Milan falls to shock loss at Torino; Atalanta beats Empoli
Defending champion AC Milan fell to a surprise second loss of the season in Serie A with a 2-1 defeat at TorinoOCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
EMPOLI 3-6-3 · 10TH IN SERIE A
3-6-3 · 10TH IN SERIE A
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Guglielmo Vicario - Saves penalty in loss Vicario allowed two goals while making four saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Vicario allowed a goal in each half, but saved a penalty just ahead of halftime to keep Empoli in the match. The keeper has now allowed 17 goals in 12 league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 38.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Destro - Fires five shots Destro took five off target shots and created a chance during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Destro was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as Empoli were shutout on Sunday. The forward has just one goal in nine league appearances while his five shots upped his season total to 18.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ardian Ismajli - Returns from injury on Sunday Ismajli was fit and in the match day squad to face Atalanta on Sunday, returning from a thigh injury.
Impact Ismajli made his return to the match day squad and entered the match in the 56th minute, returning from the injury that has kept him out since the end of September. The defender had started seven matches prior to the injury helping Empoli keep two clean sheets.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Filippo Bandinelli - Forced off in second half Bandinelli was subbed off in the second half of Sunday's match with Atalanta due to a muscular injury.
Impact Bandinelli lasted 77 minutes before succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro. The midfielder's extent of injury should be revealed in the buildup to next week's match against Sassuolo.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Koni De Winter - Subs off with thigh injury De Winter was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match with Atalanta due to a thigh injury.
Impact De Winter subbed off in the 56th minute, succumbing to a thigh injury and being replaced by Ardian Ismajili. The extent of the defender's injury should be available ahead of next week's match against Sassuolo.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jean Akpa - Available versus Atalanta Akpa-Akpro (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's game against Atalanta.
Impact Akpa-Akpra is indeed back as rumored after being on the shelf for a while due to a thigh injury and will have an opportunity to log some minutes off the bench if need be.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jean Akpa - Likely to return versus Atalanta Akpa Akpro (thigh) told La Nazione that he resumed training with his teammates this week and that "he's feeling good, and the sensations are the right ones."
Impact Akpa Akpro should available after missing the last five matches because of a thigh strain. He has appeared twice off the bench so far, logging one chance created, one inaccurate cross, one tackle, and one interception. He will add some depth to the midfield.
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Petar Stojanovic - Wins seven duels against Juventus Stojanovic won seven duels and one of three tackles and had two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 0-4 loss against Juventus.
Impact Stojanovic put up decent numbers in the back but mostly struggled to hold FIlip Kostic in check throughout the contest. He has logged two chances created, four crosses (one accurate), 13 tackles (six won), and four interceptions in the last five bouts.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastiano Luperto - Logs four interceptions against Juventus Luperto had four blocks, two clearances, and one interception and won three duels in Friday's 0-4 defeat to Juventus.
Impact Luperto did what he could to contain the opponents, who eventually created too many chances and ran way with the score late in the second half. He ahs registered two tackles (one woN), six interceptions, 23 clearances and eight blocks in the last five tilts, contributing to two clean sheets.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fabiano Parisi - Creates two chances versus Juventus Parisi had three interceptions, two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and two chances created in Friday's 0-4 defeat versus Juventus.
Impact Parisi didn't have great touch in the final third in this one, but he managed to pick up stats at both ends thanks to his usual energy. He has logged three off-target shots, seven chances created, nine crosses (two accurate), and 12 tackles (seven won) in the last four matches.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Destro - Engulfed by Juventus Destro had two shots (one on goal) and one clearance in Friday's 0-4 defeat against Juventus.
Impact Destro was tightly guarded, and his team didn't put a lot of offense as a whole. He has scored once and added six shots (four on target) and two chances created in the last four matches since returning from injury. Empoli will host Atalanta next Sunday.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Filippo Bandinelli - Fairly active against Juventus Bandinelli drew three fouls and had one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate), and two chances created in Friday's 0-4 defeat against Juventus.
Impact Bandinelli was one of the most dynamic men for his side and contributed in multiple offensive categories, but it wasn't enough to break through and keep up with the opponents. He has scored twice and logged eight shots (four on target), eight chances created, and 11 crosses (seven accurate) in the last six games. Empoli will host Atalanta next Sunday.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marko Pjaca - Takes three shots against Juventus Pjaca created three scoring chances and had three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and two corners in Friday's 0-4 defeat versus Juventus.
Impact Pjaca was one of the Empoli players that put up decent numbers on offense and paced his side in both chances and shots, although he missed the mark in all his attempts. He has to compete for minutes with Nedim Bajrami and Tommaso Baldanzi. He has notched eight shots (zero on target), four chances created, and six crosses (three accurate) in the last five matches. He has yet to score or assist in the season.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Razvan Marin - Swings in two crosses versus Juventus Marin had two blocks, one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and two corners in Friday's 0-4 defeat against Juventus.
Impact Marin returned to the XI after dealing with a back problem last week, but he had a muted showing like most of the Empoli players in this one. He faces less competition with Alberto Grassi (ribs) currently on the mend. He has tallied two shots (one on target), three chances created, seven crosses (one accurate) and four tackles (two won) in the last five matches (two starts).
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Concedes four goals against Juventus Vicario had three saves, three clearances, and two punches and gave up four goals in Friday's 0-4 loss to Juventus.
Impact Vicario had a good showing up until the final minutes when his defense came apart, and Juventus piled on. He has kept two clean sheets, made 16 saves, and surrendered eight goals in the last five matches. Empoli will host Atalanta next Sunday.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Razvan Marin - Picks up yellow card as sub Marin played 11 minutes and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Monza.
Impact Marin subbed on in the 79th minute and could not log any relevent stats during his limited time in the field. The midfielder did receive his third yellow card of the season, though. He recovered from a back injury and did not miss any time, but has yet to score or assist so far in 10 appearances (six starts).
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Koni De Winter - Makes five clearances in win De Winter made three tackles (one won), three interceptions and five clearances and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Monza.
Impact De Winter started for the third straight game and had a good defensive outing to help them keep the clean sheet. The centerback led his side in interceptions and made the second-most clearances for his side during the win. He also received his second yellow card in five appearances (four starts), though.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Liam Henderson - Sends in three crosses in win Henderson created two chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate), made three interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Monza.
Impact Henderson had a good all-around performance to help them earn three points at home. The midfielder led his side in both crosses and interceptions during the game. He has one assist in the season so far, but he now received his third yellow card in nine appearances (six starts).
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Destro - Takes four shots versus Monza Destro took four shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in one accurate cross and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Monza.
Impact Destro had a good outing to help them earn the home win, leading his side in shots during the match. That was his third start in seven overall appearances, with one goal to his name so far. The forward also received his first yellow card of the season in the proccess, though.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Petar Stojanovic - Makes five tackles in win Stojanovic created one chance, made five tackles (four won) and one interception and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Monza.
Impact Stojanovic had a good defensive outing during the home win. He led his side in tackles to help them keep the clean sheet and was again a good source of defensive stats. The right-back also received his second yellow card of the season after 10 appearances (nine starts).
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Haas - Scores winner versus Monza Haas scored one goal from his only shot, created one chance, sent in one inaccurate cross, made three tackles (two won), one interception, one clearance and one block in Saturday's...
Impact Haas scored in the 11th minute to give them the early lead and help them earn three points at home. That was his first goal in the season. The midfielder started seven games in a row now in nine overall appearances, and seems to be an important piece of their squad.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
