Nadir Zortea
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Serviceable in Inter fixture
Zortea recorded two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created and drew one foul in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Inter Milan.
Analysis: Zortea motored down the wing at a decent rate despite the match-up and had respectable offensive output. He doesn't have a lot of competition since Matteo Darmian is being used as a center-back and Emil Holm (thigh) will miss months. He has notched one clearance in his last four displays, adding four shots (two on target), six crosses (three accurate) and four tackles (two won) in that stretch.
Silent despite starting versus Torino
Zortea (thigh) had one clearance and 18 passes and committed two fouls in 84 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Torino.
Analysis: Zortea drew the nod over Emil Holm after shaking off a small injury but wasn't influential on either end. The two options will likely keep alternating at the position. He has tallied one off-target shot, one cross (zero accurate) and three tackles (all won) in three showings (two starts).
Fit for Saturday
Zortea (hip) has been called up for Saturday's game versus Torino.
Analysis: Zortea has recovered quickly from a hip problem, missing just one game. He generally splits duties with Emil Holm on the right flank. He has tallied one off-target shot, one inaccurate shot and three tackles (all won) in his two appearances so far (one start).
Will miss Napoli bout
Zortea won't be available against Napoli on Sunday due to a hip injury, Il Resto del Carlino reported.
Analysis: Zortea will take tests over the next few days to assess the severity of the problem and determine his timetable. Emil Holm and Lorenzo De Silvestri will man the right-man position while he's out.
Starts on Monday
Zortea generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 defeat against Lazio.
Analysis: Zortea recorded 21 passes and also made three tackles before being replaced in the 69th minute by Emil Holm. Zortea started half of his 32 appearances last campaign and will aim to start more games this time around.
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