Empoli Team News Page 18 - Soccer

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Eight crosses against Lecce Cambiaghi had three shots (two on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Cambiaghi registered a season-high in crosses Monday, whipping in eight during the draw. The winger now has 48 crosses (10 accurate) on the season to go along with his one assist on eight chances created in 14 appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Cancellieri - Fires in four shots Cancellieri recorded four shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Cancellieri was back in the starting XI after dropping to the bench for one match, recording four shots and two tackles won in the draw. This was a season-high in shots for the attacker, coming one contest after he bagged his first goal of the season. He should remain in the starting XI now as he tries to increase his current goal-contribution tally of two.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Four shots in draw Grassi generated four shots (two on goal) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.

Impact Grassi did well to keep the Lecce goalie busy Monday by firing in four shots but failed to covert on any of those opportunities as he has yet to bag a goal this season. This was the midfielder's first start in three matches for the club, as he continues to try to shape out a secure starting spot behind his one assist.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Concedes one against Lecce Berisha registered four saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Berisha was decent Monday but still conceded, allowing a goal in the 64th minute while providing four saves. The goalie has now gone three straight matches without a clean sheet as he continues to wait on his fifth of the year. He will hope to pull that off in his next contest against Torino.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

EMPOLI-LECCE 1-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Lecce held to a draw despite scoring twice | Serie A 2023/24

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Bows out in Lecce game Bereszynski won one duel and had one clearance before being forced off at half-time of Monday's 1-1 draw with Lecce due to a thigh problem, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Beresyznksi didn't do much during his time on the pitch and left the pitch before the interval clutching the back of his thigh. He's headed for some tests. Tyronne Ebuehi will take over the position if he has to miss time.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Limps off against Lecce Caputo won one duel and had one clearance in 41 minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Lecce before leaving due to a calf/ankle injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Caputo had a quiet first half before being forced off following a rough tackle. The coach went with Stiven Shpendi over Mattia Destro to replace him off the bench.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - About to return but out versus Lecce Baldanzi (ankle) "is fine and will resume training fully on Tuesday," coach Aurelio Andreazzoli announced.

Impact Baldanzi will skip his fourth game in a row Monday, but he's on track to be back for the following one. Matteo Cancellieri, Nicolo Cambiaghi, and Daniel Maldini have absorbed his playing time.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malinovskyi is lethal from range | Top Moment | Genoa-Empoli | Serie A 2023/24

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sebastiano Luperto - Logs eight clearances against Genoa Luperto won four duels and two of two tackles and had eight clearances in Saturday's 1-1d draw with Genoa.

Impact Luperto was his usual commanding self but Genoa found the target early in the game. He has notched six tackles, 28 clearances, and eight blocks in the last five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Solid again in Genoa tilt Bereszynski had two crosses (zero accurate), two blocks, one key pass, and two tackles (two won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Bereszynski started his fourth game in a row and contributed on both ends. He has outplayed Tyronne Ebuehi as of late. He has posted 14 tackels, five interceptions, and six crosses (one accurate) during the ongoing run.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Creates two chances versus Genoa Caputo had one clearance and two key passes and was dispossessed twice in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Caputo shook free just a couple of times and failed to take a shot for just the second time int the last eight matches. He has scored twice and added five shots (three on target), five chances created, and one tackle in the last four fixtures. Empoli will host Lecce next Monday.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Productive in Genoa match Cambiaghi won four or four tackles and generated four shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate), and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Cambiaghi didn't make the stat-sheet but was the driving force of the offense and led his team in attempts and deliveries, but he lacked precision. He has assisted once and tallied nine shots (three on target), five key passes, and 17 crosses (four accurate) in the last five games. Empoli will host Lecce next Monday.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Provides assist versus Genoa Kovalenko assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate), two clearances, and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Kovalenko provided a spark off the bench, finding Matteo Cancellieri with a sharp cross to set up the equalizer. He has scored once and added five shots (three on target), two key passes, and two crosses (one accurate) in the last four rounds (zero starts).

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Cancellieri - Scores in Genoa game Cancellieri drew four fouls and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Cancellieri dropped to the bench after a few consecutive starts but made an impact right away with a pinpoint header for his first goal of the season. He has logged five shots (three on target), two key passes, and 10 crosses (one accurate) in the last five matches.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Allows one goal against Genoa Berisha recorded no saves and surrendered one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Berisha couldn't catch a precise daisy-cutter by Ruslan Malinovskyi, and Genoa never hit the target besides that. He has blanked the opponents once in the last five fixtures, giving up 10 goals and making 18 saves. Empoli will host Lecce next Monday.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Will miss another one Baldanzi (ankle) will remain on the mend Saturday, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli announced.

Impact Baldanzi seemed close last week but the team has decided to give him time time to recuperate fully, and he will return only when he's completely pain-free after multiple ankle problems. Matteo Cancellieri, Emmanuel Gyasi, Nicolo Cambiaghi, and Daniel Maldini have enjoyed an uptick of minutes while he was out.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL SERIE A | Round 13 | Vlahovic gets back on the scoresheet | Goal Collection | Serie A 2023/24

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

GOL SERIE A | Round 13 | Goal Collection | Serie A 2023/24

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

EMPOLI-SASSUOLO 3-4 | HIGHLIGHTS | Berardi shines in seven-goal thriller | Serie A 2023/24

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Liberato Cacace - Serviceable in Sassuolo contest Cacace generated five crosses (two accurate), one chance created, four tackles (one won), and two corners in Sunday's 3-4 defeat to Sassuolo.

Impact Cacace was a consistent presence in the final third and posted his new season high in crosses. He launched ten in the past five games (two accurate), adding 12 tackles, six interceptions, and ten clearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Plays well versus Sassuolo Bereszynski had two crosses (zero accurate), four interceptions, two clearances, and five tackles (four won) in Sunday's 3-4 loss versus Sassuolo.

Impact Bereszynski had a decent performance even though his side gave up four goals. He has been getting more minutes than Tyronne Ebuehi as of late. He has started three games in a row, posting four crosses (one accurate), 12 tackles, and six interceptions, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Dynamic against Sassuolo Cambiaghi registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate), two chances created, and three corners in Sunday's 3-4 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Cambiaghi failed to put his name in the stat sheet with a goal or an assist despite the high-scoring affair but had a strong performance anyway and was often the main driving engine of the offense. He led his team in deliveries. He has tallied one assist, seven shots (four on target), four chances created, and 14 crosses (five accurate) in the last five games. Empoli will visit Genoa on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Unused versus Sassuolo Walukiewicz (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Walukiewicz was back on the bench after an injury, but Ardian Ismajli and Sebastiano Luperto played the whole game. He's currently third in the defensive hierarchy.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Scores against Sassuolo Kovalenko scored one goal to go with, one block, one tackle (one won), and two shots (two on target) in Sunday's 3-4 defeat to Sassuolo.

Impact Kovalenko delivered off the bench for the second tilt in a row, solving a scrum in the box with the help of a deflection. However, it wasn't enough for his team to grab some points in this one. He should see more minutes come his way given his recent displays. He has posted five shots (four on target), two chances created, and two crosses (one accurate) in his last four appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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