Empoli Team News Page 20 - Soccer

Simone Bastoni - Excellent in Frosinone game Bastoni recorded two key passes, two crosses (zero accurate), five interceptions, and seven tackles (five won) in Monday's 1-2 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Bastoni drew his first start of the season at right-back, replacing Liberato Cacace, and stood out on both ends. He can also play in the midfield if need be. He was productive in a consistent role at Spezia in the past campaign. He has played five times so far, registering three key passes, seven crosses (two accurate), and 11 tackles.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Busy in the back against Frosinone Bereszynski won nine duels and four of six tackles and had two interceptions and one inaccurate cross in Monday's 1-2 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Bereszynski played over Tyronne Ebuehi after a while and did his part, but his side still gave up two goals. The two will be in contention going forward, also hinging on the match-up, as he's more defensive-minded. He has registered five crosses (zero accurate), eight tackels, and five clearances in four starts.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Wins four tackles against Frosinone Fazzini had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created and won two of four tackles and eight duels in Monday's 1-2 loss versus Frosinone.

Impact Fazzini worked very hard in the midfield while relieving Youssef Maleh. He's generally been the top deputy in the role thus far. He has started twice in the past six rounds, recording six key passes, ten crosses (five accurate), and 11 tackles.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Cancellieri - Passable in Frosinone tilt Cancellieri recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), six tackles (one won), and one chance created in Monday's 1-2 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Cancellieri wasn't super impactful but picked up stats in both ends in the loss. He has registered 13 tackles, four key passes, four off-target shots, and eight crosses (two accurate) in his last four starts.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Completes ban Maleh cleared his one-game suspension in Monday's 1-2 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Maleh had to miss one after getting booked for the fifth time. He has been a staple of the formation as of late, starting eight games on the trot. He has routinely done a little bit of everything, posting six shots (zero on target), seven key passes, and 18 tackles in his last five appearances. He'll likely replace Jacopo Fazzini.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Quiet in cameo versus Frosinone Baldanzi (ankle) had one tackle (zero won), won one duel, and had six touches in 20 minutes in Monday's 2-1 defeat versus Frosinone.

Impact Baldanzi got only limited action and didn't look great during his time on the pitch, as the ankle injury might still be bothering him. It remains to be seen whether he'll be in good enough shape to be in the Xi against Napoli Sunday. He has scored once and added six shots (three on target), three key passes, and four crosses (two accurate) in his last four appearances.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Provides assist against Frosinone Cambiaghi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), and one chance created in 28 minutes in Monday's 1-2 loss against Frosinone.

Impact Cambiaghi was energetic off the bench and found Francesco Caputo with a pinpoint cross from the left flank to set up the lone goal for his club. His playing time hasn't been as consistent as last season so far, nor has he been as productive as in the final stretch of 2022/2023. This was his first goal contribution thus far, which could help him going forward. He has posted eight shots (three on target), two key passes, and 11 crosses (two accurate) in the last five games.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Finds the target in Frosinone game Caputo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 1-2 defeat against Frosinone.

Impact Caputo took full advantage of his limited touches and re-opened the game with a clever header in the final minutes, but it was too little too late for his side. He's finding some consistency after a horrible start, scoring twice in the past three games. He has tallied ten shots (four on target) and three key passes in the last five rounds.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Concedes twice versus Frosinone Berisha recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 1-2 loss against Frosinone.

Impact Berisha was a little shakier than in previous performances, as the two goals didn't seem totally uncatchable. The coach might turn back to Elia Caprile if he slips up, but he has been generally solid. He has kept three clean sheets in the last six fixtures, making eight saves and allowing eight goals. Empoli will visit Napoli Sunday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Back on bench Baldanzi (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Frosinone.

Impact Baldanzi is back in the squad after missing the last match due to an ankle injury. The midfielder will hope to return to the starting XI soon, as he started in seven of Empoli's nine games before his injury. He will most likely earn some minutes off the bench on Tuesday and will hopefully be in the starting XI for their next match against Napoli.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Out for Monday's match Destro (undisclosed) is out for Monday's match against Frosinone.

Impact Destro will be missing his second straight match as he continues to try to recover from an undisclosed injury. The forward has only started one match all season and has held more of a rotational role this season, so his absence shouldn't affect the squad too much, registering only 133 minutes all season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Questionable for Frosinone fixture Walukiewicz hasn't worked regularly with the group this week due to an undisclosed injury and is in doubt for Monday's game versus Frosinone, La Nazione informed.

Impact Walukiewicz risks missing out altogether and could have ceded the starting job to Ardian Ismajli even if fully healthy as he has struggled in recent matches.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Doubtful for Frosinone game Destro (undisclosed) has practiced on the side throughout the week, La Nazione reported.

Impact Destro is likely headed for a second straight absence due to an unspecified physical problem. Francesco Caputo has seen the lion's share of minutes at the position and will be backed up by Stiven Shpendi.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Probable for Frosinone tilt Baldanzi (ankle) "has practiced regularly in the past two days," coach Aurelio Andrazzoli relayed.

Impact Baldanzi is on track to return after dealing with an ankle injury for a while and sitting out the previous match. The gaffer added: "We have to be cautious to safeguard the health of the players, especially the young ones." Nicolo Cambiaghi and Matteo Cancellieri would draw another start together if he was eased off the bench. He has scored once and posted seven shots (three on target), five key passes, and four crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Decent off the bench Fazzini recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 3-0 defeat against Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minu...

Impact Fazzini was lively in his time on the pitch with one shot and a chance created. He is in decent form off the back of this appearance and an assist last time out.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Makes first appearance Maldini recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 3-0 loss against Atalanta.

Impact Maldini earned his first minutes for Empoli in a 15-minute cameo as his side chased a result, allowing him to take to shots in a short span of time. He will look to make his mark again away to Frosinone on Monday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Two shots in loss Cambiaghi generated two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-0 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Cambiaghi took two shots and earned a new season high with both of them being on target. He is yet to score or assist this season but has taken seven shots through his last three games.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Three saves in defeat Berisha recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-0 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Berisha made three saves as he saw his run of consecutive clean sheets ended against Atalanta. Up next is a trip to mid table Frosinone.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Subs in well versus Atalanta Ismajli (thigh) won two of two tackels and had three interceptions, three clerances, and one block in 27 minutes in Monday's 0-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Ismajli had a great showing relative to his playing time and stopped the bleeding, as Atalanta didn't score after he came on. He'll most likely be back in the XI versus Frosinone. He has recorded three tackles, six interceptions, and 19 clearances in six games but with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Will miss Frosinone game Maleh won one of two tackles, had one interception, sent in one accurate cross, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 0-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Maleh had a poor showing like most of his teammates and will have to miss the next match due to yellow-card accumulation. Simone Bastoni or Filippo Ranocchia will replace him in the midfield.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ardian Ismajli - On the bench against Atalanta Ismajli (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Ismajli is back with them after a one-match absence, appearing on the bench for Monday's contest. The defender has unfortunately been hit by the injury bug lately and will hope to avoid it from here on out. He has started in four of his previous five games while healthy and should return to the starting XI after a couple of matches of testing his fitness.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Expected to return against Atalanta Ismajli (thigh) is set to be available versus Atalanta Monday but will probably begin on the bench, Il Tirreno reported.

Impact Ismajli appears to be out of the woods following a thigh injury but might not be rushed back into a major role right away since he had a few muscular problems already. Sebastian Walukiewicz and Sebastiano Luperto would start again if that were the case.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Will sit Atalanta tilt Destro won't be available versus Atalanta due to a muscular injury, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli relayed.

Impact Destro got hurt late in the week and will be assessed in the coming gays. Stiven Shpendi will back up Francesco Caputo, who broke out of a slump last week.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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