Lassana Coulibaly
LEC
Will skip multiple games
Coulibaly is dealing with a grade-one right biceps femoris strain, Lecce announced.
Analysis: Coulibaly will most likely sit out the next four matches before the next international break, but the injury is less severe than the early indications. Mohamed Kaba, Sadik Fofana and Omri Gandelman will enjoy an uptick in minutes while he and Ivan Ilic (thigh) recover.
Exits early versus Udinese
Coulibaly had one tackle (one won) and one interception in 41 minutes before leaving Sunday's clash with Udinese due to a possible thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Analysis: Coulibaly had a quiet performance before going down with a non-contact injury on a slide, and he immediately asked to be subbed off. He'll take the tests in the coming days. Mohamed Kaba was picked over Olaf Gorter and Sadik Fofana to replace him in this one.
Scores brace in Monza match
Coulibaly scored two goals to go with three shots (two on target), four tackles (one won) and one clearance in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Monza.
Analysis: Coulibaly found room in the box twice and cashed in on his opportunities, first with a header on a corner kick and then with a volley off a Danilo Veiga feed from the right flank. He had assisted once and taken two shots in the previous four rounds. He posted a new season high in tackles and has totaled seven (two won), adding three interceptions so far. Instead, he ended a three game-streak with at least one chance created in this one.
Picks up assist in Venezia game
Coulibaly assisted once to go with two tackles (one won), three clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Venezia.
Analysis: Coulibaly mostly contributed defensively, but he teed up Olaf Gorter with a precise pass on the opening goal in one of his rare forays. He collected just one assist in the entire last season, while he scored three times and notched 21 key passes, 48 tackles and 31 clearances. He's set to continue having a prominent role.
Fine display in Fiorentina contest
Coulibaly won two of two tackles and had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.
Analysis: Coulibaly put together a quality two-way display, picking up small numbers in numerous categories. He has hit the net once and logged eight shots (two on target), seven crosses (two accurate) and eight tackles (six won) in his last six appearances (five starts).
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