FRANCESCO ACERBI NEWS

Will start against Empoli Acerbi (thigh) has been named in the starting XI to face Empoli Thursday.

Impact Acerbi will manage to stay in the starting XI despite nursing a thigh strain during the break and only recently returning to practice. He has tallied 13 tackles, 22 interceptions, 52 clearances and 19 blocks in 17 matches so far, with two clean sheets.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could feature against Empoli Acerbi (thigh) has been able to practice fully Wednesday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Acerbi returned to practice after missing a couple of weeks and the coach could start him right away if he was not at risk of a relapse. Patric would likely fill in if he was held out. He has posted 13 tackles, 22 interceptions, 52 clearances and 19 blocks in 17 matches so far, with two clean sheets.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing muscular problem Acerbi suffered a minor thigh strain in the Venezia game, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Acerbi let the game a little early due to the problem and, while he progressed during the time off, he is considered in doubt for January 6th's match versus Empoli. Stefan Radu and Patric would be next in line if he was forced to miss time.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in road win Acerbi scored one goal from his only shot, made one interception, four clearances and one block in Wednesday's 3-1 win at Venezia.

Impact Acerbi scored in the 48th minute to give them the 2-1 lead early in the second half. That was his third goal in the season, while also co-leading his side in clearances during the match. They will now host Empoli on Jan 6.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter ends year with 7th straight win and control of Serie A

Inter Milan ended the year with a 1-0 win over Torino to confirm its control of Serie A and intention of securing consecutive Italian league titles

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Genoa Acerbi scored one goal on one shot on target, made one interception, committed one foul and made one clearance in Friday's 3-1 win versus Genoa.

Impact Acerbi had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net in the second half. The center-back has now registered two goals and one assist in 24 appearances this season. However, he holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A leader Inter routs last-placed Salernitana 5-0

Serie A leader Inter Milan has routed last-place Salernitana 5-0

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes four clearances in loss Acerbi had one off-target shot, made two tackles (one won), four clearances and one interception during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact Acerbi had a busy day as the opposition came out striking after Lazio opened the scoring in the 6th minute. The centre back had some nice stats here, but it wasn't enough to help his side to preserve the lead. Up next for Acerbi is Friday's home match against Genoa.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in home draw Acerbi scored one goal from two shots, created one chance and made two tackles (zero won), two interceptions, two clearances and one block in Thursday's 4-4 draw to Udinese.

Impact Acerbi had a good outing and scored in the 79th minute to give them the 4-3 lead. But he was also part of the unit that conceded four times in the game, including a late equalizer. The centerback will now face another tough matchup at Sampdoria on Sunday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini calls up Pobega for decisive World Cup qualifiers

Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Northern Ireland

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs three interceptions against Atalanta Acerbi had seven clearances and three interceptions, drew one foul and won three duels in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Acerbi had his hands full since Atalanta attacked a lot and that allowed him to put up big numbers, but the opponents hit the net twice. He has tallied eight tackles, 14 interceptions, 33 clearances and 13 blocks in nine games, with just one clean sheet. Lazio will face Salernitana at home next Sunday.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Fiorentina Acerbi served a two-game ban and will return in Wednesday's home game versus Fiorentina.

Impact Acerbi had to sit out two matches for badmouthing the referee and the Lazio defense was rather affected by his absence. He has tallied 26 clearances, 13 interceptions and five tackles in seven games, with no clean sheets. He will replace Patric, who filled in for him.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for two games Acerbi has been handed a two-game suspension for insulting the referee, the League announced.

Impact Acerbi went to far while arguing a goal in the Bologna romp and will sit out the matches against Inter and Verona. Stefan Radu or Patric will be candidates to take his place in the back.

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

Sent off against Bologna Acerbi received a red card in the 76th minute of Sunday's defeat against Bologna after his second booking of the match. He made a block, two clearances and an interception before g...

Impact Acerbi will be suspended for the clash against Inter after the international break. Stefan Radu or Patric could fill in for him in central defense for the game.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini keeps Italy's Euro 2020 winners for Nations League

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad for the Nations League semifinal against Spain next week

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini keeps faith in Italy's Euro 2020-winning squad

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad while Nicolò Zaniolo returns from a lengthy injury layoff

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

'Ronaldo is more markable than Lukaku' - Italy's Acerbi hints he'd prefer to face Portugal captain instead of Belgium striker ' Goal.com Italy star Francesco Acerbi has hinted that he'd prefer to face Cristiano Ronaldo instead of Romelu Lukaku in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals, with it his belief that the Portugal cap...

JUNE 27, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Provides assist against Austria Acerbi had four interceptions and five clearances, won seven duels and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over over Austria.

Impact Acerbi filled in for Giorgio Chiellini in the back and had a pretty strong outing, although Italy gave up their first goal of the tournament in overtime. He had a key contribution on offense as well, as he teed up Matteo Pessina with a flick-on in the box. The starter could be back for the quarter-finals against either Belgium or Portugal. Acerbi has logged six interceptions, seven clearances and two tackles in three Euro appearances (one start).

JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Second half sub Acerbi created one chance in 45 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 win over Wales in Group A.

Impact Acerbi played for two-thirds of the second group stage game against Switzerland as well to compromise his appearances in the Euros so far. He's firmly entrenched as a backup center-back behind Leonardo Bonucci, Giorgio Chiellini and even Alessandro Bastoni, so Acerbi may not get many more chances to play unless others are unable to do so.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship

Squads for the European Championship

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uncapped Raspadori included in Italy squad for Euro 2020

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has included uncapped Sassuolo forward Giacomo Raspadori in his 26-man squad for the upcoming European Championship

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EURO 2020: Italy transformed after World Cup failure

Italy has gone from failing to qualify for the World Cup to a perfect qualifying campaign for the European Championship

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini drops Kean, 6 others from Italy squad ahead of Euros

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has cut Paris Saint-Germain forward Moise Kean and six other players from his provisional squad for the upcoming European Championship

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS