NICOLO CASALE NEWS

Set up lone goal Wednesday Casale assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus Lecce. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.

Impact Casale set up Ciro Immobile's goal with a perfect through ball that allowed the veteran striker to finish coolly from inside the box. This was Casale's first assist of the season, and given he's started in each of Lazio's last six contests, he should remain in the XI when the Biancocelesti takes on Empoli on Sunday.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, logs five clearances Casale logged five clearances across 90 minutes during a 0-0 draw against Udinese on Sunday.

Impact Lazio used Patric 90-plus minutes Thursday versus Sturm Graz. Because the Spanish defender was unavailable, Casale played alongside Alessio Romagnoli instead.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Fiorentina Casale (thigh) didn't feature in Monday's 4-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Casale was available following a thigh strain, but the coach leaned on usual starters Patric and Alessio Romagnoli. He'll have to wait for his opportunities, but he should soon get some considering the busy schedule.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Fiorentina game Casale (thigh) returned to full practice in the lead-up to Monday's match versus Fiorentina, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Casale sat out the last two matches with a thigh strain, but he will resume being an option sooner than anticipated. On the other hand, he has started just twice so far, logging three tackles, one interception and two clearances, as he's behind Patric and Alessio Romagnoli in the defensive pecking order.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Casale has been diagnosed with a low-to-medium grade adductor strain in the left thigh, Lazio announced.

Impact Casale will have to miss four-to-six weeks depending on how the rehab goes after getting hurt in practice. He had yet to supplant Patric in the back. Mario Gila will become the top defensive backup sans Casale.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for Torino game Casale cleared his suspension in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Casale will be available for Saturday's away match against Torino. While he's likely to wind up being the starter next to Alessio Romagnoli, he might have to compete with Patric at first.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Lazio Casale has moved to Lazio on a permanent deal from Verona, the teams announced.

Impact Casale was one of the biggest revelations of the past reason, and Lazio managed to outbid the rivals to sign him. He is in line for the starting job as they lost Luiz Felipe, who Joined Real Betis on a free. He logged two assists, 46 tackles, 49 interceptions and 86 clearances in 36 appearances (30 starts) in 2021/2022.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss opener Casale won two of three tackles, had three clearances, drew one foul and picked up his tenth yellow card in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Lazio.

Impact Casale did not get the start in this one, but he subbed in early to plug some holes. He has been one of the revelations of the season as he quickly proved to be rock-solid despite coming out of nowhere. He has posted 46 tackles, 49 interceptions, 86 clearances and 12 blocks in 36 appearances (30 starts), contributing to two interceptions.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five interceptions against Sampdoria Casale made five interceptions in a 1-1 stalemate against Sampdoria on Saturday.

Impact Casale had a decent day for the hosts. The 24-year-old made five interceptions, three more than any other player in the match. Other than that, Casale also made three clearances.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in win Casale made two tackles (both won), six clearances and three interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Monday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Casale was once again very productive at the heart of the defense, filling up the stat sheet and keeping opposing forwards at bay for most of the match. With eight tackles, 17 clearances and eight interceptions over his last four starts, the centre back will try to remain productive during Saturday's home clash against Sampdoria.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Inter Casale had one block, two interceptions and five clearances and won eight duels in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Casale turned in a solid shift while trying to stop the Inter attackers, but it was not enough. He has logged 36 tackles, 37 interceptions, 68 clearances and five blocks in 30 matches, with two clean sheets. Verona will face Atalanta away next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Casale had an assist with his lone chance created while making an interception, two tackles and four clearances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Casale set up Matteo Cancellieri in the 71st minute, setting up the game tying goal. The assist was the second of the season for the defender while his four clearances led Verona in the draw.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for Fiorentina game Casale completed his one-game suspension in Sunday's 3-1 win over Verona.

Impact Casale, like fellow starter Koray Gunter, will be back for Sunday's road game versus Fiorentina, where Bosko Sutalo and Diego Coppola will likely go back to the bench. He has tallied 30 tackles, 31 interceptions and 54 clearnaces in 25 matches, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Venezia game Casale had three clearances and two interceptions, won one tackle and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Roma.

Impact Casale had the usual solid display, but he was booked early and the coach replaced him to avoid a second card, and the defense fell apart afterward. He and Koray Gunter will both be suspended Sunday, so two among Fabio Depaoli, Bosko Sutalo and Panagiotis Retsos will make the XI in a makeshift backline.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers in Bologna match Casale had four interceptions and two clearances and won two of three tackles and ten duels in Friday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Casale turned in another serviceable stint and has been rock-solid since becoming a full-time starter. He has registered 25 tackles, 24 interceptions and 46 clearances in 22 matches, but with no clean sheets. Verona will face Juventus away on February 6th.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty active versus Napoli Casale sent in one accurate cross, created two scoring chances and won two of two tackles and three tackles in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Casale moved to the flank to replace Darko Lazovic and had a pretty good outing overall, although he did not pick up as many defensive stats as usual. He has posted one assist, six chances created, 16 tackles and 21 clearances in 11 games (eight starts). Verona will face Empoli at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Juventus Casale (thigh) had two clearances, won three duels and two of two tackles and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Casale got the nod right away upon shaking off some fatigue and was his usual reliable self in the back. He has solidified himself as a starter in the back for Verona even though they have several options. He has notched seven crosses, 14 tackles, 20 clearances and nine interceptions in ten games, with no clean sheets. Verona will host Napoli next Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Casale is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Juventus.

Impact Casale missed the previous two matches with muscle fatigue but returns in time to face Juventus on Saturday. The defender will help anchor the back line for Verona during the Serie A clash.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Juventus Casale (thigh) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Juventus Saturday.

Impact Casale is good to go after dealing with some muscle fatigue in the past two matches. He has generally started in recent tilts, but he might be a bench option in this one given the situation. He has tallied one assist, seven crosses, 12 tackles and 18 clearances in nine games (six starts).

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in doubt for Juventus game Casale (thigh) will be further assessed before Saturday's match versus Juventus, coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Casale picked up some muscle fatigue last week and sat out Wednesday's match versus Udinese. He will be a late call for Saturday. The coach started a few backups in the midweek round and one of them, with Federico Ceccherini as the frontrunner, would stay in the XI if Casale could not recover.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Udinese game Casale (thigh) was omitted from Verona's squad list to face Udinese Wednesday.

Impact Casale is not dealing with a major injury, but the short turnaround will not allow him to be available for this one. Either Federico Ceccherini or Giangiacomo Magnani will take his place in the back.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Udinese match Casale bowed out of the last game due to muscle fatigue, Telenuovo reports.

Impact Casale did not sustain a significant injury, but his presence is in doubt for Wednesday's match against Udinese. He was replaced by Federico Ceccherini in the past tilt. Giangiacomo Magnani will also be in the mix.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Lazio match early Casale won two of three tackles, had three clearances and drew one foul and subbed off before halftime due to a knock in Sunday's 4-1 win over Lazio, Tele Nuovo reports.

Impact Casale had another solid performance in the back, but he was forced to bow out early due to an unspecified physical problem. He will take some tests in the next couple of days. He was replaced by Federico Ceccherini who, like Giangiacomo Magnani, would be a candidate to start if Casale was unable to play in Wednesday's road game versus Udinese.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Casale provided one assist, created two chances, delivered one cross, made two interceptions and four clearances in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Casale had a positive offensive outing Saturday as he collected his first assist of the season to help his side tie the game. The center back holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE