Impact Spinazzoli will miss three-to-four weeks depending on how the rehab goes. Zeki Celik, Nicola Zalewski, and Stephan El Shaarawy will cover the flanks in the next several matches.
JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Diagnosed with strain Spinazzola suffered a flexor lesion in the right thigh in Napoli clash, Corriere dello Sport relays.
Leaves Napoli game with injury Spinazzola subbed off at halftime in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Napoli due to a thigh problem after recording one shot (one on target), one cross (zero accurate), and one clearance, DAZN...
Impact Spinazzola filled in for the suspended Zeki Celik, but he had mostly a quiet game besides a pair of sprints and couldn't continue due to a muscular issue. He'll take some tests to asses it shortly, and he has a chequered history in the area.
JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Features in friendly Spinazzola (thigh) came off the bench at half-time in Friday's game against Cadiz, Roma relay.
Impact Spinazzola was recently said to need some more time to shake off a thigh strain, but he logged multiple full training sessions afterward and appeared regularly in the first friendly on the docket. He'll reprise his regular role in January. He has logged one assist, ten chances created, 31 crosses (seven accurate), and 12 clearances in 16 appearances (ten starts).
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not out of the woods yet Spinazzola needs a few more weeks to recover fully from a second-grade thigh strain and could miss the early January games, Il Messaggero informs.
Impact Spinazzola reportedly logged some full practices in Japan, but he couldn't take part in the friendlies yet. Roma have devised a cautious plan for him since he has routinely dealt with muscular injuries over the years, and he'll need to clear a few more steps before playing. His availability versus Bologna and Milan will be clearer in late December.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing return Spinazzola (thigh) has been training regularly, but he didn't participate in two friendlies in Japan, Ansa relays.
Impact Spinazzola appears to have gotten past a thigh strain that cost him the final five matches of 2022, but Roma understandably didn't rush him back. He's expected to return on the pitch later in December.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss multiple games Spinazzola suffered a rectus femoris strain in the left thigh, TuttoSport reports.
Impact Spinazzola will most likely sit out the remaining matches of 2022 and return in January. Nicola Zalewski, Stephan El Shaarawy, and Zeki Celik are the next men up on the left flank.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up thigh injury Spinazzola suffered a thigh problem in the final practice and won't be involved in Monday's game against Verona, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Spinazzola will be better assessed in the next couple of days to determine whether the issue will cost him further time. With Rick Karsdorp now healthy, Nicola Zalewski will be able to return to the left flank, replacing Spinazzola.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist against Inter Spinazzola won three duels and assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Inter Milan.
Impact Spinazzola has his best showing of the season as he attacked at will, paced his team in crosses, and found Paulo Dybala with a little ball over the top to set up the equalizer. He has notched four chances created, 15 crosses (four accurate), and three tackles (two won) in the last four starts.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs three blocks in Salernitana tilt Spinazzola sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance, had three blocks and won three duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Spinazzola was pretty sprightly but didn't pick up many stats offensively. Instead, he put up numbers in the passive phase. He faces competition from Nicola Zalewski, but he's quite clearly the top option. He tallied two goals and four assists in 2020/2021 before an Achilles' tendon tear cost him almost an entire season.
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Creates one chance in Torino match Spinazzola had two clearances and one block and created one scoring chance in last Friday's 3-0 win over Torino.
Impact Spinazzola managed to get a pair of starts down the stretch after a long rehab from an Achilles tear, but his performances were understandably forgettable. He will look to get fully in shape during the summer.
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Unused versus Salernitana Spinazzola (Achilles) did not play in Sunday's 2-1 win over Salernitana.
Impact Spinazzola was on the bench but he suggested in his post-match remarks that he is not fully ready yet, therefore he is not a lock to be called up for the next few games, let alone see meaningful minutes. Roma will face Napoli away Monday.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against Salernitana Spinazzola (achilles) is in Roma's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Salernitana.
Impact Spinazzola hasn't played since he tore his achilles in the quarterfinals of Euro 2020 in July, but after a nine-month recovery, he has finally been included in Roma's squad once again. He's on the bench on Sunday, but he could see some playing time in the game.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Might be called up for Salernitana game Spinazzola (Achilles) has been practicing regularly this week and, while he is not fully ready to play, he could be part of the squad list for Sunday's match versus Salernitana, An...
Impact Spinazzola originally tore his Achilles during the Euro and has had an up-and-down rehab. He recently received the final green light to train fully, and the coach could call him up Sunday. It may be a while before he sees meaningful minutes, though.
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Slows down in rehab Spinazzola (Achilles) has no clear timetable to return and will be out at least for another month, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Spinazzola has resumed practicing on the pitch but has not been cleared for contact yet. The national team doctor stated that he is likely to return only next season, but Roma are holding out some hope he will play in the spring, the publication adds. Matias Vina, Stephan El Shaarawy and Ainsley Maitland-Niles will continue to feature on the left in the next few weeks.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Making progress in rehab Spinazzola (Achilles) is ramping up his activity in practice and could be a full-go by the end of January, Corriere dello Sport reports.
Impact Spinazzola tore his Achilles during the Euro and is likely to respect the initial six-month timetable for his return. Matias Vina and Stephan El Shaarawy will continue to man the left flank until he is back.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Training individually Spinazzola (achilles) is training individually as he continues with his rehabilitation, according to Checco Oddo Casano of Retesport.
Impact Spinazzola has been out since tearing his achilles in the quarterfinal of Euro 2020 back in July, but he is making progress and training individually. He's still on track to return in early 2022.
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