Impact Ismajli seemed to signal a muscular issue when he bowed out but might have been affected by something different and less severe. He'll be assessed throughout the week ahead of the Inter clash next Sunday.
23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
EMPOLI 4-8-8 · 14TH IN SERIE A
4-8-8 · 14TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Inter Milan (A) ·
Sun, January 19th 7:45PM
Sun, January 19th 7:45PM
EMP +1088 TOTAL 3.5
EMPOLI-LECCE 1-3 | HIGHLIGHTS | Krstović double helps Lecce to crucial win | Serie A 2024/25
18 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE
Ardian Ismajli - Might not be dealing with an injury "Ismajli wasn't 100 percent because he had a procedure on his hand this week and perhaps got dizzy because of it," coach Roberto D'Aversa stated.
Jacopo Seghetti - Allows three goals in first start Seghetti gave up three goals in his first Serie A start of the season, but also made three saves in Empoli's 3-1 loss to Lecce Saturday.
Impact Seghetti got the nod over regular goalkeeper Devis Vasquez, though it didn't do much for Empoli's defense. The youngster might remain in goal, though his task doesn't get an easier next Sunday on the road against an Inter Milan side which has 45 goals in 17 league matches ahead of its Sunday contest against Verona.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jacopo Fazzini - Makes appearance off bench Fazzini logged 15 minutes off the bench Saturday in Empoli's 3-1 loss to Lecce. He took one shot (on target) and had one cross.
Impact Fazzini returned to action amid transfer rumors and a thigh injury, but didn't make much of an impact. He'll likely have a bigger role next Sunday against Inter Milan after another week of training and recovery, as he was a regular starter prior to his injury.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Giuseppe Pezzella - Logs eight crosses in return Pezzella (calf) returned to the lineup, logging eight crosses and making three tackles in Empoli's 3-1 loss to Lecce Saturday.
Impact Though Pezzella had plenty of service, only two of his crosses were considered accurate and he only created one chance. He should maintain this level of production as a consistent starter, but he's unlikely to have much room to operate next Sunday against an Inter Milan defense that is among the best in Serie A.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Sebastiano Esposito - Creates three chances Esposito had six crosses and five corner kicks in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Lecce, generating three chances for Empoli. He also took three shots (one on target).
Impact Despite failing to get a goal or assist, Esposito was productive in the final third. He's taken at least three shots in each of the last four matches and has created eight chances in that span. A tough matchup looms next Sunday though, as Inter Milan have only given up 15 goals in this Serie A season.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Colombo - Inefficient shooting performance Colombo took five shots (one on target) in Empoli's 3-1 loss to Lecce. He also added a cross.
Impact Colombo had plenty of chances to impact the match but failed to make the most of his attempts. He has another challenging matchup next Sunday against an Inter Milan side which has conceded just 15 goals in league play.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Emmanuel Gyasi - Logs assist Gyasi tallied an assist in Empoli's 3-1 loss to Lecce Saturday. He didn't log a single shot but managed four tackles.
Impact Gyasi had a solid showing on both sides of the ball but it wasn't enough for Empoli to stay in the game. The midfielder will have to turn in a strong effort next Sunday against a tough Inter Milan side if Empoli want to pick up points from that contest.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Liberato Cacace - Scores team's lone goal Cacace scored Empoli's only goal in a 3-1 loss to Lecce Saturday. He also had five crosses and four corner kicks in the contest.
Impact Cacace managed to put two of his three shots on target, getting a goal. He provided plenty of service but only created two chances for his side. Things won't get easier next Sunday on the road against an Inter Milan side which has only allowed 15 goals in league play.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Ardian Ismajli - Limps off against Lecce Ismajli had six clearances in 21 minutes before exiting Saturday's match versus Lecce due to a possible thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact Ismajli put up numbers relative to his minutes but struggled like the rest of the Empoli defense, which gave up two early goals due to collective miscues. He's headed for some tests. His side will face Inter away Sunday. Mattia De Sciglio replaced him off the bench.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jacopo Fazzini - On bench to face Lecce Fazzini (not injury related) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lecce.
Impact Fazzini is back on the team sheet Saturday despite recent transfer rumors, as he did resume training this week. He finds a spot on the bench, hopeful to see some minutes after missing their last outing. He was a regular starter before a thigh injury that affected him until around a month ago, starting in seven of his nine appearances, so he will hope to return to that spot soon after his transfer negotiations slowed down.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Szymon Zurkowski - Returns to bench Zurkowski (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lecce.
Impact Zurkowski is on the team sheet as expected Saturday, making his season debut after a long recovery process from an ankle injury. He will look to see some time off the bench before fighting for a starting role, as he did start in 10 of his 13 appearances with the club last season, only falling out of favor near the end of his half-season with Empoli.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Giuseppe Pezzella - Finds starting XI Pezzella (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Lecce.
Impact Pezzella is returning to the team sheet Saturday after a calf injury, immediately finding a spot in the starting XI. He has yet to miss a start since Nov. 8, being a consistent starter. That said, he should continue in this role moving forward.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Szymon Zurkowski - Called up for Lecce clash Zurkowski (ankle) "will be with the squad Saturday. He still needs some time, but hopefully as little as possible," coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.
Impact Zurkowski will be available for the first time in the season after undergoing ankle surgery in the summer and will be eased into action. He notched four goals (zero on target), 16 shots (six on target), four key passes and 15 tackles in 13 appearances (10 starts) in the second half of the past campaign.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Giuseppe Pezzella - Probable for Lecce match Pezzella (calf) subbed off due to to fatigue against Venezia and isn't in danger of missing Saturday's match versus Lecce, Sky Italy reported.
Impact Pezzella wasn't mentioned by the coach in the pre-game presser and is expected to be good to go. Still, he might be managed, with Liberato Cacace potentially replacing him on the wing if the gaffer were cautious. He has totaled two chances created, 32 crosses (five accurate), 11 clearances and five tackles (three won) in the last five matches, with no goal contributions or clean sheets.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jacopo Fazzini - Available for Lecce fixture Fazzini "resumed training with us and has been called up. We'll see about his minutes, but he's pretty serene," coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.
Impact Fazzini appeared on the verge of transferring last week, but the negotiations have slowed down, and he'll remain at Empoli's disposal for now. He appeared twice off the bench after recovering from a thigh injury. He has tallied five shots (one on target), one key pass, 14 crosses (two accurate) and 11 tackles (five won) in his last five showings.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Alberto Grassi - Creates two chances against Venezia Grassi had two crosses (zero accurate), two key passes, two tackles (one won) and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.
Impact Grassi drew his third start in a row as he's looked increasingly healthy after dealing with an injury and picked up stats on both ends, as he was more involved than usual in the final third. He has posted five tackles (one won), three crosses (zero accurate), three interceptions and four clearances in the last four tilts.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Ardian Ismajli - Passable in Venezia bout Ismajli had three interceptions, four clearances, one block and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Venezia.
Impact Ismajli picked up stats across the board in the back but didn't rack up stats like in previous matches as Empoli pulled the strings for the most part after conceding. He has registered six tackles (five won), 13 interceptions, 37 clearances and three blocks in the last five games.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Tino Anjorin - Shows well against Venezia Anjorin won two of two tackles and recorded three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.
Impact Anjorin often wreaked havoc with his bursting runs and was one of the main offensive catalysts for his side, on top of working hard in the midfield. He has assisted twice and logged 11 shots (four on target), nine key passes and nine tackles (four won) in the last five fixtures.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Youssef Maleh - Well-rounded in Venezia tilt Maleh won two of five tackles and generated three shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Venezia.
Impact Maleh got the nod over Liam Henderson to replace Jacopo Fazzini (personal) and did a little bit of everything as usual. He has assisted once and added five key passes, four crosses (zero accurate), 14 tackles (six won) and seven clearances in the last five matches.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Viti - Wins two tackles against Venezia Viti (thigh) drew two fouls and had three tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Venezia.
Impact Viti made the XI immediately upon recovering from a thigh injury and didn't face particular limitations as he played almost the entire game. He had a solid showing, but his side gave up a goal early on. He'll continue to be a fixture of the formation. He has registered 11 tackles (six won), nine interceptions, 22 clearances and five blocks in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Colombo - Provides assist against Venezia Colombo assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Venezia.
Impact Colombo recorded his second assist of the season by outworking a pair of defenders on a through ball and feeding Sebastiano Esposito in strides in the box. He has scored twice and posted 13 shots (10 on target), eight chances crated and two crosses (one accurate) in the last five rounds.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastiano Esposito - Finds the target in Empoli game Esposito scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target), 10 crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Venezia.
Impact Esposito led his team in multiple offensive categories thanks to a host of corner kicks and, after getting denied a couple of times, he scored an easy one on a square ball by Lorenzo Colombo. He has hit the net five times in the last five matches, adding 17 shots (seven on target), seven key passes and 20 crosses (two accurate).
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Devis Vasquez - Has big blunder in Venezia game Vasquez made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.
Impact Vasquez gave up a silly goal a few minutes into the game, hitting Joel Pohjanpalo while punting the ball, which went in after an unlucky ricochet. He didn't have to intervene much afterward. He has conceded eight times and made 13 saves in the last five matches, with no clean sheets. Empoli will host Lecce on Saturday.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
