Manu Koné
ROMSubdued display against Verona
Kone (thigh) had two clearances and eight completed passes and committed one foul in 18 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Verona.
Analysis: Kone returned from a one-game absence but didn't get the nod and didn't do a lot during a short stint off the bench. He closes his solid campaign with two goals, three assists, 27 chances created and 52 tackles in 36 games. He'll play in the World Cup with France.
Available for Verona clash
Kone (thigh) will be an option Sunday after working regularly in recent days, La Voce reported.
Analysis: Kone will be in the running to start with Neil El Aynaoui and Niccolo Pisilli after being diagnosed with an ailment following his absence in the derby. He has assisted once and added three chances created, three tackles (one won) and three interceptions in his last five showings (all starts).
Nursing minor problem
Kone is dealing with some muscle fatigue, TuttoSport informed.
Analysis: Kone was a late scratch for the derby but avoided a strain and has a shot to recover for Sunday's fixture against Verona. Niccolo Pisilli and Neil El Aynaoui both started sans him against Lazio.
Ruled out for Lazio game
Kone (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's clash with Lazio.
Analysis: Kone got hurt too close to the game to be called up and will be better assessed in the next few days to determine his status for the season finale against Verona. Niccolo Pisilli, Bryan Cristante and Neil El Aynaoui are all starting in the midfield in a less aggressive formation, with Matias Soule initially on the bench.
Questionable for Lazio bout
Kone picked up a muscular problem in the final training session of the week and is in doubt for Sunday's derby with Lazio, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Kone was unable to complete the last practice before the game and might undergo the tests in the next few hours to assess the severity of his late issue and determine his status for Sunday. Niccolo Pisilli and Neil El Aynaoui woul soak up his workload if he weren't available or 100 percent.
Provides one assist in win
Kone assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Monday's 4-0 win versus Fiorentina.
Analysis: Kone played a decisive supporting role in Monday's 4-0 win over Fiorentina, delivering the assist for Mario Hermoso's third goal in the first half after beating Nicolo Fagioli on the byline and squaring a perfectly timed cross for his teammate to finish. The French midfielder was disciplined and technically assured throughout the 90 minutes, combining defensive intensity with progressive ball-carrying, while adding one key pass and one tackle. Kone has now registered three assists across 27 Serie A appearances this season, operating as the most defensively active midfielder in his side's 3-4-2-1 system and remaining a key figure during a strong run that has seen his team win eight of their last 11 home league matches.
Fit again
Kone (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Fiorentina.
Analysis: Kone was likely for Monday and has passed his testing, with the midfielder recovering from a thigh injury to return to a starting role immediately. He continues in his regular role when fit, earning four goal contributions in 26 appearances (26 starts) this season.
Expected to return against Fiorentina
Kone (thigh) resumed training fully Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Analysis: Kone will have multiple sessions to work on his fitness and be in contention to start Monday versus Fiorentina despite missing the last five games because of a thigh injury. Niccolo Pisilli took his place for the most part. He has provided one assist in his last five displays (all starts), notching four shots (zero on target), five chances created and eight tackles (one won) during that stretch.
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