Medon Berisha
LEC
Remains on the shelf
Berisha (thigh) "won't be selected for Sunday's game versus Bologna," coach Eusebio Di Francesco relayed.
Analysis: Berisha continues to have trouble staying healthy and recovering completely from his thigh problems, which cost him nearly half of the previous season. He has logged just eight minutes in the first five rounds, as he was banged up, and the boss leaned more on other midfielders.
Absent for Milan clash
Berisha "won't be an option Sunday, and we wish he'll be back against Bologna. He doesn't have anything severe, but he needs to be managed after his lenghty absence," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.
Analysis: Berisha will miss the second game in a row because of lingering thigh problems, which forced him to miss most of last season. He played just eight minutes, so his absence doesn't open up significant playing time for other midfielders.
Sidelined for Monza match
Berisha "is a little fatigued and won't be involved Sunday;" coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.
Analysis: Berisha had a little hiccup in training and is still working his way back from thigh surgery. He has played just eight minutes so far. Omri Gandelman (undisclosed) is also iffy, so Ivan Ilic, Youssef Maleh and Mohamed Kaba could enjoy an uptick in minutes.
Unused in Roma game
Berisha (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 4-0 loss to Roma.
Analysis: Berisha was good to go for the first time in a long while, but he's not playing in shape yet and will be handled carefully in the next few matches after a prolonged rehab. Lecce recently added Ivan Ilic to their midfield, and Olaf Gorter and Youssef Maleh have been fine in the early going.
Returns to squad Monday
Berisha (thigh) is available from the bench for Monday's Serie A clash against Roma.
Analysis: Berisha returns to the matchday squad after spending several months on the sidelines following thigh surgery, marking an important step in his recovery. The midfielder isn't ready to start yet and may be eased back into action. Berisha will likely need time to rebuild match fitness before seriously challenging Olaf Gorter, Oumar Ngom, Youssef Maleh and Omri Gandelman for a starting role.
Cleared to return
Berisha (thigh) "will be selected for the Roma game, and I think he'll be finally able to train fully starting from next week," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.
Analysis: Berisha is almost out of the woods after missing months because of a thigh injury that required surgery. He's not ready to play yet, but he'll be available right away so he can start getting reintegrated into the squad. It'll likely be a while before he concretely challenges Olaf Gorter, Ouman Ngom, Youssef Maleh and Omri Gandelman.
Still on the mend
Berisha (thigh) hasn't been selected for Monday's Coppa Italia contest against Palermo.
Analysis: Berisha has continued to work mostly on the side while trying to come back from thigh surgery. He'll likely be unavailable for the early matches. Youssef Maleh, Olaf Gorter and Sadik Fofana have stepped in for Ylber Ramadani so far.
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