Impact Baldanzi took four shots (all off target) Thursday, matching his season high. He also won one of his three attempted tackles in his 65 minutes of action.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
EMPOLI 3-7-3 · 10TH IN SERIE A
3-7-3 · 10TH IN SERIE A
Tommaso Baldanzi - Four shots in win Baldanzi generated four shots (zero on goal) in Thursday's 3-1 victory against Bologna.
Razvan Marin - Pair of assists in win Marin assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 3-1 win versus Bologna.
Impact Marin recorded two assists Thursday, matching his two assists in his first 30 matches of the season. He created three chances, took one off-target shot, whipped in five crosses (two accurate) and took two corners in his 78 minutes of action.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jean Akpa - Scores in win Akpa Akpro was subbed off due to injury in the 78th minute of Thursday's 3-1 victory over Bologna. He scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) before exiting the match.
Impact Akpa Akpro scored his first goal of the season Thursday, a close range strike just before halftime assisted by Razvan Marin with a cross. It was one of two shots (one on target) he took in the match, to go with two won tackles in his 78 minutes of action.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolo Cambiaghi - Scores in win Cambiaghi scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-1 victory over Bologna.
Impact Cambiaghi scored one goal Thursday, a 68th minute strike assisted by Razvan Marin to take the 3-0 lead. He took two shots (one on target), created one chance, whipped in two inaccurate crosses and won one tackle in his 88 minutes of action, his most minutes since Feb. 11.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Concedes once in win Vicario registered two saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 3-1 victory versus Bologna.
Impact Vicario conceded one goal, a late penalty scored by Riccardo Orsolini. He made two saves and three clearances in the match as well. He faces a matchup of similar difficulty Monday versus Salernitana, a side which has scored 41 goals in 33 league matches this season.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ardian Ismajli - Could be option against Bologna Ismajli (undisclosed) should be available Thursday versus Bologna, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Ismajli was unavailable for the previous game, but his problem isn't serious, although he has dealt with a few ailments in recent weeks. He could supplant Sebastian Walukiewicz if in good enough shape.
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jean Akpa - Used as sub versus Sassuolo Akpa Akpro (ankle) had two tackles (zero won) and drew one foul in 28 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Akpa Akpro worked his way back from a three-week absence caused by an ankle sprain but wasn't productive in his return. He was starting regularly before the injury. He has recorded three chances created, five crosses (one accurate), 14 tackles (ten won), and seven clearances in the last five games.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jacopo Fazzini - Comes off the bench against Sassuolo Fazzini (undisclosed) had one off-target shot and committed one foul in 22 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Fazzini returned from a brief absence but didn't see many minutes and barely picked up any stat. He'll compete with Jean Daniel Akpa Akpro, Alberto Grassi, and Nicolas Haas from here on out. He has tallied four key passes, ten tackles (five won), eight clearances, and two inaccurate crosses in his last five appearances.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Walukiewicz - Wins two tackles versus Sassuolo Walukiewicz (undisclosed) had four clearances, two blocks, and one interception, and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Walukiewicz quickly returned to the starting lineup since Ardian Ismajli was a late scratch and had a strong showing even though his side gave up two goals late. He has notched four tackles, two interceptions, ten clearances, and three blocks in his last three appearances, where he has absorbed Koni de Winter's minutes.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tommaso Baldanzi - Crosses twice on Sunday Baldanzi crossed twice inaccurately during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Baldanzi was held off the scoresheet as Empoli found just one goal on Sunday. The midfielder has four goals and no assists in 23 appearances.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Razvan Marin - Whips in six crosses Marin took an off target shot, crossed six times (three accurate) and created two chances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Marin was held off the scoresheet despite leading Empoli in crosses and chances created on Sunday. The midfielder has four goal involvements in 30 appearances while leading Empoli with 121 crosses and 47 chances created.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Concedes twice late Vicario allowed two goals while making two saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Vicario conceded twice after the 82nd minute including the game winner from the penalty spot in the 97th. The keeper has now allowed 33 goals in 25 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 77.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolo Cambiaghi - Scores with lone shot Cambiaghi scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing twice inaccurately during Sunday's match against Sassuolo.
Impact Cambiaghi found the back of the net in the 11th minute, opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the fourth in 22 appearances for the forward while Cambiaghi's six tackles were the team-high total as of his substitution in the 68th minute.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ardian Ismajli - Out against Sassuolo Ismajli is unavailable for Sunday's match against Sassuolo.
Impact Ismajli has been in and out of the lineup with thigh problems recently, but it's unclear whether those resurfaced or if he's out with a different problem. Sebastien Walukiewicz is taking his place in the back.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Starting as expected Vicario is fit and in the starting Xi for Sunday's match against Sassuolo.
Impact Vicario returns from a rib injury to start for Empoli on Sunday. The keeper has allowed 31 goals in 25 league starts while making 75 saves and keeping seven clean sheets.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Walukiewicz - Starting against Sassuolo Walukiewicz is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Sassuolo.
Impact Walukiewicz makes the starting XI after missing out on Empoli's last match with an undisclosed injury. The defender starts in the Empoli back line having helped his club to one clean sheet in seven appearances.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Walukiewicz - Could be option versus Sassuolo Walukiewicz (undisclosed) returned to full training and could be available against Sassuolo, Corriere dello Sport informs.
Impact Walukiewicz sat out the previous game due to a last-minute physical problem. Even if available, he's unlikely to play since the starter Ardian Ismajli returned from injury in the past game.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jacopo Fazzini - Good to go for Sassuolo match Fazzini "will be available but he's not in perfect shape" ahead of Sunday's game versus Sassuolo, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.
Impact Fazzini is set to be an option after missing the last game with an ailment, but the coach might stick with Nicolas Haas or deploy Liam Henderson since he and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro recently dealt with injuries. He recorded five off-target shots, five chances created, ten tackles (six won), and eight clearances in his last five appearances (three starts).
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jean Akpa - Available versus Sassuolo Akpa Akpro (ankle) "has recovered but he's not 100 percent," coach Paolo Zanetti relayed.
Impact Akpa Akpro has shaken off an ankle sprain that cost him the past three matches, but he might see limited minutes, with either Nicolas Haas or Jacopo Fazzini getting the nod. He has registered three key passes, five crosses (one accurate), 12 tackles (ten won), and seven clearances in his last five appearances.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Will return against Sassuolo Vicario (ribs) will star versus Sassuolo, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.
Impact Vicario will be back between the sticks after missing nearly two months because of a rib injury. Samuele Perisan will head back to the bench. He has made 14 saves and allowed nine goals in his past five appearances, with no clean sheets.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Razvan Marin - Active display against Inter Marin created three chances, sent in nine crosses (three accurate), made three clearances and drew two fouls during Sunday's 3-0 loss against Inter.
Impact Marin was one of the his side's few players capable of creating something offensively and had numbers boosted by his set-pieces taker role, being close from racking up double-digit crosses for back-to-back games. Regardless of who the opposition is and which teammates are playing, Marin is arguably Empoli's safest fantasy bet despite the lack of appearances on the scoresheet.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tommaso Baldanzi - Takes three shots against Inter Baldanzi had three shots (one on target) and created one chance during Sunday's 3-0 loss against Inter.
Impact Baldanzi was one of his side's few bright spots here, always trying to generate something from scratch on the attacking end, but most of his teammates weren't at the same level, making it easier for the opposing defense to contain him. Despite his strong play even on losses, the midfielder didn't have any appearance on the scoresheet over the last 12 starts and Sunday's visit to Sassuolo will be his next chance to put to an end the scoreless streak.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Samuele Perisan - Beaten three times against Inter Perisan made one save and conceded three goals during Sunday's 3-0 loss against Inter.
Impact Perisan and his teammates were able to hold the opposition scoreless during the first time but then they they couldn't resist to an inspired Romelu Lukaku, who led Inter with two goals and an assist for Lautaro Martinez to seal the 3-0 score. The goalkeeper wasn't at fault for any of the goals but the lack of saves to compensate for the goals allowed seriously hurt his fantasy output. With four goals allowed and just five saves over the last two outings, Perisan will try to bounce back during next Sunday's visit to Sassuolo.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ardian Ismajli - Struggles versus Inter Ismajli (thigh) had three interceptions, three clearances, and two blocks and won one tackle in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Inter.
Impact Ismajli put up decent numbers but didn't manage to contain Romelu Lukakuu and the other Inter attackers. He'll see regular minutes if he manages to stay healthy as Empoli are dealing with other absences in the back. He has recorded seven tackles (four won), six interceptions, 15 clearances, and five blocks in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lukaku bags his first brace of the season | Top Moment | Empoli-Inter | Serie A 2022/23
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