NICOLO ZANIOLO NEWS

Disallowed goal in win Zaniolo had four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 win against Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd minute.

Impact Despite failing to find the net for a second consecutive match, Zaniolo remained a constant threat, seeing one goal ruled out while attempting four shots and creating three chances. He has now registered 10 shots and nine chances created across his last three appearances.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inter moves top of Serie A after Milan and Napoli drop points

Teenage defender Davide Bartesaghi has scored his first senior goals but AC Milan was held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo and has been overtaken at the top of Serie A by city rival Inte...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sends season high eight crosses Zaniolo generated three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Genoa.

Impact Zaniolo attempted three shots to extend his streak of at least one attempt in every match and created a season-high four chances created and eight crosses. He did not record a goal or assist, leaving him with four goals from 27 shots attempted and zero assists from 15 chances created across 12 appearances.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores at Parma Zaniolo scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Parma.

Impact With a Nicolo Bertola lob pass, Zaniolo caught Edoardo Corvi off his line and took advantage by scoring on an empty net. The striker will finish November with two goals across four appearances. Zaniolo's strong form exceeds before November, with his last seven appearances including four goals.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing in defeat Zaniolo generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Zaniolo contributed little more than three successful dribbles and some set-piece deliveries in this match. It was his second successive game without presence on the score sheet, a slowdown after a run of three goals in four starts between Oct. 20 and Nov. 1. He could find better scoring opportunities in convenient contests, although his team's current form is unreliable.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes in Atalanta match Zaniolo scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Zaniolo hit the net for the third time in the last four matches with a clinical finish from inside the box on a square ball. He paced his team in attempts and has had at least one in seven straight matches, amassing 19 (seven on target) and posting seven key passes and 12 crosses in that span. He has launched one or more crosses in every fixture, totaling 21 (five accurate).

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Second goal in loan spell Zaniolo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Zaniolo scored his second league goal for his loan club in his fifth consecutive start, converting one of two attempted shots. The midfielder has taken 13 shots across those five starts, registering at least one in each match. He was fouled three times in this game, his most so far, and has drawn at least one foul in four of those appearances.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus responds to Tudor's firing by ending 8-match winless streak, Roma rejoins Napoli on top

Juventus beat visiting Udinese 3-1 in Serie A to end an eight-match winless streak that had stretched back to mid-September and resulted in Igor Tudor's firing

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Scores equalizer Monday Zaniolo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Zaniolo scored a header in the 51st minute off an Alessandro Zanoli assist, a goal which tied the match at 1-1. It marked his first goal of the season and it came on his only shot in the draw. He also recorded four crosses in his third consecutive match before he was subbed off in the 75th minute for Keinan Davis.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cremonese held to 1-1 draw against Udinese in Jamie Vardy's first start for Italian club

Cremonese couldn't hold on to an early lead and ended up drawing 1-1 at home against Udinese on Monday

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Five shots and crosses Zaniolo generated five shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72n...

Impact After an impressive end to his September, Zaniolo began his October with another earned start. In back-to-back starts, he has logged three corners, created two chances and recorded multiple accurate crosses. Zaniolo has established some solid consistency, which is what he will need to continue doing if he wants Udinese to regularly utilize him moving forward. For the time being, it looks like Udinese will continue using Zaniolo up front.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots versus Sassuolo Zaniolo registered four shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Sassuolo.

Impact Zaniolo drew his first start as expected since Adam Buksa (face), Vakoun Bayo (thigh) and Iker Bravo (U-20 World Cup) are all unavailable and was the most active man for his side on offense, pacing it in multiple categories, although he wasn't involved in the lone goal. He'll have the opportunity to seize control of the starting job in the short term. He has posted six shots (two on target), three key passes and seven crosses (two accurate) in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolò Zaniolo returns to Italy by joining Udinese on loan from Galatasaray

Nicolò Zaniolo has returned to Italy after joining Udinese on another loan move from Galatasaray

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Moves to Udinese Zaniolo has transferred to Udinese on loan with an option to buy from Galatasaray.

Impact Zaniolo will get another chance in Serie A after not doing much at Atalanta and Fiorentina in his last two spells, recording three goals, two assists, 24 shots (nine on target) and 13 key passes in 22 appearances combined (four starts). He'll fight for minutes primarily with Iker Bravo and Vakoun Bayo.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss season finale Zaniolo has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Udinese due to back soreness, Fiorentina announced.

Impact Zaniolo ends an underwhelming six-month loan spell with no goal contributions, nine shots (four on target), five key passes and four crosses (zero accurate) in nine outings (four starts). He hadn't done much better at Atalanta in the first half of the season. He's poised to head back to Galatasaray.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Zaniolo cleared his two-game ban in Sunday's 3-2 win over Bologna.

Impact Zaniolo will be eligible to play against Udinese on Sunday but has had a small role when most of his teammates were available. He has started once in his last five outings, registering three shots (one on target), three chances created and one corner.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Banned for two games Zaniolo has been handed a two-match suspension for insulting the referee at the end of the Roma tilt, the League announced.

Impact Zaniolo will be sidelined against Venezia and Bologna, where he could have gotten a chance if the coach rotated following the return leg of the Conference League semifinals. Albert Gudmundsson and Lucas Beltran will absorb his limited minutes.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off after final whistle versus Roma Zaniolo had one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Roma and was shown a straight red card after the end of the game.

Impact Zaniolo drew a rare start as the coach rested both Albert Gudmundsson and Lucas Beltran due to the Conference League and had a so-so display, pulling his weight offensively only with a pair of bursting runs. He was expelled for protesting too much after the end of the game. He could get a multi-game suspension depending on what he said to the referee. He'll miss at least next Monday's game against Venezia, where the two top options will likely split minutes.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back versus Juventus Zaniolo cleared a one-game disqualification in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Zaniolo will be an option against Juventus on Sunday but might no longer be a fixture of the formation thanks to the return of Albert Gudmundsson, although the coach might go back to a more attacking scheme, which would help him get regular minutes while Andrea Colpani (foot) is out. He has logged seven shots (three on target), two chances created and four crosses (zero accurate) in his last five showings, without any goal contributions.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Napoli clash Zaniolo had one shot on target and one tackle (one own), drew one foul and was booked for the fifth time in Friday's 1-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Zaniolo wasn't too effective while leading the line along with Lucas Beltran and will have to skip one contest due to yellow-card accumulation. If Moise Kean (head) and Michael Folorunsho (thigh) aren't good to go, Albert Gudmundsson or Nicolo Fagioli would fill in.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fires two shots in Verona match Zaniolo drew four fouls and had two shots (one on goal), one tackle (zero won) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Verona.

Impact Zaniolo was often the main engine on the offense while contributing to replacing Albert Gudmundsson (back) and Andrea Colpani (ankle) but wasn't too effective in the thick of it. He has totaled five shots (two on target), two chances created and two crosses (zero accurate) in three matches with Fiorentina.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Fiorentina move Zaniolo is officially leaving Atalanta to head to Fiorentina on loan with a conditioned obligation to buy from Galatasaray.

Impact Zaniolo saw consistent minutes off the bench but didn't manage to become a regular in Bergamo and will try to accomplish that in his next stop. He'll duel primarily with Micheal Folorunsho, Andrea Colpani, Lucas Beltran and Albert Gudmundsson in a few offensive roles. Atalanta replaced him with Daniel Maldini. He has tallied three goals, two assists, 15 shots (five on target), eight key passes and eight crosses (zero accurate) in 21 appearances (zero starts).

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Torino fixture Zaniolo will be unavailable Saturday due to transfer market-related reasons, Rai reported.

Impact Zaniolo is in advanced talks to join Fiorentina and won't be involved this weekend to avoid risks. He has only operated off the bench throughout the season, but Atalanta will be thinner than usual up front without him and Ademola Lookman (knee), while Gianluca Scamacca is returning from an ACL tear.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Como match Zaniolo (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Saturday's 2-1 win over Como.

Impact Zaniolo made the game-day squad list after healing quickly from a thigh injury but was given extra time to be completely fit and the coach picked other attackers over him in this one. He'll have to show well consistently to earn more minutes, which hasn't been the case so far.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Como Zaniolo (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Como.

Impact Zaniolo is back on the team sheet after only one match out due to a thigh issue. In his return, he sees a spot on the bench. He should remain in this role moving forward, as he has yet to see a start in 10 appearances this season.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE