GIUSEPPE PEZZELLA NEWS

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

Comes off the bench in season finale Pezzella sent in three inaccurate crosses, created two scoring chances, and took one off-target shot in 21 minutes in Round 38's 2-3 loss to Bologna.

Impact Pezzella got busy relative to his short time on the pitch. He occasionally started but lost the battle for minutes with Antonino Gallo for the most part. He's unlikely to stay past the loan spell. He posted 34 crosses (four accurate), seven chances created, 26 clearances, and 21 tackles in 16 appearances (ten starts).

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Juventus Pezzella (illness) had two crosses (one accurate), two interceptions, four clearances, and one off-target shot in 71 minutes in Wednesday's 1-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Pezzella was pretty good in the back while filling in for Antonino Gallo (back). The teammate shouldn't be out for long and has seen the majority of the minutes at the left-back position in recent fixtures. He has notched one assist, five chances created, 31 crosses (four accurate), and 21 tackles in 13 games (ten starts).

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Pezzella (illness) was named to the starting XI for Wednesday's matchup with Juventus.

Impact Pezzella has started just twice in his last 11 appearances in the squad and was an unused substitute eight times over that stretch. When he did play, the left-back registered nine crosses (two accurate), five clearances and four tackles (two won) in those three outings.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Juventus Pezzella (illness) has been selected for Wednesday's game versus Juventus.

Impact Pezzella is back on the squad after dealing with a stomach bug and should get the nod since his competitor Antonino Gallo is out. He has provided an assist and posted three chances created, 19 crosses (three accurate), nine tackles (four won), and nine clearances in his last five appearances.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Udinese game Pezzella will miss Friday's match versus Udinese due to a stomach bug, coach Marco Baroni announced.

Impact Pezzella won't make the trip to Friuli and will attempt to recover in time for Wednesday's away game against Juventus. Antonino Gallo is set to start at left-back, and Tommaso Cassandro will deputize both fullbacks.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in five crosses against Empoli Pezzella had five crosses (zero accurate), one block, one clearance, and one tackle in Monday's 0-1 defeat to Empoli.

Impact Pezzella was selected over Antonino Gallo in this one and paced his team in deliveries, but he didn't find a teammate in any of them. He has posted one assist, three key passes, 19 crosses (three accurate), and eight tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in loss Pezzella recorded one assist on one chance created, had seven crosses (none accurate) and won one of his five attempted tackles in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Salerntina. 

Impact Pezzella notched his first goal contribution of the season Friday, as he assisted Gabriel Strefezza's goal in the 23rd minute. It was just his third created chance of the season, so it's not entirely surprising he has just now recorded his first assist. He played well defensively too, winning one of five attempted tackles, making two clearances and one interception in his 90 minutes.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Pezzella (illness) has been training fully in the last few days, Lecce reports.

Impact Pezzella had to sit out a game before the break due to a stomach bug, but he easily shook it off afterward. He'll continue to alternate with Antonino Gallo once Serie A reprises. He has posted two chances created, ten crosses (one accurate), ten tackles, and 13 clearances in six appearances (five starts).

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sampdoria game Pezzella won't play versus Sampdoria Saturday due to a stomach bug, Lecce announced.

Impact Pezzella hasn't been able to practice in the last couple of days and won't be an option for this one. Antonino Gallo will continue to start at left-back.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not redeemed by Atalanta Pezzella will return to Parma as the conditions to activate his obligation to buy were not met and Atalanta decided against signing him permanently, Corriere di Bergamo reports.

Impact Pezzella was the top backup on the left flank throughout the season, but Atalanta will bring in a new option in the summer. He might be signed by a smaller Serie A side later in the summer.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Empoli game Pezzella (thigh) will not return in Saturday's season finale against Empoli, Atalanta informed.

Impact Pezzella will miss the sixth consecutive game because of a thigh injury. He closes his loan spell with 28 appearances (11 starts), 43 crosses (six accurate), 32 tackles and 18 interceptions. The club will have to make the call on his option to buy later in June.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Pezzella has been diagnosed with a thigh pull following the Verona game, Atalanta announced.

Impact Pezzella played 34 minutes off the bench Monday and had managed to finish the game. He will probably sit out multiple games since Atalanta have a midweek tilt coming up after the Venezia one. Joakim Mahele (appendicectomy) could be back soon to back up Hans Hateboer and Davide Zappacosta on the flanks.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fares decently in Sassuolo game Pezzella sent in three crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, won eight duels and drew three fouls in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Pezzella drew the start in this one and managed to contribute at both ends. He has gotten the nod twice in the last five games, logging limited in the other three and tallying two goals, three chances, three crosses and three tackles. Atalanta will host Verona next Monday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws four fouls against Lazio Pezzella had two interceptions, won eight duels, drew four fouls and sent in one inaccurate cross in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Pezzella drew another start in this one and had a rather convincing defensive performance, but he did not attack a whole lot. He has logged two assists, eight shots, 22 crosses and 19 tackles in 14 games (seven starts). Atalanta will face Cagliari at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist versus Verona Pezzella provided one assist, took three shots off target, created one chance, delivered two crosses, won one tackle, made one interception and drew two fouls in Sunday's 2-1 win v...

Impact Pezzella had a great offensive outing as he provided one assist to help his side earn all three points. The wingback has now registered two assists in his last two appearances, along with racking up four shots, two chances created and four crosses. However, his playing time is a concern as he has only started three times this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Venezia game Pezzella took one shot on target, sent in two inaccurate crosses, won two of four tackles and picked up an assist in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Pezzella took advantage of a rare start amid a busy stretch of the schedule and linked with Teun Koopmeiners for the final goal of the game. He should get some opportunities with Robin Gosens not expected to return soon, but Joakim Maehle will remain the starter on the left flank. He has logged five shots, three chances created, eight crosses and 11 tackles in 12 matches. Atalanta will face Napoli away Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Sampdoria Pezzella (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Sampdoria.

Impact Pezzella has not been to recover from an unspecified shoulder injury he picked up at the beginning of May. He concludes his campaign with one goal, four assists, 19 created chances and 92 crosses in 24 appearances. The next men up on the left flank are Maxime Busi and Vasileios Zagaritis.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains shelved Pezzella (shoulder) is unavailable for Sunday's game against Sassuolo.

Impact Pezzella will miss the third straight match with a shoulder injury whose severity has not been announced. Parma lost also his backup Riccardo Gagliolo, so either Lautaro Valenti or Vincent Laurini will fill in at left-back.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE