Impact Ismajli played through a thigh problem last week but didn't manage to make the bench for this one, although it hasn't been disclosed whether the issue is the same. Koni De Winter is getting the nod in relief.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
EMPOLI 3-7-3 · 10TH IN SERIE A
3-7-3 · 10TH IN SERIE A
Ardian Ismajli - Ruled out for Milan game Ismajli is unavailable for Friday's fixture versus Milan, Empoli informs.
Jean Akpa - Questionable for Milan game Akpa Akpro is in doubt for Friday's clash with Milan, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
Impact Akpa Akpro hurt his ankle in a tackle in the past game and, while the injury shouldn't be serious, it might be too early for him to play. The coach didn't mention his status in the pre-game presser, so he might be a late call. Jacopo Fazzini and Nicolas Haas are the next men up in the midfield.
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Out again for Cremonese match Vicario (ribs) "should resume practicing next week," president Maurizio Corsi announced.
Impact Vicario is poised to miss his fifth consecutive fixture due to a ribs contusion Saturday. Samuele Perisan has looked increasingly comfortable in relief.
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kean is back with a bang | Goal Collection | Round 28 | Serie A 2022/23
APRIL 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Samuele Perisan - Blanks Lecce Perisan had one punch, one clearance, and no saves, and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 1-0 victory over Lecce.
Impact Perisan mostly plucked grass as his defense was stout and Lecce lackadaisical. He has allowed five goals and made six saves in four starts. Guglielmo Vicario (ribs) might return versus Milan.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Tonelli - Sent off from the bench Tonelli received a red card for arguing too much from the bench in the final minutes of Monday's 1-0 win over Lecce.
Impact Tonelli won't be an option against Milan, but he has yet to feature this season following long rehab from an ACL tear.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fabiano Parisi - Busy in Lecce game Parisi won nine duels, drew four fouls, and had three clearances and three interceptions in Monday's 1-0 victory over Lecce.
Impact Parisi was in good form but picked up stats exclusively on the defensive end. He has tallied two chances created, 13 crosses (two accurate), 11 tackles (five won), and six interceptions in the last five games.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastiano Luperto - Wins seven duels against Lecce Luperto had one tackle (zero won), one clearance, and one interception in Monday's 1-0 win against Lecce.
Impact Luperto led the backline with the usual command, and they managed to come away with a rare clean sheet in this one. It hadn't happened since January 23rd. He has logged seven tackles (three won), seven interceptions, 18 clearances, and four blocks in the last five fixtures.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jean Akpa - Subs off versus Lecce Akpa Akpro had one shot (zero on goal), one successful tackle, and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 victory against Lecce before leaving at the 39th minute due to an ap...
Impact Akpa Akpro got rolled up from behind by an opponent and will have to be assessed for potential ankle or foot injuries ahead of Friday's clash with Milan. He was replaced by Jacopo Fazzini. Nicolas Haas and Liam Henderson are also options to fill in.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Filippo Bandinelli - Sends in four crosses against Lecce Bandinelli won five duels, had four successful take-ons, and recorded one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.
Impact Bandinelly was pretty fizzy but had more success in the peripheral stats than in the key offensive ones. He has logged two shots (one on target), seven crosses (one accurate), ten tackles (seven won), and five clearances in his last five appearances.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tommaso Baldanzi - Peppy in Lecce contest Baldanzi had two successful take-ons, three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one corner in Monday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.
Impact Baldanzi was often the most energetic attacker for his side and challenged the goalie multiple times with sharp attempts. Despite his activity, he hasn't collected points in over two months. He has logged eight shots (four on target), two chances created, and eight crosses (one accurate) in the past five fixtures. Empoli will visit Milan Friday.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Roberto Piccoli - Creates two chances against Lecce Piccoli won eight duels and recorded one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and two chances created in Monday's 1-0 win against Lecce.
Impact Piccoli drew his second start since joining and had a pretty physical display. He'll compete with Martin Satriano and Nicolo Cambiaghi going forward. He has logged five shots (two on target), two chances created, and one inaccurate cross in six appearances with Empoli (two starts).
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Razvan Marin - Fares pretty well in Lecce game Marin created one scoring chance and had four shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and two corners in Monday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.
Impact Marin often fired away from distance but didn't have great aim and also led his team in deliveries. He has recorded nine shots (zero on target), ten chances created, 31 crosses (seven accurate), and five tackles (four won) in the last five matches.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolo Cambiaghi - Comes off the bench against lecce Cambiaghi (thigh) won one duel and drew one foul in 18 minutes in Monday's 1-0 victory over Lecce.
Impact Cambiaghi saw limited action in his return from injury and had no impact. He'll rotate with Martin Satriano and Roberto Piccoli next to Francesco Caputo the rest of the way. He has tallied three goals, one assist, 18 shots (seven on target), and six chances created in 18 appearances (four starts).
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ardian Ismajli - Wins four duels versus Lecce Ismajli (thigh) created two scoring chances and generated one tackle (one won), one clearance, and one interception in Monday's 1-0 win against Lecce.
Impact Ismajli took advantage of the break to recover from an ailment, returned to the XI, and had a workmanlike performance in the back. He has registered ten tackles (seven won), six interceptions, 18 clearances, and five blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Francesco Caputo - Buries PK versus Lecce Caputo scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target) and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 win against Lecce.
Impact Caputo decided the game from the penalty spot and co-led his team in attempts with decent precision. He hadn't scored since January 8th. He has logged one assist, ten shots (five on target), five chances created, and two crosses (one accurate) in the past five matches. Empoli will visit Milan Friday.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Empoli earns first win since January in Serie A
Empoli has beaten fellow struggler Lecce 1-0 in Serie A for its first win since JanuaryAPRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ardian Ismajli - Starting Monday Ismajli (thigh) was named to the starting XI versus Lecce on Monday.
Impact Prior to the international break, Ismajli made a 20-minute substitute appearance for the club in which he picked up his thigh problem. It seems the extra time off will prevent the central defender from missing any additional time, as he will reclaim his spot in the starting XI where he has featured in 18 of his 20 Serie A matches for the club this season.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ardian Ismajli - Fit for Lecce game Ismajli is fine and will be available Monday against Lecce, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.
Impact Ismajli practiced on the side for a few days after picking up an injury in the past game, but he has managed to recover and will compete with Koni De Winter to start in the back. He has notched ten tackles (seven won), six interceptions, 25 clearances, and four blocks in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolo Cambiaghi - Slated to be back versus Lecce Cambiaghi (thigh) has returned to full training early in the break and will be available for Monday's game against Lecce, La Nazione informs.
Impact Cambiaghi has recovered from a thigh strain that cost him the last four contests. He had worked his way into the starting job right before the injury, but he might come off the bench, with Martin Satriano staying in the XI, until he's 100 percent. He has scored twice and added 12 shots (five on target), three chances created, and six crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Unavaliable for Lecce game Vicario (ribs) "is feeling better, but he will be out Monday," director Pietro Accardin told Pianeta Empoli.
Impact Vicario will skip the fourth game in a row due to a lingering ribs bruise. Samuele Perisan will continue to fill in for him between the sticks.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Red Wings host the Blues after shootout win
The Detroit Red Wings host the St. Louis Blues after the Red Wings defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in a shootoutMARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raymond's shootout goal lifts Red Wings over Blues, 3-2
Lucas Raymond’s goal in the fourth round of a shootout gave the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 win over the St. Louis BluesMARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kapanen, Walker, Vrana score in Blues' 3-0 win over Jets
Kasperi Kapanen, Nathan Walker and Jakub Vrana each scored to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-0 victory over the Winnipeg JetsMARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jets visit the Blues after shootout victory
The Winnipeg Jets visit the St. Louis Blues after the Jets took down the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtimeMARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
