Impact Ricci will be assessed by his team's doctor to determine whether he could recover in time for Sunday's match against Atalanta. He has started in every game so far, scoring once.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
EMPOLI 3-6-3 · 10TH IN SERIE A
3-6-3 · 10TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Udinese (H) · Mon 5:30PM
EMP +178 TOTAL 1.5
Samuele Ricci - Picks up injury with Italy U-21 Ricci reported back to his team early as he could not play in the second Euro qualifier on the schedule due to a thigh injury, Tuttosport reports.
Andrea Pinamonti - Not dealing with major problem Pinamonti took some tests on his sore thigh, which did not reveal any strain, Empoli announced.
Impact Pinamonti subbed off early in the last game, but he is merely dealing with muscle fatigue and he has strong chances to being able to shake it off during the break, without missing further time.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Concedes two goals in loss Vicario conceded two goals and made four saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.
Impact Vicario has conceded four goals over his last two matches and been victorious on just one occasion all season. In the next game against Atalanta, he'll meet a team that's taken the fifth-most shots in the league but also put the sixth-fewest on target.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riccardo Marchizza - Logs four crosses in loss Marchizza created one chance from four crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.
Impact Marchizza is a decent contributor with at least one chance created in all but one of his appearances this season. This isn't ideal in a team that's found the net in just one of their last four matches, but he's still worth monitoring if his consistent form holds true. Up next is a visit from Atalanta, which are tied for the second-fewest crosses conceded to defenders in Serie A.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Liam Henderson - Creates two chances in loss Henderson created two chances from four crosses (two accurate) during 70 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.
Impact Henderson has put in solid work since joining the starting lineup as he's created six chances and logged 12 crosses over his last three games. He's also conceded six fouls in that span, so there's more work to do as he adjusts to playing regularly. Up next is a visit from Atalanta, which have conceded nine goals in seven matches this season.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Di Francesco - Takes two shots in loss Di Francesco took two shots (one on goal) and created one chance in 70 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.
Impact Di Francesco has started each of the last three matches, scoring once and taking seven total shots. In a team that's gone scoreless in all but two of their games so far, Di Francesco doesn't offer the best odds without more help, though things are certainly on the right track. Up next is a visit from Atalanta, which are tied for the fourth-fewest shots on target conceded to forwards.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riccardo Fiamozzi - Doest not feature versus Roma Fiamozzi (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Roma.
Impact Fiamozzi recovered from a thigh strain, but he is projected to remain a backup at right-back unless Petar Stojanovic is forced to miss time.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Tonelli - Unused against Roma Tonelli (knee) was available but did not play in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Roma.
Impact Tonelli made his return to the bench after a knee sprain, but he did not feature. He will try to unseat Mattia Viti or Simone Romagnoli after the break. He has appeared just once off the bench after joining in the summer. Empoli will host Atalanta in two weeks.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seventh heaven: Napoli beats Fiorentina 2-1 to stay perfect
Napoli has bounced back from its first loss of the season to maintain its perfect start to the Serie A campaignOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrea Pinamonti - Comes off injured against Roma Pinamonti was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Roma in the 29th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took three shots and made two clearances in the match before bein...
Impact It is unclear whether Pinamonti will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury, but he will have an extended recovery period thanks to the international break before Empoli faces Atalanta on Oct. 17.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Tonelli - On bench against Roma Tonelli (knee) is in Empoli's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Roma.
Impact Tonelli has missed the last three matches with a knee injury, but he is back on the bench on Sunday and may get some minutes off the bench.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riccardo Fiamozzi - Could return against Roma Fiamozzi (thigh) resumed practicing fully and should make the bench in Sunday's match versus Roma, La Nazione reports.
Impact Fiamozzi has missed a month because of a thigh strain. He figures to have a limited role as long as Petar Stojanovic stays healthy.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Samuele Ricci - Scores versus Bologna Ricci scored one goal on one shot on target, made two interceptions,. attempted two tackles and drew five fouls in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Bologna.
Impact Ricci had a great offensive outing Sunday as he scored his first goal of the season to help his side to take home all three points. The midfielder does not appear on the scoresheet often as he is better known for racking up defensive stats, including nine tackles, 10 interceptions, 17 fouls drawn and five clearances in six appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leo Stulac - Collects assist in win Stulac provided one assist, created two chances and made three clearances in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Bologna.
Impact Stulac came off the bench Sunday and provided his first assist of the season to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder's playing time is a concern as he has yet to start a game this season. He will push to be included in the starting XI Sunday versus Roma after a positive performance.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Petar Stojanovic - Provides assist in win Stojanovic provided one assist, took one shot on target, created two chances, delivered three crosses, won one tackle and committed two fouls in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Bologna.
Impact Stojanovic had a great offensive outing as he registered his first assist of the season to help his side take home all three points. The fullback has been displaying positive performances on both ends of the pitch, including one shot, five chances created, 18 crosses, 14 tackles won and four interceptions in six appearances this season.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Pinamonti - Scores in win Pinamonti scored one goal on four shots (two on target), delivered one cross and dew two fouls in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Bologna.
Impact Pinamonti had a great offensive outing Sunday as he scored his first goal of the season to help his side take home all three points. The striker has only started twice in six games this season, but he should be confirmed in the starting XI Sunday versus Roma after a positive offensive performance.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nedim Bajrami - Converts PK versus Bologna Bajrami converted a penalty kick, took two shots on target, created three chances, delivered six crosses, won one tackle and drew one foul in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Bologna.
Impact Bajrami had an excellent offensive outing Sunday as he converted a penalty kick in the second half and racked up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has now registered two goals and one assist in six appearances this season, along with producing 14 shots, 13 chances created and 39 crosses in the same time span.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Guglielmo Vicario - Makes three saves in win Vicario made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 4-2 win versus Bologna.
Impact Vicario did not have a particularly positive outing Sunday as he made three saves allowing two goals. The keeper has now registered two clean sheets in his last five appearances, along with producing 14 saves and conceding seven goals in the same time span.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Tonelli - Misses Bologna clash Tonelli (knee) was on the stands for Sunday's 4-2 win over Bologna.
Impact Tonelli did not pass a late fitness test and sat out the third game in a row. He is improving and could be back Sunday versus Roma. Simone Romagnoli and Mattia Viti have fared well in the past two matches, therefore he might not start right away even if available.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Filippo Bandinelli - Comes off bench versus Bologna Bandinelli (personal) created one scoring chance, drew two fouls, had one clearance and won one tackle in 27 minutes in Sunday's 4-2 win over Bologna.
Impact Bandinelli was back with the team after skipping one game and picked up stats in multiple categories in his return. He had a strong start but a small injury and a personal matter reduced his playing time. He will be in contention to start in Sunday's road game versus Roma with Szymon Zurkowski and Liam Henderson.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Tonelli - Late call for Bologna tilt Tonelli (knee) practiced fully Saturday, but it has yet to be determined whether he will be available for Sunday's game with Bologna, La Nazione reports.
Impact Tonelli has missed the past two matches because of a knee sprain, but he is progressing. Even if available, the coach will likely pick healthier defenders for the starting lineup in this one.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Filippo Bandinelli - Should be back versus Bologna Bandinelli has re-joined the team and should be regularly available for Sunday's match against Bologna, La Nazione reports.
Impact Bandinelli missed the midweek game due to personal reasons, but he was back at a practice in the lead-up of the game. He will be looking for a spot in the midfield. He has started three matches thus far, tallying one goal, seven shots, four chances created and 11 crosses.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Di Francesco - Scores in win Di Francesco scored one goal on three shots (one on target), delivered two crosses, won one tackle, made3 one interception and drew two fouls in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari...
Impact Di Francesco found the back of the net Wednesday to help his side take home all three points. The forward's playing time, however, is a concern as this was his first start of the season. He should be confirmed in the starting XI Sunday versus Bologna.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leo Stulac - Scores in win Stulac scored one goal on one shot on target, delivered on cross and drew one foul in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.
Impact Stulac came off the bench in the second half and found the back of the net minutes later for his first goal of the season. The midfielder's playing time, however, is a concern as he has yet to start this season. He will look to push to be included in the starting XI Sunday versus Bologna.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolas Haas - Provides assist versus Cagliari Haas registered one assist, took one shot off target, created three chances, delivered two crosses, won two tackles and drew one foul in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.
Impact Haas had a positive offensive outing Wednesday as he registered his first assist this season to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has been productive on both ends of the pitch as he has collected two shots, five chances created, nine crosses, nine tackles won and three interceptions in five appearances.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
