Evan N'Dicka
26-Year-Old
Roma
Serie A
Option to face Curacao
N'Dicka (thigh) is an option for Thursday's match against Curacao, according to manager Emerse Fae.
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N'Dicka was back in training this week, and that will lead to his return this group stage, as the center-back will be an option to face Curacao. This is a major return for the team as they look to secure knockout stage play, gaining back a likely starting defender when fully fit for the Ivory Coast. However, it remains to be seen if they will start him immediately or be a bit more cautious and introduce him from the bench, as they will not want to risk a setback as they pursue knockout stage play.
N'Dicka was back in training this week, and that will lead to his return this group stage, as the center-back will be an option to face Curacao. This is a major return for the team as they look to secure knockout stage play, gaining back a likely starting defender when fully fit for the Ivory Coast. However, it remains to be seen if they will start him immediately or be a bit more cautious and introduce him from the bench, as they will not want to risk a setback as they pursue knockout stage play.
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Resumes team training
N'Dicka (thigh) has resumed team training in recent days, marking a positive step in his recovery, according to DH Sports TV1.
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Won't play vs. Germany
N'Dicka (thigh) won't be available for Saturday's game against Germany, according to manager Emerse Fae. "The only player that's not available is the same player that was out against Ecuador. Everybody else is in perfect condition."
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Opener absence confirmed
N'dicka (hamstring) will miss Ivory Coast's World Cup opener against Ecuador after failing to fully recover from the hamstring tear he sustained in his right leg during the Serie A fixture between Roma and Lazio on May 17, according to coach Emerse Fae, per Fox Deportes. "I am not going to say that everything is going well in the medical room, but with the exception of N'dicka, everyone will be able to play tomorrow, so we are very happy in that regard."
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First two games in doubt
Ndicka has been left behind in Rome to receive treatment from his AS Roma club doctors after suffering a thigh tear in the final round of Serie A, with the Ivory Coast technical staff confirming he will not join the squad before their departure for Philadelphia, according to Abdoul Kapo of IvoireZine. "Evan has not yet joined us because he is injured. We preferred to leave him to be treated properly in Rome in an environment he knows well. He is being taken care of by his club's doctors."
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Suffers serious thigh issue
N'Dicka has been diagnosed with a grade two right biceps femoris strain, Mediaset reported.
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Several clubs tracking him
Tottenham and Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing N'Dicka, according to Caught Offside.
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Barcelona, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs tracking the Roma center-back, although it's unclear whether he's going to leave Roma or not. All three clubs are expected to target a center-back in the summer, and N'Dicka has turned heads with his displays for Roma in the Serie A.
Barcelona, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs tracking the Roma center-back, although it's unclear whether he's going to leave Roma or not. All three clubs are expected to target a center-back in the summer, and N'Dicka has turned heads with his displays for Roma in the Serie A.