Impact Maleh was inserted late in the game after not playing in the previous four due to injury and will attempt to unseat primarily Faustino Anjorin in the next few fixtures.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Plays ten minutes against Parma Maleh (thigh) had three touches and one interception in 10 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Parma.
Option for Parma tilt Maleh (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against Parma.
Impact Maleh was trending in the right direction and is indeed back on the game-day roster after missing the last two matches and not playing for a month due to a lingering thigh issue. He has fallen down the pecking order during his absence.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to return versus Parma Maleh (thigh) has had a clean week of training and should resume being an option against Parma on Sunday, La Nazione reported.
Impact Maleh is feeling better after sitting out two matches and will be back in the squad if he passes the final fitness test. He'll likely be eased into action eventually, as Faustino Anjorin, Alberto Grassi and Jacopo Fazzini have fared convincingly while he was out. Liam Henderson is also in the mix. He started in three of the first four matches of the season, notching three shots (one on target), one key pass, four tackles (three won) and three clearances.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable against Napoli Maleh (thigh) isn't an option for Sunday's game versus Napoli.
Impact Maleh was in doubt coming into the game and will remain sidelined like in recent fixtures. Jacopo Fazzini, Faustino Anjorin and Alberto Grassi are getting the start, while Liam Henderson and Nicholas Haas are on the bench.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Napoli game Maleh (thigh) got better during the break but isn't a lock to be called up for Sunday's clash with Napoli, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact Maleh might skip the second contest in a row despite having the international break to recover. Liam Henderson and Faustino Anjorin have benefitted from his absence.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable against Lazio Maleh (thigh) wasn't an option for Sunday's 2-1 loss to Lazio.
Impact Maleh has been struggling to recover from a thigh issue and will look to get healthy during the break ahead of October 20's game versus Napoli.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Lazio fixture Maleh continues to deal with a lingering thigh problem and might not be available versus Lazio, Il Tirreno reported.
Impact Maleh was available but didn't play in the previous game and has been managed in training throughout the week, which doesn't bode well for his prospective usage. Two among Liam Henderson, Faustino Anjorin and Jacopo Fazzini will start in this one. Nicholas Haas would have better chances of featuring if Maleh was out.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Unused against Fiorentina Maleh (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Fiorentina.
Impact Maleh was an option but wasn't deployed as he wasn't 100 percent yet and the other Empoli midfielders have been solid so far. He'll challenge primarily Liam Henderson from here on out.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Fit for Fiorentina fixture Maleh (thigh) "is available, but we'll have to see how much he can play," coach Roberto D'Aversa relayed.
Impact Maleh avoided serious injuries and will be back after skipping one fixture but is likely to begin on the bench since Liam Henderson and Faustino Anjorin have been solid and Jacopo Fazzini (hip) is also returning. He has appeared in four matches (three starts), registering four tackles (three won), three shots (one on target) and three interceptions.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with thigh issue Maleh missed Friday's 2-0 win over Empoli due to a right adductor problem, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.
Impact Maleh made the trip but was ruled out late, which suggests the injury might not be too significant. He'll be assessed throughout the week to see if he can recover for Sunday's home game versus Fiorentina. Faustino Anjorin replaced him in the midfield. Jacopo Fazzini (thigh) could also be in the mix for the next bout.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch for Cagliari game Maleh didn't make the game-day squad list to face Cagliari on Friday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact Maleh got hurt late in the week and won't be involved. He'll be better evaluated in the coming days. Faustino Anjorin is taking his place in the midfield, while Nicolas Haas is the top deputy on the bench.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots against Juventus Maleh won two of three tackles and recorded two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.
Impact Maleh played in a more offensive role since Jacopo Fazzini and Ola Solbakken were knocked out by thigh injuries and picked up more stats than usual in the final third, on top of providing his usual gritty contribution in the midfield. He has started in three of four games, logging four tackels, three interceptions and three crosses (one accurate).
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Empoli Maleh has joined Empoli on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Lecce, the club announced.
Impact Maleh is poised for his second consecutive loan spell in Tuscany and, since Empoli haven't signed many midfielders this summer, he should continue having a prominent role. He logged 34 key passes, 47 crosses (15 accurate) and 74 tackles in 34 matches (30 starts) in 2023/2024, assisting once.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Heading back to Lecce Maleh has left Empoli following a season-long loan spell, as the option for a permanent acquisition wasn't activated.
Impact Maleh was a full-time starter and a steady contributor, but the club elected not to invest in him at this time. He'll be evaluated by the new Lecce coach, and other sides might take a look at him during the summer.
JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE
Works hard versus Napoli Maleh won four of six tackles and eight duels and had two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Napoli.
Impact Maleh returned to the XI after three games, missing one due to suspensions and being supplanted by Simone Bastoni in the most recent two, and brought the hustle in the midfield as usual. He has totaled three key passes, 15 tackles (eight won) and five crosses (one accurate) in his last five showings.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Sets up teammate in Torino tilt Maleh assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate), two tackles (two won) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Torino.
Impact Maleh came off the bench following a one-game suspension as the coach decided to stick with Simone Bastoni, who fared well last week, but he made his presence felt with a timely dish to Matteo Cancellieri on a counter. It's his first goal contribution of the season. He has notched three shots (two on target), eight key passes and 11 tackles (eight won) in his last five appearances.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Completes disqualification Maleh served a one-match ban in Monday's 2-0 loss to Inter.
Impact Maleh will be back against Torino on Saturday and likely get the nod over SImone Bastoni or Giuseppe Pezzella in the midfield. He has registered seven chances created, five crosses (two accurate) and 10 tackles (seven won) in his last five appearances.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Inter clash Maleh won one of two tackles, sent in two crosses (one accurate), had one interception and picked up his tenth yellow card in Friday's 1-0 loss to Bologna.
Impact Maleh will have to miss his second game of the season due to yellow card accumulation. If Alberto Grassi (groin) isn't fit enough to start, Razvan Marin and Jacopo Fazzini will partner up in the midfield.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Creates three chances versus Napoli Maleh drew one foul, created three scoring chances, and registered four tackles (three won) and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 win against Napoli.
Impact Maleh turned in another solid two-way display and led his team in key passes. He has routinely been an all-around contributor but is still seeking his first goal contribution. He has posted nine chances created, eight crosses (three accurate), and 17 tackles in his last five appearances.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Completes ban Maleh cleared his one-game suspension in Monday's 1-2 loss to Frosinone.
Impact Maleh had to miss one after getting booked for the fifth time. He has been a staple of the formation as of late, starting eight games on the trot. He has routinely done a little bit of everything, posting six shots (zero on target), seven key passes, and 18 tackles in his last five appearances. He'll likely replace Jacopo Fazzini.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Frosinone game Maleh won one of two tackles, had one interception, sent in one accurate cross, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 0-3 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Maleh had a poor showing like most of his teammates and will have to miss the next match due to yellow-card accumulation. Simone Bastoni or Filippo Ranocchia will replace him in the midfield.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid again versus Bologna Maleh won four of six tackels and registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and three chances created in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Bologna.
Impact Maleh drew his fifth start in a row and showed well on either end despite the rough result for his side. The consistent showings should allow him to retain a regular role despite the competition. He has put up nine crosses (one accurate), 18 tackles, and five key passes thus far.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Decent in Inter contest Maleh generated three crosses (zero accurate), two clearnces, one block, and two tackles (two won) in Sunday's 0-1 defeat to Inter.
Impact Maleh stayed in the Xi despite a recent coaching chance and was okay on both ends in this one. He'll face competition from Simone Bastoni and Jacopo Fazzini going forward. He has notched seven tackles, two six crosses (zero accurate), and one off-target shot in three games so far.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to Empoli Maleh has joined Empoli on loan with an option to buy from Lecce, the team announced.
Impact Maleh made just 17 appearances (seven starts) after being acquired last season and will look for more minutes at his new club, where he'll compete primarily with Alberto Grassi, Razvan Marin, Nicolas Haas, and Filippo Ranocchia. He posted six chances, 17 tackles, and eight crosses (two accurate) in the past campaign.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist Maleh assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Bologna.
Impact Maleh will finish the 2022-23 Serie A having barely logged an assist to complete his campaign. With the Lecce team surviving relegation, Maleh's contract will be bought out from now his previous parent team, Fiorentina. Ideally, Maleh will have a better role during the 2023-24 Serie A instead of the substitute option he served as.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
