Impact Luperto picked up a thigh strain in late December and needs more time to shake it off. The next men up in the back are Mattia Viti, Simone Romagnoli, and Lorenzo Tonelli.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
EMPOLI 3-6-3 · 10TH IN SERIE A
3-6-3 · 10TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Udinese (H) · Today 5:30PM
EMP +195 TOTAL 1.5
Sebastiano Luperto - Will remain sidelined Luperto (thigh) has continued to practice only on the side during the break, La Nazione reports.
Federico Di Francesco - Expected back versus Bologna Di Francesco (thigh) returned to full training Tuesday, La Nazione reports.
Impact Di Francesco sat out the last two games, but he got healthy during the break. It is possible the coach eases him into action considering his history of muscular injuries. He will be in contention with Filippo Bandinelli and Patrick Cutrone depending on which scheme the coach deploys. He has tallied four goals, 22 shots, 14 chances and 26 crosses in 15 appearances (12 starts).
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Liberato Cacace - Moves to Empoli Cacace has joined Empoli on a season-long loan with conditioned obligation to buy from Sint-Truiden.
Impact Cacace is mostly known for scoring a scorcher against Honduras in the last World Cup. He has accumulated 40 appearances and two assists in two season in Belgium. He will replace Riccardo Marchizza (ACL tear) on the roster and alternate with Fabiano Parisi at left-back.
JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Valerio Verre - Transfers to Empoli Verre (thigh) has moved to Empoli on loan with option to buy, Sampdoria informed.
Impact Verre has had a part-time role in the last one-and-a-half season at Sampdoria, where he has logged three goals, three assists, 35 shots and 27 chances in 38 appearances (18 starts). He should play more consistently at Empoli as they are rumored to be partying ways with one of their starters.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Riccardo Marchizza - Done for the season Marchizza suffered an ACL tear in the left knee and will undergo surgery Wednesday, Empoli announced.
Impact Marchizza seemed to have escaped without a major injury, but further tests provided the bleak result. Empoli will probably sign another left-back to join Fabiano Parisi (thigh) at the position.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Riccardo Marchizza - Diaganosed with knee sprain Marchizza took some tests, which confirmed a knee sprain, and will undergo further evaluation in the next few days, Empoli announced.
Impact Marchizza might have avoided the worst-case scenario, although he will undergo more exams shortly, which will make the timetable for his return clearer.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Balotelli back in Italy squad after 3-year absence
Mario Balotelli is back in the Italy squad more than three years after his last appearance in an Azzurri shirtJANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Milan loses Ibrahimović to injury in 0-0 draw against Juve
AC Milan lost more ground on league leader Inter Milan and also lost another important player ahead of the derby as it drew 0-0 against Juventus at San SiroJANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riccardo Marchizza - Stretchered off in Roma match Marchizza had one interception, won one duel and sent in one inaccurate cross in 42 minutes before being carted off in the first half due to knee injury, Tuttomercatoweb reports.
Impact Marchizza might have sustained a severe injury as his leg got trapped underneath his body while falling to the ground. He will undergo further tests in the next few days. With his backup Fabiano Parisi currently sidelined as well, Mattia Vini adapted to the left-back role.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Filippo Bandinelli - Logs assist against Roma Bandinelli had one assist, three shots (one on target), three crosses, two fouls, created two chances and was fouled once in the 4-2 loss to Roma on Sunday.
Impact Assisting the goal to Andrea Pinamonti was the first blood drawn against Roma in a tough match. The midfielder pushed hard offensively, doubling his season average of crosses per appearance. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough against the overwhelming opponents.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Liam Henderson - Assists teammate in loss Henderson had one assist, two shots (one on goal), two crosses, one tackle, one foul, created one chance and was fouled once in the 4-2 loss to Roma on Sunday.
Impact Henderson's assist to Nedim Bajrami was the final goal of the match, and it came in the 72nd minute. While the forward was able to log his third assist of the season, he has struggled to find the net himself, having only scored once on 36 shot attempts.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nedim Bajrami - Scores once against Roma Bajrami had one goal on five shots (two on target), five crosses, one foul, created two chances and was fouled twice in the 4-2 defeat to Roma on Sunday.
Impact Bajrami was part of a small comeback against Roma, but it was too little too late Sunday. This was the forward's sixth goal of the season, and his third in his last five appearances.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Pinamonti - Nets once in loss Pinamonti had one goal on three shots (two on goal), one cross, three fouls, created on chance and was fouled once in the 4-2 loss to Roma on Sunday.
Impact Pinamonti pushed hard to try and catch up from a four goal deficit in the first half of Sunday's match. The striker has been cold lately, having not scored a goal in his three prior appearances.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Gives up four goals Vicario had four saves and conceded four goals in the 4-2 loss to Roma on Sunday.
Impact Roma were an offensive powerhouse Sunday, and Vicario did everything he could to stop them. While the goalkeeper is efficient in terms of his saves, averaging four per match this season, he is also conceding an average of two goals per appearance.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Petar Stojanovic - Unavailable versus Roma Stojanovic did not make the game-day squad list for Sunday's match against Roma.
Impact Stojanovic was expected to start in this one, but he has been scratched altogether. Empoli announced an unnamed COVID-19 case in the lead-up of the game. Riccardo Fiamozzi is replacing him at right-back.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Benassi - Moves to Empoli Benassi has joined Empoli on a season-long loan from Fiorentina, the clubs announced.
Impact Benassi had a small role at Fiorentina, while he will contribute to replacing the injured Nicolas Haas at his new club, although he will have to split time with other players. He has posted three shots, one chance, four crosses and three interceptions in six appearances (one start) this season. He is a few campaigns removed from being a fantasy asset.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Abraham scores a goal out of nothing ' Every Goal ' Coppa Italia Frecciarossa 2021/22
JANUARY 21, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Sebastiano Luperto - Suffers thigh injury Luperto has been diagnosed with a low-grade quad strain in the left thigh, Empoli announced.
Impact Luperto was a late scratch for the previous game against Venezia and will try to recuperate during the break, but he is not a lock to be ready for February 6th's match versus Bologna. Mattia Viti is the frontrunner to absorb his minutes in the back.
JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Riccardo Marchizza - Features in cup match Marchizza (thigh) came off the bench in Wednesday's Coppa Italia loss to Inter.
Impact Marchizza was unavailable for the previous Serie A game due to a minor thigh injury. He should return to the XI over Riccardo Fiamozzi in Sunday's home game versus Roma. He has logged one assist, four crosses, four tackles and five clearances in the last four matches.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Inter survives scare to overcome Empoli 3-2 in Italian Cup
Inter Milan survived a scare as it beat Empoli 3-2 after extra time to reach the Italian Cup quarterfinalsJANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Filippo Bandinelli - Logs assist during return Bandinelli logged one assist across 84 minutes during a 1-1 draw Sunday against Venezia.
Impact Bandinelli returned from a one-game suspension given due to excessive yellow card accumulation. He logged his second assist of the ongoing Serie A season. Bandinelli will continue trying to contribute high-quality value while competing for game time against other central midfielders like Liam Henderson, Samuele Ricci and Szymon Zurkowski.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Szymon Zurkowski - Scores goal at Venice Zurkowski scored one goal during a 1-1 draw Sunday against Venezia.
Impact Zurkowski scored one goal during each of his last two Serie A games not at Empoli. He has four goals across the 2021-22 league season. Considering half of his scoring output occurred this month, fantasy managers should be satisfied with Zurkowski's recent excellence.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nedim Bajrami - Creates five chances Bajrami logged five chances created during a 1-1 draw Sunday against Venezia.
Impact Bajrami logged more chances created than any other Empoli footballer did Sunday. Across three Serie A games during January, he steadily improved his tally concerning the chance-related category. Bajrami has nine chances created this month.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Concedes one goal Vicario conceded one goal during a 1-1 draw Sunday against Venezia.
Impact Despite conceding fewer goals Sunday than he did during both of his previous two Serie A appearances, Vicario didn't log enough saves (two) to record an appealing stat line for fantasy managers.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Ronaldo eyes return for United; Atlético in action
Cristiano Ronaldo could return for Manchester United in the Premier League game at Brentford after missing the team’s last two games with a hip injuryJANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
