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DNP against Verona Pongracic (ankle) didn't feature in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Verona.

Impact Pongracic was back on the bench after missing months following ankle surgery. While he was a regular before getting hurt, he'll serve as a deputy the rest of the way, although it remains to be seen where he's at conditioning-wise. He'll have to compete for minutes with Simone Romagnoli and Federico Ceccaroni behind the starters.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Verona Pongracic (ankle) is in Lecce's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Verona.

Impact Pongracic is available for selection Sunday for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery in January. He started nine Serie A games in central defense this season prior to his injury and would have to win the spot back from Samuel Umtiti once he's fully fit again.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for a long time Pongracic (ankle) "will miss two or two-and-half months" after the surgery, Lecce director Pantaleo Corvino announced.

Impact Pongracic will be out until late March or early April due to a significant ankle injury. The exec didn't rule out adding another option in the transfer market, considering that Mert Cetin just left. Alessandro Tuia and Kastrito Dermaku (thigh) are currently the only backups behind starters Federico Baschirotto and Samuel Umitit.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will have ankle surgery Pongracic will go under the knife due to a right ankle problem after taking some tests in Munich, Lecce announced.

Impact Pongracic has dealt with the injury for about a month and needs surgery to fix it, which will sideline him for multiple weeks. Federico Baschirotto and Samuel Umtiti will be the starters while he's out, and the team might opt to add another option in the transfer market since their other current ones have barely played so far.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Milan clash Pongracic hasn't been called up for Saturday's game versus Milan and he flew to Germany to undergo treatments for his ankle injury, Lecce announced.

Impact Pongracic dealt with the problem twice in short order and could be headed for an extended absence given the situation, although the club hasn't disclosed his timetable. Federico Baschirotto and Samuel Umtiti will see the majority of minutes in the back while he's out, while Alessadro Tuia will be the first alternative.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Spezia Pongracic (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Spezia, Lecce announced.

Impact Pongracic was an unused sub in the previous match, but he hasn't completely recovered from a previous ankle problem and won't make the trip for this one. Federico Baschirotto and Samuel Umtiti are set to draw another start, while Alessandro Tuia will be the top defensive backup.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fine for Lazio game Pongracic (ankle) "has recovered and will be an option" for Wednesday's clash with Lazio, coach Marco Baroni announced.

Impact Pongracic twisted an ankle in practice a week ago, but he managed to get healthy and he'll compete with Samuel Umiti, as per usual. He has registered 16 tackles, 16 interceptions, 30 clearances, and three blocks in nine appearances so far, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turns ankle Pongracic practiced on the side Tuesday due to an ankle sprain he picked in a recent friendly versus Udinese, Lecce announced.

Impact Pongracic has about a week to shake it off ahead of January 4's game versus Lazio. He generally alternates with Samuel Umtiti in the back next to Federico Baschirotto.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Holds up against Atalanta Pongracic had two tackles (one won), five clearances, one block, and four interceptions in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Pongracic had his hands full in the back, considering the difficulty of the match-up, but he responded well, and Lecce conceded just once. He has recorded ten tackles (eight won), eight interceptions, 18 clearances, and two blocks in the last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extra busy against Juventus Pongracic won three of three tackles and five duels and had eight clearances in Saturday's 0-1 loss against Juventus.

Impact Pongracic more than held his own in the loss, but Juventus found a way to score anyway. He has retained the starting job even though Samuel Umtiti got the nod over him in one of the recent tilts. He has posted 11 tackles (nine won), six interceptions, and 17 clearances in the last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up stats against Salernitana Pongracic created one chance and had three tackles (three won), four clearances, and two interceptions in Friday's 2-1 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Pongracic helped his team keep the opponents in check with another tidy display in the back. He has quickly become a regular stater after joining, and he has logged six tackles, seven interceptions, and ten clearances in three games.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Lecce Pongracic has joined Lecce on a season-long loan from Wolfsburg, the club announced Monday.

Impact Pongracic kept two clean sheets in 17 Bundesliga appearances (nine starts) while on-loan with Dortmund last season, and the 24-year-old center-back is now moving to Serie A for this campaign with Lecce.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Dortmund Pongracic has joined Borussia Dortmund on loan for the season from Wolfsburg.

Impact Pongracic makes the surprise move to Dortmund despite struggling for minutes at Wolfsburg this past season, totaling just seven starts. It's likely he'll be used as more of a depth option for Dortmund in non-league action.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wolfsburg’s Pongracic still struggling with COVID-19 effects BERLIN - Wolfsburg defender Marin Pongracic is still dealing with the effects of COVID-19 weeks after his infection and had to be taken off...

JANUARY 10, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Wolfsburg stuns Leverkusen in 4-1 blowout behind two goals from Marin Pongračić

MAY 26, 2020 • Fox Sports

Wolfsburg goes up 1-0 from a great header by Marin Pongracic

MAY 26, 2020 • Fox Sports

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Wolfsburg stuns Leverkusen in 4-1 blowout behind two goals from Marin Pongračić

Wolfsburg goes up 1-0 from a great header by Marin Pongracic