Empoli Team News Page 12 - Soccer

Ardian Ismajli - Busy in Sassuolo fixture Ismajli had one cross (zero accurate), 10 clearances, one interception and two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 3-2 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Ismajli put up big numbers for the second consecutive game but also caused a PK by stepping on an opponent's foot in the box and was subsequently booked. He has started six matches in a row, registering nine tackles (five won), 35 clerances and five interceptions, with two clean sheets.

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Nicolo Cambiaghi - Imprecise versus Sassuolo Cambiaghi had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (one won) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Cambiaghi turned in a solid shift but lacked touch in the final third. He has logged 13 shots (three on target), 11 chances created and 24 crosses (six accurate) in the last five rounds.

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Razvan Marin - Assists twice in Sassuolo tilt Marin had two assists to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Marin took advantage of Alberto Grassi's (groin) absence, paced his team in deliveries and key passes and was brilliant on set pieces, setting up both Sebastiano Luperto and Simone Bastoni with two sharp ones. His injured teammate has an uncertain timetable. He had yet to collect points this season. He has tallied eight crosses (four accurate), six shots (two on target) and four chances created in his last six showings (two starts).

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Sebastiano Luperto - Scores against Sassuolo Luperto scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Luperto opened the scoring with a towering header, but he and the rest of the rearguard weren't spotless and gave up two goals later on. He had yet to hit the net this campaign. He has posted three tackles (two won), six interceptions and 17 clearances in the last five rounds, contributing to one clean sheet and assisting once.

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Simone Bastoni - Wins Sassuolo match at the buzzer Bastoni scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one tackle (one won) and one successful duel in 10 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Bastoni didn't play much but wriggled free on a set piece and bagged a pretty header in the final minute of the game. He hadn't played in a while due to an injury and the competition and needed multiple absences to get some game time. The good showing might lead to more opportunities in the coming fixtures. It's his first goal contribution of the season. He has tallied three shots (one on target), seven chances and 20 crosses (six accurate) in nine appearances (three starts).

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

M'Baye Niang - Buries another penalty in Sassuolo game Niang scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target), one interception, one tackle (zero won), and four successful duels in Saturday's 3-2 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Niang made it three out of three from the spot since coming back to Italy. He has been highly effiencet while routinely relieving Alberto Cerri in the second halves of recent fixtures. He has added an assist, six shots (four on target) and one chance in three appearances.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Late scratch for Sassuolo match Zurkowski is unavailable for Saturday's game versus Sassuolo, the League site confirmed.

Impact Zurkowski picked up a late physical problem and won't be an option. Viktor Kovalenko is taking his place on the pitch, while Simone Bastoni is the option midfielder on the bench.

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Francesco Caputo - Needs more time Caputo (ankle) has occasionally worked with the group in the last couple of weeks but has struggled to do it consistently and won't be rushed back, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Caputo is set to miss his seventh game in a row versus Sassuolo due to an ankle injury that turned out to be more severe than anticipated. Alberto Cerri and M'Baye Niang have handled his role while he's out.

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Alberto Grassi - Will miss Sassuolo game Grassi (groin) hasn't been spotted in training after getting hurt versus Sassuolo, Ansa relayed.

Impact Grassi will miss at least one game and potentially more as his team isn't very forthcoming when it comes to injuries. Razvan Marin and Jacopo Fazzini are the next men up at his position.

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Sebastian Walukiewicz - Solid against Fiorentina Walukiewicz had one tackle (one won), five clearances, two blocks and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Walukiewicz more than held his own against a quality offense in his return from suspension. He has been a consistent starter in the last two months and logged 10 tackles (six won), 29 clearances and four interceptions in his last five showings, contributing to one clean sheet.

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Liberato Cacace - Serviceable in Fiorentina tilt Cacace generated three crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions, three clearances and two tackles (two tackles) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Cacace was energetic and sound on both ends and corraled stats especially in the defensive one. He has started four times in the last six games, posting seven shots (one on target), five key passes and 26 crosses (six accurate).

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Szymon Zurkowski - Draws five fouls against Fiorentina Zurkowski had one shot (zero on goal), two tackles (zero won), and two interceptions and drew five fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Zurkowski had a physical but not very noteworthy performance on the offensive end. He hasn't scored after bagging four in the first two matches, tallying four key passes, seven tackles (three won) and seven shots (two on target) in the last four fixtures. Empoli will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

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Nicolo Cambiaghi - Takes one shot versus Fiorentina Cambiaghi won two of four tackles and eight duels and had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Cambiaghi put up small numbers but was still one of the most impactful men for his side in a tight contest and was part of the fast break that led to a PK. He's still searching for his first goal but has been productive otherwise, totaling 12 shots (three on target), 11 chances created and 25 crosses (seven accurate) in the last five rounds. Empoli will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Will miss next game Gyasi generated two crosses (one accurate) and one clearance and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Gyasi was booked right away and was pulled at half time to avoid risk. He'll sit out Sassuolo's game Saturday due to yellow-card accumulation. Bartosz Bereszynski or Matteo Cancellieri will take his place on the right wing.

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Razvan Marin - Serviceable in Fiorentina game Marin (ankle) generated one shot (one on goal), one tackle (one won), four successful duels and two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Marin played an hour as the coach picked him over Jacopo Fazzini to substitute for Alberto Grassi (abdomen), who went down in the first half. He'd be poised for increased opportunities if the teammate were to miss time. He has logged four shots (one on target), one key pass, five crosses (one accurate) and four clearances in his last five appearances.

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M'Baye Niang - Converts PK in Fiorentina game Niang drew three fouls, won three duels and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Niang put his name on the stat sheet for the second consecutive game with Empoli, bagging another penalty kick in impeccable fashion. He came off at halftime in this one, and it might not be long before he starts over either Alberto Cerri or Nicolo Cambiaghi given his performances. He has added one assist, two shots (two on target) and one key pass since coming back to Italy.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Concedes once versus Fiorentina Caprile registered two saves, one clearance and one accurate keeper-sweeper and gave up one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Caprile wasn't overly challenged and didn't manage to tip away a surgical strike by Lucas Beltran. He has kept two clean sheets in the last five games, making 13 saves and surrendering three goals. Empoli will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Picks up injury Grassi was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Fiorentina with an injury.

Impact Grassi left the match in the 30th minute after succumbing to injury and being replaced by Razvan Marin. The full extent of the midfielder's injury should be available following the match.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Makes bench as expected Marin (ankle) is on the bench for Empoli during Sunday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Marin has missed the last two matches while dealing with the injury. The midfielder has made just two starts since November.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Expected back for Fiorentina tilt Marin (ankle) has trained fully for the entire week and is probable for Sunday's game versus Fiorentina, Ansa reported.

Impact Marin is in better shape after sitting out two matches due to an ankle sprain and should be back on the game-day squad list. He's unlikely to get the nod right away also because he had a limited role before the hiccup. He has started just twice in his last eight appearances, tallying 12 crosses (five accurate), five tackles (two won) and four key passes.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Unused versus Salernitana Bastoni (thigh) didn't play in Friday's 3-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Bastoni worked his way back from a thigh strain that sidelined him for five matches but didn't get minutes right away. He'll be an option primarily for the left-wing in their current scheme, but Emmanuel Gyasi, Liberato Cacace and Giuseppe Pezzella can all play in such a role too.

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Nicolo Cambiaghi - Sets up own goal Cambiaghi attempted ten crosses (three accurate), took seven corners and created five chances in Friday's 3-1 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Cambiaghi forced the own goal with a dangerous cross and ranked first among his teammates for crosses and chances created. He has been a mainstay in the starting XI since mid-November and has one goal this season.

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Liberato Cacace - Three shots in win Cacece had three shots off target, delivered seven crosses (three accurate) and created two chances in Friday's 3-1 win against Salernitana.

Impact Cacece had a productive evening, ranking joint first for shots and second for crosses among his teammates. He has been in and out of the starting XI all season and has been unable to find his rhythm. Despite his promising attacking stats from the left-back position, he is yet to score or assist in three seasons in Serie A.

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