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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

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