Brooke Norton-Cuffy
GENPlays half an hour versus Lecce
Norton-Cuffy (thigh) had one cross (zero accurate), one tackle (one won) and 14 completed passes in 30 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.
Analysis: Norton-Cuffy managed to return after missing two months, but didn't leave his mark on the game. He notched at least one tackle for his sixth display in a row, totaling nine (seven won). He had been solid up until being derailed by a thigh strain, scoring twice, assisting once and adding 81 crosses (19 accurate), 43 tackles and 39 clearances in 27 appearances (25 starts).
Goes backward in recovery
Norton Cuffy (thigh) "won't be called up for Sunday's clash with Fiorentina, as he's not yet capable of pushing without discomfort," coach Daniele De Rossi announced.
Analysis: Norton-Cuffy will continue to miss time, as he suffered a relapse of his problem just as he was on the verge of coming back. Stefano Sabelli, Aaron Martin and Mikael Egill Ellertsson will keep taking care of the wings for the most part.
Stays out on Saturday
Norton-Cuffy (thigh) hasn't been selected for Saturday's match against Atalanta.
Analysis: Norton-Cuffy will skip another match even though the coach had announced his return in this one. Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Stefano Sabelli and Aaron Martin will continue to handle the wings in relief.
Fit for Atalanta clash
Norton-Cuffy (thigh) "will be available but won't start against Atalanta on Satuday," coach Daniele De Rossi relayed.
Analysis: Norton-Cuffy has recovered from a thigh problem that cost him the last four matches, but will be eased into action to avoid a relapse. Stefano Sabelli and Aaron Martin have absorbed his minutes in recent matches. Norton-Cuffy has logged at least one tackle in his last five appearances (all starts), totaling eight (five won) and notching seven shots (three on target), seven key passes and 18 crosses (seven accurate) over that span.
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