Christian Kabasele
UDI
Completes disqualification
Kabasele completed a two-match ban in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Monza.
Analysis: Kabasele was forced to sit out the first two contests because of a late red card last season. His recent replacements, Enzo Ebosse and Nicolo Bertola, haven't stood out, while Matteo Palma suffered an injury, so he'll likely resume starting right away. He logged 18 tackles, 36 interceptions and 157 clearances in 30 fixtures last year, contributing to six clean sheets.
Banned for two games
Kabasele received a two-match disqualification for kicking an opponent while away from the ball, Serie A announced.
Analysis: Kabasele will have to sit out the first two tilts of the 2025/2026 season, barring a successful appeal. He scored three goals and helped secure six clean sheets in 30 showings (28 starts) in the recently concluded campaign.
Sees red in Napoli clqsh
Kabasele had one tackle (one won), three clearances and one interception and was sent off in the 64th minute of Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.
Analysis: Kabasele concluded his campaign a few minutes earlier due to a violent foul that will cost him at least next season's opener. He played over younger teammates a lot more regularly than in previous years in 2025/2026, contributing to six clean sheets in 30 appearances (28 accurate) and recording 157 clearances, 21 blocks and 36 interceptions.
Serves disqualification
Kabasele cleared a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.
Analysis: Kabasele will return against Cremonese next Sunday and will start over Branimir Mlacic (hip) and Nicolo Bertola if the coach continues with the usual selection. He has logged at least one tackle in his last seven outings, amassing eight (six won), contributing to two clean sheets and adding 31 clearances, seven interceptions and five blocks over that span.
Suspended for Cagliari game
Kabasele won one of two tackles (one won), had two interceptions, two clearances and two blocks and was cautioned for the fifth time in Saturday's 2-0 win over Torino.
Analysis: Kabasele had another strong performance in the back but won't be available for the next round due to yellow-card accumulation. If Nicolo Bertola (thigh) doesn't recover, Branimir Mlacic will fill in, unless the coach decides to change the scheme.
Defensive standout in defeat
Kabasele recorded one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Parma.
Analysis: Kabasele matched a team-high Saturday with five clearances as Udinese fell in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Parma. Across his last five appearances (five starts), the central defender has averaged one tackle, 5.8 clearances, one interception and 0.6 blocks per appearance. Kabasele has been named to the starting XI in eight consecutive Serie A fixtures.
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