Empoli Team News Page 21 - Soccer

Tommaso Baldanzi - Out against Atalanta Baldanzi will miss Monday's game versus Atalanta due to an ankle injury, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli announced.

Impact Baldanzi turned his ankle during the past international break and was able to log some minutes a few days late, but he'll be held out for this one to heal fully. Nicolo Cambiaghi and Matteo Cancellieri will likely start together again.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Alberto Grassi - Assists on opening goal Grassi assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Grassi helped his team jump to an early lead by assisting on a goal by Francesco Caputo in the 21st minute of play. The assist marked the first of the year for Grassi, who also had three chances created and 192 completed passes through seven appearances.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Notches assist in win Fazzini assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Fiorentina. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minu...

Impact Fazzini entered the match as a sub in the 66th minute and came through as a difference-maker, as he sent a cross in for Emmanuel Gyasi, who buried Empoli's second goal of the day. The assist marks the first in seven appearances on the season for Fazzini, who is also up to a total of six accurate crosses.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Nets first of season Gyasi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 2-0 victory over Fiorentina.

Impact Gyasi entered the game as a sub in the 78th minute and quickly made an impact by scoring a goal with a shot from the center of the box to put his team up 2-0 in the 81st minute. The goal marked the first of the season for Gyasi, who also has two shots on goal and a total of two chances created through six appearances.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Scores in win Caputo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Fiorentina.

Impact Caputo assisted on an early shot attempt before opening the scoring himself, with a shot from the center of the box in the 21st minute. He kept the pressure on by following up with a shot that was blocked and assisting on another shot on goal. He also almost tallied a second goal but had the play called back after VAR review, just before the halftime whistle. Caputo did not have a major impact in the second half and subbed out in the 67th minute.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Seven saves in win Berisha made seven saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 2-0 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Berisha was unbeatable despite seven shots on goal. He came up with his first save in the 12th minute of play on a header from the side of the six-yard box. Berisha made two more saves in the half to help his side maintain a 1-0 lead. He continued his heroics in the second half with back-to-back saves in the 57th minute and another two later in the game to preserve his third clean sheet of the season.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Daniel Maldini - Rides the pine versus Fiorentina Maldini (thigh) was available but didn't get on the pitch in Monday's 2-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Maldini was fit for the first time in the season but didn't come off the bench. He'll likely have to wait for his opportunity due to his lack of conditioning and because the other options in his roles, Tommaso Baldanzi, Matteo Cancellieri, and Nicolo Cambiaghi, are all healthy and in good form.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Unused versus Fiorentina Bereszynski (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 2-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Bereszynski returned from a two-game absence, but Tyronne Ebuehi played the whole game. The two will split time going forward, also depending on the match-up, as he's a more defensive-minded option.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Creates one chance agaisnt Fiorentina Baldanzi (ankle) had two touches and one key pass in six minutes in Monday's 2-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Baldanzi saw limited action due to a small injury and because the team was working well without him. He might have to compete with Matteo Cancellieri and Nicolo Cambiaghi going forward. He has scored once and added seven shots (three on target), five key passes, and four crosses (two accurate) in the last five games.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ardian Ismajli - Out against Fiorentina Ismajli (thigh) is out for Monday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Ismajli will be spending another match on the sidelines after not making the team sheet on Monday. He was only in the squad for one match before picking up another injury that is forcing him to miss time, and he will hope to return soon, possibly even for next Monday's match against Atalanta.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - On the bench Baldanzi (ankle) is an option off the bench for Monday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Baldanzi will be making his return to the squad on Monday after making the bench. He has been a normal starter for the club this season, so he should feature off the bench at some point. He will most likely be in the starting XI next match.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Doubtful for Fiorentina game Ismajli (thigh) is likely to miss Monday's match versus Fiorentina, Il Tirreno reported.

Impact Ismajli didn't return to full training during the break and might miss out altogether Monday. Sebastian Walukiewicz and Sebastiano Luperto will likely start in the back versus Fiorentina.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Questionable for Fiorentina game Baldanzi (ankle) "is improving, but we'll see whether he'll be able to recover fully," coach Aurelio Andreazzoli announced.

Impact Baldanzi isn't dealing with a significant injury, but he suffered it close to the contest. He's trending toward being a game-time decision, and he might drop to the bench because of he's not fully fit. Jacopo Fazzini, Viktor Kovalenko, and Matteo Cancellieri are candidates to take his spot.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Fit for Fiorentina contest Bereszynski (undisclosed) will be called up for Monday's game versus Fiorentina, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Bereszynski sat out the last two games and wasn't called up by Poland, but his injury wasn't serious. He'll duel with Tyronne Ebuehi to start at right-back as he's done so far. He's also an option for the other flank since Giuseppe Pezzella (ankle) will miss multiple games. He has recorded five clearances, four crosses (zero accurate), and three chances created in three starts.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Probable for Fiorentina game Maldini (thigh) has trained fully during the break and is poised to be an option versus Fiorentina, Il Tirreno relayed.

Impact Maldini has missed every game so far due to a preseason thigh strain and poor conditioning afterward. He'll be eased into action and be in contention in multiple offensive roles. He scored twice in 18 appearances (four starts) with Spezia last season, adding 15 shots (six on target), four chances created, and 19 crosses (three accurate).

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Shakes off illness Fazzini battled the flu for a few days during the break but will be available versus Fiorentina Monday, Il Tirreno informed.

Impact Fazzini was sent back by Italy U21 because he was sick but has been training regularly this week. His playing time might hinge on whether Tommaso Baldanzi recovers from his ailment. He has started in half of his six appearances, tallying 18 crosses (five accurate), eight tackles, and eight chances created.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Picks up knock with U-21 Italy Baldanzi limped off in the second half of Tuesday's game versus Norway due to an ankle contusion, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Baldanzi was hit hard in the first half but was able to play through the problem for a while before asking to come out. He'll be assessed by his team ahead of Monday's away game versus Fiorentina.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Training on the side Ismajli has avoided a long-term injury but isn't a lock to be ready for the first game after the break, La Nazione reports.

Impact Ismajli withdrew from international duties to rehab and will try to get healthy before October 23's clash with Fiorentina. Sebastian Walukiewicz would get the nod if he wasn't ready.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Undergoes surgery Pezzella went under the knife to stabilize a compound fracture of the right peroneal malleolus fracture, Empoli announced.

Impact Pezzella needed surgery to make a full recovery and avoid issues in the future, but it will lead to a longer rehab, as he'll be out for two-to-three months and is unlikely to return before December, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs. Liberato Cacace and Simone Bastoni will play as left-back while he's out.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Luperto - Logs six clearances versus Udinese Luperto won four duels and recorded one shot (zero on goal), one block, and six clearances in Friday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Luperto didn't need to pile stats but turned in another solid shift as Empoli successfully blanked the opponents in this one. He has registered 13 clearances, four blocks, and six tackles in the last five games, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Shows well in Udinese game Ebuehi generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), two interceptions, and two chances created in Friday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Ebuehi bounced back after a few lackluster performances and was active in the final third, leading his team in deliveries and picking up stats on both ends. The showing could allow him to remain a regular even after the return of Bartosz Beresyznksi (thigh). He has tallied 11 crosses (two accurate), nine tackles, and nine clearances in six appearances.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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