JACOPO FAZZINI NEWS

Passable versus Atalanta Fazzini had one shot (zero on goal), two tackles (one won) three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Fazzini got the start over Szymon Zurkowski for the second week in a row and was energetic on both ends, although not as good as last week. The tweak might be match-up-based, as he's more defensive-minded than his teammate. He has totaled six off-target shots, three key passes and 10 tackles (five won) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamic against Napoli Fazzini had three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), five tackles (two won) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Napoli.

Impact Fazzini got his first start in a month and a half, and just the third in 2024, and responded with an energetic display where he picked up stats across the board. He'll duel with Szymon Zurkowski the rest of the way. He has logged five off-target shots, six crosses (one accurate) and eight tackles (four won) in his last five showings.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serves disqualification Fazzini cleared a one-game suspension in Friday's 1-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Fazzini will have strong chances of getting the nod since Youssef Maleh is suspended for the game versus Inter. He has posted four tackles (one won), four crosses (zero accurate) and two interceptions in his last five appearances.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Bologna game Fazzini won one of two tackles, had one block and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Milan.

Impact Fazzini returned to the XI after a long time since Alberto Grassi (groin) and Razvan Marin (ribs) were both sidelined but only contributed defensively and will have to miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. If the top two options remain unavailable, Viktor Kovalenko and Szymon Zurkowski would probably start together in the midfield.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two crosses against Cagliari Fazzini had eight passes and two crosses (zero accurate) in 18 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Fazzini (thigh) was quickly back into the fold but didn't put up many stats during his came. He'll have better chances of featuring while Alberto Grassi (groin) is out, but Razvan Marin has surpassed him in the depth chart. He has notched four inaccurate crosses, two tackles (zero won) and one interception in his last six showings (no starts).

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back as expected Fazzini (thigh) is in the squad to face Cagliari on Sunday.

Impact Fazzini returns as expected after training in the buildup to Sunday's match. The midfielder missed last week's contest through injury and hasn't started for Empoli since January 13th.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for Cagliari game Fazzini (thigh) "trained with us this week," coach Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Fazzini sat out the past match due to a knock but will likely return in this one. Razvan Marin will probably retain the starting job next to Youssef Maleh following a great showing. He has started just once in his last six appearances, posting five crosses (zero accurate), three off-target shots, and six tackles (three won).

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Sassuolo tilt Fazzini missed Saturday's 3-2 win over Sassuolo due to a thigh contusion, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Fazzini was said to be in contention to replace Alberto Grassi (groin) but instead watched the game from the stands due to a late issue. He'll attempt to recuperate for Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. Razvan Marin got the start and assisted twice in this one.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wasteful in loss Fazzini recorded three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Verona.

Impact Fazzini earned a new season-high with three shots but was unable to put any of the three on frame. He has been in and out of the starting XI this season but will continue getting chances and Empoli look for solutions in front of goal.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available from kickoff Fazzini (eye) is starting for Empoli during Saturday's match against Verona.

Impact Fazzini returns from an eye injury which kept him out of Empoli's past two matches. The midfielder has started nine of his 15 Serie A appearances scoring once and providing an assist.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Verona game Fazzini (eye) will be available Saturday, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli informed.

Impact Fazzini has recovered from an eye injury that cost him the last two matches and was generally the top option in his role over Razvan Marin and Emmanuel Gyasi before the hiccup. Empoli recently added Szymon Zurkowski to the mix. He has scored once and posted five key passes, five shots (three on target), and 15 crosses (four accurate) in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Milan clash Fazzini (eye) won't return in Sunday's game versus Milan, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli announced.

Impact Fazzini continues to deal with an eye problem and will sit out his second consecutive fixture. Viktor Kovalenko is absent as well, so Razvan Marin should get the nod in the midfield as a box-to-box.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Empoli Fazzini (eye) wasn't an option for Saturday's 0-0 draw with Empoli.

Impact Fazzini couldn't go in this one, but his injury isn't believed to be serious, and he'll attempt to recover for the Milan clash next Sunday. Viktor Kovalenko got the nod in the midfield.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Cagliari game Fazzini is likely to miss Sunday's match versus Cagliari due to an eye contusion, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Fazzini picked up the issue in the final practice and might not make the game-day squad list. Razvan Marin or Viktor Kovalenko would make the XI if that was indeed the case.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in six crosses in loss Fazzini recorded one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute...

Impact Fazzini had a decent outing and logged his second-most crosses in the season, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The midfielder also received his fourth yellow card of the season. He's been in and out the squad so far, with 15 appearances (nine starts), one goal and one assist to his name.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags first Serie A goal against Sassuolo Fazzini scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), four crosses (one accurate), two chances created, and one corner in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Fazzini did a little bit of everything on both ends and hit the net with a surgical daisy-cutter from outside the box that wrong-footed the opposing goalie. He has assisted once and added four shots (two on target), six chances created, and eight crosses (two accurate) in the last five games (three starts).

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gritty in Napoli contest Fazzini won nine duels and three of six tackles and had two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Napoli.

Impact Fazzini stayed in the starting lineup despite the return of Youssef Maleh, replacing Razvan Marin, and was excellent in the passive phases. He has assisted once and logged four chances created, 13 tackles, and four crosses (one accurate) in the last four matches.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles against Frosinone Fazzini had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created and won two of four tackles and eight duels in Monday's 1-2 loss versus Frosinone.

Impact Fazzini worked very hard in the midfield while relieving Youssef Maleh. He's generally been the top deputy in the role thus far. He has started twice in the past six rounds, recording six key passes, ten crosses (five accurate), and 11 tackles.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent off the bench Fazzini recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 3-0 defeat against Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minu...

Impact Fazzini was lively in his time on the pitch with one shot and a chance created. He is in decent form off the back of this appearance and an assist last time out.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist in win Fazzini assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Fiorentina. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minu...

Impact Fazzini entered the match as a sub in the 66th minute and came through as a difference-maker, as he sent a cross in for Emmanuel Gyasi, who buried Empoli's second goal of the day. The assist marks the first in seven appearances on the season for Fazzini, who is also up to a total of six accurate crosses.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off illness Fazzini battled the flu for a few days during the break but will be available versus Fiorentina Monday, Il Tirreno informed.

Impact Fazzini was sent back by Italy U21 because he was sick but has been training regularly this week. His playing time might hinge on whether Tommaso Baldanzi recovers from his ailment. He has started in half of his six appearances, tallying 18 crosses (five accurate), eight tackles, and eight chances created.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from match-day squad Fazzini was not named to the match-day squad against Udinese on Friday.

Impact Fazzini has featured in three of his six appearances for the club this season, racking up five shots (one on target), 18 crosses (five accurate) and 15 corners in those contests. Without the midfielder in the squad, Razvan Marin could see a larger share of the corner-taking duties with the duo having split the workload to open the season.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chanches against Monza Fazzini (thigh) registered one corner, two key passes, and two duels in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Monza.

Impact Fazzini came off the bench at intermission after missing the opener and had a so-so showing. He'll compete for minutes with Alberto Grassi and Nicolas Haas going forward.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available off bench Fazzini (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Monza.

Impact As expected and as confirmed by manager Paolo Zanetti, Fazzini will be available off the bench. This will be his first appearance of the 2023-24 campaign.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Monza Fazzini (thigh) "returned to full training Thursday and is good to go for the Monza game, although not from the start," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Fazzini has solved the muscular problem that sidelined him for the first two official matches of the season and will resume providing depth in multiple positions. He tallied 14 shots (one on target), 31 tackles, 12 clearances, and seven interceptions in 21 matches (eight starts) last season.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE