EMPOLI NEWS

Guglielmo Vicario - Keeps clean sheet in win Vicario made one save and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Vicario had a great outing Wednesday as he made one save to keep a clean sheet and help his side take home all three points. The keeper has now registered two clean sheets in five appearances this season, along with producing 12 saves and allowed eight goals in the same time.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus gets 1st victory of Serie A season, AC Milan wins

Critics had been demanding that Juventus use its younger players more during a horrendous start to Serie A, and they had to be appeased after Moise Kean, Federico Chiesa and Matthi...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filippo Bandinelli - Set to miss Cagliari game Bandinelli is highly likely to be absent for Wednesday's match versus Cagliari to tend to a personal matter, Il Tirreno reports.

Impact Bandinelli probably will not be available in this one, although the club or the coach have not confirmed the news in the lead-up of the game. Szymon Zurkowski or Liam Henderson will take his place in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Tonelli - Unlikely for Cagliari game Tonelli is nursing a slight knee sprain and he will probably sit out Wednesday's game versus Cagliari as well, La Nazione reports.

Impact Tonelli tweaked his knee before the previous game and seems destined to miss the second match in a row. Ardian Ismajli and Sebastiano Luperto have started in the back in the most recent contests.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nedim Bajrami - Delivers eight crosses in loss Bajrami took two shots off target, created three chances, delivered eight crosses and won one tackle in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Sampdoria.

Impact Bajrami was not able to find the back of the net Sunday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered one goal and one assist in four appearances this season, along with producing 12 shots, 33 crosses and 10 chances created in the same time span.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guglielmo Vicario - Makes four saves in loss Vicario made four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Sampdoria.

Impact Vicario had a busy outing Sunday as he was forced to make four saves but it was not enough to help his side take home at least a point as he conceded three goals. The keeper has now registered one clean sheet in four appearances this season, along with producing 11 saves and allowing eight goals.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Bandinelli - Bench option against Sampdoria Bandinelli (lower leg) will begin on the bench in Sunday's game versus Sampdoria.

Impact Bandinelli will be limited in this one after picking up a knock in practice in recent days. Liam Henderson is getting the start over him. Bandinelli has notched seven shots, three chances and eight crosses in three games, scoring once.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabiano Parisi - Ready to play Parisi (lower leg) is not 100 percent but he can make some cameos under the right circumstances, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli informed.

Impact Parisi is working his way back from a fibula fracture he suffered in May. He missed the entire preseason because of it and therefore it will be a while before he is ready to play a full match. He should make the bench from here on out, differently from previous games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Bandinelli - Questionable for Sampdoria match Bandinelli suffered a serious knock in practice, but the tests came back clean, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli informed.

Impact Bandinelli should be available for Sunday's game, but he might not start, differently from the previous matches, as he missed some practice time after the injury. The exams ruled out fractures or other serious problems. Liam Henderson and Szymon Zurkowski would be the primary candidates to take his place if he did not make the XI.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Tonelli - Unavailable versus Sampdoria Tonelli (undiclosed) will miss Sunday's game versus Sampdoria, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli announced.

Impact Tonelli played a half in the previous game, but he picked up an undisclosed problem in the lead-up of the match. Ardian Ismajli, Sebastiano Luperto and Simone Romagnoli will be the top choices for Empoli in the back Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Cutrone - Takes five shots in loss Cutrone took five shots (two on target), delivered three crosses and drew two fouls in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Venezia.

Impact Cutrone was not able to find the back of the net Saturday but he was able to display a positive offensive outing as he attempted five shots. The striker has yet to score this season but he has managed to produce eight shots, one chance created and eight crosses in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nedim Bajrami - Converts PK versus Venezia Bajrami converted a penalty kick, took fours hots (two on target), created one chance, delivered 14 crosses and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Venezia.

Impact Bajrami had a great offensive outing Saturday as he converted a penalty kick late in the second half and racked up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered one goal and one assist in three appearances this season, along with producing 10 shots, seven chances created and 25 crosses.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guglielmo Vicario - Allows two goals in loss Vicario made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Venezia.

Impact Vicario did not have a positive outing Saturday as he allowed two goals, which cost his side to lose the game. The keeper has now registered one clean sheet in three appearances this season, along with producing seven saves and conceding five goals. He will look to bounce back Sunday versus Sampdoria.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No Ronaldo, no wins for Juventus after losing at Napoli 2-1

No Cristiano Ronaldo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fabiano Parisi - Unavailable versus Venezia Parisi (lower leg) did not make the bench for Sunday's game against Venezia.

Impact Parisi played in a friendly during the break after missing months with a fibula fracture, but the coach will allow him to work on his conditioning before calling him up. Riccardo Marchizza will remain the starter at left-back until Parisi is ready to go.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Fiamozzi - Suffers thigh injury Fiamozzi has picked up a rectus femoris strain in the right thigh, Empoli announced.

Impact Fiamozzi will miss three-to-four weeks because of the injury. He played only eight minutes in the first two rounds combined as Petar Stojanovic is the clear starter at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabiano Parisi - Returns in friendly Parisi (lower leg) played a few minutes in Saturday's friendly against Real Forte Querceta.

Impact Parisi missed the entire summer as he was recovering from a fibula fracture. The coach stated that he has healed and is available to play, although he lacks conditioning. For that reason, he will likely be eased into things at first. He is set to compete with Riccardo Marchizza at left-back once fully up to speed. Empoli will host Venezia next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Di Francesco - Returns to Serie A Di Francesco has joined Empoli on a season-long loan with option to buy from SPAL, the clubs announced.

Impact Di Francesco is back in the top league after a year in the second division. He tallied two goals in 20 appearances (13 starts) in 2019/2020, adding 25 shots, 34 crosses and 18 chances created. He will add some speed to the Empoli frontline behind the starters.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bajrami beats FIFA in court, can switch to play for Albania

Empoli midfielder Nedim Bajrami has won the right to switch national teams from Switzerland to Albania in a win over FIFA at sport’s highest court

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guglielmo Vicario - Superb in Juventus clash Vicario had five saves, three clearances and two punches and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Vicario had a Man of the Match performance, stopping multiple strong efforts in the early going, in particular coming from Federico Chiesa, preventing his side from going down in the score. Instead, he had given up three goals to Lazio in the opener. Empoli will host Venezia in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Luperto - Stands tall versus Juventus Luperto won three of three tackles and six duels and had six clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Luperto was picked over Simone Romagnoli in this one and turned in a solid shift in the back. He will face competition also from Lorenzo Tonelli in the upcoming matches. Empoli will host Venezia in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Holds up against Juventus Ismajli drew two fouls, won six duels and had six clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Ismajli was a major part in Empoli's defensive effort to stop Juventus and take home a surprising win in a difficult game. He has quickly asserted himself as the starter after joining from Spezia this summer. Empoli will host Venezia in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Haas - Wins three tackles against Juventus Haas took one shot on target, won three of four tackles and six duels and had one block in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Haas contributed to stopping Juventus with a gritty performance in the midfield. He has been picked over the more creative Leo Stulac in the first two matches and did not contribute a lot to the offense. Empoli will host Venezia in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Bandinelli - Creates two chances against Juventus Bandinelli took one off-target shot, sent in two inaccurate crosses, had two interceptions and created two scoring chances in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Bandinelli logged another quality performance after scoring in the opener, and he was instrumental in the goal as he bent the defense with a run towards the baseline. He seems well ahead of the various competitors in the role to open the season. Empoli will host Venezia in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Mancuso - Stuns Juventus Mancuso took three shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, won one tackle and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Mancuso bagged the lone goal of the game with an opportunistic finish, bungling the ball over the line after it had ricocheted a couple of times in the box. He hit the net 20 times in Serie B last season. Empoli will host Venezia in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE