Giorgi Chakvetadze
UDI
Quality display against Milan
Chakvetadze registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners and created three scoring chances in Sunday's 2-0 loss against AC Milan.
Analysis: Chakvetadze played full minutes even though Nicolo Zaniolo returned in this one and led his club in two offensive categories, posting new season highs in chances created and crosses. He has fired at least one shot in four tilts in a row, totaling seven (one on target) and adding five key passes, seven deliveries (one accurate) and four tackles (one won) in that stretch.
Draws first start in Torino tilt
Chakvetadze generated three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created and won one of three tackles in Monday's 2-1 loss against Torino.
Analysis: Chakvetadze got the call as the coach managed Keinan Davis after a small injury and opted for a light attack, and he had his most productive display yet, despite lacking clutchness in the box. He'll split duties with Unai Gomez until Nicolo Zaniolo (thigh) returns. He has recorded five shots (zero on target), four tackles (one won) and two key passes in his three appearances.
Unused in Lazio contest
Chakvetadze (foot) was an option but didn't play versus Lazio.
Analysis: Chakvetadze made his first bench appearance of the campaign after recovering from a foot injury, but he watched the game off the bench. He'll look to challenge Unai Gomez and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp in the next few tilts, especially while Nicolo Zaniolo (thigh) is on the mend.
Available vs. Lazio
Chakvetadze (foot) is on the bench for Monday's game against Lazio.
Analysis: Chakvetadze resumed full training this week, and the winger has been cleared to be an option off the bench in this clash. If he enters the game, it'd be his Udinese debut after joining the club from Watford in the summer.
Close to being cleared
Chakvetadze (foot) has returned to full training this week, Messaggero Veneto reported.
Analysis: Chakvetadze has completed his rehab protocol after a foot fracture, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be available right away or if he'll be given time to work on his conditioning, as he's been out for a few months. He dished out three assists and added 21 shots (six on target), 41 chances created and 65 crosses (12 accurate) in 29 Championship matches with Watford last season.
Recovering from foot injury
Chakvetadze suffered a fracture of the third metatarsal in his right foot during his most recent international appearances with Georgia in early June, Udinese announced.
Analysis: Chakvetadze switched sides despite the injury and will spend a few more weeks rehabbing. It's unclear at this stage whether he'll be ready for the Serie A opener in late August.
Joins Udinese
Chakvetadze has joined Udinese from their sister team Watford.
Analysis: Chakvetadze spent the last three campaigns in England, totaling three goals and 13 assists in 107 showings across all competitions. He previously starred for Slovan Bratislava and Gent. He'll start as a deputy in multiple positions in the midfield and in the attack, as he's very versatile, eyeing a bigger role should one of the Udinese linchpins depart later in the summer.
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