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Completes suspension Keita cleared a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Lecce.

Impact Keita will be eligible to play next Monday versus Cagliari and will be a candidate to start depending on the level of fitness of Hernani (undisclosed), Simon Sohm (hip) and Nahuel Estevez (thigh) despite his forgettable debut.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Keita sees red on debut as Udinese comes from two down to beat Parma and Lazio wins

Mandela Keita was sent off just 19 minutes into his Parma debut as Udinese fought back from two goals down to win 3-2 away from home in the Serie A

SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off in Udinese match Keita was booked twice in 11 minutes in Monday's game versus Udinese.

Impact Keita had a forgetful debut with Parma, making a few sloppy plays and fouls off the bench and getting his marching orders very quickly. He'll be sidelined for Saturday's away game versus Lecce. Udinese will deploy Adrian Bernabe, Simon Sohm and Hernani in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Parma Keita has officially joined Parma on a permanent transfer from Royal Antwerp.

Impact Keita broke out in the past campaign, featuring 39 times and recording three assists while mostly operating as a holding midfielder. He'll be an immediate threat to Hernani (thigh), Simon Sohm, and Wylan Cyprien's playing time, while Adrien Bernabe and Nahuel Estevez are entrenched at the top of the depth chart.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Belgium coach calls up midfielder Mandela Keita for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Austria and Sweden

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco has called up midfielder Mandela Keita for the first time for upcoming European Championship qualifying matches against Austria and Sweden

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS