact Coulibaly recently returned from his international duties during AFCON with Mali and is now on the bench for Friday's contest. The midfielder has been a regular starter this season and will most likely return to the starting XI against Inter Milan on Feb. 16 in their next contest, most likely only starting on the bench Friday due to fatigue after the busy tournament he just competed in.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Empoli Coulibaly (AFCON) will make the squad list to face Empoli on Friday, coach FIlippo Inzaghi announced.

Impact Coulibaly headed back to Italy earlier in the week following Mali's elimination and will be an option right away. The gaffer was non-committal on starting him: "He trained with us for the first time Thursday. We'll see how he is and then decide whether to insert him into the XI or use him off the bench." Giulio Maggiore or Toma Basic would drop out of the formation if he made it. He has tallied 12 tackles (nine won), two interceptions and one key pass in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Mali for AFCON Coulibaly will play in AFCON with the Malian national team, Sportitalia informed.

Impact Coulibaly has joined the pre-tournament camp and will be absent for at least four matches. Mateusz Legowski, Giulio Maggiore, and Emil Bohinen will enjoy an uptick of minutes in the midfield while he's away from the team.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five tackles in Napoli clash Coulibaly won 12 duels and five of seven tackles and had two interceptions and one clearance in Saturday's 0-2 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Coulibaly did the best he could to help the defense and contain the opponents, but Napoli breezed to victory anyway. He has posted nine tackles, three interceptions, and three clearances in the last four games.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works hard in Genoa tilt Coulibaly won seven duels and two of two tackles and had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 0-1 loss versus Genoa.

Impact Coulibaly excelled in the passive phase as usual and sprinkled in some offense as well. He has registered two tackles, one interception, and two clearances in the last three games after an injury.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters Monza game late Coulibaly (calf) was dispossessed once, committed one foul, had four touches, and was booked in seven minutes in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Monza.

Impact Coulibaly made just a brief cameo after a significant calf problem and did more harm than good. He'll resume being a regular in the midfield after the break. He has logged an assist and posted four tackles, four interceptions, and four key passes in four appearances.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Monza Coulibaly (calf) "will be an option versus Monza, but it'd be premature for him to start. He'll help us during the game, and we'll give him the right game time to avoid any risk,"...

Impact Coulibaly has recuperated more quickly than anticipated, but he won't be in the starting lineup right away despite his usual role. Emil Bohinen, Giulio Maggiore, and Mateusz Legowski have alternatively replaced him. He has tallied an assist and added four chances created, four interceptions, and four clearances in three seasonal appearances.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up different injury Coulibaly strained his calf in practice and will miss four-to-five weeks, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Coulibaly missed the past game with a fractured nose and sustained a muscular injury in practice. He'll be sidelined for the next four games and return after the next international break. Mateusz Legowski, Emil Bohinen, Giulio Maggiore, and Agustin Martegani will fill in for him in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit Torino game Coulibaly won't be present versus Torino Monday due to a nose fracture, coach Paulo Sousa announced.

Impact Coulibaly suffered the problem before the international break, and the traveling didn't allow him to get proper treatment. Two among Mateusz Legowski, Emil Bohinen, and Giulio Maggiore (calf) will start in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances versus Udinese Coulibaly recorded one cross (zero accurate), three interceptions, two clearances, and three chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Coulibaly was more active than usual in the final third and led his team in chances, on top of taking care of the dirty work in the midfield. He has logged one assist, four key passes, two tackles, and four interceptions so far.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in opener at Roma Coulibaly assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Roma.

Impact Coulibaly opened the season with an assist Saturday as he assisted Antonio Candreva's 36th minute goal which tied the match at 1-1. It's a good sign to him already recording a goal contribution, as he finished with six last season but zero during the 2021-2022 season. He also put in decent work on the defensive end, finishing with one interception and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good versus Cremonese Coulibaly took three shots (zero on target), had two interceptions and one block, and created one scoring chance in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Coulibaly was one of the few Salernitana players to save face in a weird loss and contributed on both ends. He was more active offensively this season relative to the previous one. He logged three goals, three assists, 86 tackles, and 20 chances created in 35 games.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Coulibaly had an assist with his lone chance created and made eight tackles (winning four) during Monday's 2-2 draw with Roma.

Impact Coulibaly set up Antonio Candreva in the 12th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was Coulibaly's first since January 4th while his eight tackles led Salernitana in the draw.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Coulibaly had six tackles (four won), three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.

Impact Coulibaly helped his team keep a clean sheet Saturday, his second in his past five starts. He won four of his six attempted tackles, intercepted one pass and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card in the 76th minute, his 11th booking of the season.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner Coulibaly scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Coulibaly scored in the 65th minute assisted by Boulaye Dia. He netted his third goal of the season and scored for the first time since February. He also averages 2.5 tackles and 0.8 clearances per game. He is likely to start versus Napoli next week.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Coulibaly served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Coulibaly had to sit one after getting booked for the tenth time. He'll replace either Hans Nicolussi Caviglia or Tonny Vilhena next week. He has tallied two key passes, nine tackles (five won), five interceptions, and five clearances in his last five appearances.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Torino game Coulibaly won four duels and one of two tackles, took one shot on target, and picked up his tenth yellow card in Friday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Coulibaly focused on defending in this one and will have to miss his second game of the season due to yellow-card accumulation. Hans Nicolussi Caviglia or Emil Bohinen will replace him in the midfield next week.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener versus Monza Coulibaly scored one goal from two shots, made two tackles (both won), one interception and one clearance in Sunday's 3-0 win over Monza.

Impact Coulibaly scored the opener in the 51st minute, paving the way for their home win. That was his second goal in the season, to go with two assists as well. The midfielder has been a regular starter in the squad so far.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Atalanta Coulibaly completed his one-game ban in Sunday's 1-1 tie with Torino.

Impact Coulibaly missed one game due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll be back in the Xi in Sunday's away game versus Atalanta, replacing one of the midfielders that started in the most recent round. He has registered one goal, two assists, 46 tackles, and ten chances created in 15 games.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Milan Coulibaly assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus AC Milan, but he also picked up his fifth yellow card.

Impact Coulibaly found Federico Bonazzoli with a cross ahead of a late goal. He'll miss Sunday's match versus Torino due to yellow-card accumulation. The coach could turn to Ivan Radovanovic or Grigoris Kastanos to replace him in the midfield.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE