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MARCH 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ardian Ismajli - Leaves Sassuolo game with injury Ismajli played 20 minutes off the bench, recording one successful tackle, one interception, and four clearances, before bowing out with a groin/thigh injury, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Ismajli didn't get the start in this one but came off the bench to help the defense later on. However, he couldn't finish the game due to a muscular problem. He'll be assessed in the next few days. Koni De Winter would get some run if he had to miss some more time.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals' playoff hopes take another hit with loss to Blues

The Washington Capitals' already faint playoff hopes took another hit with a 5-2 home loss to the St. Louis Blues

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atalanta beats Empoli 2-1 to boost Champions League hopes

Substitute Rasmus Højlund scored late to help Atalanta fight back to beat Empoli 2-1 in Serie A and boost its chances of qualifying for the Champions League

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Samuele Perisan - Concedes twice in loss Perisan made three saves and conceded two goals in Friday's 2-1 loss at Atalanta.

Impact Perisan made his third start of the season Friday and faced his most shots on target this season with five. He saved three of them, but conceded twice for the second time. Starting keeper Guglielmo Vicaro (ribs) will likely be back after the upcoming international break. Whoever starts will face a favorable matchup versus Leece on April 4, who have scored just 24 goals in 26 leagues matches this season.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Scores in loss Ebuehi scored one goal on one shot, recorded one accurate cross and made three clearances in Friday's 2-1 loss at Atalanta.

Impact Ebuehi scored his second goal of the season Friday, a close range shot right before halftime assisted by Francesco Caputo. It was the only shot he took in the match and he added one accurate cross to his attacking output. He played fairly well defensively too, as he won his lone tackle attempted, made three clearances and blocked two shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Assists at Atalanta Caputo recorded one assist on one chance created, took three shots (one on target) and recorded one accurate cross in Friday's 2-1 loss at Atalanta.

Impact Caputo assisted his team's only goal Friday, as his pass found Tyronne Ebuehi in the box just before halftime for the opening goal of the match. It was the only chance he created in the match, but it was good enough for his fourth assist of the season. He also took three shots (one on target) and recorded one accurate cross in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Mattia Destro - Bench option versus Atalanta Destro (calf) is available for Friday's game against Atalanta.

Impact Destro has recuperated from a lingering calf strain that kept him on the shelf for four months and will resume being an option on top of Martin Satriano, Francesco Caputo, and Roberto Piccoli, although he's set to see limited playing time at first while he works on his conditioning.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Newcastle at Forest, Gladbach eyes landmark win

Newcastle will look to move a point off the Premier League’s top four when it visits relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

St. Louis visits Washington after Buchnevich's hat trick

The St. Louis Blues visit the Washington Capitals after Pavel Buchnevich recorded a hat trick in the Blues' 8-5 loss to the Minnesota Wild

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roberto Piccoli - Will be option against Atalanta Piccoli (thigh) "has recovered and will be available for Friday's game versus Atalanta," coach Paolo Zanetti relayed.

Impact Piccoli was a late scratch before the past game, but he'll return to the squad list and provide some offensive depth up front Friday. He has tallied four shots (one on target) and three clearances in five appearances (one start) since joining.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Bandinelli - Available versus Atalanta Bandinelli (ankle) "will bite the bullet and play against Atalanta," coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Bandinelli practiced on the side for a few days after a bruise, but he'll be in contention to start as usual Sunday. He has notched two off-target shots, three key passes, 12 crosses (four accurate), and ten tackles (eight won) in the last five appearances. Nicolas Haas or Liam Henderson would get the nod if he was used off the bench.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guglielmo Vicario - Absent versus Atalanta Vicario continues to nurse a rib bruise and has been prescribed to rest for a few days, Empoli announced.

Impact Vicario underwent further exams that confirmed that he's not dealing with a fracture, but he's still in pain and will use the international break to recover. Samuele Perisan will get his third start in a row Friday.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hartman scores twice in Wild win; Blues' Binnington ejected

Ryan Hartman had two goals and an assist and the surging Minnesota Wild beat St. Louis 8-5 on Wednesday night in a game in which Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was ejected for thro...

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Francesco Caputo - Creates three chances versus Udinese Caputo had two off-target shots and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Udinese.

Impact Caputo bounced back after a pair of weak performances and was one of his side's most dangerous plays, even matching his season high in chances created. That wasn't enough for the veteran to help his side to find the back of the net, though, but he's been a much better player since transferring from Sampdoria during the winter transfer window.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Baldanzi - Takes four shots against Udinese Baldanzi had four shots (two on target), created one chance and drew three fouls during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Udinese.

Impact Baldanzi was his side's most dangerous player up front, posting a team high in shots attempted and being involved in many other dangerous actions throughout the contest but his performance was just not enough for Empoli to salvage at least one point. With four goals over 17 appearances so far this season, the youngster is enjoying a breakthrough campaign and could be even more productive for fantasy purposes moving forward.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuele Perisan - Beaten once against Udinese Perisan made two saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Udinese.

Impact Perisan made his second consecutive start, this time against his former team. The goalkeeper was mostly solid but couldn't do much when Rodrigo Becao's header off a corner kick was deflected by a defender before going into the back of the net in the 54th minute. With Guglielmo Vicario (ribs) still doubtful for Friday's visit to Atalanta, Perisan could have another opportunity on the net before the international break.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blues host the Golden Knights after Kyrou's hat trick

The St. Louis Blues host the Vegas Golden Knights after Jordan Kyrou's hat trick against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Blues' 5-2 win

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyrou scores hat trick as Blues beat Blue Jackets 5-2

Jordan Kyrou scored three goals, seldom-used goaltender Thomas Greiss stopped 38 shots and the St. Louis Blues cruised to a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roberto Piccoli - Unavailable for Udinese game Piccoli missed Sunday's match versus Udinese due to a thigh contracture, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Piccoli was a late scratch and will be assessed next week to see whether he could return versus Atalanta. Martin Satriano and Francesco Caputo played for the entirety of the game given the lack of alternatives.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Bandinelli - Subs off versus Udinese Bandinelli left Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli at the 49th minute due to a foot/ankle problem, La Repubblica relays, after registering three crosses (one accurate) and drawing one f...

Impact Bandinelli had an uneventful performance before limping off and was pictured icing the area on the bench. He played through a microfracture in previous weeks, and that may be still affecting him. The coach fielded Jacopo Fazzini over other potential options like Liam Henderson and Nicolas Haas to replace him.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guglielmo Vicario - Remains out Saturday Vicario is not in the match day squad to face Udinese on Sunday due to a rib injury.

Impact Vicario misses out on Saturday's match as he continues to recover from a rib injury. The keeper was deemed a "last minute choice" by manager Paolo Zanetti, so he could return as soon as next week's match against Atalanta.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jackets bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Blues

The Columbus Blue Jackets aim to end their three-game losing streak when they play the St. Louis Blues

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guglielmo Vicario - Late call for Udinese game Vicario (ribs) will be called up for Saturday's match versus Udinese, "but we aren't certain he'll play. It will be a last-minute choice," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Vicario is nursing a bruise that's giving him some discomfort, so it'll hinge on how he's feeling on game day. Samuele Perisan would get his second start if he wasn't in good enough shape.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE