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Diagnosed with thigh injury Cerri is dealing with a relapse of his previous thigh problem, La Nazione reported.

Impact Cerri left the last game early after rushing his return and won't be able to play versus Roma, but there's a chance he's on the bench as the coach has routinely called up the whole squad, including the players who were unavailable, in recent fixtures. M'Baye Niang or Francesco Caputo will lead the line from the start Sunday.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Udinese game in first half Cerri was injured and subbed out in the 30th minute of Sunday's 0-0 draw against Udinese, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Cerri got his first start in a while as he recently dealt with a thigh injury but recorded no stats and was forced off after half an hour. M'Baye Niang was picked over Francesco Caputo to replace him off the bench.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play against Lazio Cerri (thigh) didn't get minutes in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Cerri returned to the bench after two weeks but wasn't spotted warming up, as the coach has opted to select the whole squad in the final matches, including the players on the mend. It remains to be seen whether he'll be able to feature in the last two tilts, as his thigh issue was significant. Francesco Caputo got the nod in this one, while Mattia Destro came off the bench and M'Baye Niang was unused due to an ailment. He has scored once and added two shots (one on target) and two clearances in his last three appearances.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option versus Lazio Cerri (thigh) is available for Sunday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Cerri returns to the game-day squad list after two matches but might not necessarily be ready as the coach announced he'd call up every play down the stretch. Francesco Caputo is getting the nod as no.9, while M'Baye Niang begins as a sub.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss multiple matches Cerri has been diagnosed with a low-to-medium grade biceps femoris strain in his right thigh, Empoli announced.

Impact Cerri will necessitate about a month to heal and will attempt to return for one of te final matches. M'Baye Niang, Francesco Caputo and Matteo Destro will handle the no.9 role while he's out.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and leaves early against Napoli Cerri scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one clearance and two successful duels before being forced off after 20 minutes in Saturday's match versus Napoli due to...

Impact Cerri finally broke his scoring drought with a towering header in the early going but clutched the back on his thigh while defending on a corner and was in considerable pain while limping off the pitch. He was substituted by M'Baye Niang, as the two usually split time at the no.9 position.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Serie A Cerri has joined Empoli on loan from Como, the Serie A site announced.

Impact Cerri gets the opportunity to come back to Serie A after two-and-half solid seasons in the second division where he recorded 20 goals and nine assists in 68 appearances. He has never been particularly productive in the top flight. He'll begin as a deputy, but Francesco Caputo (ankle) and Mattia Destro (thigh) are currently banged up.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Fires five shots against Genoa Cerri took five shots (three on target), drew one foul, won five duels and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 0-1 loss over Genoa.

Impact Cerri was used over Leonardo Pavoletti and Giovanni Simeone in the season finale and paced his side for shots, but he was denied in all attempts. He has scored once in 24 appearances (three starts), adding seven created chances and 16 shots.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cerri scores late as Cagliari fights back to beat Samp 4-3

Cerri scores late as Cagliari fights back to beat Samp 4-3

DECEMBER 2, 2019