Samuele Ricci
MILCreates one chance against Genoa
Ricci (ankle) had five clearances, committed two fouls and created one scoring chance in 22 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Genoa.
Analysis: Ricci was good to go despite being dinged up and shored up the midfield down the stretch, setting a new season high in clearances. He has tallied at least one in three consecutive bouts, racking up seven and adding one assist, three chances created and two tackles (one won) over that span.
Available versus Genoa
Ricci (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Genoa.
Analysis: Ricci is healthy enough to be an option but not to start. Ardon Jashari is getting the call as the linchpin of the midfield, while Luka Modric (face) begins as a sub as well, following a two-week absence. Ricci has logged three key passes, five crosses (two accurate) and six tackles (one won) in his last five displays (two starts).
In doubt for Genoa contest
Ricci "will have to pass a game-day fitness test Sunday because of an ankle sprain," coach Massimiliano Allegri relayed.
Analysis: Ricci replaced Luka Modric (face) last week but turned his ankle in the last training session and is questionable. Ardon Jashari is currently the lone fully healthy option at the position, while Modric has been cleared to play with a mask.
Provides helper in Atalanta contest
Ricci assisted once to go with two tackles (one won), one interception and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Atalanta.
Analysis: Ricci got the call over Ardon Jashari to replace Luka Modric (orbital) and didn't have a noteworthy performance, but found Strahinja Pavlovic with a precise free kick on his side's first goal. It's his fourth helper in the campaign. He has tallied three chances created, five crosses (two accurate) and six tackles (one won) in the last five fixtures (two starts).
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