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Pretty good in Sassuolo game Calafiori had one tackle (one won), three blocks, one clearance, and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Calafiori once again filled in for Jhon Lucumi and didn't skip a beat, even though his side gave up one goal and he had a different partner in the back. He has started five matches in a row, tallying seven tackles, ten interceptions, and 13 clearances.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively versus Inter Calafiori registered four tackles (three won), eight successful duels, four clearances, and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Calafiori had his hands full in the back and held his own for the most part, even though Inter scored twice. Jhon Lucumi might remain sidelined through the break, giving him more opportunities to start. He has logged seven tackles, seven interceptions, nine clearances, and three blocks in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in Empoli game Calafiori had two interceptions and two blocks in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Calafiori wasn't challenged much and held his own while replacing Jhon Lucumi in the middle of the defense for the second consecutive game. He has posted four interceptions, five clearances, and there tackles in the last four games, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Italy Calafiori has joined Bologna on a permanent deal from Basel, the team announced.

Impact Calafiori has made 38 appearances with the Swiss club last season, tallying one goal and three assists. He didn't have much success with Roma and Genoa in Serie A in the past. He'll divvy up time at left-back with fellow newcomer Victor Kristiansen and Tommaso Corazza, while Charalampos Lykogiannis is likely to leave.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Genoa Calafiori has joined Genoa on a season-long loan from Roma, the two teams announced.

Impact Calafiori logged just six appearances thus far, tallying three crosses, one chance, five tackles and three interceptions. He will contribute to the replaced Mohamed Fares and Stefano Sabelli, who have joined Torino and Brescia respectively.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Bologna Calafiori (thigh) did not feature in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Calafiori was available for the first time in three weeks as he dealt with a thigh injury. The absence of Stephan El Shaarawy will bump him to second-stringer on the left flank, but Matias Vina will see the lion's share of minutes in the next few matches. Roma will face Inter at home Saturday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Substitute option Wednesday Calafiori (thigh) was named to the match-day squad for Wednesday's clash with Bologna, per SkySports.

Impact Calafiori returns to the squad following three matches on the shelf due to his thigh problem. Considering the defender has been an unused substitute six times this season, fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him breaking into the starting XI with any consistency moving forward.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available against Torino Calafiori (thigh) returned to full practice ahead of Sunday's match versus Torino, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Calafiori has missed the past three weeks due to a thigh strain and was a late call, but ultimately ruled out, for the midweek game in European Conference League. Even if indeed good to go, he has slim chances to see minutes with Matias Vina back in the fold to compete with Stephan El Shaarawy, who played on the left flank in recent games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Genoa Calafiori (thigh) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus Genoa, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Calafiori has remained limited in practice throughout the week and needs more time to recover from a thigh injury. Roma could confirm the most recent scheme, with Stephan El Shaarawy manning the left flank in a more defensive role than usual.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Venezia match Calafiori will miss Sunday's game versus Venezia due to a muscular injury, Jose Mourinho announced.

Impact Calafiori would have likely gotten the nod with Matias Vina on the mend, but he picked up a thigh injury late in the week. The coach stated that either Roger Ibanez or Filippo Tripi will adapt to the role, with Bryan Cristante or Marash Kumbulla in the middle of the defense in the first case.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Calafiori had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately, making two interceptions, and winning a tackle during Thursday's match with Udinese.

Impact Calafiori set up Tammy Abraham in the 36th minute opening the scoring in the match. The assist was the first of the season for the fullback, coming from his lone chance created in the match. Calafiori was subbed off in the 69th minute.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return versus Spezia Calafiori (thigh) did not make Roma's squad list to face Spezia Sunday.

Impact Calafiori has not been able to shake off a thigh strain that cost him the last six matches and closes the season with three Serie A appearances, while he has played more in Europa League, where he ahs bagged one goal in five games.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still absent Calafiori (thigh) did not name Roma's squad list for Saturday's Derby with Milan.

Impact Calafiori will continue to remain sidelined because of a thigh strain. Rick Karsdorp, Bruno Peres, Davide Santon and Bryan Reynolds are the remaining options on the defensive flanks since also Leonardo Spinazzola is sidelined.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE