GIUSEPPE PEZZELLA NEWS

Produces in Napoli game Pezzella won two of two tackles and registered one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Pezzella once again had his way on the flank, leading his team in crosses and recording a new season high but connected with a teammate in just one of them. He has logged seven key passes, 27 crosses (four accurate) and ten tackles (six won).

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamic in Cagliari tilt Pezzella created three scoring chances and generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Friday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Pezzella was a major weapon with his sprints down the wing and led his team in both deliveries and key passes. He has asserted himself as the clear top option at the position and has assisted once, adding six chances created, 23 crosses (five accurate) and 13 tackles in five games so far.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in two crosses versus Juventus Pezzella (undisclosed) drew two fouls and had two crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (one won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Pezzella saw a full complement of minutes despite a small issue in the most recent game and attacked less than usual given the caliber of the opponents. He has registered one assist, three key passes, 18 crosses (three accurate) and ten tackles (six won) in four matches.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Escapes without injuries Pezzella (undisclosed) wasn't limited in the first training session following the Bologna game, Quotidiano Nazionale reported.

Impact Pezzella left the last match a little early due to some muscular discomfort but didn't pick up significant problems and will most likely retain his starting in the Juventus clash Saturday. He has assisted once and added three key passes, 16 crosses (five crosses) and seven corners in three games so far.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist against Bologna Pezzella assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate), one corner, and three clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bologna.

Impact Pezzella had a dynamic display and perfectly teed up Emmanuel Gyasi with a long cross after a scamper down the wing. He left midway through the second half after receiving some medical attention, and he'll be assessed in the coming days to see if it were something more than cramps. His deputy is Liberato Cacace.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in eight crosses versus Monza Pezzella had eight crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Monza.

Impact Pezzella led Empoli in crosses during the match, but they failed to win at home in the season debut. The midfielder logged eight or more crosses just twice in 2023-24. He did not score or assist, though.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clearances in Lazio game Pezzella (thigh) had two crosses (one accurate), three clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Pezzella played an hour and made his presence felt on both ends in the loss before making way to Liberato Cacace as usual. He has notched 15 crosses (three accurate), 12 clearances and six tackels (two won) in the last five matches.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Lazio Pezzella (thigh) is getting the nod in Sunday's game against Lazio.

Impact Pezzella is drawing the nod as usual after leaving the last game a little early due to fatigue. He has started in nine straight rounds but has yet to contribute to a goal or a clean sheet.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Lazio tilt Pezzella bowed out last week due to cramps and should start as he does regularly versus Lazio on Sunday, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Pezzella has avoided more serious problem and should continue getting the nod over Liberato Cacace on the left wing. He has tallied 14 crosses (two accurate), 11 clearances and eight tackles (two won) in the last five rounds.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off injured in draw Pezzella recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Frosinone. He was injured and subbed out in the 84th minute.

Impact Pezzella had a quiet outing, but sent in the second-most crosses for Empoli during the match. The midfielder left the pitch in the 84th minute with an undisclosed injury. Liberato Cacace may replace him if he needs to miss any time.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Posts four clearance in Atalanta match Pezzella had three crosses, four tackles (one won), one interception and four clearances in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Pezzella moved to center-back pretty early in the game following Sebastian Walukiewicz's injury, which helped him rack up defensive stats, but he also caused a PK due to a mistimed tackle on El Bilal Toure. Empoli don't have many more defenders so he could stay in this role if the teammate missed time. He has logged 19 crosses (three accurate), eight tackles and nine clearances in the last five rounds.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded against Napoli Pezzella had three crosses (two accurate), two tackles (one won) and one block and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Napoli.

Impact Pezzella extended his run of passable performances in this one, doing a little bit of everything. He made the XI in six consecutive fixtures, tallying 22 crosses (five accurate), eight tackles (five won) and six clearances.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in four crosses against Lecce Pezzella (thigh) had two clearances and four crosses (zero accurate) and drew two fouls in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Pezzella stayed in the XI despite leaving early last week and had a so-so display on both ends. He has started in five straight contests, tallying 19 crosses (three accurate), six tackles (four won) and three chances created.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to start Pezzella (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Pezzella returns as expected after leaving last week's match against Torino with calf cramping. The wing-back makes his fifth consecutive start having compiled 15 crosses and three chances created over his last four matches.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids injury Pezzella (calf) was able to train regularly Tuesday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Pezzella left the last game early but was simply cramping up and is fully on track to be an option versus Lecce on Saturday. He has started over Liberato Cacace in four consecutive contests, posting 15 crosses (three accurate), six tackles (four won) and three clearances, but the teammates was convincing off the bench in the past game.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out against Torino Pezzella had one inaccurate cross, two tackles (zero won) and two clearances in 65 minutes before being forced off by a calf injury in Saturday's 3-2 win over Torino, Sky Italy rep...

Impact Pezzella didn't have a particularly great showing before getting hurt. Liberato Cacace would resume being the starter if his physical problem was serious.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Juventus Pezzella (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Pezzella was back on the bench after an extended absence but didn't get minutes right away and might need some time to get into shape following a significant ankle injury. He'll compete with Liberato Cacace and Emmanuel Gyasi in their new scheme.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Juve Pezzella (ankle) is in the squad to face Juventus on Saturday.

Impact Pezzella returns for the first time since September after training in the buildup to the match. The fullback is available from the bench with Emmanuel Gyasi and Liberato Cacace operating in the starting XI at wing-back.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Could return versus Juventus Pezzella (ankle) "has resumed training fully this week," coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Pezzella is likely to be back in the squad list on Saturday after missing more than three months due to an ankle fracture. He'll compete with Emmanuel Gyasi, Liberato Cacace, and Simone Bastoni to play on the left wing once in better shape. He was the top option in the early going and posted two chances created, 19 crosses (seven accurate), and 11 tackles in six appearances.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Pezzella went under the knife to stabilize a compound fracture of the right peroneal malleolus fracture, Empoli announced.

Impact Pezzella needed surgery to make a full recovery and avoid issues in the future, but it will lead to a longer rehab, as he'll be out for two-to-three months and is unlikely to return before December, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs. Liberato Cacace and Simone Bastoni will play as left-back while he's out.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for a while Pezzella suffered a right malleolus fracture in the Salernitana game, Empoli announced.

Impact Pezzella got tangled up in a tackle and, while he avoided ligament damage, he'll be sidelined for a month or so to allow the bone to heal. Liberato Cacace will resume being the starter. Bartosz Bereszynski and Tyronne Ebuehi can also play on the left in a pinch, but the former got hurt in the same game too.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves match injured Pezzella was forced off early in Wednesday's contest due to an apparent ankle injury.

Impact Pezzella was only able to compete for six minutes before being brought off the field due to an apparent ankle injury. The winger tried to give it a go for a couple of minutes after the knock but was forced to leave the field due to the pain. The Italian has started the last three matches for Empoli, and if this injury ends up being long-term, it could be a huge loss for the team.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in five crosses against Inter Pezzella won three duels and recorded five crosses (three accurate) and four clearances in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Inter.

Impact Pezzela was fine on both ends and led his team in crosses with some margin. He appears to have beaten out Libertato Cacace to become the starter on the left defensive flank. He has registered 19 crosses (seven accurate), 11 tackles, and two chances created in five games (three starts).

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers eight crosses against Juventus Pezzella had eight crosses (three accurate), three blocks, two tackles (one won), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-2 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Pezzella unseated Liberato Cacace after two matches and was one of the few bright spots in the loss, pacing his team in deliveries. He has recorded two key passes, seven tackles, and four blocks in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Empoli Pezzella has joined Empoli on a permanent deal from Parma, the two teams announced.

Impact Pezzella spent the past two campaigns on loan at Atalanta and Lecce, where he failed to become a full-time starter. He'll compete with Liberto Cacace to replace Fabiano Parisi in the upcoming season. He tallied one assist, 34 crosses (four on target), 21 tackles, and 26 clearances in 16 appearances (ten starts) in 2022/2023.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE