Impact Hongla will miss the next four Serie A matches. He is generally the fourth/fifth option in the Verona midfield behind Adrien Tameze, Miguel Veloso, Ivan Ilic and Daniel Bessa.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves for AFCON Hongla is part of the Cameroon squad for the African Cup of Nations.
Returns in Coppa Italia Hongla (COVID) drew the start in Thursday's domestic cup match versus Empoli.
Impact Hongla cleared the COVID protocol too close to the previous Serie A game to be available, but it did not take him long to return afterward. He will be the fourth option in the midfield behind Miguel Veloso, Adrien Tameze and Ivan Ilic moving forward. He has posted two chances created, 11 clearances, five tackles and two crosses in eight games (four starts). Verona will face Torino away Sunday.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable for Atalanta match Hongla has shaken off COVID, but he will not be an option for Sunday's game versus Atalanta, coach Igor Tudor announced.
Impact Hongla has missed a couple of weeks because of the viral infection and the gaffer will give him some practice time before calling him up. Miguel Veloso, Adrien Tameze and Ivan Ilic will remain the top options in the role.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tests positive for COVID-19 Hongla has contracted Coronavirus, Verona announced.
Impact Hongla is fully vaccinated and is fine, the club informed. He will remain in isolation until he posts a pair of negative tests, missing multiple matches due to the packed schedule.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to Verona Hongla has joined Verona on a season-long loan with obligation to buy from Royal Antwerp the club announced.
Impact Hongla has tallied five goals and three assists in 58 appearances and is more known for his hustle and defensive presence in the midfield. He will replenish Verona's depth in the midfield as they lost Ivan Ilic, Stefano Sturaro, Ronaldo Vieira and Marco Benassi that were on loan last season. The two main starters Adrien Tameze and Miguel Veloso are instead still with the team.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
