Empoli Team News Page 24 - Soccer

Daniel Maldini - Could be back versus Roma Maldini (thigh) returned to full training during the break and has a solid chance to be called up for Sunday's Roma clash, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Maldini has recuperated from a previous injury and started working on his conditioning. If available, he'll begin to be eased into action, potentially impacting the taking some playing time away from Nicolo Cambiaghi, Tommaso Baldanzi, Emmanuel Gyasi, and Matteo Cancellieri since he can play in multiple roles.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Notches five clearances in Juventus clash Walukiewicz generated five clearances, two blocks, and one interception in Sunday's 0-2 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Walukiewicz drew the start over Ardian Ismajli for the first time in the season and had a good performance all things considered. He emerged as a regular late last season but that wasn't the case to open this one due to a small injury. The two defenders are likely to split duties going forward.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Muted against Juventus Marin had three crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (zero won), two clearances, and two corners in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Marin joined the long list of Empoli players that had a shoddy performance in this one, as they were outplayed despite the relatively narrow result. He has notched five shots (three on target), three key passes, and nine crosses (two accurate) in three games. Empoli will face Roma away on September 17.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Delivers eight crosses against Juventus Pezzella had eight crosses (three accurate), three blocks, two tackles (one won), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-2 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Pezzella unseated Liberato Cacace after two matches and was one of the few bright spots in the loss, pacing his team in deliveries. He has recorded two key passes, seven tackles, and four blocks in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Blanketed by Juventus Caputo was dispossessed twice and had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-2 loss against Juventus.

Impact Caputo had just seven touches in another rough game for the Empoli offense. They are still collectively scoreless in the season. He has notched six shots (two on target), one inaccurate cross, and three drawn fouls in three games. Empoli will face Roma away on September 17.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Subper in Juventus clash Baldanzi drew three fouls and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one corner in Sunday's 0-2 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Baldanzi was used on the right wing due to a tactical change and struggled to get it going like most of his teammates. He's off to quiet start with no goal contributions, five chances created, three crosses (two accurate), and three shots in three rounds. Empoli will face Roma away on September 17.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Passable in Juventus contest Cambiaghi registered two interceptions, one shot (zero on goal), and seven crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-2 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Cambiaghi predictably made the XI and tried to lead the way offensively, on top of working hard in the passive phase, but it didn't amount to much other than a few inaccurate deliveries. He had great success with them in the second half of last season. He has posted ten crosses (one precise), three shots, and two interceptions in two appearances since coming back on loan from Atalanta. Empoli will face Roma away on September 17.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Concedes twice to Juventus Berisha recorded three saves and one punch, saved a PK, and allowed two goals in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Berisha got the call over Samuele Perisan to replace Elia Caprile a few days after joining and a decent showing, as he could do little on the two goals and prevented things from unraveling sooner by denying a PK by Dusan Vlahovic. He should continue to start as long as the top option is out, which will be a while. Empoli will face Roma away on September 17.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Simone Bastoni - Heads to Empoli Bastoni has transferred to Empoli on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Spezia, the teams announced.

Impact Bastoni had to wait until deadline day but will indeed return to Serie A after three excellent campaigns at Spezia, although the final one was marred by a knee injury. He'll be able to feature in multiple roles in the back and in the midfield. He tallied two goals, four assists, 18 chances created, and 103 crosses (21 accurate) in 19 matches in 2022/2023.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Moves to Empoli Maleh has joined Empoli on loan with an option to buy from Lecce, the team announced.

Impact Maleh made just 17 appearances (seven starts) after being acquired last season and will look for more minutes at his new club, where he'll compete primarily with Alberto Grassi, Razvan Marin, Nicolas Haas, and Filippo Ranocchia. He posted six chances, 17 tackles, and eight crosses (two accurate) in the past campaign.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Destro - Re-ups with Empoli Destro has agreed to a new contract with Empoli, the team announced.

Impact Destro heads back to his former team after spending the entire summer as a free agent. He got off to a good start last season but fell out of favor after a major muscular injury. He scored once and added 20 shots (seven on target) and four chances. He'll begin behind Francesco Caputo and Roberto Piccoli up front.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Etrit Berisha - Moves to Empoli Berisha has joined Empoli on a permanent deal from Torino, the clubs relayed.

Impact Berisha fell off the radar after losing the starting job to Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Torino signed one further deputy this summer, Mihai Popa, on top of Alessandro Gemello. Samuel Perisan will get first dibs to replace the injured Elia Caprile (ankle), but they'll have a veteran option if he doesn't fare well.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Razvan Marin - Puts up numbers against Monza Marin created three chances and registered two shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate), and three corners in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Monza.

Impact Marin has been unaffected by the slow start by his side and has produced in both the first two matches, also thanks to his prowess on set pieces. He has notched five shots (two on target), three key passes, six crosses (two accurate), and four corners so far. Empoli will host Juventus Sunday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Swings in three crosses versus Monza Cambiaghi won two duels and had two shots (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 0-2 loss against Monza.

Impact Cambiaghi saw limited action a few days after returning on loan but still provided a little jolt. He's likely to reclaim a big role soon enough considering his previous success and the fact that Emmanuel Gyasi and Matteo Canceliieri have been silent in the first two fixtures.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Takes four shots against Monza Caputo had four shots (one on goal), drew one foul, and won one duel in Saturday's 0-2 defeat against Monza.

Impact Caputo was more involved than in the opener but lacked touch in the box and threatened Michele Di Gregorio just once. He hasn't scored in the first two matches, where he has recorded five attempts (two on target) and two drawn fouls. Empoli will host Juventus Sunday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Decent despite loss to Monza Baldanzi created four scoring chances, drew one foul, and won three duels in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Monza.

Impact Baldanzi led his team in chances but Empoli are having big trouble generating quality offense in the early going, which is affecting all their attackers. He has tallied two shots (one on target), five key passes, and one accurate cross through two matches. Empoli will host Juventus Sunday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Unused versus Monza Walukiewicz (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Monza.

Impact Walukiewicz was available after sitting out the previous game but didn't get minutes. He generally fared a little better than Ardian Ismajli last year, but it remains to be seen how long it'll take him to unseat the teammate after a subpar preseason preparation.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Creates two chanches against Monza Fazzini (thigh) registered one corner, two key passes, and two duels in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Monza.

Impact Fazzini came off the bench at intermission after missing the opener and had a so-so showing. He'll compete for minutes with Alberto Grassi and Nicolas Haas going forward.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Perisan - Concedes twice versus Monza Perisan had three saves and surrendered two goals in Saturday's 0-2 defeat against Monza.

Impact Perisan couldn't do much on a missile shot by Andrea Colpani, while he put his hands on a header from the same opponent but couldn't keep the ball out of the net. He's set to start multiple matches because Elia Caprile suffered a serious ankle sprain. He gave up nine goals, made 15 saves, and kept two clean sheets in seven matches last season. Empoli will host Juventus Sunday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Will be available off bench Fazzini (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Monza.

Impact As expected and as confirmed by manager Paolo Zanetti, Fazzini will be available off the bench. This will be his first appearance of the 2023-24 campaign.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Makes bench Saturday Walukiewicz (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Monza.

Impact As expected and as confirmed by manager Paolo Zanetti, Walukiewicz will be available off the bench. This will be his first appearance of the 2023-24 campaign.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Bench option against Monza Walukiewicz (undisclosed) "has healed and reprised training and is available to play but not to be in the XI," coach Paolo Zanetti relayed.

Impact Walukiewicz has shaken off the unspecified injury that kept him on the mend for the opener. He'll see at most limited action in his first game back. Ardian Ismajli and Sebastiano Luperto are set to get the start in the middle of the defense.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Available against Monza Fazzini (thigh) "returned to full training Thursday and is good to go for the Monza game, although not from the start," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Fazzini has solved the muscular problem that sidelined him for the first two official matches of the season and will resume providing depth in multiple positions. He tallied 14 shots (one on target), 31 tackles, 12 clearances, and seven interceptions in 21 matches (eight starts) last season.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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