PIOTR ZIELINSKI NEWS

Drills two PKs versus Juventus Zielinski scored two goals to go with two shots (two on target), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 4-4 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Zielinski filled in for Hakan Calhanoglu and took over the teammate's duties also from the spot, converting two attempts with great aplomb. He might be confirmed in the role even though Kristjan Asllani is more natural in it. He hadn't scored prior to this game while having a secondary role. He has logged eight shots (three on target), three chances created and six crosses (two accurate) in his last four showings (two starts).

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Young Boys Zielinski (thigh) had two off-target shots, one key pass and one inaccurate cross in 29 minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Young Boys.

Impact Zielinski played half an hour in his return from a small injury and tried to help the offense. If Kristjan Asllani (knee) doesn't return, he'll compete with Davide Frattesi to play versus Juventus since Hakan Calhanoglu (knee) is expected to stay on the mend. He has started once in his last five appearances, tallying six shots (one on target), two key passes and three crosses (one accurate).

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench Zielinski (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Young Boys.

Impact Zielinski returns to the bench, as expected after coming back from a thigh issue. The midfielder was expected return, but it's still good that he overcame the late fitness tests with no issues. Zielinski ended up missing just a single match with his thigh issue.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back against Young Boys Zielinski (thigh) "has looked good in training Tuesday, but we'll need to see how he feels on game day," coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact Zielinski practiced almost fully on the eve of the match and is likely to make at least the bench, missing just one tilt. Inter are undermanned in the midfield without Hakan Calhanoglu (thigh) and Kristjan Asllani (knee). He has tallied seven shots (one on target), five key passes and nine crosses (two accurate) in his last six appearances (two starts).

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for a little while Zielinski is day-to-day due to a right thigh pull, Inter announced.

Impact Zielinski will be out for at least a couple of matches and potentially more considering the thick schedule. He has started just twice in the last five fixtures. Inter will welcome back Nicolo Barella (thigh) in the midfield and will count on Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Davide Frattesi as well.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out in Poland game Zielinski left Tuesday's match versus Croatia "due to a slight thigh injury. We didn't want to risk him, and we took him out," coach Michal Probierz told Tvp Sport.

Impact Zielinski later added that he felt some discomfort and that he hoped it was nothing serious. He's headed for some tests upon returning to Italy. He has played second fiddle to Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the early going.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13 • GOAL.COM

Will be option versus Lecce Zielinski (thigh) trained fully Wednesday, Mediaset reported.

Impact Zielinski is poised to be available for the second round as previously anticipated by the coach. He'll likely deputize Henrikh Mkhitaryan at first and start seeing more minutes once the Champions League and the rotation begin.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Genoa tilt Zielinski (thigh) "won't be an option versus Genoa because we decided to give him some extra days to recover, but he'll return against Lecce next week," coach Simone Inzaghi relaye...

Impact Zielinski will sit out the opener due to a minor thigh injury, but the situation isn't particularly worrisome. Inter will likely roll with the same midfield as last season initially, with Davide Frattesi and Kristjan Asllani providing depth.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up minor problem Zielinski sustained a left rectus femoris injury, Inter reported.

Impact Zielinski got hurt in training and will be a close call for the opener versus Monza on August 17. Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Davide Frattesi operate in the same role.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to Inter move Zielinski has penned a four-year contract with Inter after departing Napoli as a free agent, the team announced.

Impact Zielinski fell out of favor a little at the end of last season as his exit was approaching and had a down year overall, tallying four goals, three assists, 64 key passes and 127 crosses (33 accurate) in 37 appearances. He'll compete primarily with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Davide Frattesi at his new club.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Creates multiple chances Zielinski created two chances during Poland's 1-1 draw Tuesday against France.

Impact Zielinski and Kacper Urbanski were Poland's only players to create multiple chances against France, whose team conceded only one goal during Euro 2024's group stage. The former will finish it with six chances created, six corners and five accurate crosses.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Zielinski (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup to face Austria on Friday.

Impact Zielinski was tabbed as day-to-day with the injury, but the talented midfielder will be fit to lead Poland in this match in the absence of Robert Lewandowski (thigh), who will be available off the bench. Zielinski assisted the team's lone goal in the 2-1 loss to the Netherlands in the group-stage opener.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist Zielinski assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Netherlands.

Impact Zielinski set up Poland's lone goal of the match with a perfect cross from a corner kick that was nodded home by Adam Buksa. Zielinski is the one who pulls the strings in midfield for Poland, and that shouldn't be any different in a must-win match for them against Austria on Friday.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nets Friday Zielinski scored during Friday's 3-1 friendly win over Ukraine.

Impact Zielinski was back in the starting XI after a calf injury and popped up with a goal early in the first half. The midfielder should play a huge role in the starting XI during the Euros, with upside on both sides of the ball. Zielinski had five goal contributions in Serie A after finishing the season with the calf injury.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not coming back against Torino Zielinski (calf) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus Torino, Napoli announced.

Impact Zielinski has been doing increasingly more in training this week but not enough to return from a calf strain that cost him the last five fixtures of the season. He closes the campaign with four goals, two assists, 38 shots (13 on target) and 58 key passes, producing a little less than the previous ones. He's widely expected to leave on a free and sign with Inter. He should be a full go for the Euro with Poland.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf injury Zielinski suffered a low-grade left calf strain in practice, Napoli announced.

Impact Zielinski isn't a lock to return before the end of the season since he'll need three to four weeks to recover, plus, he's leaving the team in June once his contract is up. Hamed Traore and Jens Cajuste will replace him in the midfield.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in seven crosses versus Empoli Zielinski registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate), one key pass and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Empoli.

Impact Zielinski padded his stats thanks to a few set pieces but wasn't much better than most of his teammates in a muted performance overall. He has started over Hamed Traore and other options in the last three rounds, totaling one goal, four key passes, 16 crosses (two accurate) and six shots (two on target).

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Frosinone fixture Zielinski generated three shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate), three key passes and four corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Frosinone.

Impact Zielinski wasn't as brilliant as Monza and wasn't involved in the two goals but he still had a respectable display and was a key cog in the offense, co-leading his side in deliveries and chances created. He has tallied eight shots (two on target), nine key passes and 11 crosses (two accurate) in the last three rounds, scoring once.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores screamer Zielinski scored once from two shots (one on target), attempted three crosses (one accurate) and took three corners in Sunday's 4-2 win against Monza.

Impact Zielinski scored his first goal since October in style, smashing the ball in off the bar from long range. The midfielder has been in and out of the starting XI, battling fatigue and a thigh injury. He is yet to complete a full 90 minutes this calendar year.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Resurfaces in Atalanta fixture Zielinski had three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), three key passes and four corners in 45 minutes in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Zielinski had his liveliest performance in months despite being used as a sub. Napoli are effectively moving on from him since he'll depart at the end of the season as his contract will expire, but his replacements haven't been up to snuff so far. He has logged four off-target shots, five key passes and five crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances (two starts).

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ineligible to play in Champions League Zielinski wasn't inserted in Napoli's Champions League because he'll join Inter at the end of the season, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Zielinski has started to lose minutes in Serie A too but won't be outright frozen out. He'll be unavailable in the two Barcelona tilts and going forward if Napoli advance. Jens Cajuste and Hamed Traore will absorb his playing time next to Stanislav Lobotka and Frank Anguissa.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Disappointing versus Milan Zielinski (thigh) recorded one cross (zero accurate), one clearance and one tackle in Sunday's 1-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Zielinski made the starting lineup instead of Matteo Politano as the coach went with a very defensive-minded formation, but he didn't do much. His game-time is no longer so secure due to some tactical flip-flopping and the fact that he has been excluded from the Champions League list. He has tallied six chances created, 15 crosses (three accurate) and three shots (one on target) in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting XI Zielinski (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Milan.

Impact Zielinski recovered from his thigh injury that saw him miss the last match and is back in the lineup for Napoli. He's started the last six matches played, totaling 21 crosses (four accurate), and seven chances created in that span.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Milan match Zielinski (thigh) has been named in Napoli's squad list for Sunday's away game versus Milan.

Impact Zielinski is fit enough to be an option after missing two of the past three fixtures due to muscular ailments in the same area. His playing time might decrease due to a tactical change and the arrival of new midfielders in January. In addition, he's bound to leave the team at the end of the season, so they could start to gradually move on from him. He hasn't been inserted in their Champions League list for such a reason, but he hasn't been completely frozen out and will remain available for the domestic matches whenever healthy. Jens Cajuste might surpass him in the pecking order, though.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE