Nikola Stulic
LEC
Goes unused in Udinese clash
Stulic (undisclosed) wasn't fielded during Sunday's 3-0 win over Udinese.
Analysis: Stulic returned from injury but didn't get minutes immediately, as Willem Geubbels and Paco Esteban handled the no.9 position in this one. None of the three have been able to separate himself so far, and they will all likely keep getting some action until one does.
Returning against Udinese
Stulic (undisclosed) "will be part of the squad for Sunday's away game versus Udinese," coach Eusebio Di Francesco relayed.
Analysis: Stulic has shaken off a minor injury that sidelined him for the previous game and will resume competing with Willem Geubbels and Paco Esteban to lead the line. He has appeared five times so far (three starts), notching five goals (two on target), one key pass and one tackle (one won), with no goal contributions.
Out for Bologna clash
Stulic "picked up a muscular injury and won't be available Sunday," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.
Analysis: Stulic is undergoing evaluations because he got hurt late in the week. The gaffer mentioned Willem Guebbels (ankle), Paco Esteban, who aren't 100 percent, and Joel Monteiro as potential replacements.
Starts, notches two shots
Stulic generated two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 1-0 loss to Cagliari.
Analysis: Stulic was handed the start Monday after a bench role in their first two games of the season, playing 90 minutes compared to his 52 minutes through two games. He would earn two shots as he is now up to five on the season, although only two of those have been on target.
Takes three shots in Venezia bout
Stulic generated three shots (one on goal) and completed four passes in 16 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Venezia.
Analysis: Stulic didn't start but was busier than Willem Geubbels in his short time on the pitch, pacing his team in shots but somehow botching two finishes right in front of the wide-open net. He scored four times in 34 showings (20 starts) last year while competing with two other options. He registered 33 shots (nine on target), 20 chances created and 12 tackles in 2025/2026.
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