Empoli Team News Page 35 - Soccer

Dybala was ice-cold from the spot | Every Goal | Round 22 | Serie A 2022/23

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ardian Ismajli - Wins two tackles against Spezia Ismajli (thigh) had three clearances and one interception and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-2 tie with Spezia.

Impact Ismajli was picked over Koni De Winter immediately upon recovering from injury, and he had a sound performance even though his side gave up two goals. He'll likely remain the starter for as long as he's healthy. He has notched 26 tackles, 17 interceptions, 77 clearances, and 22 blocks in 15 games, with four clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Vicario with a save from out of this world! | Top Moment | Roma-Empoli | Serie A 2022/23

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Filippo Bandinelli - Attempts five crosses Bandinelli registered five crosses (zero accurate) and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Bandinelli was one of two Empoli footballers (the other being Razvan Marin) who logged at least five crosses Saturday. Both were completely inaccurate though and will try to be a lot more threatening options across their February schedule, which continues next Saturday against Spezia.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Razvan Marin - Eight crosses, seven corners Marin had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Marin's output and upside has been rejuvenated following the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He is averaging five crosses with 14 corners total across his last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guglielmo Vicario - Allows two goals Vicario registered four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Vicario allowed a goal from both Roger Ibanez and Tammy Abraham. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself during Empoli's next game, currently scheduled Saturday versus Spezia.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Early goals send Roma to 2-0 win over Empoli in Serie A

Two almost identical goals in the opening six minutes have set Roma on the way to a comfortable 2-0 win over Empoli in Serie A

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mattia Destro - Remains on mend Destro (calf) "will be out for a while longer," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Destro hasn't played since early November as he hasn't been able to recuperate from a calf strain during the time off. The fact that Empoli added another striker, Roberto Piccoli, doesn't bode well for his timetable and his playing time once he returns.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Vignato - Transfers to Empoli Vignato has moved to Empoli on an six-month loan with option to buy from Bologna, the club announced.

Impact Vignato failed to earn a consistent role in the past two-and-a-half seasons at Bologna and made just four appearances this season (two starts). He'll contribute to replacing Nedim Bajrami at his new club, but he'll have to compete with Tommaso Baldanzi, Marko PJaca, and Nicolo Cambiaghi. He has logged one assist, three chances created, two crosses (one accurate), and four tackles so far.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Transfers to Empoli Piccoli has joined Empoli on an 18-month loan from Atalanta after leaving Bologna, the clubs announced.

Impact Piccoli has played just seven times (two starts) so far, also due to a pair of thigh injuries. He has notched four shots (two on target), one chance created, and three inaccurate crosses. He'll compete with Martin Satriano and Mattia Destro at his new club.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fabiano Parisi - Will return versus Roma Parisi completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Roma.

Impact Parisi skipped one due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll most likely return to the XI over Liberato Cacace Saturday. He has recorded three inaccurate crosses, seven tackles (four accurate), 14 clearances, and five blocks in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Liam Henderson - Eligible for Roma tilt Henderson served a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Torino.

Impact Henderson missed one game after picking up his fifth yellow card. He'll be available for Saturday's game versus Roma, but Razvan Marin, Filippo Bandinelli, and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro generally play over him. He has provided one assist and tallied 12 chances created, 17 crosses (seven accurate), and eight tackles in 14 appearances (eight starts).

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Caputo - Creates assist in draw Caputo created an assist and fired one shot (blocked) in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Torino.

Impact Caputo could have been more effective on Saturday, the striker never managed to contribute to any of the four shots-on-target that his team produced. He did however create the assist for Razvan Marin's goal, Empoli's second. His disappointing season continues, from 20 appearances (18 starts) he has contributed just two goals and two assists.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Torino rise from the ashes | Wild Ending | Empoli-Torino | Serie A 2022/23

JANUARY 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Razvan Marin - Contributes goal and an assist Marin scored a goal from one of his three shots-on-goal (two on-target) and created an assist in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Torino.

Impact Marin had an outstanding game on Saturday. He created the assist for Sebastiano Luperto's goal and found the net himself to score Empoli's second. The midfielder was not just effective in attack but he also put in an impressive defensive performance (three interceptions, three tackles and a clearance) to register fantasy points across a range of areas. From 19 appearances (14 starts) he has now clocked up two goals and two assists.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Luperto - Scores first of season in draw Luperto scored with his only shot-on-target in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Torino. He also completed four clearances, two blocks and a tackle.

Impact Luperto played a solid game on Saturday. He was effective at neutralizing Torino attacks and scored an impressive set of fantasy points. The defender scored the game's opening goal demonstrated that he is also capable of getting on the scoresheet. The regular starter has contributed to five clean sheets and this was his first strike of the season.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guglielmo Vicario - Concedes two late goals Vicario pulled off two saves and a clearing punch while conceding two in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Torino.

Impact Vicario did not have a great game on Saturday. With Empoli looking to cruise to victory, he conceded two late goals in four minutes to leave The Blues to settle for just a point. He will need to be sharper for Empoli's next game against Roma, they are in good form having not lost in their last five matches. The regular starting keeper has a mediocre record, he has now conceded 24 (1.2 per game), saved 63 (3.1 per game) and produced seven clean sheets.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jets host the Blues on losing streak

The Winnipeg Jets look to break a three-game losing streak when they play the St. Louis Blues

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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