EMPOLI NEWS

Elia Caprile - Suffers serious ankle injury Caprile "significantly sprained his ankle and will be out for a couple of months, missing several matches," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Caprile is mulling to have surgery and will need further tests to make the call, as the problem happened late in the week. The gaffer suggested that they will lean on Samuele Perisan, who was serviceable in relief last season, rather than going after another goalkeeper.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Heads back to Empoli Cambiaghi has moved to Empoli on a season-long loan from Atalanta, the League site officialized.

Impact Cambiaghi didn't win over his new coach during the summer and won't stay put at Atalanta. He finished the past campaign on a heater and could quickly recapture a significant role despite the competition coming from Emmanuel Gyasi. He tallied six goals, one assist, 36 shots (14 on target), and 15 chances created in 28 appearances (12 starts) in 2022/2023.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Joins Empoli Kovalenko has transferred to Empoli on loan with an option to buy from Atalanta, the Serie A site announces.

Impact Kovalenko leaves temporarily again after consecutive spells at Spezia, where he struggled to stay healthy and didn't garner a large role. He'll begin as a backup at his new club. He posted one goal, four assists, 23 key passes, and 39 crosses (12 accurate) in 44 appearances (23 starts) in the past two seasons combined.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartosz Bereszynski - Moves to Empoli Bereszynski has joined Empoli on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Sampdoria, the club announced.

Impact Bereszynski is replacing Petar Stojanovic, who will go the other way around. He'll compete with Tyronne Ebuehi and could also see minutes on the left flank. He recorded 31 crosses (three accurate), 28 tackles, 21 interceptions, and 21 clearances in 15 matches with Sampdoria last season while he didn't feature after joining Napoli in January.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Liberato Cacace - Serviceable in Verona game Cacace had two crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions, six successful duels, and one chance created in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Verona.

Impact Cacace got first dibs on replacing Fabiano Parisi and was pretty good on both ends. He'll have to split time with veteran Giuseppe Pezzella, but he might have the opportunity to assert himself as the top option in the early going. He notched seven shots (one on target), eight chances created, 29 crosses (five accurate), and 11 clearances in 12 appearances (five starts) last season.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Wins eight duels against Verona Grassi recorded three tackles (two won), one key passes, two clearances, and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-1 loss versus Verona.

Impact Grassi served as a major muscular presence in the midfield, but that wasn't enough to completely stop the opponents. He appears to have retained the starting job despite some action at his position during the summer.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Passable in Verona contest Marin had three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one corner in Saturday's 0-1 defeat against Verona.

Impact Marin was active in the final third and wound up leading his team in attempts, mostly firing off from distance. He registered two goals, four assists, 56 chances created, and 140 crosses in 33 appearances last season.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Held in check by Verona Caputo won one duel, drew one foul, and registered one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Verona.

Impact Caputo struggled mostly because his side had trouble generating good offense in this one. He was pulled relatively early to make way for newcomer Stiven Shpendi. He tallied five goals and four assists in 21 matches after coming over in January last season.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Takes two shots against Verona Baldanzi drew three fouls, won five duels, and had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-1 loss against Verona.

Impact Baldanzi didn't rack up stats, but he could have easily been involved in at least one goal, as he perfectly set up Emmanuel Gyasi in the first half, but the teammate skied it. He was the main engine of the offense, but they didn't break through in this one. He bagged four goals in his first Serie A season. Empoli will visit Monza Saturday.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Commits error against Verona Caprile recorded three saves and two clearances and allowed one goal in Saturday's 0-1 loss against Verona.

Impact Caprile had a solid display up until the deciding goal, where he couldn't properly corral a corner kick, and Federico Bonazzoli pounced on the ball. He'll look to bounce back in short order. Empoli will visit Monza Saturday.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Misses Verona bout Walukiewicz was unavailable for Saturday's clash with Verona.

Impact Walukiewicz was in doubt due to an undisclosed injury and was ultimately ruled out. Ardian Ismajli and Sebastiano Luperto teamed up in the back, and that should be the case for as long as he's sidelined.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Probable for Verona game Walukiewicz was spotted in training after sitting out the most recent cup game, Il Tirreno reports.

Impact Walukiewicz wasn't mentioned among the absentees by coach Paolo Zanetti, so he should be an option. He split time with Ardian Ismajli last season, while Koni de Winter is no longer at the club.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Will miss opener Fazzini (thigh) won't be available versus Verona, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Fazzini has been nursing an issue for a while and won't be an option for this one. Tommaso Baldanzi or Liam Henderson will get the start in the hole.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Cancellieri - Joins Empoli Cancellieri has moved to Empoli on loan with an option to buy from Lazio, the teams announced.

Impact Cancellieri has shown promise during his time with Lazio and Verona but has yet to be given the opportunity to be a regular. He'll try to earn that at Empoli, where he'll compete with Emmanuel Gyasi and Daniel Maldini. He has scored once and tallied 15 shots (three on target), seven key passes, and 17 crosses (three accurate) in 36 appearances (four starts) in the last two seasons combined.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Misses Coppa Italia tilt Walukiewicz sat out Saturday's cup match versus Cittadella due to a physical problem, La Nazione relays.

Impact Walukiewicz has one week to get healthy before the Verona game on August 19. He alternated with Ardian Ismajli in the back in the second half of last season.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Unavailable for cup game Fazzini skipped Saturday's 1-2 loss to Cittadella in Coppa Italia due to injury, La Nazione informs.

Impact Fazzini is dealing with unspecified muscular problems and will have to be addressed again ahead of the opener against Verona next week. He usually backs up Tommaso Baldanzi and Liam Henderson.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Will miss first few matches Maldini has dealt with a previous injury throughout the summer and will have to re-do the preparation once cleared, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Maldini suffered a thigh problem late last season and didn't feature afterward even though he was technically available. He didn't play in the friendlies and won't be called up for the first Coppa Italia game. He's poised to miss at least a couple of games given the situation. Empoli also signed Emmanuel Gyasi at his position.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Moves to Empoli Pezzella has joined Empoli on a permanent deal from Parma, the two teams announced.

Impact Pezzella spent the past two campaigns on loan at Atalanta and Lecce, where he failed to become a full-time starter. He'll compete with Liberto Cacace to replace Fabiano Parisi in the upcoming season. He tallied one assist, 34 crosses (four on target), 21 tackles, and 26 clearances in 16 appearances (ten starts) in 2022/2023.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Joins Empoli via Napoli Caprile has been acquired by Napoli from Bari and loaned out to Empoli, the teams announced.

Impact Caprile will take over as the starter following the departure of Guglielmo Vicario after an impeccable season in Serie B were he allowed 36 goals and kept 16 clean sheets in 41 appearances. Empoli were a middle-of-the-road defensive team in 2022/2023.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Moving to Empoli Gyasi has signed with Empoli after completing a transfer from Spezia, the club announced Friday.

Impact Gyasi has posted 12 goals and six assists over the last three Serie A seasons as a regular starter in Spezia's attacking line, though 10 of those 18 total goal involvements came during his rookie campaign in 2020/21. The 29-year-old is remaining in the top flight following the club's relegation as he moves to Empoli.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Ranocchia - Loaned to Empoli Ranocchia has joined Empoli on a season-long loan with the option to buy from Juventus, the club announced Monday.

Impact Ranocchia made 14 Serie A appearances (five starts) and scored a goal while on-loan with Monza last season, and the 22-year-old midfielder is being sent out for another campaign this time with Empoli in 2023/24.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Transfers to Empoli Maldini has joined Empoli on a season-long loan from Milan, the teams announced.

Impact Maldini showed some flashes at Spezia in the past season but wasn't a regular starter. He'll have a better chance of playing regularly at Empoli considering Nicolo Cambiaghi's departure, although he'll likely have to compete with some other newcomers. He scored twice in 18 appearances (four starts), also missing time with muscular injuries twice.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Joins Empoli permanently Grassi has been bought out by Empoli following a season-long loan spell from Empoli, the club relayed.

Impact Grassi has starred consistently when healthy in the past campaign, proving to be a valuable defensive-minded piece of the midfield, especially following a late tactical switch. He'll likely open the season as a starter next to Razvan Marin.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Will continue with Empoli Marin will stay put in 2023/2024 as Empoli and Cagliari agreed to a new loan with option to buy, the teams announced.

Impact Marin will spend another campaign and likely retain his regular role in the midfield and continue being the primary set-piece taker for his side, which allowed him to put up good numbers at both ends in the recently concluded season.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs complete Vicario signing Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Vicario, 26, has signed a five-year deal with Spurs aft...

JUNE 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM