Impact Tonelli won't be an option against Milan, but he has yet to feature this season following long rehab from an ACL tear.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off from the bench Tonelli received a red card for arguing too much from the bench in the final minutes of Monday's 1-0 win over Lecce.
Returns to the bench in Napoli game Tonelli (knee) is available for the first time in the season in Saturday's match versus Napoli.
Impact Tonelli tore his ACL last May and missed the first part of the season while he rehabbed. He'll provide depth to the defense behind Sebastiano Luperto, Ardian Ismajli, and Koni De Winter. He recorded 17 tackles, 19 interceptions, 28 clearances, and eight blocks in 14 matches (eight starts) last season.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss more matches Tonelli (knee) "is behind schedule due to some hiccups during the rehab, and he has just started to practice a little with the rest of the group," coach Paolo Zanetti relayed.
Impact Tonelli has missed seven months due to an ACL tear, and some minor issues will further delay his return. He's unlikely to have a major role even when fully healthy.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still sidelined Tonelli (knee) was unavailable for Monday's friendly versus Sturm Graz, Empoli relayed.
Impact Tonelli has been out since early May due to an ACL tear. He's reportedly ramping up ahead of his return on the pitch, but he's not quite ready yet. He has another month to do so ahead of Serie A's resumption.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with major injury Tonelli suffered an ACL tear in the right knee in the Fiorentina game, Empoli announced.
Impact Tonelli will miss the remainder of the season and a chunk of the next one considering the early start and the fact that it will take him around six months to recover. Simone Romagnoli and Ardian Ismajli will alternate at the position in the next fixtures.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Subs off early against Fiorentina Tonelli took one shot and drew one foul in 28 minutes before leaving Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina due to a knee injury, Sky Italy reports.
Impact Tonelli was making his first start in a while, but he did not last long as he tweaked his knee on his own. He is headed for some exams to determine the extent of the injury. Alessio Romagnoli and Ardian Ismajli had generally started over him in recent fixtures.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Plays one half in Sassuolo game Tonelli had three blocks, two interceptions and four clearances and won four duels in Sunday's 1-5 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Tonelli replaced Riccardo Marchizza at halftime and, while he picked up a few stats, the defense struggled mightily. He will be in the mix to start in Sunday's road game against Venezia. He has tallied 11 tackles, 11 interceptions and 22 clearances in nine matches (five starts), with no clean sheets.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns Sunday Tonelli is in the match day squad to face Sassuolo on Sunday.
Impact Tonelli returns after dealing with an illness that forced him to miss time. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon on Sunday.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unused against Roma Tonelli (knee) was available but did not play in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Roma.
Impact Tonelli made his return to the bench after a knee sprain, but he did not feature. He will try to unseat Mattia Viti or Simone Romagnoli after the break. He has appeared just once off the bench after joining in the summer. Empoli will host Atalanta in two weeks.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench against Roma Tonelli (knee) is in Empoli's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Roma.
Impact Tonelli has missed the last three matches with a knee injury, but he is back on the bench on Sunday and may get some minutes off the bench.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses Bologna clash Tonelli (knee) was on the stands for Sunday's 4-2 win over Bologna.
Impact Tonelli did not pass a late fitness test and sat out the third game in a row. He is improving and could be back Sunday versus Roma. Simone Romagnoli and Mattia Viti have fared well in the past two matches, therefore he might not start right away even if available.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Late call for Bologna tilt Tonelli (knee) practiced fully Saturday, but it has yet to be determined whether he will be available for Sunday's game with Bologna, La Nazione reports.
Impact Tonelli has missed the past two matches because of a knee sprain, but he is progressing. Even if available, the coach will likely pick healthier defenders for the starting lineup in this one.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely for Cagliari game Tonelli is nursing a slight knee sprain and he will probably sit out Wednesday's game versus Cagliari as well, La Nazione reports.
Impact Tonelli tweaked his knee before the previous game and seems destined to miss the second match in a row. Ardian Ismajli and Sebastiano Luperto have started in the back in the most recent contests.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable versus Sampdoria Tonelli (undiclosed) will miss Sunday's game versus Sampdoria, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli announced.
Impact Tonelli played a half in the previous game, but he picked up an undisclosed problem in the lead-up of the match. Ardian Ismajli, Sebastiano Luperto and Simone Romagnoli will be the top choices for Empoli in the back Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Empoli Tonelli has moved to Empoli on a permanent deal from Sampdoria, the clubs announced.
Impact Tonelli previously played here in 2014 and 2015. He was a part-time starter last season at Sampdoria. He tallied 33 tackles, 35 interceptions and 93c clearances in 23 appearances (21 starts). He will compete with Ardian Ismajli, Simone Romagnoli and Sebastiano Luperto at Empoli, with good chances of being a regular.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Parma match Tonelli (thigh) did not make Sampdoria's squad list to face Parma Saturday.
Impact Tonelli has been able to recuperate from a thigh contusion and closes his season with 33 tackles, 25 interceptions and 93 clearances in 23 appearances. Maya Yoshida and Omar Colley should start in the back unless the coach decides to give a shot to the rarely used reserves Kaique Rocha and Vasco Regini.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely for season finale Tonelli did not practice Friday to do some rehab work on a thigh contusion, Sampdoria informed.
Impact Tonelli was a late scratch for the previous game for the same reason and will likely miss Saturday's match against Sampdoria as well. Omar Colley and Maya Yoshida will likely start in the back Saturday.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cagliari beats 10-man Sampdoria 2-0 in Serie A
Sampdoria has seen its five-match unbeaten run end in a 2-0 loss at Cagliari in Serie ANOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
