LORENZO PIROLA NEWS

Will miss Milan game Pirola hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Milan, Salernitana informed.

Impact Pirola suffered a minor injury in training and won't be involved. Marco Pellegrino or Norbert Gyomber will take his place, but the coach could also opt to field one fewer center-back given the absences. He has had an okay season despite his team's struggles and could stay in Serie A. He has scored once and logged 39 tackels, 25 interceptions and 90 clearances in 27 appearances.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Posts four clearances versus Frosinone Pirola (thigh) had one accurate cross, one interception, four clearances and one block in Friday's 3-0 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Pirola had his usual okay performance but Salernitan once again gave up multiple goals. He has started in six straight matches, logging seven tackles (five won), 21 clearances and nine blocks.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Pirola (thigh) is in the starting lineup to face Frosinone on Friday, Sky Sports Italia reports.

Impact As expected, Pirola gets the nod in central defense and should handle his regular workload as the leader of the backline.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Frosinone clash Pirola (thigh) has been called up for Friday's game against Frosinone, Salernitana announced.

Impact Pirola won't need to miss time despite limping off early in the previous match and might retain his starting job. He has totaled seven tackles (five won), seven interceptions and 17 clerances in the last five rounds.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out against Fiorentina Priola had three interceptions, four clearances and one block before being subbed off at the 63rd minute of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Salernitana due to a right thigh injury, Sky Italy...

Impact Pirola more than held his own in this one, filling it up in the back, as his side didn't concede while he was still on the pitch. He's headed for some tests. Marco Pellegrino replaced him in this one, but Salernitana had several center-backs on the mend. He'll have only a few days to try recuperating since his team will take on Frosinone on Friday.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Under pressure in Lazio fixture Pirola recorded two tackles (two won), four clearances, one block and one interception in Friday's 4-1 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Pirola was rather busy but not particularly good in the romp, as the Salernitana defense once again struggled as a whole. He has tallied seven tackles (five won), 13 clearances and four interceptions in the last four matches, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up stats against Sassuolo Pirola generated three tackles (two won), five clearances, three blocks and one interception in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Pirola had his hands full in the back and filled the stat sheet in the process but contributed to the second Sassuolo goal as he got a pass intercepted right in front of the box. He has recaptured a regular role after a pair of injuries and has logged six tackles (four won), 10 clearances and six blocks in the last four matches.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Busy against Bologna Pirola (head) had one tackle (one won), two clearances and two blocks in Monday's 3-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Pirola turned in a solid shift despite an injury and his side giving up three goals in this one. If he avoids injuries, he will be a fixture of the formation going forward like at the beginning of the season. He has notched three tackles (two won), two interceptions and five clearances in the last three rounds.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gets nod Monday Pirola (head) is starting in Monday's clash with Bologna.

Impact Pirola avoided significant consequences after a blow to the head in an Italy U-21 game and is getting his second start in a row following a pair of thigh strains. He's joining Marco Pellegrino and Konstantinos Manolas in the back three, while Jerome Boateng begins on the bench.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Bologna game Pirola (head) has been selected for Monday's match versus Bologna, Salernitana announced.

Impact Pirola had a scare while on international duties, but the tests came back clean and he'll be available for this one. He'll compete with Jerome Boateng, Konstantinos Manolas, and Marco Pellegrino for two or three spots in the back. He has logged two tackles (one won), two interceptions and five clearances in his last three appearances as he dealt with a pair of thigh injuries lately.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers head injuy with Italy U-21 Pirola subbed off in the first half of Tuesday's U-21 Euro qualifier against Turkey due to a blow to the head and was hospitalized for further check-ups, Corriere dello Sport relay...

Impact Pirola will undergo a CT scan to take stock of the situation. He has only a few days to clear the protocol ahead of Monday's match versus Bologna. He has split time with Jerome Boateng and Marco Pellegrini in recent tilts.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one half against Cagliari Pirola (thigh) won one of one tackle and had one clearance in 45 minutes in 45 minutes in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Pirola was eased off the bench but played plenty in his return from a second thigh problem in a row but didn't look much better than his teammates. He'll compete with Konstantinos Manolas, Jerome Boateng and Marco Pellegrino from here on out.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Earns role on bench Pirola (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Pirola looks to have finally overcome his injury problems, as after only appearing once in the club's past nine matches, he is back on the team sheet in a bench role to face Cagliari. The defender will now hope to get the start in club's upcoming matches, as before his complications, he had started in nine straight matches, only missing three starts in the club's first 18 contests of the season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Cagliari Pirola (thigh) "will be called up for Sunday's match versus Cagliari, but we have to assess the level of risk since he's coming off a relapse," coach Fabio Liverani relayed.

Impact Pirola will return after missing three weeks due to his second thigh problem in the span of two months but will likely be eased into action at first considering the coach's remarks. Federico Fazio (calf) is also coming back in this game, joining Konstantinos Manolas, Marco Pellegrino and Triantafyllos Pasalidis among the options in the back. He has posted seven tackles (two won), three interceptions and 13 clearances in his last five showings, with one goal and no clean sheets.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Monza game Pirola (thigh) will remain sidelined for Saturday's match versus Monza, coach Fabio Liverani relayed.

Impact Pirola will skip his second contest in a row after re-injuring his thigh and is iffy for the ensuing contests as well. Two or three, depending on the type of defense, among Jerome Boateng, Konstantinos Manolas, Marco Pellegrino and Triantafyllos Pasalidis will start while he recovers.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers relapse Pirola won't be available against Inter on Friday due to a new thigh injury, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Pirola returned after a month in the past game but picked up a new problem late in the game, and while he's still being evaluated, he won't be an option for this one. The new coach is expected to use a four-man line and pick two among Konstantinos Manolas, Jerome Boateng and Marco Pellegrino.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two clearances versus Empoli Pirola (thigh) had one shot on target and two clearances and drew one foul in Friday's 3-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Pirola played the final portion of the game after sitting out five fixtures due to a thigh problem. Salernitana added multiple defenders in January, but he should remain near the top of the pecking order, especially if the stick with a three-man line. He has posted seven tackles (two one), 13 clearances and three interceptions in his last five showings.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Given spot on bench Pirola (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's contest against Empoli.

Impact Pirola is making his return Friday, ending a five-match spell on the sidelines due to a thigh issue. The defender will most likely return to the starting XI in the club's next contest, as he had started in all three matches before picking up the injury. He should still get some time against Empoli, most likely just testing his legs near the end of the game.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Empoli clash Pirola (thigh) returned to full training late in the week and will probably be a bench option against Empoli on Friday, Il Mattino informed.

Impact Pirola has shaken off a thigh strain that cost him five consecutive matches but is unlikely to be thrust into the XI right away given his subpar conditioning and because they have more options following a busy January. He's still likely to regain a regular role once close to full fitness. He has logged seven tackles (three won), three interceptions, and 15 clearances in his last five appearances, with one goal and no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip multiple fixtures Pirola has been diagnosed with a medium-degree strain of the left biceps femoris, Salernitana announced.

Impact Pirola will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks because of the substantial muscular problem. Federico Fazio and Norbert Gyomber will likely be the go-to pairing while he's out, with Flavius Daniliuc and Matteo Lovato as the main alternatives.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off immediately against Verona Pirola played just a handful of minutes in Saturday's game against Verona due to a leg injury, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Pirola was walking very gingerly while getting off the pitch but it was unclear whether he suffered a muscular or a different kind of injury. He was replaced by Norbert Gyomber, who joined Federico Fazio in the middle of the defense.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four blocks against Milan Pirola had three clearances, one interception, one tackle (one won), and four blocks in Friday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Pirola picked up a few stats in the back but seemed to be laboring a little while subbing off earlier than usual, so he might need to be assessed ahead of the next game. He has scored once and posted eight tackles (three on target), 20 clearances, and three interceptions in the last five fixtures.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Atalanta Pirola scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two interceptions, one block, and five clearances in Monday's 1-4 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Pirola opened the scoring with a very precise header, but it turned out to be just a consolation goal in the end, as he and the rest of the Salernitana back-line succumbed in the second half. It's his first goal of the season. He has logged 12 tackles, four interceptions, and 29 clearances in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Middling production versus Bologna Pirola recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Pirola took a couple shots but was unable to win any of his four tackles as his side is yet to keep a clean sheet in the league this year. He will try to make a bigger impact next time out away to Atalanta.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE