Salernitana rescues 1-1 draw at Empoli, Venezia relegated
Relegation-threatened Salernitana has salvaged a 1-1 draw with Empoli in Serie AMAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Sebastiano Luperto - Logs ten clearances against Salernitana Luperto had two blocks, two interceptions and ten clearances and won one tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.
Impact Luperto had another solid game, but his side was once again unable to keep the clean sheet. They last managed in early March. He has tallied five tackles (three won), nine interceptions, 33 clearances and four blocks in the last five matches. Empoli will face Atalanta away in the final round next week.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Simone Romagnoli - Puts up numbers versus Salernitana Romagnoli had three blocks and ten interceptions, won two duels and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.
Impact Romagnoli piled up stats but also caused a late PK with a dangerous slide in the box, but Guglielmo Vicario bailed him out. He has recorded 28 tackles, nine interceptions, 85 clearances and 28 blocks in 19 seasonal appearances, with three clean sheets. Empoli will face Atalanta away in the final round next week.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Petar Stojanovic - Wins five tackles against Salernitana Stojanovic sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance, won five of six tackels and had four clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.
Impact Stojanovic had a muted offensive outing but was extra busy in the back in this one. He has notched nine chances, six crosses (four accurate), 11 tackles (eight won) and ten clearances in the last five appearances. Empoli will face Atalanta away in the final round next week.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kristjan Asllani - Provides assist against Salernitana Asllani sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, had two interceptions and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.
Impact Asllani made his presence felt on offense for the second game in a row, setting up Patrick Cutrone with a timely through ball. He has also scored once and notched six shots (three on target), three chances and 19 crosses (four accurate) in the last five games. Empoli will face Atalanta away in the final round next week.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Filippo Bandinelli - Lively versus Salernitana Bandinelli took three shots (one on target), created four scoring chances, sent in one accurate cross and won one tackle in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Bandinelli had his best offensive performance in a while, but he also left something on the table since he had multiple opportunities to do damage in the final third, but he did not exploit them. He has logged seven shots (two on target), eight chances, 11 crosses (five accurate) and seven tackles (two won) in the last five appearances. Empoli will face Atalanta away in the final round next week.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Valerio Verre - Decent against Salernitana Verre took three shots (two on target), created two scoring chances, drew one foul and won three duels in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Verre got the nod over Nedim Bajrami and turned in a decent shift on offense. He has provided an assist and tallied seven shots (five on target), five chances and three tackles (one won) in the last four appearances. Empoli will face Atalanta away in the final round next week.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Cutrone - Scores against Salernitana Cutrone took four shots (two on target), drew one foul, won one duel and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Salernitana.
Impact Cutrone broke the deadlock in the early going with a relatively easy finish from inside the box after cutting through the defense. He had not scored since mid-December. He has tallied five shots (two on target), two chances and two crosses (zero accurate) in his last five appearances (two starts). Empoli will face Atalanta away in the final round next week.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Pinamonti - Creates two chances against Salernitana Pinamonti took one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and was dispossessed twice in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Pinamonti logged some numbers but mostly took a backseat to some of his teammates in this one. He has scored four goals and added 13 shots (five on target), seven chances and five crosses (zero accurate) in the last five matches. Empoli will face Atalanta away in the final round next week.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Di Francesco - Misses Salernitana game Di Francesco (ankle) was scratched for Saturday's 1-1 draw against Salernitana.
Impact Di Francesco did not make the game-day squad list due to an ankle sprain and will look to recover ahead of the final game of the season against Atalanta.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Saves late PK against Salernitana Vicario had seven saves and one clearance, gave up one goal and saved a penalty kick in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.
Impact Vicario had mostly a great showing, as he denied two point-blank attempts by the opponents, but he fumbled the balls right before the Federico Bonazzoli goal. He redeemed shortly afterward by denying Diego Perotti's attempt from the spot, securing the draw. He has surrendered 14 goals and made 16 saves in the last five matches. Empoli will face Atalanta away in the final round next week.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Di Francesco - Doubtful for Salernitana match Di Francesco is a long-shot to feature in Saturday's game against Salernitana after spraining his ankle in his cameo against Inter, La Nazione reports.
Impact Di Francesco has been limited in practice throughout the week and might be scratched altogether for this one. Liam Henderson, Valerio Verre and Patrick Cutrone are in the running for a couple of spots next to the regulars.
MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Sebastiano Luperto - Puts up numbers versus Inter Luperto created one scoring chance, had three interceptions and seven clearances and won one duel in Saturday's 2-4 loss to Inter.
Impact Luperto once again managed to pile up stats, but his side wound up giving up four goals. He has started in four straight games, tallying four tackles (two won), seven interceptions, 23 clearances and one block. Empoli will host Salernitana next Saturday.
MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kristjan Asllani - Finds target versus Inter Asllani took one shot on target, had one interception, drew one foul and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-4 loss to Inter.
Impact Asllani had a low-end line but he doubled his team's lead in the early going by keeping his aplomb in front of the goalie after beating the offside trap on a long ball, scoring his first goal of the season. He has recorded eight shots (three on target), 18 crosses (five accurate), four tackles (two won) and five interceptions in the last five matches. Empoli will host Salernitana next Saturday.
MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Szymon Zurkowski - Sets up teammate in Inter clash Zurkowski sent in two crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, drew two fouls and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-4 loss to Inter.
Impact Zurkowski collected a point in one of his rare offensive forays in this one by teeing up Andrea Pinamonti with a fantastic low-driven cross that cut through the defense. It is his second assist of the season, while he has bagged six goals. He has scored once and tallied six shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate), eight tackles (seven won) and seven interceptions in the last five appearances. Empoli will host Salernitana next Saturday.
MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Simone Romagnoli - Saddled with own goal versus Inter Romagnoli had five blocks and seven clearances, won six duels and scored an own goal in Saturday's 2-4 loss to Inter.
Impact Romagnoli logged decent numbers but he also put one in his own net with an unfortunate deflection on a sharp cross to help the opponents' comeback. He had not played in three games, where Mattia Viti and Sebastiano Luperto paired up in the back. He has tallied 28 tackles, nine interceptions, 75 clearances and 25 blocks in 18 appearances (16 starts), with three clean sheets. Empoli will host Salernitana next Saturday.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Riccardo Fiamozzi - Provides assist against Inter Fiamozzi created one scoring chance, had two blocks, drew one foul and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-4 loss to Inter.
Impact Fiamozzi filled in for the suspended Petar Stojanovic and logged his first assist of the season by finding Kristjan Asllani with a great long-ball to set up the second goal for his side. He has tallied six chances, 11 crosses (four accurate), seven tackles and seven interceptions in ten appearances (seven starts). Empoli will host Salernitana next Saturday.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Pinamonti - Scores against Inter Pinamonti took two shots (one on target), drew one foul, had two successful take-ons and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-4 loss to Inter.
Impact Pinamonti made the most of his rare opportunities in this one by hitting the net with a pretty sliding attempt in the early going. He is now up to 13 goals in the season, with four coming in the last four matches, where he has added 12 shots (four on target), five chances and three crosses (zero accurate). Empoli will host Salernitana next Saturday.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Petar Stojanovic - Will be back for Salernitana game Stojanovic completed his suspension in Saturday's 2-4 loss against Inter.
Impact Stojanovic sat out one match following a red card. He could return to the XI over Riccardo Fiamozzi in next Saturday's home game versus Salernitana. He has posted eight chances, eight crosses (four accurate), seven tackles (four won) and seven clearances in the last five appearances.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Valerio Verre - Eligible for Salernitana game Verre cleared his one-match suspension in Saturday's 2-4 loss to Inter.
Impact Verre will be available for next Saturday's home game against Salernitana and will be in contention to start with Nedim Bajrami. He has logged one assist, four shots (two on target), three chances and one inaccurate crosses in the last three appearances.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Beaten four times by Inter Vicario had seven saves, two clearances and two punches and allowed four goals in Saturday's 2-4 loss to Inter.
Impact Vicario did what he could and amassed a good-looking stat line, but his defense fell apart after Empoli got an early lead and Inter created a host of good chances, eventually scoring four times. He has kept one clean sheet, five up 13 goals and made 13 saves in the last five matches. Empoli will host Salernitana next Saturday.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Andrea Pinamonti - Leader in shots, chances created Pinamonti took two off target shots and created a chance during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Torino.
Impact Pinamonti was held off the scoresheet as Empoli found just one goal on Sunday. The forward didn't cross but tied for the team-high total in shots and chances created in the loss.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Concedes three late goals Vicario allowed three goals without making a save during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Torino.
Impact Vicario allowed three goals after the 78th minute as Empoli went down to ten and then nine men in the second half. The keeper has now allowed 65 goals in 35 league starts while his save total remained at 129 for the season.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
