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Misses Udinese game Di Francesco (illness) was unavailable for Saturday's 1-4 loss to Udinese.

Impact Di Francesco was ultimately ruled out due to an illness and replaced by Andrea La Mantia. He should be able to shake it off and return in Sunday's home game versus Napoli. He had started three matches in a row before the hiccup, scoring one goal and adding two shots and two crosses.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Udinese match Di Francesco is in doubt for Saturday's game versus Udinese because of the flu, La Nazione reports.

Impact Di Francesco is a late call and a long shot to start even if available since he has not practiced in the last couple of days. Liam Henderson, Valerio Verre or Patrick Cutrone could fill in for him.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Di Francesco scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Verona.

Impact Di Francesco found the back of the net in the 26th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the fifth of the season for the attacker coming from his lone shot in the match.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fairly quiet against Juventus Di Francesco sent in three inaccurate crosses, had one interception, drew three fouls and won three duels in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Di Francesco returned to the XI after nearly two months, but he did not fully take advantage of his increased playing time. He will continue to split time with Patrick Cutrone, Liam Henderson and Valerio Verre going forward. He has tallied four goals, 24 shots, 14 chances and 32 crosses in 18 matches (13 starts). Empoli will face Genoa away next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back versus Bologna Di Francesco (thigh) returned to full training Tuesday, La Nazione reports.

Impact Di Francesco sat out the last two games, but he got healthy during the break. It is possible the coach eases him into action considering his history of muscular injuries. He will be in contention with Filippo Bandinelli and Patrick Cutrone depending on which scheme the coach deploys. He has tallied four goals, 22 shots, 14 chances and 26 crosses in 15 appearances (12 starts).

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with strain Di Francesco suffered a low grade of the flexor muscles in the left thigh, Empoli announced.

Impact Di Francesco will sit out at least the next two matches and will look to return in early February. His absence will lead to more minutes for Patrick Cutrone and potentially also Simone La Mantia and Leonardo Mancuso.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Sassuolo game in first half Di Francesco won one duel and one tackle and was dispossessed once in 30 minutes before leaving the Sassuolo match with an apparent muscular injury, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Di Francesco did not have a great impact before picking up the physical problem. He will be assessed ahead of next Sunday's road game versus Venezia. He generally splits time with Patrick Cutrone, who replaced him in this one too.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores fourth goal of year Di Francesco scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing three times inaccurately and creating a chance during Thursday's 3-3 draw with Lazio.

Impact Di Francesco found the back of the net in the 75th minute scoring Empoli's final goal. The goal was the fourth of the season for the attacker while he finished with team-high totals in shots and crosses in the draw.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three crosses versus Spezia Di Francesco took two shots off target, delivered three crosses, created one chance and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Spezia.

Impact Di Francesco was not able to find the back of the net Sunday but he still managed to be active on the offensive end with two shots and one chance created. The striker has now failed to score in each of his last five appearances, but he has managed to rack up five shots, six chances created and 11 crosses in the same time span. He will look to bounce back Wednesday versus Milan.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Genoa Di Francesco took three shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (one accurate), created one chance and scored a goal in Friday's 2-2 draw with Genoa.

Impact Di Francesco tied the game early in the second half with an easy shot from the middle of the box. He has bagged three goals in the past six starts, adding 12 shots, four chances created and eight crosses. Empoli will face Verona away after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Relatively quiet against Sassuolo Di Francesco (thigh) took one shot on target, created one scoring chance and sent in one inaccurate cross in Sunday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Di Francesco got the nod right away after missing two games with a thigh injury, but he did not have a great performance in this one. He has started in the past five matches where he was available, notching two goals, eight shots, three chances created and six crosses. Empoli will face Genoa at home Friday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Sassuolo Di Francesco has recovered from his minor injury and will be an option Sunday versus Sassuolo, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli announced.

Impact Di Francesco sat out the past two matches due to a muscular injury of uncertain nature. He is back for this one and will compete with Patrick Cutrone for the starting job next to Andrea Pinamonti. He has posted two goals, nine shots, five chances created and nine crosses in six games.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will stay out for Inter clash Di Francesco is dealing with a minor muscular problem, but he will remain on the mend for Wednesday's game versus Inter, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli announced.

Impact Di Francesco will sit out the second game in a row as the coaching staff will err on the side of caution. The gaffer stated that Nedim Bajrami will start in this one, likely over Patrick Cutrone, to fill in for Di Francesco.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched for Salernitana game Di Francesco is unavailable for Saturday's match versus Salernitana due to an ailment that will be assessed after the match, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli announced.

Impact Di Francesco was expected to continue starting, but he did not even make the game-day squad list in this one and will have to be assessed ahead of the midweek round. Patrick Cutrone is filling in for him. Leonardo Mancuso will be the top offensive backup.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Atalanta Di Francesco took one shot on target, drew four fouls, created one chance and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Di Francesco bagged what ended up being a consolation goal with a quality attempt from outside the box. He has started in the past four matches, hitting the net twice. He has logged nine shots, five chances and nine crosses in six seasonal appearances. Empoli will face Salernitana away Saturday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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