EMPOLI NEWS

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 campaign

OCTOBER 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

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