Branimir Mlacic
UDIAvailable off bench Sunday
Mlacic (hip) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Cremonese.
Analysis: Mlacic has been included in the squad despite the interrupted week of training that had left him as a late call for the weekend, with the coaching staff keeping him among the substitutes in line with his usual standing as a fringe part of the rotation. The defender had gotten the call last week due to Christian Kabasele's suspension and Nicola Bertola not being at 100 percent, but having avoided a long-term injury, a bench role represents the most prudent approach given the hip issue that has prevented him from having a clean week of preparation. His return to fuller involvement is expected once the hip problem has fully settled in the coming fixtures.
Iffy for Cremonese tilt
Mlacic (hip) is a late call for Sunday's game versus Cremonese, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Analysis: Mlacic has avoided a long-term injury but hasn't had a clean week of training and risks missing this one. He got the call last week because Christian Kabasele was disqualified and Nicolo Bertola wasn't 100 percent. He's usually a fringe part of the rotation.
Forced off against Cagliari
Mlacic generated one tackle (one won), two clearances and one interception in 54 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Cagliari before leaving due to a possible hip injury, Sky Italy reported.
Analysis: Mlacic filled in for Christian Kabasele (suspension) and had a fine performance, but crashed into the post on a goal-line clearance and was unable to continue. He'll be examined ahead of next Sunday's home game versus Cremonese. Nicolo Bertola is also usually ahead of him in the depth chart.
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