Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
UDISuffers leg injury
Ekkelenkamp is week-to-week due to a left fibular infraction, Udinese announced.
Analysis: Ekkelenkamp will be re-evaluated later on, but won't be rushed back to prevent a more serious issue and risks to be done for the season, per coach Kosta Runjaic. Lennon Miller, Jakub Piotrowski and Oier Zarraga will pick up the slack in the midfield.
Pretty active in Torino bout
Ekkelenkamp (undisclosed) created one scoring chance and registered three shots (one on target), three tackles (one won) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win over Torino.
Analysis: Ekkelenkamp played the whole game despite being in doubt for this one and contributed across the board on both ends. He has taken at least one shot in four consecutive tilts, accumulating seven (three on target), scoring once, assisting twice and logging six chances created, three corners (zero accurate) and three corners over that span. Additionally, this marked his sixth contest in a row with one or more tackles, for a total of 12 (six won).
Starting in midfield
Ekkelenkamp (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Torino.
Analysis: Ekkelenkamp overcame the knock that had seen him training on the side as Udinese prepared for the weekend fixture, earning a starting role after reports confirmed the issue was no more than a minor knock with no substantial damage. The midfielder had been touch-and-go heading into the weekend, but his ability to come through his fitness assessment in good shape spares the coaching staff from having to turn to other options in his place.
Questionable for Torino match
Ekkelenkamp (lower leg) is a late call for Saturday's fixture versus Torino, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Analysis: Ekkelenkamp is nursing a minor ailment but needs to pass the match-day fitness test to be available, as he was limited in practice in recent days. With Jesper Karlstrom (undisclosed) also in doubt, Oier Zarraga and Lennon Miller might both get the nod.
Escapes without big injuries
Ekkelenkamp is dealing with a knock and no more substantial problems, Messaggero Veneto reported.
Analysis: Ekkelenkamp picked up a knock in the previous tilt and trained on the side as Udinese started preparing for Saturday's home game versus Torino. He's touch-and-go for the next round, but he avoided a long-term absence. Jesper Karlstrom or Lennon Miller would replace him if need be.
Assists and limps off against Lazio
Ekkelenkamp assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 3-3 draw with Lazio before exiting at the 68th minute because of a lower leg injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Analysis: Ekkelenkamp teed up Kingsley Ehizibue before a cannon shot, but might have tweaked his ankle midway through the second half and will need to be evaluated ahead of Saturday's home game versus Torino. He was replaced by striker Adam Buksa, as the coach went with a more aggressive look. Usual starter Jesper Karlstrom will return from suspension in the next round.
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