Empoli Team News Page 34 - Soccer

Lorenzo Tonelli - Returns to the bench in Napoli game Tonelli (knee) is available for the first time in the season in Saturday's match versus Napoli.

Impact Tonelli tore his ACL last May and missed the first part of the season while he rehabbed. He'll provide depth to the defense behind Sebastiano Luperto, Ardian Ismajli, and Koni De Winter. He recorded 17 tackles, 19 interceptions, 28 clearances, and eight blocks in 14 matches (eight starts) last season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - On bench Saturday Caputo is fit and in the match day squad to face Napoli on Saturday.

Impact Caputo makes the bench after recovering from a muscular injury to take part in Saturday's squad. The forward has scored once and provided three assists in eight appearances since joining Empoli in January.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Alberto Grassi - Subs in late versus Fiorentina Grassi (thigh) had two clearances and one pass in six minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Grassi worked his way back after sitting out five games with a thighs train but only saw limited action. His playing time should increase in the next match since Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and Filippo Bandinelli are suspended. He has posted two shots (one on target), ten tackles (nine won), six interceptions, and ten clearances in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Records assist Caputo assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Caputo logged his third assist of the 2022-23 Serie A. Impressively, he recorded all of them across 2023. Caputo contributed to four goals (one scored and three assists) across eight games the Empoli team has played so far this year, supplying a contribution rate fantasy managers should consider promising.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guglielmo Vicario - Allows one goal Vicario made two saves and conceded one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Despite saving shots from Lucas Martinez Quarta and Arthur Cabral, Vicario failed to prevent a second attempt the latter earned. Without a clean sheet across his last four appearances, he will try to maintain one Saturday against Napoli, the only Serie A team currently averaging multiple goals scored across its 2022-23 season.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes take win streak into matchup with the Blues

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fabiano Parisi - Will return against Napoli Parisi served his one-game ban in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Parisi was forced to sit out one fixture after getting expelled for a handball last week. He'll return to the XI over Liberato Cacace against Napoli Saturday. He has notched five crosses (two accurate), four tackles (two won), nine clearances, and four blocks in the last five appearances, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Will miss Napoli game Akpa Akpro won two of four tackles, ahd one interception, created one scoring chance, and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Akpa Akpro made his presence felt in the midfield, but he'll be forced to sit one out due to yellow-card accumulation. Alberto Grassi, Nicolas Haas, or Liam Henderson will replace him in the midfield Saturday, and fellow starter Filippo Bandinelli is suspended as well.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Bandinelli - Disqualified for Napoli clash Bandinelli won four of six tackles, had one interception, one clearance, and one block in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina and will be suspended for yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Bandinelli had his usual gritty showing in the midfield, but he was booked for the fifth time in the season. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro is in the same situation, so two among Alberto Grassi, Nicolas Haas, and Liam Henderson will get the nod in the midfield Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Scores and gets hurt in Fiorentina game Cambiaghi drew one foul and scored on his only shot in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina before leaving the game with a thigh injury, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Cambiaghi was quick to fire off from inside the box on a combination with two teammates, but he had to pull up during a sprint in the second half, and was carried off the pitch by the doctors. "He's hurting, and it's probably a strain. We hope it's nothing more. The way he got injuries worries me," the gaffer told DAZN.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blues visit the Senators, aim to stop road losing streak

The St. Louis Blues hit the road against the Ottawa Senators looking to stop a three-game road losing streak

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blues trade O'Reilly, Acciari to Maple Leafs, look to future

The St. Louis Blues are looking to the future after trading captain and center Ryan O’Reilly along with center Noel Acciari to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alberto Grassi - Should be option versus Fiorentina Grassi (thigh) has recovered from his injury, coach Paolo Zanetti hinted the pre-game presser.

Impact Grassi has missed a month with a thigh strain. The gaffer stopped short of announcing he would be available, but he has reportedly resumed training fully this week. He alternated with Razvan Marin before the injury. He has logged 16 tackles, 14 interceptions, 16 clearances, and three chances created in 11 appearances (six starts).

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blues bring winning streak into home matchup with the Avalanche

The St. Louis Blues come into a matchup against the Colorado Avalanche as winners of three consecutive games

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Razvan Marin - Great outing versus Spezia Marin registered four shots (one on target), six chances created, 10 crosses (two accurate), three tackles (all won) and one clearance in Saturday's 2-2 draw to Spezia.

Impact Marin had a great outing to help them earn the comeback draw at home after trailing 2-0 in the first half. The midfielder led his side in chances created, crosses and tackles while also taking all of their corner kicks in the match. He couldn't get on the scoresheet, but has two goals and two assists in he season.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Vignato - Scores late equalizer as sub Vignato scored one goal from his only shot in five minutes during Saturday's 2-2 draw to Spezia.

Impact Vignato subbed on in the 85th minute and scored during stoppage time to give his side the late equalizer. That was his first goal in the season, to go with one assist. The midfielder has two starts in nine appearances so far.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Cambiaghi - Scores in home draw Cambiaghi scored one goal from six shots, created two chances, sent in three crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (two won) and one interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw to Spe...

Impact Cambiaghi scored in the 71st minute to cut Spezia's lead to 2-1, paving the way for their home draw. The forward now has two goals in the season, while also leading his side in shots in the match. That was only his third start in 16 overall appearances.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guglielmo Vicario - Makes one save in draw Vicario made one save and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 2-2 draw to Spezia.

Impact Vicario couldn't do much to help his side, as they played down one man since the 21st minute -- conceding twice later in the first half. He still has seven clean sheets in the season. He will now look to bounce back at Fiorentina on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis hosts New Jersey after Schenn's 2-goal performance

The St. Louis Blues host the New Jersey Devils after Brayden Schenn's two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in the Blues' 6-2 win

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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