Nicolò Casale
BOLSidelined for Inter clash
Casale (calf) didn't make Bologna's squad list to face Inter on Saturday.
Analysis: Casale will end the season on the shelf, sitting out the last six rounds. He has been a regular only in a couple of stretches because of the competition, contributing to three clean sheets in 18 appearances (12 starts), notching 14 tackles, 12 interceptions and 72 clearances. Two among Jhon Lucumi, Torbjorn Heggem and Eivind Helland will start in the back again in this one.
Suffers new injury
Casale will miss three to four weeks with a left soleus strain in his left calf, Bologna announced.
Analysis: Casale got hurt again just as he was on track to return from an ankle sprain and faces a tall task to recover before the end of the campaign. Jhon Lucumi, Torbjorn Heggem, Eivind Helland and Martin Vitik will continue to be the options in the back.
Fit for Cagliari match
Casale (ankle) resumed practicing regularly Wednesday, Bologna announced.
Analysis: Casale will be back with the squad versus Cagliari after skipping two fixtures, barring a late setback. He'll compete with Torbjorn Heggem, Martin Vitik and Eivind Helland in the back. He has had an inconsistent role throughout the season. He has posted multiple clearances in his last 12 outings (eight starts), totaling 64 and adding 13 tackles (eight won), nine interceptions and six blocks over that span, with two clean sheets.
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