Empoli Team News Page 22 - Soccer

Liberato Cacace - Decent in Udinese game Cacace won one of two tackles and had one cross (one accurate), two clearances, and two chances created in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Cacace replaced Giuseppe Pezzella (ankle) at left-back and was passable on both ends. He got the call over Simone Bastoni to fill in. The starter will likely miss time after the break. He has posted four key passes, five crosses (two accurate), and six tackles in five appearances.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Unused versus Udinese Caprile (ankle) didn't play in Friday's 0-0 draw with Udinese.

Impact Caprile recovered from an ankle sprain but wasn't inserted in the XI right away. He'll likely reclaim his starting job over Etrit Berisha after the break. He has allowed one goal and made three saves in his only appearances. Empoli will visit Fiorentina on October 23.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Mostly silent versus Udinese Marin won one of two tackles and registered two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and two corners in Friday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Marin did a little bit of everything but wasn't impressive in the stalemate. He has registered five shots (one on target), five key passes, and 12 crosses (four accurate) in the last four matches. Empoli will visit Fiorentina on October 23.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Pedestrian in Udinese game Baldanzi had two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate), one key pass, and one corner in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Baldanzi had a pair of interesting bursting runs and combinations near the box but was never really threatening. He has scored the only goal for his side so far. He has logged eight shots (three on target), four chances created, and four crosses (two accurate) in the past five contests. Empoli will visit Fiorentina on October 23.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Cancellieri - Peppy in Udinese contest Cancellieri won two of three tackles and recorded two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Cancellieri had a dynamic performance, contributed on both ends, and was often the most dangerous man for his side. He came close to breaking the deadlock with a late curled shot. The coach will likely ride the hot hand between him and Nicolo Cambiaghi. He has started three times in the last five bouts, assisting once and adding four shots (one on target), three key passes, and 15 crosses (one accurate).

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Takes three shots against Udinese Cambiaghi registered three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in 14 minutes in Friday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Cambiaghi didn't log many minutes but was very active during his time on the pitch and wound up co-leading his team in crosses. Matteo Canceliieri has done well lately, so the two will likely continue to divvy up minutes unless there's a tactical change. He has posted eight shots (zero on target), two key passes, and three crosses (zero accurate) in the last five games (three starts).

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Paltry in Udinese contest Caputo drew three fouls, won seven duels, and had three shots (zero on goal) in Friday's 0-0 draw against Udinese.

Impact Caputo co-led his team in attempts but never hit the target, even though he had enough freedom to aim a couple of times. He was denied a goal due to a slight offside in the first half. He has yet to score this season. He has registered 13 shots (five on target) and one inaccurate cross in six matches. Empoli will visit Fiorentina on October 23.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Blanks Udinese in stalemate Berisha made one save, two clearances, and one punch, and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Berisha wasn't too busy as Udinese didn't muster up much offense in this one. Elia Caprile was back on the bench Friday and should reclaim the starting job after the break, as he has been rather seesawing. He has kept two clean sheets, denied a PK, made 19 saves, and conceded 19 goals in six appearances.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Comes off injured versus Udinese Ismajli had four clearances, one block, and one interception in 75 minutes before leaving Friday's 0-0 draw with Udinese due to a thigh problem, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Ismajli made his return to the XI after a similar issue and had a pretty good showing in the stalemate but couldn't finish the match as he got banged up. He'll have a couple of weeks to recover ahead of the next game. He was substituted by Sebastian Walukiewicz.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Absent from match-day squad Fazzini was not named to the match-day squad against Udinese on Friday.

Impact Fazzini has featured in three of his six appearances for the club this season, racking up five shots (one on target), 18 crosses (five accurate) and 15 corners in those contests. Without the midfielder in the squad, Razvan Marin could see a larger share of the corner-taking duties with the duo having split the workload to open the season.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Back in squad Caprile (ankle) was fit enough to be named to the match-day squad versus Udinese on Friday.

Impact The club called up three keepers, including starter Etrit Berisha, so Caprile's presence is far from an indication he is going to retake the starting job. Still, Berisha hasn't exactly impressed through five matches, giving up 13 goals while making 18 saves and earning one clean sheet. As such, Caprile could try to pry the No. 1 gig away during the upcoming international break.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Tyronne Ebuehi - Passable versus Bologna Ebuehi recorded one shot (one on goal), one interception, two clearances, and two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 0-3 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Ebuehi tried to help the offense with his runs and wasn't awful in the back despite the result, as Bologna mostly broke through on the other flank. He has recorded eight tackles, six crosses (one accurate), and seven clearances in five appearances.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Delivers six crosses in Bologna game Cambiaghi won four duels, drew two fouls, and had six crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (one won) in Sunday's 0-3 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Cambiaghi returned to the XI and was decently energetic, but he wasn't precise with his crosses and didn't put up numbers in the other stats. He has logged eight shots (one on target), 20 deliveries (four accurate), and one key pass in six matches so far. Empoli will host Udinese Friday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Solid again versus Bologna Maleh won four of six tackels and registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and three chances created in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Bologna.

Impact Maleh drew his fifth start in a row and showed well on either end despite the rough result for his side. The consistent showings should allow him to retain a regular role despite the competition. He has put up nine crosses (one accurate), 18 tackles, and five key passes thus far.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Puts up numbers against Bologna Marin created three scoring chances and had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate), and five corners in Sunday's 0-3 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Marin filled it up thanks to multiple pinpoint free kicks, pacing his team in deliveries and co-leading it in key passes. He has registered four chances created, 11 crosses (four accurate), and nine corner kicks in the last three games. Empoli will host Udinese Friday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Held in check by Bologna Baldanzi recorded two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-3 loss against Bologna.

Impact Baldanzi had one of the most dangerous attempts for his side with a solid daisy-cutter from outside the box in the first half, but Lukas Skorupski denied him, and he didn't do much afterward. He has scored once and logged seven shots (two on target), three key passes, and five crosses (two accurate) in the last five games. Empoli will host Udinese Friday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Doesn't play versus Bologna Ismajli (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Bologna.

Impact Ismajli returned after missing two matches but wasn't fielded. The Empoli defense struggled sans him, so he could work his way back into the XI against Udinese.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Takes three shots against Bologna Caputo (calf) had three shots (two on goal) and eight touches in Sunday's 0-3 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Caputo led his team in attempts despite the low number and had decent aim, but Lukas Skorupski answered the bell. He's now up to ten shots (five on target) and one chance in five appearances, with zero goal contributions. Empoli will host Udinese Friday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Concedes thrice to Bologna Berisha registered six saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Berisha even had an excellent performance and had three great saves, but that wasn't enough to prevent Bologna from running away in the score as he was left hung out to dry by his defense. Elia Caprile is close to returning. He has conceded 13 goals, kept one clean sheet, and made 18 saves in five starts. Empoli will host Udinese Friday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Starting versus Bologna Caputo (calf) is in the XI to face Bologna Sunday.

Impact Caputo is making his return from a two-game absence and will get the call over Stiven Shpendi right away. He's still searching for his first goal, and Empoli have scored just once in six games, but they looked better in the midweek round.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Fit for Bologna contest Ismajli (thigh) will be available Sunday, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli relayed.

Impact Ismajli avoided big injuries and will be an option against Bologna and will compete with Sebastian Walukiewicz for the starting job. He has posted two clearances, five blocks, and two interceptions in four appearances, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Good to go for Bologna match Caputo will be an option versus Bologna Sunday, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli announced.

Impact Caputo sat out the past two matches, but his problem was relatively minor, and he will return to the squad over the weekend. It remains to be seen whether he'll start right away though, as Stiven Shpendi held his own in relief. He has recorded seven shots (three on target) and one cross in four appearances (three starts).

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Will miss next two games Bereszynski will sit the next two fixtures due to a left thigh injury, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Bereszynski suffered a muscular injury early in the midweek round and will be sidelined against Bologna and Udinese and will attempt to heal during the break. Tyronne Ebuehi will take over the right-back position.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Out for a while Pezzella suffered a right malleolus fracture in the Salernitana game, Empoli announced.

Impact Pezzella got tangled up in a tackle and, while he avoided ligament damage, he'll be sidelined for a month or so to allow the bone to heal. Liberato Cacace will resume being the starter. Bartosz Bereszynski and Tyronne Ebuehi can also play on the left in a pinch, but the former got hurt in the same game too.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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