JOHAN VASQUEZ NEWS

Will sit out Bologna fixture Vasquez (ankle) will be absent for Saturday's game versus Bologna, Primo Canale reported.

Impact Vasquez has avoided a serious injury but hasn't been able to train since leaving the Atalanta clash early and will end the season on the mend. He's been called up for Mexico for the upcoming international matches, so he might heal up quickly. He was once again a defensive stalwart this year, totaling 56 tackles, 50 interceptions, 145 clearances and 31 blocks in 36 games, contributing to nine clean sheets and scoring three goals. Two among Koni De Winter, Mattia Bani and Sebastian Otoa will start in the middle of the defense against Bologna.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early against Atalanta Vasquez had one shot (zero on target) and one interception in 35 minutes before subbing off in Saturday's match versus Atalanta due to a lower leg contusion, Genoa announced.

Impact Vasquez twisted his ankle pretty severely in a collision with an opponent and bowed out after walking around gingerly for a couple of minutes. Koni De Winter, who initially got a breather, replaced him off the bench, joining Mattia Bani in the back.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nets versus Napoli Vasquez scored one goal to go with five interceptions, three blocks and two clearances in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Napoli.

Impact Vasquez had a busy display trying to contain the Napoli attackers and leveled the game with a great header after venturing forward in the final minutes of the game. It's his third in the season. He has recorded at least one tackle in the last four matches, totaling 10 (four won) and adding eight interceptions, 10 clearances and five blocks, with no clean sheets.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively in win Vasquez had two off-target shots and made four tackles (two won) and five clearances during Friday's 1-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Vasquez wasn't as spectacular as he was on previous games but still posted one of his team's best stat lines to help his team holding the opposition scoreless one more time. With 14 tackles, 42 clearances and nine interceptions over his last six starts, the center-back remains a very intriguing fantasy pick ahead of the final stretch of the season.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Posts nine clearances versus Cagliari Vasquez won one of two tackles and had one interception, nine clearances and one block in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Vasquez held up under pressure for the most part and piled up stats in the process, as he frequently does. He has recorded 10 tackles (four won), nine interceptions, four clerances, and 31 clearances in the last five contests, helping blank the opponents once.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer against Empoli Vasquez scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and made 12 clearances, three interceptions and one block during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Vasquez had a superb defensive performance, putting up double-digit clearances for the first time this season. However, his biggest contribution came on the attacking end as fired a one-timed shot off a corner kick to draw things level at 1-1. This was the second goal over the last six starts for the center-back, who's ranked among the top 10 Serie A players in both interceptions and blocks and is also part of the top 20 in clearances.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots from defense Vasquez had three shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Vazquez saw a solid match from the center of the defense in Genoa's win Monday. He would begin with three shots in the attack, tying his season-high for shots in a match this season. He also registered one clearance, an interception and four tackles in the defense along with a clean sheet. He is a regular starter, starting in 22 of his 24 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sturdy against Torino Vasquez won one of three tackles and had two interceptions, four clearances and two blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Torino.

Impact Vasquez had a strong and complete defensive performance, but his side didn't manage to secure the clean sheet in this one. He has recorded five tackles (three won), six interceptions, 16 clearances and five blocks in the last five matches, scoring once and helping blank the opponents twice.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first of the season Vasquez scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-0 win against Monza.

Impact Vasquez buried his first goal of the season, as he headed home a well-placed cross from Maxwell Cornet in the 84th minute of play. Vasquez also set a season high with three shots in the match, while this marked the third time in five outings that he registered a shot on target. On the defensive side, he earned a tackle won for the first time in three appearances.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven clearances against Empoli Vasquez registered two shots (one on goal), one tackle (zero won) and seven clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Empoli.

Impact Vasquez piled up stats in the back, matching his season high in clearances, but Empoli bagged a late goal. He has posted six shots (one on target), six tackles (three won), four interceptions and 17 clearances in his last five appearances, contributing to two goals.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tidy in Milan clash Vasquez won one of two tackles and had four clearances and three blocks in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Vasquez was busy and nearly spotless in his return from suspension, getting the call over Alan Matturro, who eventually came in for Mattia Bani. He has tallied six tackles (five won), five interceptions and 17 clearances in his last five displays, contributing to five clean sheets.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Milan Vasquez cleared a one-game suspension in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Torino.

Impact Vasquez will be back after sitting out one and likely start over Alan Matturro in the back Sunday. He has registered six tackles (four won), five interceptions and 16 clearances in his last five showings, contributing to two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Torino game Vasquez had one tackle (one won), two clearances and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 win over Torino.

Impact Vasquez will have to sit one out due to yellow-card accumulation. Alan Matturro or Alessandro Vogliacco will fill in for him Saturday.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late against Cagliari Vasquez (thigh) played 13 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Cagliari without registering stats.

Impact Vasquez was available but didn't start due to a recent thigh injury. He'll likely resume playing over Alan Matturro in the next round.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Cagliari Vasquez (thigh) is available as a sub in Sunday's game versus Cagliari.

Impact Vasquez has recovered quickly from a thigh issue but isn't starting a couple of weeks removed from it. Alan Matturro is filling in for him in the back initially.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Cagliari game Vasquez (thigh) has been called up for Sunday's tilt versus Cagliari.

Impact Vasquez won't necessitate to miss time thanks to the break and could be able to retain his usual starting job. He has gotten the nod in almost every match so far and has posted nine tackles (five won), six interceptions and 23 clearances in the last five rounds, contributing to one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thigh injury Vasquez is skipping international duties due to a slight thigh lesion, Il Secolo XIXrelayed.

Impact Vasquez suffered the injury in the most recent game and will undergo treatment throughout the international stoppage. He'll be a close call for the Cagliari game, but the team is holding out for his availability.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers six clearances Vasquez generated one tackle (one won), six clearances and three interceptions in Monday's 1-0 victory versus Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.

Impact Vasquez started and played the full 90 once again Monday, with the defender having done that in all but one of the club's 11 appearances this campaign. He had a solid effort in the defense as he led his team to a clean sheet against Parma, notching one tackle won, three interceptions and six clearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist in win Vasquez assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Vasquez tallied his first assist of the season as he set up Morten Frendrup for a shot from the left side of the box to take a 2-0 lead in the 27th minute. Vasquez also came up with a critical effort on the defensive end, recording two tackles won and two interceptions for a second consecutive game. Finally, this marked the first time in the last nine outings that he competed more than 50 passes

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in draw Vasquez registered three shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Frosinone.

Impact Vasquez saw a solid performance on both ends of the pitch Saturday, as he notched one interception and four clearances in the defense while adding on one cross, a chance created and three shots in the attack despite starting in the center of the defense. He continues to remain in a starting role, having gotten the start in every match he has been an option for since the beginning on January.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Robust in Juventus clash Vasquez registered seven clearances, five blocks, one interception and eight successful duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact Vasquez was on point in the back and filled it up while helping his side contain a strong team. He has totaled five interceptions, 14 clerances and five blocks in his last five showings, with one goal and one clean sheet.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Juventus Vazquez completed a one-tilt disqualification in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Monza.

Impact Vazquez will most likely reprise his starting role, replacing Alessandro Vogliacco, as his absence was quite noticeable in the last game. He has scored once and logged nine tackles (seven won), four interceptions and 13 clearances in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and picks up fifth yellow Vasquez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Inter Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Vasquez scored his first goal of the season Monday, an unassisted outside the box strike in the 54th minute which cut Inter's lead to 2-1. It came on his lone shot in the match and he also added three crosses, two clearances and two blocked shots in his full 90 minutes of action. He picked up a yellow card for a bad foul as well, which will force him out of Saturday's match versus Monza.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed performance in Lecce tilt Vasquez had three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate), two tackles (two won), and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Lecce.

Impact Vasquez had a rough start while playing as a center-back, as he tackled Pontus Almqvist in the box, but he improved once moving to the wing in the second half, supporting the offense with his bursting runs. He has gotten the nod in four straight matches, registering four shots (three on target), seven tackles (five won), and 17 clerances, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Juventus Vasquez registered two shots (zero on goal), one interception, two tackles (one won), and two crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Vasquez played wide in a conservative lineup in the first half and was okay in both phases, but then the coach decided to go with a more offensive-minded player at the interval. He'll compete with Koni De Winter and Ridgeciano Haps from here on out. He has logged five off-target shots, seven crosses (one accurate), seven tackles, and eight interceptions in the last five games.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE