Empoli Team News - Soccer

Tino Anjorin - Late scratch for Lecce tilt Anjorin was ruled out late for Friday's 1-1 draw with Lecce due to a minor muscular problem, La Nazione reported.

Impact Anjorin was touch and go and didn't pass a final fitness test, ending up on the stands. He'll look to recover during the stoppage. Youssef Maleh, Liam Henderson and Nicholas Haas got the start while he, Alberto Grassi and Jacopo Fazzini were sidelined.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Logs heaps of clearance versus Lecce Ismajli recorded one tackle (one won), 14 clearances, one block and two interceptions in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Ismajli recorded his second-highest tally of the season in clearances as Empoli bunkered up in the second half, but his side eventually conceded. He has registered four tackles (all won), nine interceptions and 38 clearances in the last five rounds, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Haas - Wins five tackles versus Lecce Haas created two scoring chances and had six tackles (five won), one off-target shot and one interception in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Haas took advantage of a few absences in the midfield to get another start and was serviceable in both phases and especially defensively in his busiest performance of the season. He has notched two kye passes, seven tackles (six won) and three interceptions in his last four appearances.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Saba Goglichidze - Forced off versus Lecce Goglichidze generated one tackle (one won), one block, four clearances and one interception in 61 minutes in Friday's 1-1 draw against Lecce before leaving due to a possible thigh...

Impact Goglichidze had another respectable performance but couldn't finish the game due to some discomfort. He'll take some tests during the break. Mattia De Sciglio would be the next man up if he had to miss time.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Liam Henderson - Solid in Lecce fixture Henderson won three of seven tackles and had four crosses (one accurate), three clearances and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Henderson drew another start as Empoli are short-handed in the midfield and made an impact on both ends of the pitch. He has posted three chances created, nine crosses (two accurate), 12 tackles (five won) and five clearances in the last five contests (two starts).

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Takes three shots against Lecce Colombo drew two fouls, won one of three tackles and registered three shots (one on goal) in Friday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Colombo had decent volume but couldn't put one in the next, extending his dry spell to seven matches. He'll likely have to compete with Pietro Pellegri once Sebastiano Esposito (thigh) will return from injury. He has logged 10 shots (one on target), five key passes and one cross (zero accurate) in the last five bouts.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Liberato Cacace - Provides assist versus Lecce Cacace assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), two key passes and two corners in Friday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Cacace got the nod as Giuseppe Pezzella was available but not fully fit, did a little bit of everything on offense and found Pietro Pellegri near the edge of the box before the goal. It's his first assist of the season. He has notched four shots (two on target), five chances created, 10 crosses (two accurate) and 10 clearnces in his last five showings (two starts).

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Nets in Lecce match Pellegri scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Pellegri started twice in a row for the first time in the season and opened the scoring with a precise daisy-cutter after eluding a pair of defenders. He's enjoyed an uptick of minutes sans Sebastiano Esposito (thigh), who should be back after the break. He has scored twice and added five shots (three on target), three key passes and one inaccurate cross in the last four fixtures.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Devis Vasquez - Beaten once by Lecce Vasquez recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Vasquez had a pair of sure-handed saves, but Santiago Pierotti was left alone in the box for an easy header on the equalizer. He has kept one clean sheet in the last six rounds, giving up eight goals and making 14 saves. Empoli will host Udinese on November 25.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 8 • YOUTUBE

Jacopo Fazzini - Will be out for a few weeks Fazzini has been diagnosed with a medium/low-grade strain of the biceps femoris in his left thigh, Empoli announced.

Impact Fazzini will be sidelined for at least a month and will therefore miss one or two matches after the third international break. Liam Henderson and Nicolas Haas will enjoy an uptick in minutes while he and Alberto Grassi (ankle) are on the mend.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Saba Goglichidze - Eligible to face Lecce Goglichidze completed a one-game ban in Monday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Goglichidze will return versus Lecce on Friday and likely start over Mattia De Sciglio as he's done throughout the course of the season. He has notched nine tackles (four won), two interceptions and 11 clearances in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 4 • YOUTUBE

Devis Vasquez - Keeps clean sheet vs. Como Vasquez made two saves in Empoli's 1-0 victory against Como.

Impact After giving up seven goals in the last four matches, Vasquez didn't have too much trouble in this contest. Como only put two shots on frame and the goalkeeper stopped both. Things should stay similarly calm for Vasquez against Lecce, which has scored one goal in the last seven matches across all competitions.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Scores decisive goal Pellegri scored the only goal in Empoli's 1-0 win over Como Monday. He finished with two shots (one on target) and two corner kicks before being subbed off in the 76th minute.

Impact Pellegri's first goal in Serie A play this season came at the perfect time for Empoli, who struggled to get much going in this match. He should continue having success against Lecce, who have conceded 20 goals in 11 matches.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Late scratch for Como game Fazzini won't play Monday due to a muscular problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Fazzini experienced some discomfort during the final training sessions before the game and won't be risked. Liam Henderson, Youssef Maleh and Nicolas Haas are getting the nod, while Faustino Anjorin is on the bench.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Sustains ankle injury Grassi picked up a right ankle sprain in training, Empoli announced.

Impact Grassi will continue to be evaluated in the next few days but will likely miss the next two fixtures and try to come back after the international break. Youssuf Maleh, Liam Henderson and Nicolas Haas will fill in for him in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Posts three clearances versus Inter Gyasi recorded three clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Gyasi only contributed defensively in the romp, spending a portion of the game as a pure fullback following Saba Goglichidze's red card. He hasn't done much offensively in the last few rounds after a sound start, notching two key passes, three crosses (three accurate) and seven tackles (six won) in the most recent five.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Struggles versus Inter Colombo drew two fouls and registered two shots (zero on goal), one interception and one clearance in Wednesday's 3-0 loss against Inter Milan.

Impact Colombo salvaged his day with a pair of attempts but was left stranded for most of the fixture after an early expulsion and a defensive-minded adjustment at halftime. He hasn't scored in five matches, where he has posted six shots (zero on target), five changes created and two crosses (one accurate).

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Viti - Shows well despite loss to Inter Viti won two of three tackles and had three interceptions and eight clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Viti did what he could to contain the damage and filled it up in the back, but Empoli eventually collapsed after nearly an hour in ten men. He has logged 11 tackles (five won), nine interceptions and 18 clearances in the last five games, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Racks up stats against Inter Ismajli recorded seven clearances, two blocks and one interception in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Ismajli had another busy performance while trying to limit the opponents, but the Empoli rearguard faltered in the final portion of the game. He has tallied 10 interceptions, 41 clearances and five tackles (four won) in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Pretty good in Inter clash Fazzini drew five fouls and won two of three tackles and recorded two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Fazzini was slippery and active despite the tough match-up and moving around a lot in the formation after an early red card. He has totaled five shots (one on target), one chance created, nine crosses (two accurate) and nine tackles (six won) in the last four games.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Devis Vasquez - Gives up three goals against Inter Vasquez made three saves and conceded three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Vasquez batted away a few attempts on goal in the first half, but Inter eventually overwhelmed his defense thanks to a one-man advantage. He hasn't blanked the opponents in three consecutive matches after a strong start in that respect, conceding seven goals and making 10 saves. Empoli will face Como at home Monday.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

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