Kenneth Taylor
LAZ
Scores versus Parma
Taylor (thigh) scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Parma.
Analysis: Taylor wasn't affected by a recent bruise and bagged his maiden goal with a surgical strike from outside the box. He has registered one interception in three consecutive matches, adding four shots (one on target), two chances created and five crosses (one accurate) over that span.
Retains starting spot
Taylor (thigh) starts Saturday's match against Parma.
Analysis: Taylor left the previous game with a contusion but has recovered without any serious muscular complications and continued training regularly. His return to the starting XI confirms he is fit to resume his usual role, giving him another opportunity to improve on his recent attacking output after recording seven shots, one on target, and four key passes across his last five appearances.
Fine for Parma contest
Taylor left the last game due to a simple contusion and has been able to recover, Corriere dello Sport relayed.
Analysis: Taylor avoided serious muscular consequences following a knock and has been training regularly. He has a good shot at retaining his usual starting spot. He has registered seven shots (one on target), four key passes and four interceptions in the last five matches, with no goal contributions.
Hobbles off against Juventus
Taylor had three crosses (one accurate), one interception and one chance created before leaving Sunday's win over Juventus in the second half because of a potential thigh injury, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Taylor had a routine performance in the midfield, contributing on both ends, and was already supposed to sub off before signaling some discomfort and limping off. He'll need to be evaluated ahead of Saturday's home game against Parma. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru took his place in this one.
Takes three shots in Venezia bout
Taylor registered three shots (zero on goal), two tackles (two won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-0 win against Venezia.
Analysis: Taylor co-led his side in attempts alongisde Mattia Zaccagni, tallying a new season high and coming close to scoring from distance a couple of times. He has posted at least one tackle in every fixture, amassing nine (six won) and also posting five shots (zero on target), two crosses and two clearances over that span. Instead, he snapped four-game strings with at least one chance created and one interception in this one.
Wins three tackles in Udinese clash
Taylor recorded two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created and won three of four tackles in Monday's 2-1 win over Udinese.
Analysis: Taylor had his most productive display yet after being rather muted in the first two matches. He might shoulder more defensive tasks than last season, given the arrival of Davide Frattesi. He has logged at least one key pass, totaling five, and one tackle, racking up six (three won), in all three rounds. Additionally, this marked his third straight performance with one interception.
Suspended for season finale
Taylor committed two fouls, drew one and received his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.
Analysis: Taylor had one of his least convincing displays since moving to Serie A and will miss the last game against Pisa due to yellow-card accumulation. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will likely substitute for him. He has been a day-one starter and has been solid for the most part since coming in from Ajax, notching three goals and two assists and recording 16 shots (six on target), 13 key passes and nine crosses (one accurate) in 17 games (all starts). He's poised to be a building block for the future.
Paltry outing in Cremonese bout
Taylor (illness) registered two clearances and one chance created and committed one foul in 70 minutes in Monday's 2-1 win against Cremonese.
Analysis: Taylor continued starting despite being under the weather, but wasn't at his best and didn't stick out on either end. He has logged two assists in the last five contests, adding four chances created, two crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (one won).
Starting Monday
Taylor (illness) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Cremonese.
Analysis: Taylor had some small doubts Monday but is already back with his team, not missing any time with his illness. This gives the club back a regular starter who should remain in this role until the end of the season, earning three goals and two assists in 15 appearances 915 starts) this campaign.
Small doubt ahead of Cremonese tilt
Taylor should be available versus Cremonese but dealt with the flu for most of the week, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Analysis: Taylor was spotted at the training center on the eve of the game, but might drop to the bench since he skipped multiple training sessions in the lead-up to the clash. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru or Nicolo Rovella would eventually take his place.
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