ETRIT BERISHA NEWS

Likely to serve as starter in net Berisha started and appeared in five of Albania's Euro 2024 qualifying matches, allowing three goals while securing two clean sheets during that span.

Impact Berisha seems to be the likely starter in net for Albania heading into Euro 2024, as he did start in their past five qualifiers, serving well in that role after not losing a single match he started. However, he will have an uphill battle heading into Euro 2024, as he is set in one of the hardest groups in the tournament, with Albania likely being happy to walk away with even a point.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once against Torino Berisha had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Torino.

Impact Berisha made two crucial saves, preventing 1.22 expected goals, but couldn't stop Duvan Zapata's headed attempt in the 25th minute. His season has been a mix of ups and downs, with outstanding performances against Napoli and Fiorentina but subpar showings against Lecce and Atalanta. Looking ahead, he will aim for consistency in the upcoming match against Lazio on Friday.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one against Lecce Berisha registered four saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Berisha was decent Monday but still conceded, allowing a goal in the 64th minute while providing four saves. The goalie has now gone three straight matches without a clean sheet as he continues to wait on his fifth of the year. He will hope to pull that off in his next contest against Torino.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal against Genoa Berisha recorded no saves and surrendered one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Berisha couldn't catch a precise daisy-cutter by Ruslan Malinovskyi, and Genoa never hit the target besides that. He has blanked the opponents once in the last five fixtures, giving up 10 goals and making 18 saves. Empoli will host Lecce next Monday.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten four times by Sassuolo Berisha had five saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 3-4 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact Berisha even had an okay showing, but he was left hung out to dry by his defense in this one. He has kept two clean sheets, given up nine goals, and made 25 saves in the last five matches. Empoli will visit Genoa on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in Napoli game Berisha made seven saves, four clearances, and three punches, and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Napoli.

Impact Berisha was outstanding in the upset win and single-handedly preserved it late in the game after Napoli laid siege. The coach mentioned a potential switch between the sticks, but he has done little to deserve to relinquish the job to Elia Caprile. He has kept three clean sheets in the last five games, making 21 saves and allowing five goals. Empoli will host Sassuolo on November 26.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice versus Frosinone Berisha recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 1-2 loss against Frosinone.

Impact Berisha was a little shakier than in previous performances, as the two goals didn't seem totally uncatchable. The coach might turn back to Elia Caprile if he slips up, but he has been generally solid. He has kept three clean sheets in the last six fixtures, making eight saves and allowing eight goals. Empoli will visit Napoli Sunday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in defeat Berisha recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-0 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Berisha made three saves as he saw his run of consecutive clean sheets ended against Atalanta. Up next is a trip to mid table Frosinone.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven saves in win Berisha made seven saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 2-0 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Berisha was unbeatable despite seven shots on goal. He came up with his first save in the 12th minute of play on a header from the side of the six-yard box. Berisha made two more saves in the half to help his side maintain a 1-0 lead. He continued his heroics in the second half with back-to-back saves in the 57th minute and another two later in the game to preserve his third clean sheet of the season.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Udinese in stalemate Berisha made one save, two clearances, and one punch, and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Berisha wasn't too busy as Udinese didn't muster up much offense in this one. Elia Caprile was back on the bench Friday and should reclaim the starting job after the break, as he has been rather seesawing. He has kept two clean sheets, denied a PK, made 19 saves, and conceded 19 goals in six appearances.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes thrice to Bologna Berisha registered six saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Berisha even had an excellent performance and had three great saves, but that wasn't enough to prevent Bologna from running away in the score as he was left hung out to dry by his defense. Elia Caprile is close to returning. He has conceded 13 goals, kept one clean sheet, and made 18 saves in five starts. Empoli will host Udinese Friday.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in clean sheet Berisha kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Berisha helped Empoli claim all three points by shutting out Salernitana on Wednesday. The clean sheet was the first in four league starts for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 12.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once against Inter Berisha had four saves, two clearanes, and one punch, and allowed one goal in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Inter.

Impact Berisha couldn't corral his first clean sheet of the season but limited the damage with multiple good saves. The new coach confirmed him on goal, and that will continue to be the case until Elia Caprile returns. He has surrendered ten goals and made ten saves in three appearances. Empoli will face Salernitana at home Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brutal day in net Berisha recorded three saves and allowed seven goals in Sunday's 7-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Berisha was left completely helpless in the net on Sunday as he allowed seven goals in the loss. He was not given much help from his defense but also struggled himself, only making three saves despite facing nine shots. He only took over the starting role two matches ago after Elia Caprile went down with an injury, but Berisha has struggled in those two starts, allowing nine goals while making six saves. After Berisha's poor performance, there is a slight chance that Samuele Perisan will get the start in goal against Inter Milan on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice to Juventus Berisha recorded three saves and one punch, saved a PK, and allowed two goals in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Berisha got the call over Samuele Perisan to replace Elia Caprile a few days after joining and a decent showing, as he could do little on the two goals and prevented things from unraveling sooner by denying a PK by Dusan Vlahovic. He should continue to start as long as the top option is out, which will be a while. Empoli will face Roma away on September 17.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Empoli Berisha has joined Empoli on a permanent deal from Torino, the clubs relayed.

Impact Berisha fell off the radar after losing the starting job to Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Torino signed one further deputy this summer, Mihai Popa, on top of Alessandro Gemello. Samuel Perisan will get first dibs to replace the injured Elia Caprile (ankle), but they'll have a veteran option if he doesn't fare well.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Bologna Berisha was out with an elbow and will be called up for Sunday's game versus Bologna, coach Ivan Juric informed.

Impact Berisha sat out a couple of matches due to the problem. He will resume deputizing starting goalie Vanja Milinkovic-Savic Sunday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched for Udinese game Berisha hasn't been called up by Torino for Sunday's game versus Udinese.

Impact Berisha came down with a physical problem late in the week and won't be an option in this one. Luca Gemello will back up starter Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Sassuolo Berisha (knee) has been called up for Saturday's match versus Sassuolo.

Impact Berisha will resume backing up Vanja Milinkovic-Savic after sitting out a few matches with a balky knee.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three goals in Roma game Berisha had three saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper and allowed three goals in Friday's 0-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Berisha had some super saves but paid the price for the sloppiness of his backline, as David Zima slipped on the first goal, and the other two came on PKs, one of which he caused while scrambling to get to an errant pass by a teammate. He won the starting job from Vanja Milinkovic-Savic late in the season. He has surrendered eight goals, made 33 saves and kept four clean sheets in ten appearances.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves against Verona Berisha made five saves while keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 win against Verona on Saturday.

Impact Berisha had a good outing for the winning team. The 33-year-old made five saves while keeping a clean sheet. It was Berisha's third clean sheet in the last six league matches.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saves PK in Napoli game Berisha had five saves, drew one foul, saved a penalty kick and allowed one goal in Saturday's 0-1 loss against Napoli.

Impact Berisha kept the score close with multiple interventions, including a great save on a Lorenzo Insigne PK, however Fabian Ruiz managed to beat him with the help of a deflection. He is set to finish the season as the starter over Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. He has kept two clean sheets, allowed three goals and made 17 saves in the last five appearances. Torino will face Verona away Saturday.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in win Berisha allowed a goal while making three saves during Sunday's 3-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Berisha allowed the opening goal of the match in the 56th minute but held on from there as Torino came from behind for all three points. The keeper has now allowed four goals in seven league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 20.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Spezia game Berisha will not start in Saturday's match versus Spezia because he battled a fever in the lead-up of the game, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Berisha managed to make the squad list, but Vanja Milinkovic-Savic will return on goal after being demoted lately and will have an opportunity to win back the starting job if he shows well.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in Lazio match Berisha had three saves, four clearances and two punches and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Berisha frustrated the opponents with multiple great saves, but Ciro Immobile beat him late with a header, as he was unable to get to the cross. He has made 17 saves, surrendered three goals and kept three clean sheets in six starts. Torino will face Spezia at home Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE