GIUSEPPE PEZZELLA NEWS

Eligible to face Milan Pezzella completed a one-match suspension in Sunday's 4-1 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Pezzella will likely resume starting, but Liberato Cacace could move to different roles as Empoli might have lost a couple of players in this one. He has assisted once and added four key passes, 28 crosses (eight accurate) and 11 tackles (six won) in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Bologna match Pezzella provided an assist to go with two key passes, five crosses (two accurate) and four tackles (two won) and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bologn...

Impact Pezzella picked out Lorenzo Colombo with a great cross from the left flank for his second assist in the season, but he'll miss the next game versus Juventus on Sunday due to yellow card accumulation. Liberato Cacace will likely replace him, while Junior Samba will have better chances of getting minutes.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight crosses in return Pezzella (calf) returned to the lineup, logging eight crosses and making three tackles in Empoli's 3-1 loss to Lecce Saturday.

Impact Though Pezzella had plenty of service, only two of his crosses were considered accurate and he only created one chance. He should maintain this level of production as a consistent starter, but he's unlikely to have much room to operate next Sunday against an Inter Milan defense that is among the best in Serie A.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Pezzella is returning to the team sheet Saturday after a calf injury, immediately finding a spot in the starting XI. He has yet to miss a start since Nov. 8, being a consistent starter. That said, he should continue in this role moving forward.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Lecce match Pezzella (calf) subbed off due to to fatigue against Venezia and isn't in danger of missing Saturday's match versus Lecce, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Pezzella wasn't mentioned by the coach in the pre-game presser and is expected to be good to go. Still, he might be managed, with Liberato Cacace potentially replacing him on the wing if the gaffer were cautious. He has totaled two chances created, 32 crosses (five accurate), 11 clearances and five tackles (three won) in the last five matches, with no goal contributions or clean sheets.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out in Venezia match Pezzella had five crosses (three accurate), two corners, two tackles (one won) and one clearance in 88 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Venezia and will need to be assessed due...

Impact Pezzella contributed on both ends and had his way on the flank but didn't manage to finish the game due to muscular discomfort and will be evaluated before next Saturday's match versus Lecce. Liberato Cacace and Junior Sambia are the next men up at this position.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good in Genoa bout Pezzella had five crosses (one accurate), four clerances, one block and two tackles (two won) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Genoa.

Impact Pezzella put together a nice two-way performance despite the loss and co-paced his side in crosses. He has averaged six per game in the last five rounds, adding four corners, 14 clearances and five tackles (three won).

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in eight crosses against Verona Pezzella registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate), two clearances and three corners in Sunday's 4-1 win over Verona.

Impact Pezzella led his side in deliveries as he often does and was tough to contain on the wing but wasn't tremendously precise. He has totaled 20 crosses (three accurate), seven tackles (five won) and 13 clearances in his last five showings.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Milan clash Pezzella had three crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (one won), four clearances and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Pezzella had a solid first half and assembled a well-rounded stat line but was subbed off at the interval to insert Liberato Cacace, who's more offensive-minded. He has notched 18 crosses (two accurate), seven tackles (five won), 17 clearances and one key pass in his last five displays.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE