Empoli Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Razvan Marin - Late scratch for Milan clash Marin was unavailable for Sunday's match versus Milan due to a rib bruise, Quotidiano Sportivo relayed.

Impact Marin was expected to keep filling in for Alberto Grassi (groin) but wound up on the stands after picking up a minor injury in the final practice. Jacopo Fazzini took his place but will miss the next match due to yellow-card accumulation. The coach will have to get creative if the top two options can't make it for Friday's home game versus Bologna.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Forced off early Sunday Ismajli was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Milan with an injury.

Impact Ismajli left the match in the 42nd minute being replaced by Bartosz Bereszynski. The extent of the defender's injury should be available following the match.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Out versus Milan Grassi (groin) has practiced on the side for the entire week leading up to Sunday's away match versus Milan, La Nazione informed.

Impact Grassi is poised for his third straight absence while tending to a groin injury. Razvan Marin and Jacopo Fazzini will once again soak up his playing time.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Set to return versus Milan Caputo (ankle) "has worked with the rest of the group for the entire week," Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Caputo is poised to be back on the game-day squad list after missing two months due to an ankle sprain. He's likely set to see limited action at first, with Alberto Cerri, Mattia Destro, and M'Baye Niang seeing increased minutes a while longer. He has scored once and added three shots (two on target), five chances created and one tackle (zero won) in his last five showings.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Misses Cagliari game Grassi (groin) stayed on the mend for Sunday's 1-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Grassi had some chances of coming back but was ultimately given another week to shake off a muscular problem. Razvan Marin notched another start, while Jacopo Fazzini came off the bench.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Logs two crosses against Cagliari Fazzini had eight passes and two crosses (zero accurate) in 18 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Fazzini (thigh) was quickly back into the fold but didn't put up many stats during his came. He'll have better chances of featuring while Alberto Grassi (groin) is out, but Razvan Marin has surpassed him in the depth chart. He has notched four inaccurate crosses, two tackles (zero won) and one interception in his last six showings (no starts).

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Rides bench in Cagliari tilt Ebuehi (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Ebuehi was fit after a multi-week injury but didn't sub in. He'll compete with Matteo Cancellieri, Emmanuel Gyasi and Bartosz Bereszynksi from here on out. He has tallied one assist, 11 chances created and 22 crosses (five accurate) in 14 seasonal appearances (11 starts).

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Unused against Cagliari Zurkowski (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Zurkowski made the bench but didn't get minutes as the coach opted to field players in better shape since he was a late call. He could return to the XI versus Milan on Sunday if he has a cleaner week of practice.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Sends in 10 crosses Marin crossed 10 times (two accurate) and created three chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Marin was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creator for Empoli leading the team in both crosses and chances created. The midfielder has started back-to-back matches providing two assists while crossing 13 times and creating six chances.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Concedes once in loss Caprile allowed a goal while making three saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Caprile conceded the lone goal of the match in the 69th minute as Empoli dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed four goals while making eight saves over his last three Serie A starts.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Among substitutes Sunday Zurkowski (ankle) is available from the bench for Sunday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Zurkowski missed last week's match through the injury, but recovers in time to make the squad for Sunday's fixture. The midfielder had started five straight matches prior to missing last week.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Available after lengthy absence Ebuehi (thigh) is on the bench for Empoli during Sunday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Ebuehi returns after missing the past seven matches through injury. The defender had started four straight contests prior to his absence and will likely be eased back into full match fitness from the bench.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Back as expected Fazzini (thigh) is in the squad to face Cagliari on Sunday.

Impact Fazzini returns as expected after training in the buildup to Sunday's match. The midfielder missed last week's contest through injury and hasn't started for Empoli since January 13th.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Might return against Cagliari Ebuehi (thigh) has practiced regularly for most of the week and could be back on the bench Sunday, Il Tirreno relayed.

Impact Ebuehi could resume being an option after sitting out seven games due to a thigh strain, although the coach was noncommittal about his status in the pre-game presser. He'd be an extra alternative to Emmanuel Gyasi and Bartosz Bereszysnski if available, but it could be a while before he's ready for heavy minutes.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Late call for Cagliari match Zurkowski (ankle) "hasn't trained fully with the group this week, but I'm hopeful. We'll see Sunday," coach Davide Nicola relayed.

Impact Zurkowski isn't fully fit but has a chance to make the game-day squad list after sitting out the previous tilt, although it'll hinge on a late fitness test. Viktor Kovalenko will likely stay in the XI regardless.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Doubtful for Cagliari fixture Grassi (groin) "will be assessed in the final practice, but I don't think he'll be available Sunday," coach Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Grassi is improving as he has been able to train in some fashion after skipping the past game but could stay on the mend for another week. Razvan Marin took his spot in the midfield in the last tilt and dished two assists.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Should be fine for Cagliari game Fazzini (thigh) "trained with us this week," coach Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Fazzini sat out the past match due to a knock but will likely return in this one. Razvan Marin will probably retain the starting job next to Youssef Maleh following a great showing. He has started just once in his last six appearances, posting five crosses (zero accurate), three off-target shots, and six tackles (three won).

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Bastoni scores late as Empoli continues improvement under Nicola with 3-2 win at Sassuolo

Substitute Simone Bastoni scored deep in stoppage time to help Empoli snatch a 3-2 win at Sassuolo in a Serie A relegation fight and continue its positive run under Davide Nicola

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Szymon Zurkowski - Nursing minor injury Zurkowski was unavailable Saturday due to an ankle knock, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Zurkowski got banged up late in the week, but his problem isn't considered serious and he could return for next Sunday's contest versus Empoli. Viktor Kovalenko took his place in the formation, while Simone Bastoni came off the bench.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Late scratch for Sassuolo tilt Fazzini missed Saturday's 3-2 win over Sassuolo due to a thigh contusion, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Fazzini was said to be in contention to replace Alberto Grassi (groin) but instead watched the game from the stands due to a late issue. He'll attempt to recuperate for Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. Razvan Marin got the start and assisted twice in this one.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Beaten twice by Sassuolo Caprile recorded three saves, three clearances and one punch and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Caprile had a good showing from a personal standpoint but still allowed two goals on a PK and on a header on a set piece. He hadn't given up more than one goal in a game in five rounds. He has kept two clean sheets and made 16 saves in such a stretch. Empoli will host Cagliari next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Completes suspension Gyasi served a one-game ban in Saturday's 3-2 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Gyasi will be back into the fold for next Sunday's home game versus Cagliari and will compete to make the XI with Matteo Cancellieri and Bartosz Bereszynski. He had started seven matches in a row before the disqualification, recording six shots (two on target), two key passes and nine crosses (two accurate), failing to contribute to a goal.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Shows well in Sassuolo match Walukiewicz recorded one tackle (one won), two blocks, nine clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Walukiewicz was dominant in the back and filled it up, but his side still conceded twice on a PK and on a set piece. He has posted eight tackles (six won), six interceptions and 33 clearances in his last three appearances, contributing to blanking the adversaries twice.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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Bastoni scores late as Empoli continues improvement under Nicola with 3-2 win at Sassuolo