ANTONIN BARAK NEWS

Will miss Torino game Barak will be unavailable for Saturday's game versus Torino due to a toe injury, coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Barak will be unable to go for this one after playing through the problem last week, the coach added. Kevin Lasagna has generally replaced him in the XI in his recent absences. Daniel Bessa and Matteo Cancellieri could also seen a bump of minutes.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Cagliari Barak scored a goal in a 2-1 win against Cagliari on Saturday.

Impact Barak had a good game for the visitors. The 27-year-old scored the team's first goal in the match which was his 11th in the league campaign. Other than that, Barak also won three aerial duels.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One shot against Sampdoria Barak had one shot in a 1-1 stalemate against Sampdoria on Saturday.

Impact Barak had an average outing for the home team. The 27-year-old had a shot which was not on target. Other than that, Barak also won a couple of aerial duels.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI against Atalanta Barak (illness) will feature in the starting XI for Monday's clash with Atalanta.

Impact Barak will be back on the pitch after missing the club's previous two tilts due to illness. In his last five outings, the attacking midfielder has generated two goals on five shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and four clearances. Given his offensive upside, Barak should be capable of providing top-half fantasy value looking ahead to the remainder of the season.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Atalanta Barak (illness) practiced fully this week and will be available for Monday's match versus Atalanta, coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Barak will be back after missing two matches with a lingering stomach illness. He has good chances to start over Kevin Lasagna and Daniel Bessa. He has scored twice and added five shots, three chances and two crosses in the last five appearances.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Inter match Barak (illness) was not named in Verona's squad list to face Inter Saturday.

Impact Barak will miss the second game in a row due to an illness that caused his conditioning to dip and limited in practice in the last few days. Daniel Bessa, Kevin Lasagna or Matteo Cancellieri will fill in for him in a supporting role.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Inter clash Barak (illness) has not been able to train fully after battling a stomach bug and will be a late call for Saturday's match versus Inter, coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Barak resumed training after being ruled for the previous match, but he was apparently hit hard by the illness. It is likely he will come off the bench even if he improves enough to be an option. Daniel Bessa showed well in relief and could stay in the XI.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off illness Barak (illness) was back on the pitch Wednesday, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Barak missed the previous game with a stomach bug, but the situation improved quickly. He could be back in the XI in Saturday's away game versus Milan, replacing Daniel Bessa in the XI. He has logged two goals, five shots, three chances and two crosses in the last five appearances.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Genoa game Barak will miss Monday's match versus Genoa due to a stomach bug, Verona announced.

Impact Barak is a late scratch, leaving Verona short-handed up front since his usual backup Kevin Lasagna is unavailable as well. Daniel Bessa or Matteo Cancellieri will replace him, and the latter scored his first career goal in the last match.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Barak took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately and created two chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Barak was held off the scoresheet as Verona found just one goal on Sunday. The attacker took just one shot and crossed only once, but his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the draw.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subpar versus Napoli Barak (hip) took two off-target shots and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Barak returned from a one-game absence and played through a bruised hip, but he was not his usual self in this one. He should be in better shape in Sunday's home game versus Empoli. He has posted ten goals, four assists, 48 shots and 23 chances in 24 games so far, but he also missed quite some time due to injury in recent months.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Barak (hip) will feature in the starting XI versus Napoli on Sunday.

Impact Barak returns following a one-match absence due to his hip problem. Prior to getting hurt, the attacking midfielder was rolling with five goals on 12 shots (six on target) in his previous six outings. With Barak restored to the starting XI, he should be capable of providing top-end fantasy value given his recent run of form.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Napoli Barak (hip) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Napoli Sunday.

Impact Barak is fit after missing one game with a hip contusion and has good chances to start since Kevin Lasagna is a late scratch for this one. Daniel Bessa is also an option if the coach preferred using him off the bench. Mateusz Praszelik and Matteo Cancellieri could see some minutes as subs too. Barak has scored twice and added five shots and three chances in the last five appearances.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still in doubt for Napoli clash Barak (hip) is not a lock to return in Sunday's match versus Napoli, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Barak is dealing with a bruised hip and, while he has improved, he is at risk of missing the second match in a row because of it. The coach did not comment on his status in the pre-game presser. Kevin Lasagna is likely to start even if Barak is available.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Fiorentina match Barak (hip) was omitted from Verona's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.

Impact Barak was said to be a late call after picking up a hip contusion in the Verona game and will ultimately miss this one. Either Kevin Lasagna or Daniel Bessa will replace him in the lineup.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Fiorentina match Barak is dealing with a hip bruise and will be a late call for Sunday's game versus Fiorentina, coach Igor Tudor informed.

Impact Barak avoided significant issues, but he has been bothered by the knock throughout the week and might miss this one. The coach hinted that Kevin Lasagna would be the frontrunner to replace him if he could not go.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out in Venezia game Barak created one scoring chance and left Sunday's 3-1 win over Venezia after 62 minutes due to a hip injury, coach Igor Tudor informed.

Impact Barak had a quiet performance compared to some of his recent ones and was forced to sub off after signaling some discomfort in the area. He will be assessed soon. The next man up in the Verona attack is Kevin Lasagna, who provided an assist off the bench in this one.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Barak scored a goal off his lone shot during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Roma.

Impact Barak needed only five minutes to make an impact as he was in the right place to score the opening goal of the match after a rebound from the goalkeeper. That's now back-to-back games with a goal for the attacker and he'll try to make it three in-a-row during Feb. 27 home contest against Venezia.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader AC Milan drops points after 2-2 draw at Salernitana

Italian league leader AC Milan dropped crucial points in the title race after drawing 2-2 at last-place Salernitana

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores with lone shot Barak scored a goal with his lone shot and crossed once inaccurately during Sunday's 4-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Barak found the back of the net in the 31st minute scoring Verona's second goal. The goal was the ninth of the season for the attacker coming from his lone shot in the match.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leão's early strike moves AC Milan top of Serie A

AC Milan has surged to the top of Serie A with a 1-0 victory over Sampdoria

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Very quiet against Juventus Barak took one off-target shot, drew one foul, had four successful take-ons and won five duels in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Barak did not manage to get anything going offensively in this one and turned the ball over six times. He had a hat-trick a couple of matches ago, but he has not scored in the other four most recent outings. He has posted 14 shots, four chances and two crosses in such stretch. Verona will host Udinese Sunday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Bologna Barak took two shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, had one block and won four duels in Friday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Barak crashed down to earth after scoring a hat-trick in the previous match and put together a muted stat-line. He is up to eight goals and four assists in the season, plus he has added 43 shots, 22 chances and 11 crosses. Verona will face Juventus away on February 6th.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records hat-trick against Sassuolo Barak had three goals on seven shots (three on target), one assist, one cross, one tackle two fouls, created three chances and was fouled three times in the 4-2 victory Sunday.

Impact Barak was a one-man offensive machine Sunday, contributing to all four goals against Sassuolo. This was the forward's best match of the season by far, and the first time Barak has scored more than one goal in a single match this season.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes cameo in Spezia game Barak (back) took one off-target shot and committed one foul in 19 minutes in Thursday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Barak made his return after four matches on the shelf with an illness and back spasms. He could reprise his starting role over Kevin Lasagna in Sunday's home game versus Salernitana. He had logged two goals, two assists, 11 shots and eight chances in six matches before the physical problems.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE