JACOPO SALA NEWS

DNP versus Torino Sala (calf) didn't feature in Saturday's 0-4 loss to Torino.

Impact Sala was an option after being sidelined by a calf strain, but he's buried in the depth chart. He has played just six times in the season, registering one chance created, four crosses (one accurate), one tackle, and one interception.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Torino game Sala (calf) has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Torino Saturday.

Impact Sala is available after missing the last three matches due to a strain. However, he hasn't played since September as there are several midfielders ahead of him in the hierarchy.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers calf injury Sala picked up a soleus strain in his left calf, Spezia announced.

Impact Sala might be forced to miss the rest of the season because of the injury, but he has last played last September and has been an unused sub in most of the other fixtures.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP versus Lazio Sala (illness) was an unused sub in Friday's 0-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Sala was called up after dealing with an illness, but he's buried in the depth chart and needs multiple absences to get minutes. He has appeared just six times (one start) so far, logging one key pass, four crosses (one accurate), one tackle, and one interception.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Lazio Sala (illness) made Spezia's squad list to face Lazio Friday.

Impact Sala is feeling better after battling the flu and is poised to be a bench option Friday, but he hasn't played since September even though he was an option for most matches.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Fiorentina game Sala will miss Saturday's fixture against Fiorentina because of an illness, Spezia relay.

Impact Sala came down with the flu and won't be an option for this one, but he has seen very scarce minutes in the past few rounds.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP versus Udinese Sala (undisclosed) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.

Impact Sala returned to the stat sheet, but he has several midfielders ahead of him in the pecking order, so he'll need multiple absences to see minutes. He has played six times for a total of 108 minutes so far.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Udinese Sala (undisclosed) has been selected for Sunday's game versus Udinese.

Impact Sala is fit after missing three matches with a muscular issue but hasn't played since September even though he was an option for most of the fixtures. He has notched four crosses (one accurate), one tackle, one interception, and one key pass in six appearances (one start). He'll attempt to regain some relevance under the new manager.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscular issue Sala is out for Sunday's clash with Napoli, Spezia announced.

Impact Sala picked up a muscular injury late in the week and will take some tests in the next few days. He hasn't featured since September even though he has mostly been healthy.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track for Cremonese game Sala (thigh) returned to full practice Wednesday, Spezia announced.

Impact Sala is poised to return over the weekend after missing the last three matches with a thigh strain. He has mostly been a bench option so far, registering one chance created, four crosses (one accurate), one tackle, and one interception in six appearances (one start).

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing thigh strain Sala was diagnosed with a low-grade rectus femoris strain after being a late scratch for the last game, Spezia announced.

Impact Sala will take advantage of the break to heal up, but he's still likely to miss a game or two after it, considering the usual timetable. He's been a depth piece in the midfield so far. His absence open up minutes for Albin Ekdal and Mikael Egil Ellertsson.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Sampdoria Sala will miss Saturday's game versus Sampdoria due to a "small problem," coach Luca Gotti announced.

Impact Sala suffered a late injury in practice and has been ruled out for this one. He has mostly provided back to the midfield up until this point. Albin Ekdal is returning from injury and can pick up the slack.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with Spezia Sala has signed a new two-year contract with Spezia, the club announced Monday.

Impact Sala made 18 Serie A appearances (13 starts) in midfield last season for Spezia, and he scored his first goal in the competition since 2015 against Torino in November. The 30-year-old has now signed on for two more campaigns with Spezia.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does not feature versus Napoli Sala did not play in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Napoli.

Impact Sala was healthy for the last two matches, but the coaching staff moved on from him in the last three months, also due to injuries. He has appeared in 18 matches (13 starts) scoring once and logging 22 tackles, 14 interceptions, 11 clearances and seven chances.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Udinese game Sala (thigh) has been named in Spezia's call-ups to face Udinese Saturday.

Impact Sala is available after missing the last two matches with his latest muscular problem. He has played just one game in the last two months. He has tallied one off-target shot, two chances, five tackles (two won) and five interceptions in his last five appearances.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return versus Atalanta Sala has not been included in Spezia's squad list to face Atalanta Sunday.

Impact Sala will sit out the second straight game despite returning to full practice earlier in the week. Giulio Maggiore, Jakub Kiwior, Simone Bastoni and Viktor Kovalenko will once again be the top choices in the role.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Lazio game Sala will miss Saturday's match against Lazio due to muscle fatigue, Spezia announced.

Impact Sala will not be available for this one due to an ailment, but Giulio Maggiore will be back after a game on the shelf. Sala was an unused sub in the previous three fixtures. Mehdi Bourabia will serve as the top reserve in the midfield if necessary.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late against Venezia Sala (thigh) played in the stoppage time of Saturday's 1-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Sala saw very limited action in his first game back following a thigh strain. He figures to be the top reserve behind Jakub Kiwior, Simone Bastoni and Giulio Maggiore in the midfield going forward. He has notched one goal, four shots, 22 tackles and 14 interceptions in 18 appearances (13 starts). Spezia will face Empoli away Saturday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Venezia game Sala (thigh) logged a full practice Tuesday, Spezia announced.

Impact Sala sat out the last matches due to a thigh strain. With a few more days to ramp up, he has good chances to resume being part of the squad list for Saturday's home game against Venezia. He started five straight games before the latest injury, posting two chances, one cross, two tackles and five interceptions.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss multiple games Sala has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in the right thigh, Spezia announced.

Impact Sala got hurt early against Roma and will probably miss the next three matches and return after the next international break. Viktor Kovalenko and Mehdi Bourabia figure to be the next men up in the midfield, although Sala is not a starter when their top options are available.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Roma Sala was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Roma in the 13th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Sala was replaced in midfield by Giulio Maggiore on Sunday, but it is unclear as of yet whether he will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Verona Sala (calf) has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Verona Thursday.

Impact Sala sat out two matches before the break with a calf pull, but the problem was not overly concerning. He generally started over Mehdi Bourabia and Jakub Kiwior before getting hurt. He has tallied five chances, 17 tackles and ten clearances in 12 matches so far.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Empoli match Sala (calf) was not named in Spezia's squad list to face Empoli Sunday.

Impact Sala escaped without a strain after subbing off early in the last game, but he will still miss at least one match due to a calf problem. Jakub Kiwior and Simone Bastoni will be the main options to fill in for him in front of the defense.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off early against Roma Sala won one duel and left Monday's 0-2 loss to Roma after 16 minutes due to a muscular problem.

Impact Sala could not continue after signaling some discomfort to the staff, but it was not clear in what area. He will take some tests ahead of Sunday's home game versus Empoli. Mehdi Bourabia would be the next in line in the role, but he was unavailable for this one. Salva was replaced by Jakub Kiwior who, like Salvador Ferrer, can adapt to the position.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner versus Torino Sala scored one goal on ones hot on target, delivered one cross, won three tackles, made one interception and drew one foul in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Sala had a great offensive outing as he scored his first goal of the season to help his side take home all three points. The defender has only attempted two shots this season and holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE