MARIN PONGRACIC NEWS

Bench option midweek Pongracic (thigh) made Fiorentina's squad list to face APOEL in the Conference League but didn't sub in.

Impact Pongracic has recovered from a thigh injury he suffered back in late September and has cost him seven Serie A matches. He'll rejoin the rotation and will try to supplant Piero Comuzzo, Luca Ranieri and Lucas Martinez Quarta, who have been at the top of the pecking order since he went down. He has posted one tackle, two interceptions and four clearances in two matches.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return soon Pongracic (thigh) "will need a few more weeks to return to full training," coach Raffaele Palladino relayed.

Impact Pongracic has been out for 20 days already and isn't close to coming back yet. Pietro Comuzzo, Lucas Martinez Quarta, and Luca Ranieri have occupied the middle of the defense in recent fixtures.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on the mend Pongracic (thigh) won't be an option for Sunday's clash with Milan, Fiorentina relayed.

Impact Pongracic will sit out the third consecutive domestic game in a row due to a thigh injury. Pietro Comuzzo and Luca Ranieri have enjoyed an uptick in minutes while he's out of commission.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Pongracic hasn't been selected for Sunday's clash with Lazio due to a right flexor problem, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Pongracic could be sidelined for further matches depending on the severity of the problem, which will be better evaluated in the coming days. Luca Ranieri and Pietro Comuzzo will soak up his minutes.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Pongracic served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-0 tilt against Venezia.

Impact Pongracic will return Sunday versus Monza after missing one game since he was sent off in the opener. He'll replace either Pietro Comuzzo or Fabiano Parisi, with Cristiano Biraghi playing more offensively in the second case. He has logged four clearances, two interceptions and one tackle in his lone appearance.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red Pongracic was handed a red card in the 83rd minute of Saturday's match against Parma.

Impact Pongracic almost made it out of full-time safe Saturday, but after seeing a second yellow in the 83rd minute, he was given his marching orders. This will leave him suspended for the club's next match, being available again to face Monza on Sept. 1. His likely replacement until he returns will be Luca Ranieri, who only missed out against Parma due to suspension.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Fiorentina Pongracic has officially joined Fiorentina on a permanent transfer from Lecce.

Impact Pongracic comes in a day after Nikola Milenkovic's departure and following a bounce-back season at Lecce after dealing with a major injury in 2022. He recorded 43 tackels, 51 interceptions and 128 clerances in the past campaign, contributing to seven clean sheets.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six clearances in Italy match Pongracic had six clearances and two blocks and committed four fouls, getting booked, in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Italy.

Impact Pongracic got the nod for the second time in the Euro and did his part, although his side gave up a costly goal in the final minutes of the match. He has registered two tackles, eight clerances and three blocks, with no clean sheets.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Stout in Napoli contest Pongracic registered one tackle (one won), one block, seven clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Napoli.

Impact Pongracic was under pressure but didn't crack and filled it up while helping his team stymie the opponents. He had a regular role this year as he was a lot healthier than last season and logged 43 tackles, 51 interceptions and 128 clearances in 36 matches, with seven clean sheets.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Under pressure agaisnt Atalanta Pongracic created one chance and registered three tackles (two won), three clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Pongracic was busy throughout the match as Atalanta pulled the strings, racking up stats, but his side gave up two goals. He has logged five tackles (three won), eight interceptions and 14 clerances in the last four fixtures, with no clean sheets.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Monza game Pongracic registered one tackle (zero won), five clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Pongracic more than held his own from a personal standpoint, but Lecce failed to secure a clean sheet due to a late and rather silly penalty. He has contributed to blanking the opponents three times in the last five matches, posting six tackles (five won), seven interceptions and 19 clearances.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Pongracic recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Salernitana. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.

Impact Pongracic kept his third clean sheet of the season Saturday and his first since Sept. 22. He contributed six clearances, one interception and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card just before the final whistle, his eighth booking of the season.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Frosinone Pongracic will be eligible to play in Sunday's away game against Frosinone.

Impact Pongracic served his ban in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Inter and will replace Ahmed Touba in the back in the next game. He has logged seven tackles (three won), five interceptions and 10 clearances in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Friday Pongracic was sent off in the second half of Friday's match against Torino.

Impact Pongracic was shown his second yellow card of the match in the 70th minute forcing the already trailing Lecce down to ten men. The defender will miss next week's match against Inter Milan through suspension.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Notches three interceptions versus Lazio Pongracic won one duel and had one block and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Pongracic racked up stats in the back, but Lazio found a way to perforate the rearguard once. He has tallied 12 interceptions, seven tackles (five won), and 15 clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clerances against Cagliari Pongracic (back) had one interception, three clearances, and two blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Pongracic managed to play through a back problem and didn't look affected by it, putting up his usual numbers even though his side allowed one goal. He has notched eight tackles (six won), nine interceptions, and 18 clearances in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back after one match Pongracic (back) is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Pongracic returns from a back injury which kept him out of last week's match against Atalanta. The center back trained just once in the buildup to the match, but had started 17 consecutive contests before last week's absence.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing back problem Pongracic is available for Saturday's match against Lecce but will be a late call for the starting XI due to back pain, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.

Impact Pongracic had just one full session this week because of the issue, and his playing time will be determined based on how he feels on game day. The only alternative would be deploying Alexis Blin in the back since Ahmed Touba just left for AFCON.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Pongracic served a one-game suspension in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Pongracic was decently replaced by Ahmed Touba and will return to the XI versus Cagliari. He has tallied nine tackles (seven won), 19 clerances, and nine interceptions in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Atalanta match Pongracic had five interceptions and seven clearances, won two of three tackles, and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Pongracic had an extra busy showing, but his side gave up two goals to the league-leading team, and he'll have to sit the next match due to yellow-card accumulation. Ahmed Touba or Alexis Blin will take his place in the back versus Atalanta.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five clearances against Torino Pongracic won four duels and had two interceptions and five clerances in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Torino.

Impact Pongracic couldn't help his team come away with a clean sheet but prevented a couple of goals with very timely intervention. He has notched eight tackles, eight interceptions, and 15 clerances in the last five games.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensive showing in loss Pongracic had one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Pongracic made an interception to go with three clearances and a block on top of his sole shot of the game. The defender has played every minute of Lecce's campaign so far and will continue to lead from the back.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills it up in Monza contest Pongracic generated one tackle (zero won), three blocks, 12 clearances, and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Monza.

Impact Pongracic and the other Monza defenders were under great pressure after Federico Baschirotto's expulsion but managed to land the place despite the one-man disadvantage and a few clear-cut chances for the opponents. He has notched four tackles, five interceptions, and 20 clearances in four games, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes permanent Lecce move Pongracic has signed a three-year contract with Lecce after transferring on a permanent basis from Wolfsburg, the club announced Friday.

Impact Pongracic started all nine of his Serie A appearances last season while on-loan with Lecce, but he's missed all of 2023 so far since undergoing ankle surgery in January. Nevertheless, the 25-year-old center-back will be returning to the Italian side on a full contract after completing a permanent move from Wolfsburg.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play after injury Pongracic was an unused sub in the last five matches of the season.

Impact Pongracic resumed being an option after missing months following an ankle injury but didn't get minutes. He was decent before getting hurt, notching 16 tackles, 16 interceptions, 30 clearances, and three blocks in nine appearances. Lecce haven't activated their option to buy yet.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE