Empoli Team News Page 23 - Soccer

Matteo Cancellieri - Assists with lone chance created Cancellieri had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) and crossing five times inaccurately during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Cancellieri set up Tomasso Baldanzi in the 34th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the first goal involvement of the season for Cancellieri as he's started in four of Empoli's six matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Two saves in clean sheet Berisha kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Berisha helped Empoli claim all three points by shutting out Salernitana on Wednesday. The clean sheet was the first in four league starts for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 12.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - First goal of season Baldanzi scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Wednesday's match against Salernitana.

Impact Baldanzi found the back of the net in the 34th minute while also tying for the team-high with two shots as of his substitution in the 74th minute. It was the first goal involvement of the season for Baldanzi as he's started in five of Empoli's six matches to start the season taking seven shots, creating seven chances and crossing five times.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Early exit against Salernitana Bereszynski was forced off the pitch in the 12th minute with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Bereszynski left Wednesday's match in the 12th minute due to an undisclosed injury. The Polish defender was unlucky to pick up the knock so early into the match, making only his third start of the year as he tries to break into the normal starting XI. The club will hope this injury is not long-term, as they could be very thin in the defense, with Giuseppe Pezzella also going down with an injury this match.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Leaves match injured Pezzella was forced off early in Wednesday's contest due to an apparent ankle injury.

Impact Pezzella was only able to compete for six minutes before being brought off the field due to an apparent ankle injury. The winger tried to give it a go for a couple of minutes after the knock but was forced to leave the field due to the pain. The Italian has started the last three matches for Empoli, and if this injury ends up being long-term, it could be a huge loss for the team.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Unavailable versus Salernitana Ismajli (thigh) won't be an option against Salernitana, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli relayed.

Impact Ismajli might have picked up a substantial thigh injury but is still undergoing evaluations to determine its severity. Sebastian Walukiewicz should get the call next to Sebastiano Luperto, while Lorenzo Tonelli will be the main defensive alternative.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Will sit Salernitana game Caputo (calf) is out for Wednesday's match against Salernitana, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli announced.

Impact Caputo isn't nursing a significant injury, but the short time at his disposal to recover won't allow him to play in this one. Stiven Shpendi or Mattia Destro will partner Nicolo Cambiaghi midweek.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Inter stays perfect by beating Empoli, which is without a point or a goal. Napoli drops points again

Inter Milan's perfect start to the Serie A season continued with a 1-0 win at Empoli but the Nerazzurri found it harder than they perhaps expected against a side that has yet to re...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Sebastiano Luperto - Holds up against Inter Luperto had three tackles (three won), one block, and two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Luperto had an acceptable performance against a vaunted frontline, but his club didn't keep a clean sheet for the fifth straight round. He has tallied eight tackles, eight clearances, and five blocks in matches.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Decent in Inter contest Maleh generated three crosses (zero accurate), two clearnces, one block, and two tackles (two won) in Sunday's 0-1 defeat to Inter.

Impact Maleh stayed in the Xi despite a recent coaching chance and was okay on both ends in this one. He'll face competition from Simone Bastoni and Jacopo Fazzini going forward. He has notched seven tackles, two six crosses (zero accurate), and one off-target shot in three games so far.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Swings in five crosses against Inter Pezzella won three duels and recorded five crosses (three accurate) and four clearances in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Inter.

Impact Pezzela was fine on both ends and led his team in crosses with some margin. He appears to have beaten out Libertato Cacace to become the starter on the left defensive flank. He has registered 19 crosses (seven accurate), 11 tackles, and two chances created in five games (three starts).

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Creates two chances in inter clash Baldanzi won three duels, drew one foul, had one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-1 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Baldanzi had a pair a mazing runs that generated the only few interesting actions by his side but had another pedestrian showing for the most part, and the match-up didn't help. he has logged five shots (one on target), seven chances cretasd, and three crosses (two accurate) in five games. Empoli will face Salernitana at home Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Held in check by Inter Cambiaghi drew three fouls, won five duels, and had two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-1 loss against Inter.

Impact Cambiaghi was decently energetic and slippery, but that didn't translate into a major output in the key offensive stats. He has recorded 14 crosses (three accurate), eight shots (one on target), and one chance created in four games (three starts). Empoli will face Salernitana at home Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Concedes once against Inter Berisha had four saves, two clearanes, and one punch, and allowed one goal in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Inter.

Impact Berisha couldn't corral his first clean sheet of the season but limited the damage with multiple good saves. The new coach confirmed him on goal, and that will continue to be the case until Elia Caprile returns. He has surrendered ten goals and made ten saves in three appearances. Empoli will face Salernitana at home Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Gets hurt in Inter contest Ismajli subbed off due to a thigh injury in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Inter after recording three blocks, two interceptions, and four clearnaces in 51 minutes, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Ismajili was having an excellent performance but pulled up during a sprint and couldn't continue. He was repalced by Sebastien Walukiewicz, The two have alternated next to Sebastiano Luperto so far.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Absent versus Inter Maldini (thigh) isn't on the bench for Sunday's game against Inter.

Impact Maldini will stay on the mend as expected, and the short turnarounds coming up will probably force him to sit out more fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Late scratch for Inter clash Caputo will miss Sunday's game versus Inter due to a calf problem, Gianluca Di Marzio informs.

Impact Caputo got hurt in the final practice and didn't pass a late fitness test. He'll be better assessed after the game. Stiven Shpendi is getting the call over Mattia Destro to replace him next to Nicolo Cambiaghi.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Doubtful for Inter clash Maldini (thigh) has mostly trained on his own this week, La Nazione informs.

Impact Maldini appears to be going backward as he was reportedly close to coming back last weeks, but he will likely be given more time to work on his form after a preseason injury.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Own goal in loss Grassi had an own goal and two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 7-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Grassi did not help the cause in Sunday's 7-0 loss to Roma, committing an own goal in the 35th minute to bring the Wolves lead to three. He had a pretty brutal match even if the own goal didn't happen, only registering two shots and two interceptions in the loss. The midfielder looks to be set for a rotational role this season after only appearing in three of their first four matches, with only two of them being in a starting role.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Brutal day in net Berisha recorded three saves and allowed seven goals in Sunday's 7-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Berisha was left completely helpless in the net on Sunday as he allowed seven goals in the loss. He was not given much help from his defense but also struggled himself, only making three saves despite facing nine shots. He only took over the starting role two matches ago after Elia Caprile went down with an injury, but Berisha has struggled in those two starts, allowing nine goals while making six saves. After Berisha's poor performance, there is a slight chance that Samuele Perisan will get the start in goal against Inter Milan on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Misses Roma game Maldini (thigh) remained unavailable for Sunday's 0-7 loss to Roma.

Impact Maldini is on his way back from an injury but wasn't quite ready to be an option for this one and will be re-assessed ahead of Sunday's home game against Inter.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Lukaku and Dybala play together for first time and help Roma crush Empoli 7-0

Romelu Lukaku and Paulo Dybala looked a powerful partnership in their first match together as they helped Roma crush newly promoted Empoli 7-0 in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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