MATTIA CALDARA NEWS

Makes six clearances at Verona Caldara registered two off-target shots, five tackles (four won), four interceptions, six clearances and a yellow card in Sunday's 3-1 loss at Verona.

Impact Caldara had a great defensive outing, leading his side in tackles and clearances and making the second-most interceptions, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The centerback also received his ninth yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now need to be careful against Sassuolo on Sunday to avoid a suspension.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in draw Caldara made six tackles (five won), seven clearances, three interceptions and one block during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Caldara had another stat-stuffing performance at the heart of the defense, which included game-highs in both tackles and interceptions. The centre back has been very effective as of late, having racked up 12 tackles, 22 clearances, 11 interceptions and six blocks over his last four starts. Up next for Caldara is Sunday's visit to Verona.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive against Napoli Caldara had six interceptions and three clearances and won three of five tackles and six duels in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Caldara could not stop the opponents from scoring twice in this one, but he had one of his busiest performances of the season. He has logged 29 tackles, 42 interceptions, 75 clearances and 22 blocks in 19 matches, with two clean sheets. Venezia will face Torino away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit clearances versus Inter Caldara had three blocks, one interception and ten clearances and won five duels in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Caldara could not prevent the opponents from scoring twice, but he assembled a busy line nonetheless considering the nature of the contest. He has tallied 24 tackles, 36 interceptions, 72 clearances and 21 blocks in 18 matches, with two clean sheets. Venezia will face Napoli at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Empoli Caldara will be eligible to play in Sunday's home game versus Empoli after being suspended for yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Caldara will resume starting over Michael Svoboda, who struggled against Milan. He has notched 21 tackles, 35 interceptions and 58 clearances in 16 matches, with two clean sheets.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Caldara registered one chance created, one tackle (won), three interceptions, two clearances, one block and a yellow card in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Caldara co-led his side in interceptions, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The centerback also received his fifth yellow card of the season. He will be suspended at Salernitana on Jan 6, and will likely return when they host Milan on Jan 9.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven interceptions versus Juventus Caldara had one block, three clearances and seven interceptions and won three duels in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Caldara had a few great reads on opposing passes and came away with a new season high for interceptions, massively contributing to holding Juventus to one goal and guiding the back-line without Pietro Ceccaroni in the lineup. He has logged 20 tackles, 31 interceptions, 54 clearances and 15 blocks in 14 matches. Venezia will face Sampdoria away next Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy versus Atalanta Caldara had two blocks and two clearances and won two of three tackles and six duels in Tuesday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Caldara had his hands full in the back and stuffed the stat sheet, but Atalanta overwhelmed the defense and bagged four goals. He has posted 18 tackles, 21 interceptions, 45 clearances and 13 blocks in 12 appearances, with two clean sheets. Venezia will host Verona Sunday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Four interceptions at Bologna Caldara logged four interceptions during a 1-0 win Sunday at Bologna.

Impact Caldara averaged 2.6 interceptions across the Venezia team's last five away games. Its opponents averaged 60.4 percent ball possession during that span. Despite the possession-based downside, it could help fantasy managers benefit from Caldara's promising upside.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Caldara scored one goal on one shot on target, attempted two tackles, made three interceptions, six clearances and two fouls drawn in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Roma.

Impact Caldara had a great offensive outing Sunday as he found the back of the net for his first goal of the season. The center back holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Cagliari Caldara (illness) was available but did not feature in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Caldara has been limited by an illness during the week after missing the previous game, and the coach decided to stick with Michael Svoboda in this one. Caldara should be back in the XI for the home game against Fiorentina coming up in two weeks. He has tallied seven tackles, nine interceptions, 12 clearances and seven blocks in five games, but with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Cagliari game Caldara (illness) has been named in Venezia's squad list to face Cagliari Friday.

Impact Caldara was a late scratch for the previous game due to a stomach bug. He has good chances to reprise his starting role in the defense. He has posted seven tackles, nine interceptions, 12 clearances and seven blocks in five games, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Torino game Caldara has been scratched for Monday's game versus Torino due to a late stomach bug, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Caldara was expected to continue starting in this one, but he came down with a late illness. Michael Svoboda is taking his place in the back.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in defeat Caldara made four interceptions and three clearances during Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Milan.

Impact Caldara was unable to get anything going offensively Wednesday, but he had plenty to do behind the ball, and he grabbed some stellar volume. The center back was good for another solid performance and has established a stable floor in defense. Next up is a Monday clash with Torino.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Milan Caldara was not retained by Atalanta past the loan spell and will return to Milan.

Impact Caldara barely played in the past season, totaling six Serie A appearances (one start) and just once in the Champions League. Once a very promising prospect, his career has been derailed by major injuries. Milan will either keep him on the roster for depth or look to move him again.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorginho, Tonali need virus tests before joining Italy

Midfielders Jorginho and Sandro Tonali have been provisionally included in the Italy squad while they complete isolation procedures after potential exposure to the coronavirus

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays well against Inter Caldara had six interceptions and one clearance, won eight duels and four of five tackles in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Caldara started in the last three matches, holding up pretty well. He will be in contention with Jose-Luis Palomino (thigh) in August 12th's Champions League match against PSG.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Milan Djimsiti (toe) has been called up for Friday's match versus Milan.

Impact Djimsiti bowed out of the last game after hurting his toe, but the tests revealed nothing major and so a lot will come down to his pain tolerance. He would be replaced by either Mattia Caldara or Bosko Sutalo if he could not play through the issue.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Milan clash Palomino (knock) made Atalanta's squad list to face Milan Friday.

Impact Palomino left the last game late, but his problem turned out to be minor and he has shot to make the XI as usual. His potential repaclements would be Mattia Caldara and Bosko Sutalo.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knock Palomino left Atalanta's 1-0 win over Bologna on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury during the second half. He finished with three clearances, two tackles and two interceptions, as...

Impact Palomino suffered an injury during dying minutes of the second half and was replaced by Mattia Caldara. He will likely be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup at AC Milan.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bonucci returns to Juventus, Higuain and Caldara join Milan

MILAN (AP) Leonardo Bonucci sensationally returned to Juventus from AC Milan on Thursday, with Gonzalo Higuain and Mattia Caldara moving th...

AUGUST 2, 2018