ANTONINO GALLO NEWS

Scores own goal in Venezia match Gallo won three of four tackles and had an own goal, seven crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Gallo had a fine offensive display and racked up stats in the back too but beat his own goalie with a goofy deflection on a set piece. He has tallied six chances created, 14 crosses (three accurate). 18 tackles (11 won) and 18 clearances in the last five tilts.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five tackles in Genoa bout Gallo registered one shot (zero on goal), one interception and one cross (zero accurate) and won five of eight tackles in Friday's 2-1 defeat versus Genoa.

Impact Gallo was under pressure defensively throughout the game, which resulted in a very gritty performance, but his side gave up two goals despite his fine showing. He was unable to venture forward much given the situation. He has recorded seven chances created, 18 crosses (five accurate), 19 tackles (13 won) and 18 clearances in the last five matches.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Saddled with own goal in Milan game Gallo had an own goal, one cross (one accurate), three tackles (two won) and six clearances in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Gallo had a muted display on offense relative to his standards and wound up deciding the game with an inadvertent deflection on a shot by Joao Felix that wouldn't have gone in otherwise. He has registered 18 crosses (five accurate), 12 tackles (nine won), 19 clerances and seven chances created in the last five bouts.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in crosses versus Udinese Gallo won three of four tackles and had eight crosses (one accurate), two key passes and seven clearances in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Udinese.

Impact Gallo had a strong performance on both ends, assembling his busiest stat line to date, but it wasn't enough to completely stop the opponents and he connected with a teammate in just one of his deliveries. He has totaled six chances created, 22 crosses (seven accurate), 12 tackles (10 won) and 17 clearances in his last five displays (all starts).

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in the back in Bologna fixture Gallo had one interception, one clearance, one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle (one won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Gallo did his part in stymieing the adversaries but didn't venture forward as much as usual due to the difficult match-up. He has logged five key passes, 18 crosses (eight accurate), five tackles (all won) and 10 clearances in his last five outings.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't feature versus Inter Gallo (thigh) didn't get minutes in Sunday's 4-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Gallo recovered from injury but wasn't fielded as the match quickly got out of hand and Lecce will return on the pitch Friday versus Parma. He could replace Santiago Pierotti or Patrick Dorgu in the XI.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Inter game Gallo (thigh) has been included in Lecce's squad list to face Inter on Sunday.

Impact Gallo has recovered pretty quickly from his second muscular issue in short order and will limit his absence to two games. It remains to be seen whether he'll slot right back into the XI as he normally does, replacing Santiago Pierotti or Patrick Dorgu, or if he'll be handled more carefully. He has assisted twice and added nine key passes, 21 crosses (nine accurate), 13 clearances and six tackles (five won) in his last five appearances, contributing to one clean sheet.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Gallo suffered a right biceps femoris strain in training, Lecce announced.

Impact Gallo is back on the shelf after recently returning from the same issue. He'll be out for two or three matches depending on how the rehab goes. Patrick Dorgu will likely be used as a left-back in relief, with Santiago Pierotti, Tete Morente and Jesper Karlsson manning the offensive wings.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Como fixture Gallo (thigh) had three key passes, seven crosses (four accurate), one corner and one interception in Monday's 2-0 loss to Como.

Impact Gallo played for an hour in his return from a three-absence and put up numbers in the final third in a rough game for his side. He has posted two assists, eight chances created, 17 crosses (seven accurate) and 16 clearances in his last five appearances (all starts).

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees start in return Gallo (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Como.

Impact Gallo has returned Monday, immediately earning his spot in the starting XI back. He has yet to miss a start this season when available, so he should be expected to continue in a starting role moving forward.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Como Gallo (thigh) has been called up for Monday's match against Como, Lecce relayed.

Impact Gallo is good to go after sitting out three weeks and might slot back into the XI since Frederic Guilbert (suspension) and Kialonda Gaspar (knee) are missing. He has notched six chances created, 16 crosses (three accurate), 13 tackles (eight won) and 19 clearances in his four showings, providing two assists and contributing to two clean sheets.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with thigh injury Gallo suffered a grade one biceps femoris strain in the Juventus clash, Lecce informed.

Impact Gallo came out late and will have to miss three or four matches because of the muscular injury. The coach could move Patrick Dorgu at left-back, leaning on a different attacker in the trident, or turn to defenders Gaby Jean and Andy Pelmard.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in two straight Gallo had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice inaccurately during Monday's 1-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Gallo set up Patrick Dorgu in the 70th minute assisting the lone goal of the match while tying for the team-high with one chance created. The fullback has an assist in two straight matches while combining for seven crosses and four chances created over that timeframe.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist in Empoli bout Gallo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Gallo had a dynamic showing, co-leading his team in deliveries and pacing it in key passes and found Santiago Pierotti with a great feed from the flank on the equalizer for his first helper of the campaign. He has tallied six chances created, 16 crosses (three accurate) and 13 tackles (seven won) in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes key error in Bologna tilt Gallo won five of six tackles and had six clerances, one interception and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Gallo had a strong showing from a statistical standpoint defensively speaking but failed to guard Riccardo Orsolini on a cross from the other wing on the game-winner. He has tallied 17 crosses (two accurate), 12 clearances and four interceptions in his last five showings.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses Gallo had six crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Gallo recorded the most crosses in the game, completed a dribble, created a chance and also made four tackles and four clearances. He has featured and started in nine games this season and has also accumulated nine tackles, six clearances and three interceptions in the his last four appearances. He has already missed a game this season due to a red card suspension.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears disqualification Gallo completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Gallo will likely return to the XI against Verona, with Patrick Dorgu moving to a more attacking role or the right wing if Frederic Guilbert (thigh) doesn't return. He has started every game so far and has tallied seven chances created 18 crosses (three accurate), seven tackles (three won) and five clearances in the most recent five, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Fiorentina Gallo had one cross (one accurate) and one tackle in 45 minutes in Sunday's game versus Fiorentina before being expelled for denying a goal-scoring opportunity.

Impact Gallo didn't do much during his time on the pitch and saw red for tripping an opponent who was about to enter the box. He'll miss Saturday's away game versus Napoli, where Patrick Dorgu will likely move to left-back, with Tete Morente or Lameck Banda in front of him.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Udinese game Gallo registered one shot (zero on goal), had three interceptions, three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Udinese.

Impact Gallo put up his usual numbers while contributing on both ends in the loss. He has recorded 10 key passes, 20 crosses (four accurate), 12 clearances and eight tackles (four won) in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in six crosses against Milan Gallo won one of two tackles and had one shot (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Gallo made his presence felt on offense despite the challenging match-up and the large result. He has produced nine chances created, 21 crosses (five on target) and eight tackles (six won) in the last five games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable against Parma Gallo recorded four crosses (zero accurate), two clearances, one block and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Gallo did his part on either side of the pitch in the draw, leading his team in deliveries as he often does but without much accuracy this time. He has notched 13 chances created, 25 crosses (10 accurate) and 18 clerances through five matches, with two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers most crosses in the game Gallo registered one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (five accurate) and five corners in Monday's 4-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Gallo was one of Lecce's top performers as he recorded the most crosses in the game, created five chances, completed a dribble and also contributed defensively with two tackles, one interception and one clearance. He recorded 35 appearances last season and will aim to accumulate similar amount of appearances across the board this season as well.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fine in Napoli clash Gallo won one of two tackles and had two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Gallo wasn't as productive as in other games but still did his part on both ends, and his team didn't concede. He put up career numbers this season, recording three assists and adding 47 key passes, 138 crosses (37 accurate) and 15 shots (three accurate, improving especially offensively.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Atalanta tilt Gallo registered four crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (one won), one clearance and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Gallo made his presence felt on the wing as usual but wasn't as precise as in other instances while still leading his team in deliveries. He has assisted once and totaled nine key passes, 27 crosses (six accurate), 12 clearances and eight tackles (four won) in the last five games.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seven crosses in home loss Gallo had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 2-0 defeat to Udinese.

Impact Gallo led Lecce in crosses as usual, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The left-back has only three assists in the season, though. He has 132 crosses over 33 appearances (28 starts).

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE