Amir Rrahmani
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Set to be back against Monza
Rrahmani (illness) has returned to practice and is expected to start versus Monza on Wednesday, La Repubblica reported.
Analysis: Rrahmani has shaken off his illness and should be back in the XI, teaming up with either Rafa Marin, Luca Marianucci or Sam Beukema in the middle of the defense. He has notched three or more clearances in every fixture, amassing 73, contributing to three clean sheets and adding 16 tackles (11 won), eight interceptions and nine blocks over that span.
Ruled out Saturday
Rrahmani (illness) is unavailable for Saturday's match against Roma.
Analysis: Rrahmani was a fitness doubt after falling ill ahead of the match, and he has now been ruled out. His absence ends his run of starting every fixture so far, with Benoit Badiashile and Rafa Marin forming the center-back partnership in his place.
Questionable for Roma clash
Rrahmani "is under the weather, and we'll see how he feels Saturday," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.
Analysis: Rrahmani will have to pass a fitness test on game day to continue starting, as he's done in every fixture so far. Benoit Badiashile and Sam Beukema would be the top candidates to eventually replace him.
Nets opener on Tuesday
Rrahmani scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat to Villarreal.
Analysis: Rrahmani pounced on the rebound and netted the opener in the eighth minute. He recorded 65 passes and also made nine clearances, three tackles and an interception. He has started both the games in the UCL this campaign.
Collects assist in Como fixture
Rrahmani assisted once to go with five clearances, two tackles (one won) and one block in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Como.
Analysis: Rrahmani didn't look great in the back and was part of a collective blunder that led to the second Como goal, but he fed Rasmus Hojlund with a routine pass ahead of his side's goal. He has notched at least two tackles and five clearances in the first two games, accumulating seven (five accurate) and 11, respectively.
Puts up good numbers versus Genoa
Rrahmani won four of five tackles and had 11 clearances, one interception and two shots (zero on target) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Genoa.
Analysis: Rrahmani led the defense as his usual partner, Alessandro Buongiorno (knee), was missing and had an impeccable performance against a fairly muted offense. He played just 21 times due to multiple injuries last season, helping secure 11 clean sheets and posting 27 interceptions, 83 clearances and 26 tackles.
Steady outing in Udinese bout
Rrahmani had four clearances, two interceptions and one shot (one on target) and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Udinese.
Analysis: Rrahmani turned in another solid shift and contributed to the third clean sheet in five rounds since returning from injury. He logged multiple clearances in his last seven outings, accumulating 25. He has featured just 24 times due to two separate severe physical problems, recording 24 tackles, 27 interceptions and 83 blocks and helping blank the opponents 11 times.
Goal with clean sheet
Rrahmani scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Pisa.
Analysis: Rrahmani registered his second goal of the season, heading in from a corner. He was rarely called into defensive action, with just two clearances, but dictated play from the back with a season-high 141 accurate passes in a comfortable outing for his side. Across his last four matches, he has accumulated six shots, two tackles, four interceptions, 13 clearances and two clean sheets.
Resumes starting in Cremonese match
Rrahmani had five clearances, one interception and one tackle (zero won) and took two shots (zero on target) in Friday's 4-0 win over Cremonese.
Analysis: Rrahmani drew his first start in a while following a thigh injury and turned in a good shift in a comfortable match-up. He'll be a regular over Sam Beukema and Juan Jesus if he stays healthy. He has registered at least one tackle, totaling four (two won), one interception, amassing four, and one clearance, piling up 13, in his last three appearances (all starts), with one clean sheet.
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