DIEGO COPPOLA NEWS

Struggling for minutes Coppola has struggled for minutes since joining Brighton, logging only 16 minutes in the Premier League so far.

Impact Coppola has featured only 16 minutes in the Premier League for the Seagulls since joining over the summer. The center-back is still young, and the best league in the world has been tough to adapt to for foreigners, but his low amount of minutes is somewhat surprising given how decent he has been with Verona in Serie A in recent seasons, which earned him a call-up to the Italian national squad in June. Coppola will hope to see increased playing time in the upcoming months to show his qualities in the backline for Brighton.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Brighton Coppola has signed a contract with Brighton until 2030, joining from Hellas Verone, his new club announced. "Diego is an exciting addition for the club. Although he is still young,...

Impact Coppola emerged through Verona's academy and has made over 80 appearances in the Italian top flight, scoring four goals. His performances during the 2024-25 season earned him a first cap with Italy in the World Cup Qualifiers against Norway in June. Coppola will link up with the Seagulls for pre-season after wrapping up the U21 EURO Championship with Italy.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Very busy in Empoli bout Coppola registered one tackle (one won), 19 clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Coppola thwarted multiple actions by the opponents and posted a new season high in clearances. He was a fixture of the formation in his fourth campaign at Verona, totaling 66 tackles, 72 interceptions, 194 clearances and 24 blocks in 34 games. He might be pursued by bigger teams in the summer.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Coppola came back from his disqualification to score in a 1-1 draw against Lecce on Sunday.

Impact The defender also had three interceptions, but it was his goal which gives Verona a crucial point as the side tries to ensure staying in Serie A. Coppola should remain busy on both ends of the pitch against Como, a side which has allowed 49 goals but also scored 48 in league play.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for Lecce contest Coppola served a one-game disqualification in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Coppola saw his streak of consecutive starts come to an end. Martin Frese and Flavius Daniliuc will likely head back to the bench due to his return and Daniele Ghilardi's one. He has recorded multiple interceptions and five or more clearances in his last five showings, accumulating 11 and 29 respectively and posting 10 tackles (five won) and 11 interceptions, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Inter game Coppola registered two tackles (two won), five clearances and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 2-0 loss against Cagliari.

Impact Coppola racked up stats but wasn't great like the rest of the defense in this one. He'll be unavailable versus Inter due to yellow-card accumulation. The coach will have to either change the scheme or turn to a pair of deputies, primarily Flavius Daniliuc and Martin Frese, since Daniele Ghilardi is disqualified as well.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leads defense in draw Coppola recorded four tackles (three won), 10 clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Parma.

Impact Coppola continues to play with a maturity beyond his years in defense. In Monday's draw against Parma, he won seven of his 11 duels, won three of his four tackles, made two interceptions, and completed 45 of his 46 passes. Coppola has been on a good run of form for the club since February, and they will need him to be resolute at the back once again this Sunday against Torino.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in Fiorentina fixture Coppola had two tackles (zero won), nine clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Fiorentina.

Impact Coppola had an impressive display while guarding some tough opponents, setting a new season high in clearances. He has been a fixture of the formation for a few months while the coach rotated a few different men around him, registering 14 tackles (nine won), 15 interceptions and 36 clearances in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Posts six clearances agaisnt Milan Coppola generated two tackles (one won), six clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Coppola put together a complete line while leading the defense, but his club, while bouncing back from the Atalanta goal, couldn't finish the job and keep the clean sheet. He has tallied 12 tackles (six won), 16 interceptions, 28 clearances and six blocks in the last five rounds.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defense in scoreless draw Coppola registered four tackles (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Coppola registered at least four tackles for a second consecutive game and had at least one tackle won for a fourth time in five appearances. He also nabbed at least one interception for a ninth straight appearance, and he registered at least one blocked shot for a fifth straight outing.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Busy against Milan Coppola generated seven clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Coppola had a good display while trying to fend off Milan, but Verona didn't manage to resist for the whole match. He has started consistently when available in the last couple of months, recording nine tackles (eight won), 14 interceptions, 26 clearances and five blocks in his last five appearances, with one goal and no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on Sunday Coppola scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 victory versus Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 40th minute.

Impact Coppola netted the opener in the fifth minute assisted by Abdou Harroui. Coppola also made five clearances, four interceptions, two tackles and a block. Across the last five games he has tallied 23 clearances, 15 interceptions and 11 tackles.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Parma Coppola served a one-game ban in Sunday's 4-1 defeat versus Empoli.

Impact Coppola will return Sunday and will have good chances of starting given how the defense fared without him. He has logged 13 tackles (nine won), 2 interceptions and 19 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Empoli game Coppola registered three tackles (two won), four clearances, two blocks and two interceptions and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Coppola had a busy showing after being a late scratch due to a minor ankle problem last week, but his side gave up one goal, and he'll have to miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Pawel Dawidowicz or Daniele Ghilardi will take his place.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tested in Fiorentina match Coppola won two of three tackles and had one interception and seven clearances in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Coppola racked up stats in the back like Giangiacomo Magnani, but the defense was still overwhelmed by Fiorentina. He'll have to fight for minutes once Pawel Dawidowicz (thigh) returns. He has gotten the nod four times in a row, registering 11 tackles (seven won), 10 interceptions and 15 clearances, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills it up versus Genoa Coppola generated two tackles (zero won), seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 win against Genoa.

Impact Coppola had his third ordinate performance in a row, and his new coach has picked up over Giangiacomo Magnani in three consecutive tilts. He has logged four tackles, seven interceptions and 14 clearances, contributing to two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records six clearances Coppola generated one tackle (zero won) and six clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Coppola was active on the defensive end, and he posted a decent stat line despite the fact his team lost by just one goal. This was the sixth time this season Coppola has recorded six or more clearances, and he's averaging 3.7 per game across 20 appearances in 2023-24.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes down Udinese late Coppola scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), two tackles (both won) and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Coppola replaced Pawel Dawidowicz (undisclosed) in the back and, in addition to being reliable in the back, he decided the match with a well-taken header for his second goal of the season. He has occasionally unseated Giangiacomo Magnani in the back in normal situations. He has logged nine tackles (seven won), 25 clearances and eight clearances in his last six appearances (four starts).

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in well against Lecce Coppola had two blocks, three interceptions and six clearances and won five duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Coppola patrolled his area well while replacing Pawel Dawidowicz, helping his team contain the opponents. He has occasionally started over Giangiacomo Magnani in recent weeks. He has logged 10 tackles (seven won), 22 clearances and six interceptions in his last five showings, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Sunday's loss Coppola scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 33rd minute.

Impact Coppola scored his first goal of the season Sunday, a strike in the 72nd minute assisted by Tomas Suslov which tied the match at one apiece. he took a season-high three shots in the match and added solid work defensively, recording four tackles, two interceptions and four clearances. The only downside to his performance was a yellow card, his sixth booking of the season and his third consecutive match with a caution.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Coppola served a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Roma.

Impact Coppola will be back against Frosinone next Sunday and will compete with Pawel Dawidowicz and Giangiacomo Magnani for a pair of spots in the back. He has logged eight tackles (three won), 15 clearances, and six interceptions in his last four games, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified for Roma game Coppola won one of three tackles, had one interception and two clearances, and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Coppola stayed in the XI despite the return of Pawel Dawidowicz from a minor injury and had a fine showing. He won't be an option against Roma on Saturday, where the starter will likely reclaim his job, and Bruno Amione and Juan Cabal will be the top deputies.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Holds his own agaisnt Lazio Coppola had two tackles (one won), six clearances, and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Coppola filled in for the banged-up Isak Hien and Giangiacomo Magnani and had a much better and busier showing than some of his recent ones. He might head back to the bench soon, though. He has notched four tackles, five interceptions, and 15 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs heaps of clearance against Sassuolo Coppola won nine duels and had two blocks, one interception, and 13 clearances in Friday's 1-3 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Coppola filled in for Isak Hien like in the opener and, while he racked up stats, he wasn't particularly good and the opponents bagged three goals as the defense came apart often. He has logged six tackles, two interceptions, and 16 clearances in two games. He's likely to have a bench role when they are whole.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE