Nico Paz
COMHeld in check in Verona match
Paz recorded one shot (zero on goal), one clearance and two crosses (zero accurate) and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Verona.
Analysis: Paz had a down game relative to his standards, especially offensively, but had a pretty well-rounded output overall. He has registered at least one shot in 18 appearances in a row (17 starts), piling up 54 and scoring six times over that span. He has tallied seven chances created, 13 crosses (three accurate) and three corners in the last five rounds.
Makes starting XI
Paz (head) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Napoli.
Analysis: Paz retained his starting role after the health scare that had seen him taken to a local hospital on Sunday, with the early and subsequent examinations all coming back negative and clearing him to continue as a regular starter without any disruption to his involvement. The midfielder has fired at least one shot in 16 consecutive appearances, notching 61 attempts, four goals and 14 chances created over that span, making his continued availability a significant boost for a side that relies heavily on his attacking output. His ability to come through the medical checks unscathed is a major relief for the coaching staff heading into the weekend.
Poised to be available versus Napoli
Paz underwent tests in Genoa and Como after a blow to the head, but he's been cleared of any injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Analysis: Paz was taken to a local hospital Sunday, but he traveled back with the rest of the team, as the early exams came back negative, and the ensuing ones had the same outcome. He should be able to continue starting. He has fired at least one shot in 16 consecutive appearances, notching 61 attempts (27 on target), scoring four goals and posting 14 chances created and 23 crosses (four accurate) over that span. Instead, he halted a six-match streak with multiple tackles in the last round.
Leaves Genoa match at halftime
Paz had two shots (zero on target) and two interceptions before exiting Sunday's 2-0 win over Genoa after 45 minutes due to eyesight problems and dizziness following a collision with an opponent, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Analysis: Paz almost scored with a pair of classy plays and attempts, but was worse for wear after banging heads with Alessandro Marcandalli, and was subbed off at the interval out of precaution. He'll undergo further tests before Saturday's home game versus Napoli. Maxence Caqueret took his place in this one.
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