EMPOLI NEWS

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

Nedim Bajrami - Delivers nine crosses against Juventus Bajrami took three shots (one on target), sent in nine crosses (three accurate), created one scoring chance and had one successful take-on in Saturday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Bajrami put together another quality stat-line after picking up an assist in the opener, helped by a high number of cross kick. His major role and production seem to have translated smoothly from his Serie B days. Empoli will host Venezia in two weeks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus loses at home to Empoli in 1st game after Ronaldo

Juventus has slumped to a 1-0 loss at home to promoted Empoli in its first match without Cristiano Ronaldo

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lorenzo Tonelli - Returns to Empoli Tonelli has moved to Empoli on a permanent deal from Sampdoria, the clubs announced.

Impact Tonelli previously played here in 2014 and 2015. He was a part-time starter last season at Sampdoria. He tallied 33 tackles, 35 interceptions and 93c clearances in 23 appearances (21 starts). He will compete with Ardian Ismajli, Simone Romagnoli and Sebastiano Luperto at Empoli, with good chances of being a regular.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus hosts Empoli in what could be Ronaldo's last match

Cristiano Ronaldo once again could be playing his final match for Juventus

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrea Pinamonti - Moves to Empoli Pinamonti has joined Empoli on a season-long loan from inter, the club announced.

Impact Pinamonti was buried in the depth chart last season and featured in just eight Serie A matches. He bagged five goals in the last two campaigns where he featured regularly, at Frosinone and Genoa. He will share time with Patrick Cutrone and Leonardo Mancuso in the Empoli frontline.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bajrami tackles FIFA rules on switching national teams

Empoli midfielder Nedim Bajrami and the Albanian soccer federation are challenging FIFA rules on how players can switch national teams

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nedim Bajrami - Assists in loss Bajrami delivered one assist, took three shots (one on target), create four chances, delivered two crosses and drew two fouls in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Bajrami started the new season on a strong note as he delivered an assist to open the scoring Saturday. The midfielder was very active on the offensive end due to his role on set pieces, which resulted in three shots attempted, four chances created and two crosses.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Bandinelli - Scores in season opener Bandinelli scored one goal on four shots (two on target), delivered four crosses, made one interception and one clearance in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Bandinelli started the new season on a strong note as he found the back of the net early in the first half to open the scoring Saturday but it was not enough to help his side take home at least a point. The midfielder was very involved on the offensive end with four shots attempted and four crosses.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Guglielmo Vicario - Concedes three in loss Vicario made one save and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Vicario had a poor start to the new season as he made only one saves and allowed three goals, which cost his side to lose the game. He will look to bounce back Saturday versus Juventus.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Çalhanoğlu stars as Inter routs Genoa 4-0 in Serie A opener

New Inter Milan signing Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored one goal and set up another as the Nerazzurri got their Serie A title defense off to a winning start with a 4-0 win at home to Genoa

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fabiano Parisi - Recovering from major injury Parisi was unavailable for Sunday's Coppa Italia game against Vicenza as he is rehabbing a fibula fracture he suffered in May, La Nazione reports.

Impact Parisi has not participated in the pre-season friendlies and the club has not announced when they expect to have him back. He is likely to miss time to open the season. Empoli acquired the versatile Riccardo Marchizza to fill in at left-back while Parisi is sidelined.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Cutrone - Transfers to Empoli Cutrone has joined Empoli on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton, the club announced.

Impact Cutrone did not have much success at his most recent stops at Fiorentina, Valencia and Wolverhampton. He is line to have a bigger role for the newly-promoted side compared to his last stints. However, he is four years removed from the last time he reached the double-digit threshold in scoring.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Luperto - Joins Empoli on loan Luperto joined Empoli on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Napoli.

Impact Luperto spent last season on loan at Crotone, where he made 38 tackles in 23 appearances (22 starts). At another newly promoted club, Luperto will look to shore up their depth at center-back in the coming campaign.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liam Henderson - Signs with Empoli Henderson transferred to Empoli from Lecce on Wednesday.

Impact Henderson spent time with Empoli in the past but now joins permanently after scoring three goals and setting up nine others in 38 games last season for Lecce. If he's finally ready for the first division, Henderson could be a major asset for one of the smaller clubs in the league.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Joins Empoli Ismajli joined Empoli from Spezia on Monday.

Impact Ismajli made 14 starts from 17 appearances last season, including 12 over the final 17 matches of the campaign. He'll provide further depth at center-back during Empoli's return to Serie A.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Marchizza - Moves to Empoli Marchizza has joined Empoli on a season-long loan from Sassuolo, the club announced.

Impact Marchizza goes out on loan again after spending time at Spezia in the past season. He tallied two assists, 15 chances created, 71 crosses and 25 clearances in 24 appearances (17 starts). At Empoli, he will alternate with youngster Fabiano Parisi at left-back and will be an option when the coach opts for a three-man defensive line.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Moves back to Empoli Zurkowski has returned to Empoli on a season-long loan from Fiorentina, the clubs announced.

Impact Zurkowski will spend the third season in a row at Empoli. He had a decent role in the past campaign, where he notched 26 appearances and scored twice. He will compete for minutes with Nicolas Haas and the other possible additions in the midfield.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Petar Stojanovic - Moves to Empoli Stojanovic has joined Empoli on a season-long loan with conditioned obligation to buy from Dinamo Zagreb, the club announced.

Impact Stojanovic leaves Dinamo Zagreb after five years, where he has accrued 186 appearances and notched two goals and 18 assists. He will be bought out automatically if Empoli avoids relegation next season. He will likely be the top option to play at right-back.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sabelli - Signs with Genoa Sabelli has agreed to a three-year contract with Genoa after leaving Empoli as a free agent.

Impact Sabelli spent the last six months at Empoli, contributing to the promotion, after playing for few years at Brescia. He tallied three assists, 14 shots, 89 crosses and 84 tackles in 36 matches in his lone Serie A season as a starter. He will replace Davide Zappacosta, who was on loan from Chelsea, although the management could bring in also another option.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE