ANTONIN BARAK NEWS

Bench option against Spezia Barak (back) is available off the bench in Thursday's game versus Spezia.

Impact Barak is not starting but he is available missing multiple matches with an illness and back problems. He will look to provide his contribution in the second half. He has posted five goals, three assists, 30 shots and 18 chances in 15 games.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Spezia game Barak (back) has progressed during the break, but his availability for Thursday's game versus Spezia will be a late call, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Barak sat out the past two matches with what he defined as a muscular block his back. He has been able to practice in recent days, although the coach might prefer to hold him out until fully healthy. If available, he could unseat Kevin Lasagna right away.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Barak (back) did not make Verona's squad list to face Fiorentina Wednesday.

Impact Barak will miss the second game in a row due to back problems despite some optimism about his status. Kevin Lasagna has filled in for him recently, but also Daniel Bessa and Matteo Cancellieri are options for the position.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Fiorentina match Barak is dealing with back spasms, but he has a chance to be available for Wednesday's game versus Fiorentina, L'Arena reports.

Impact Barak is dealing with a less severe injury than what was initially reported after he was a late scratch for the previous game. The coaching staff is still hopeful he will be an option and perhaps even start Wednesday, the local newspaper adds. He has not featured in three matches due to two separate issues. He has logged two goals, two assists, 12 shots and ten chances in the six matches before the physical issues.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled from lineup Barak was removed from the XI and the match-day squad list due to a muscular problem during shooting drills, DAZN informed.

Impact Barak was slated to make his return after missing two matches with an illness, but he picked up a last-minute broke. Kevin Lasagna replaced him in the lineup as it was the case in previous games.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Does not feature against Atalanta Barak (illness) was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Atalanta because he was not fully ready, coach Igor Tudor admitted.

Impact Barak did not play for the second game in a row, although he was available for this one, as the coach stated that he had not fully recovered from the recent illness, and elected to give him more time to shake it off completely. He should be in better shape ahead of Sunday's road game versus Torino, where he could unseat Kevin Lasagna. He has tallied five shots, three assists, 30 shots and 18 chances created in 15 matches.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Atalanta Barak has fully recovered from his illness and will play Sunday versus Atalanta, coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Barak will be back after sitting out one game due to an illness. He will likely reprise his starting role since he returned to practice early in the week. He has been a steady contributor so far as he has tallied five goals, three assists, 30 shots and 18 chances created in 15 matches.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Venezia game Barak did not make Verona's squad list to face Venezia Sunday due to the flu, the club announced.

Impact Barak came down with the illness Saturday and will miss this one. Daniel Bessa and Kevin Lasagna are the primary candidates to fill in for him in a supporting role. The coach could also opt for a more crowded midfield to make up for his absence.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up and scores goal in win Barak took two shots (two on target), scored and assisted a goal in Monday's 2-1 victory over Empoli.

Impact Barak opened the scoring in the 49th minute, heading home Darko Lazovic's cross. He then set up Adrien Tameze's stoppage-time winner. He now has five goals and three assists this term and has two goals and two assists in the last five games. Verona face Sampdoria next on November 27.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hellas Verona wins mid-table clash with Empoli in Serie A

Hellas Verona has extended its unbeaten streak to five matches after beating visiting Empoli 2-1 in Serie A

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist versus Napoli Barak took four shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, won one tackle and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Barak led his team in attempts, but he missed the mark in almost all of them despite a pair of juicy ones. On the other hand, he collected an early helper by finding Giovanni Simeone with a pinpoint low-driven cross. He is up to four goals, two assists, 25 shots and 14 chances created in 12 games. Verona will face Empoli at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Juventus Barak took two shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, won five duels and had four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Barak had a pair of major scoring opportunities from inside the box, but he could not cash in on them. He has hit the net mostly on PKs so far. He has posted four goals, one assist, 21 shots and 12 chances created in 11 games. Verona will host Napoli next Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Just like dad: Giovanni Simeone making his mark in Serie A

Giovanni Simeone is finally starting to emerge from his father’s shadow in Serie A

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts penalty Barak scored a goal from the penalty spot against Udinese on Wednesday.

Impact Barak has scored in four of his last seven outings but never back-to-back, so fantasy players may not want to expect him to put one into the netting versus Juventus on Saturday. Still, the forward should continue to be the preferred option from the spot, setting him up to offer solid fantasy value.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Milan Barak took three shots (two on target), drew two fouls, won five duels and buried a PK in Saturday's 2-3 win over Milan.

Impact Barak paced his team in shots and had another successful attempt from the penalty spot, bringing his seasonal tally to three goals. He has added one assist, 15 shots, eight chances created and four crosses. Verona will host Lazio next Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'We lost our heads': Inter beaten with controversial goal

A controversial goal led to Inter Milan’s first defeat of the season in a 3-1 loss at Lazio in Serie A

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Converts PK in draw Barak converted a penalty kick, took three shots (two on target), delivered one cross, won one tackle, made one interception and drew one foul in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Barak had a great offensive outing Saturday as he converted a penalty kick to help his side take home a point. The midfielder has now scored twice in his last three appearances, along with producing eight shots, four chances created and one cross in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Roma Barak scored one goal from three shots, created two chances and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 3-2 win over Roma.

Impact Barak scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 49th minute to pave the way for his side's win. That was his first goal in the season, while he also received his second yellow card. The midfielder will now look to get on the scoresheet again at Salernitana on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Bologna Barak took one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (zero accurate), had one successful take-on and was dispossessed once in Monday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Barak never really had it going in this one as Verona struggled offensively. He has been quiet to open the season, registering four shots, two chances and three crosses in the first three rounds. Verona will host Roma Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances versus Inter Barak had one interception, won five duels, drew one foul and created two scoring chances in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Barak was used as a false-nine in this one but, while he tried to set up his teammates a couple of times, he was not particularly threatening in the final third. He posted seven goals and three assists in the previous campaign. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots versus Denmark Barak had two shots (one on target), six crosses (three accurate), two interceptions and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Denmark.

Impact Barak was very active yet again here in his second straight start and created a lot of threat for Danes. His team's exit though will leave him with three shots, four chances created and 12 crosses in just two starts this Euro campaign.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, chances created Barak took an off target shot, crossed six times (three accurate) and created three chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over the Neterhlands.

Impact Barak was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for the Czech Republic on Sunday. The midfielder took just one shot, but finished with team-high totals in crosses and chances created in the victory.

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench versus Croatia Barak played three minutes off the bench in Friday's 1-1 draw to Croatia.

Impact Barak finally made his debut at the Euro but with merely three minutes on the pitch from two matches he clearly holds little fantasy upside likely for the final match of the groups as well.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub in Euro debut Barak was an unused sub during Monday's 2-0 win over Scotland.

Impact Barak did not play in their debut against Scotland, as the manager chose to start with Lukas Masopust, Vladimir Darida and Jakub Jankto in the offensive midfield formation. He will now battle for playing time when they face Croatia on Friday.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for season finale Barak had two successful take-ons, won four duels, had two clearances and picked up his fifth yellow-card in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Barak had an underwhelming display on offense mostly because he featured as a pivot in this one. He will miss Sunday's road game versus Napoli due to yellow-card accumulation, where either Miguel Veloso or Adrien Tameze will take his place. He finishes a solid campaign with seven goals and three assists in 34 matches.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE