Impact Azmoun had some moments but was mostly a deputy all year long, appearing 27 times (five starts) and scoring three goals. He might be on the move again this summer.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
SARDAR AZMOUN
Heading back to Bayer Leverkusen Azmoun hasn't been signed by Roma permanently after a temporary stint.
Nets one in loss Azmoun scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-1 defeat against Bologna.
Impact Azmoun made his first league appearance since March 17 and buried his third goal of the season. His three shots in the match tie a season high, while his three shots on target mark a new season high. Additionaaly, his 38 minutes played was the fourth-most playing time he has seen in a game this season.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
Unused on bench Azmoun went unused on the bench during Thursday's 2-1 win over Milan.
Impact Azmoun was back on the bench after a minor thigh issue but wasn't called upon. With a lead coming into the match the chances of the forward being summoned were always minimal. As expected he was available, but wasn't called upon.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Probable for Milan match Azmoun (thigh) has trained fully for two days in a row ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash with Milan, SportMediaset informed.
Impact Azmoun should be back in the squad list after sitting out about three weeks due to a thigh train. He'll compete with Tammy Abraham to serve as Romelu Lukaku's deputy, but the starter rarely rests or comes off the pitch.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Will sit multiple games Azmoun has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his left thigh, Corriere dello Sport relayed.
Impact Azmoun picked up the injury about a week ago and will have to skip about a month because of it. Tammy Abraham will back up Romelu Lukaku while he's out, but he's unlikely to have many minutes in his legs coming off an ACL tear.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Gets hurt with Iran Azmoun subbed off in the first half of Iran's World Cup qualifier against Turkmenistan due to a left thigh injury, Corriere dello Sport informed.
Impact Azmoun seemed in significant pain and is headed for some exams to determine the extent of the physical problem. He has been Romelu Lukaku's deputy in recent months.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in first start Azmoun scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Frosinone. In addition, he was given a ye...
Impact Azmoun had been restricted to substitute appearances before this match and took his chance in the starting XI with aplomb, marking his performance with a season high in shots and chances created. He may start to see more minutes in the weeks ahead on the back of this display.
FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Subs in late versus Inter Azmoun (Asian Cup) recorded no stats in three minutes in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Inter Milan.
Impact Azmoun was thrown in very late after missing four matches due to international duty but didn't even have a touch. He'll play second fiddle to Romelu Lukaku, who rarely rests or comes off the pitch, and occasionally play along with him in the coming weeks. He has notched five shots (one on target), two key passes and one tackle in his last six appearances.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Available versus Inter Azmoun (Asian Cup) went into full training right after returning from the competition and will be called up for Saturday's clash with Inter, Sky Italy reported.
Impact Azmoun didn't require extra time to get back into the thick of things and will serve as Romelu Lukaku's top backup following the departure of Andrea Belotti. He has appeared off the bench 13 times, scoring once and logging nine shots (two on target), three key passes and six tackles.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves for the AFC Asian Cup Azmoun has been called by Iran for the Asian Cup, Il Mattino reported.
Impact Azmoun was given a few extra days compared to other players after an agreement with Roma. He'll potentially be away until mid-February depending on how his team fares. He's generally a deputy up front. Andrea Belotti and Stephan El Shaarawy will absorb his limited playing time.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Traveling to Bologna Azmoun (calf) trained fully on Saturday and has been called up for Sunday's match versus Bologna, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact Azmoun will likely be managed a week removed from a muscular injury but could get in on the action since Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku are both out for this one. He has tallied three shots (one on target), one key pass, and one tackle in his last five appearances.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids major problems Azmoun (calf) didn't suffer a strain and is day-to-day, Tuttomercatoweb informed.
Impact Azmoun can't play in the Europa League and will be assessed later in the week to determine whether he could be an option versus Bologna on Sunday, but the issue is less severe than initially feared, and he won't spend much time on the sidelines.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets hurt in Fiorentina game Azmoun had one off-target shot before subbing off due to an ankle or calf injury in the 62nd minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina, Goal informed.
Impact Azmoun came off the bench to replace Paulo Dybala in the first half but picked up an injury of his own later in the game. He's headed for some tests. He's ineligible to play in the Europea League, where either Andrea Belotti or Stephan El Shaarawy will partner with Romelu Lukaku up front.
DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
GOL SERIE A | Round 11 | Collection | Serie A 2023/24
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Scores first Serie A goal Azmoun scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Lecce.
Impact Azmoun had a great performance despite only appearing as a substitute, equalizing the match in the 91st minute off of a Nicola Zalewski assist. This was the first goal for the 28-year-old in the Serie A. However, he hasn't been given many chances, only logging 65 minutes as a substitute this season.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets limited minutes against Empoli Azmoun (calf) had one tackle and committed one foul in seven minutes in Sunday's 7-0 win over Empoli.
Impact Azmoun returned to the pitch after missing time with a calf injury. He's not eligible to play in Europa League, which could help him get minutes domestically, but Paulo Dybala, Romelu Lukaku, and Andrea Belotti will soak up most of the playing time when healthy. He logged one assist, six shots (four on target), and seven key passes in nine matches (three starts) with Bayer Leverkusen last season.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Empoli Azmoun (calf) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Empoli.
Impact Azmoun has been training regularly for a while and overcome an injury he suffered before joining. He's behind Paulo Dybala, Romelu Lukaku, and Andrea Belotti in the offensive pecking order.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not included in Europa League list Azmoun (calf) returned to full training but won't be eligible to play in Europa League as he wasn't included in the UEFA list, Corriere dello Sport relays.
Impact Azmoun was close for the previous match and is expected to be an option after the break. He'll be able to feature only domestically as Roma had some decisions to make in their UEFA list. Paulo Dybala, Andrea Belotti; Romelu Lukaku, and Stephan El Shaarawy will be their weapons in Europe.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in squad Friday Azmoun (calf) was left out of the match-day squad versus Milan on Friday.
Impact Azmoun has yet to get onto the pitch for the club this season due to his lingering calf problem. With the addition of Romelu Lukaku, Azmoun's path to the starting XI has gotten even more difficult even once he is cleared to play.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Milan game Azmoun (calf) is likely to miss Friday's tilt with Milan, Corriere dello Sport relays.
Impact Azmoun was pictured in training Thursday, but he hasn't completely healed from a previous calf injury, and he'll at most make a token appearance on the bench.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Trains with rest of the group Azmoun (calf) was pictured practicing regularly with his new teammates on the Roma site.
Impact Azmoun was unavailable to play for Bayer Leverkusen prior to his transfer due to a calf strain, but he should be a bench option right off the bat for his new side. Andrea Belotti and Stephan El Shaarawy are likely to start versus Roma since he, Paulo Dybala, and Romelu Lukaku aren't 100 percent.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to Roma Azmoun has joined Roma on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Bayer Leverkusen, the club announced.
Impact Azmoun leaves Bayer Leverkusen after a subpar campaign and a half relative to his time at Zenit. He notched four goals, two assists, 34 shots (14 on target), and 21 chances created in 32 appearances (11 starts) last season, failing to become a staple of the formation. He'll compete with Andrea Belotti until Tammy Abraham (knee returns). He picked up a calf strain earlier in the summer, but he passed the medicals, so he might not be far off from returning.
AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to miss two months Azmoun (calf) is expected to be sidelined for two months, Kicker.de reports.
Impact Azmoun suffered a calf injury in training and is now expected to miss six-to-eight weeks. The forward was also expected to move away from the club, though he now could struggle to complete a transfer due to his injury.
JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers calf injury Azmoun (calf) will be out multiple weeks with a calf injury, Leverkusen announced.
Impact Azmoun picked up a calf injury during open training Monday and will now be sidelined for multiple weeks. The forward struggled for playing time in 2022-23 and has now lost the entirety of his 2023-24 pre-season. He will hope to return before an Aug. 19 clash with Leipzig in the Bundesliga opener.
JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Just eight starts Azmoun scored four times and assisted once during 23 appearances (eight starts) in the 2022/23 Bundesliga.
Impact Azmoun provided five goal contributions during the 2022/23 Bundesliga but failed to truly break into the starting XI. The forward is rumored to be seeking a move away Leverkusen due to the minimal role behind Patrick Schick and Amine Adli in the starting XI. Azmoun has a contract with Leverkusen through 2027 and could be left to compete for a spot in the starting XI during the pre-season.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
