RONALDO VIEIRA NEWS

Doesn't play in the last three games Vieira didn't get minutes in the final three fixtures of the season.

Impact Vieira picked up a significant injury right after joining from Sampdoria in January and didn't manage to enter the rotation afterward. He'll head back after the loan. He logged 19 tackles, 13 interceptions, 12 clearances, and five shots (five on target) in 18 appearances (eight starts) combined.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Monza game Vieira (thigh) has been named in Torino's squad list to face Monza Sunday.

Impact Vieira has been out since late February due to a thigh injury and a few setbacks. He had logged one just appearance after joining in January. He'll provide depth behind Ivan Ilic, Samuele Ricci, and Karol Linetty.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some more time Vieira "is struggling to return from his injury because his lesion isn't cicatrizing properly," coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Vieira will be sidelined through the break and might be forced to sit further games after the Sassuolo one. With Ivan Ilic (ankle) also ailing, Samuele Ricci, Karol Linetty, and Michel Adopo will hold things down in the midfield.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Vieira will miss three-to-four weeks with a thigh tendon lesion, Torino director Davide Vagnati announced.

Impact Vieira got hurt in practice and will skip the next few contests. He had played just 14 minutes in three matches since joining, as Ivan Ilic, Karol Linetty, and Michel Adopo are ahead of him in the pecking order. In addition, Samuele Ricci (calf) is expected to return soon.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Torino Vieira has transferred to Torino on loan with option to buy, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Vieira has appeared in 16 matches (eight starts) so far, posting 18 tackles, 13 interceptions, and ten clearances. He'll provide depth behind Ivan Ilic, Samuele Ricci, and Karol Linetty at his new home.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on bench versus Cremonese Vieira (ankle) was an unused sub in Monday's 1-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Vieira hasn't gotten in on the action in the two first two matches since the hiring of Dejan Stankovic, who fielded Gonzalo Villar and Valerio Verre over him. He has posted two shots (zero on target), six tackles (three won), two interceptions, and three clearances in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Cremonese Vieira (ankle) has been named in Sampdoria's call-ups to face Cremonese Monday.

Impact Vieira turned his ankle ahead of the midweek cup game, but he will not miss time. He has started just once in the past four matches as Gonzalo Villar has seemingly taken over the starting job. He has posted two off-target shots, six tackles (three won), two interceptions, and three clearances in such span.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for cup match Viera was pulled from the XI for Thursday's Coppa Italia game versus Ascoli due to an injury while warming up, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Viera will have to be assessed ahead of Monday's fixture versus Cremonese. He has alternated with Gonzalo Villar in the midfield so far.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Silent against Inter Vieira had 32 passes and two clearances in last Sunday's 0-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Vieira again filled in for the injured Albin Ekdal but did not manage to pick up many stats in a challenging matchup. He saw action only late due to an early foot fracture. He tallied ten tackles, six interceptions, five clearances and one off-target shot in 14 appearances (four starts).

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two tackles in loss Vieira made two tackles (one won) and two interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Lazio.

Impact Vieira started for the second time in the season (12 appearances) and couldn't do much to avoid the road loss before subbing off in the 86th minute. But the midfielder also received his second yellow card of the season. He will now look to get the nod again versus Fiorentina on Monday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Venezia Vieira (ankle) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Venezia, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Vieira missed one game with an ankle problem, but it was not particularly worrisome. He will resume providing depth to the midfield. He has one cross, two tackles and one interception in six appearances off the bench.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle injury Vieira was omitted from the squad list to face Juventus Saturday due to an ankle contusion, Sampdoria informed.

Impact Vieira has appeared off the bench in the last few matches, but he got hurt in practice. The returning Kristoffer Askildsen will pick up the slack in the midfield.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option against Cagliari Vieira (foot) will be part of the squad against Cagliari, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.

Impact Vieira has never been available so far because he broke his foot in the summer. He could see minutes right away behind the starters Morten Thorsby and Albin Ekdal since Adrien Silva recently left the club and Kristoffer Askildsen is suspended. He posted 31 shots, 24 chances, 31 crosses and 33 tackles in 27 matches in 2019/2020, while he did not feature a lot last season due to injury.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to miss time Vieira (thigh) was not included in Sampdoria's squad list to face Torino Saturday.

Impact Vieira has yet to appear this season due to a significant thigh injury. He continues to be limited to some rehab work in practice, therefore he is unlikely to return anytime soon. Kristoffer Askildsen has become the top backup in the midfielder with Vieira on the mend.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Vieira is nursing a thigh strain and was not named in Sampdoria's squad list to face Cagliari Sunday.

Impact Vieira will miss the eighth game in a row with the issue, which he suffered right before the start of the season. Albin Ekdal, Adrien Silva and Morthen Thorsby remain the top options in the midfield.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Udinese Vieira missed out on Sampdoria's squad list to face Udinese Sunday.

Impact Vieira has missed every game thus far due to an undisclosed injury. Albin Ekdal, Morten Thorsby, Adrien Silva and Kristoffer Askilden are the top choices in the midfield for Sampdoria.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on mend Vieira (undisclosed) is not part of Sampdoria's traveling party for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo.

Impact Vieira might depart in the final days of the window, but he is also dealing with a minor problem that did not allow him to train fully in the past two weeks. Morten Thorsby, Albin Ekdal and Adrien Silva sit atop of the depth chart in the midfield.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss opener Vieira did not make Sampdoria's squad list to face Milan Monday.

Impact Vieira is unavailable for the first game because he is likely to leave the club before the end of the window. Sampdoria will rely on the midfielders they used last season.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Crotone match Vieira did not make Verona's squad list to face Crotone Thursday as an old scar in this left thigh flared up Verona informed.

Impact Vieira returned to the stat-sheet after a long time in the previous game, but he ended up on the stands. He is unlikely to be back this season and he has missed most of the matches with major thigh issues.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A looking into more racist abuse after Vieira targeted

Italian soccer authorities have opened an investigation after another player was racially abused during a Serie A match at the weekend

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Italy's next move vs. racism: anti-terrorism listening tools

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OCTOBER 22, 2019

Racist chants aimed at Sampdoria midfielder Vieira

Sampdoria midfielder Ronaldo Vieira has been subjected to racist chants by Roma fans during a Serie A soccer match

OCTOBER 20, 2019