Zeki Çelik
ROMBusy defensively versus Fiorentina
Celik (thigh) won three of five tackles and had seven clearances, one interception and one off-target shot in Monday's 4-0 victory over Fiorentina.
Analysis: Celik played the whole game despite being banged up and stood out in the back, matching his season highs in tackles and clearances, while he wasn't involved in the final third, ending a seven-match streak with at least one cross. He has posted at least one tackle in his last six displays, amassing 17 (nine won), notching seven key passes, 19 deliveries (five accurate) and four shots (two on target) over that span. Furthermore, this marked his fifth straight display with one or more clearances (14 total).
Starting Monday
Celik (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Fiorentina.
Analysis: Celik is back in the squad Monday as expected, with the midfielder not just fit but starting immediately. He remains the everyday starter on the right flank, recording one goal and two assists in 30 appearances (28 starts) this season.
Set to be available versus Fiorentina
Celik (thigh) will be in contention to start Monday, Quotidiano Sportivo relayed.
Analysis: Celik had a good week of training after a little injury scare in the previous match and could retain his starting job over Devyne Rensch. He has uncorked at least one cross in seven straight displays (all starts), accumulating 22 deliveries (five accurate) and posting eight chances, three shots (two on target) and 12 clearances during that stretch. Additionally, he has registered one or more tackles in his last five outings, totaling nine (six won).
Avoids serious injuries
Celik didn't suffer a thigh strain and is day-to-day, Mediaset reported.
Analysis: Celik is nursing a contracture and could be able to recuperate in time for Monday's home contest against Fiorentina. Devyne Rensch would get the nod on the right flank if he were absent or unable to start.
Bows out early against Bologna
Celik had one cross (zero accurate), one tackle (one won) and two clearances in 45 minutes before exiting Saturday's 2-0 win over Bologna due to a flexor injury, Corriere dello Sport relayed.
Analysis: Celik had a passable first half and didn't return from the locker room because of a muscular issue. The early indication is that it's not too serious, but he'll need to be better assessed in the next few days ahead of next Monday's home game versus Fiorentina. Devyne Rensch is the next man up in the role.
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