Giorgio Chiellini
(Juventus)Chiellini is expected to miss just a week of action after injuring his left thigh, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: Chiellini is going to need to be healthy for Juventus down the stretch and for Italy in the World Cup.
3/8/2010 9:00:39 PM
Julio Ricardo Cruz
(Lazio)Cruz will have a chance to crack Lazio's starting lineup this weekend as Mauro Zarate is suspended and Tommaso Rocchi is unable to play, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: Cruz hasn't played much, but is a player that can make his presence felt immediately.
3/8/2010 8:57:05 PM
Daniele Gastaldello
(Sampdoria)The Sampdoria defender has signed an extension that will keep him with the club through 2014, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: Gastaldello is a good quality player that has never appeared for Italy above the Under-20 level.
3/5/2010 9:09:28 AM
Juan Manuel Vargas
(Fiorentina)Vargas was expected back this weekend until his ankle began bothering him again in practice, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: Vargas may play, but chances are Fiorentina want to make sure he is healthy for the Champions League.
3/5/2010 6:23:22 AM
Jorge Andres Martinez
(Catania)Catania sells it will not part with the Uruguyan forward for less than 12 million euros, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: Martinez has played well, but isn't consistently strong.
3/4/2010 6:08:52 PM
Vincenzo Iaquinta
(Juventus)Iaquinta (knee) is ready to play and could return this weekend against Fiorentina after a four-month layoff, Football Italia reports.
Rotowire Analysis: A good sign for Iaquinta and Juventus.
3/4/2010 8:10:50 AM
Alexis Sanchez
(Udinese)The Chilean midfielder could miss a signifcant amount of time after he suffered ligament damage to his right knee in a 3-2 weekend loss to Inter, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: Sanchez is a young star who has played well of late. This is not good news for Udinese.
3/4/2010 6:27:46 AM
Cristian Eugen Chivu
(Internazionale)The Romanian defender (skull fracture) is expected to return to action in April, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: Chivu is a super player and he will certainly be a big help to Inter when he returns.
3/4/2010 6:21:56 AM
Gianluca Zambrotta
(AC Milan)Zambrotta (calf) is expected to return to action for the first time since December this weekend or next week against Manchester United, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: Zambrotta is a key player and Milan certainly can use his experience.
3/4/2010 6:19:21 AM
Antonio Cassano
(Sampdoria)Cassano (leg) has resumed training with Sampdoria after being out of action for more than a month, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: This does not mean Cassano will return to the starting lineup.
3/2/2010 5:47:04 PM
Alexandre Pato
(AC Milan)Pato (hamstring) is expected to be able to return to action in 10 days, meaning he may not miss AC Milan's Champions League match with Manchester United, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: This is great news for Milan.
3/2/2010 5:42:01 PM
Giuseppe Mascara
(Catania)Mascara is expected to sign a contract extension to remain with his hometown team, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: A native of nearby Caltagirone, Mascara has been a fan favorite for Catania.
3/2/2010 5:37:49 PM
Ronaldo de Assís Moreira
(AC Milan)Ronaldinho may have lost his penalty kick duties after missing one on Sunday against Atalanta, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: This is not good for Ronaldinho as a fantasy league player.
3/1/2010 12:52:17 PM
Luca Toni
(Roma)Toni (calf) and David Pizarro (calf) are expected back for Roma's weekend match with AC Milan, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: This is certainly a nice boost for Roma.
3/1/2010 12:49:30 PM
Nestor Fernando Muslera
(Lazio)Muslera is expected to be offered a new deal to remain with Lazio through 2014, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: Muslera is young and has improved, but he still needs to get much better if he is to be one of the best goalies in Serie A.
2/28/2010 11:20:52 AM
Mauro Camoranesi
(Juventus)Camoranesi is out of action again following his recent return, this time with a quadriceps injury, Goal.com reports.
Rotowire Analysis: Camoranesi will have a tough time making it to the World Cup if injuries continue to persist.