LORENZO VENUTI NEWS

Lively in Milan clash Venuti registered two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate), two interceptions and three clerances in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Venuti drew a rare start over Valentin Gendrey and was very energetic despite the result, picking up stats in almost every category. He had last gotten the nod in early February and had logged nine minutes combined in the previous six fixtures, coming off the bench just twice.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in second round Venuti (shoulder) didn't play in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Venuti shook off a shoulder injury, but he's behind a rock-solid starter at his position, Valentin Gendrey, so he'll have to wait for his next opportunity.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Fiorentina game Venuti (shoulder) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Fiorentina Sunday.

Impact Venuti is back as expected after missing some time due to a shoulder sprain. He'll start as the deputy on either flank and especially on the right one behind Valentin Gendrey. He logged one assist, eight key passes, 37 crosses (nine accurate), and 18 tackles in 17 appearances (nine start) at Fiorentina.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Venuti (shoulder) trained without limitations Wednesday, Lecce informed.

Impact Venuti had to skip the opener due to a shoulder bruise but avoided structural damage and is fully on track to be an option for the second game against Fiorentina Sunday, although it'll be tough for him to unseat starter Valentin Gendrey at first.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for opener Venuti (shoulder) didn't make Lecce's squad list to face Lazio Sunday.

Impact Venuti will miss the first Serie A match due to a shoulder sprain that has been bothering him for a while. Valentin Gendrey will get the nod at right-back while youngster Mats Lemmens will serve as the deputy.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers shoulder injury Venuti has picked up an AC joint sprain in the left shoulder during a friendly, Lecce announced.

Impact Venuti is in danger of missing time at the start of the season, but the problem isn't long-term. He joined to compete with Valentin Gendrey at the right-back position.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Lecce Venuti has agreed to a two-year contract with an option, Lecce announced.

Impact Venuti departed Fiorentina at the end of his contract in June. He already played at Lecce in Serie B in previous years. He had a limited role int he past season, tallying just 17 appearances (nine starts) and logging eight key passes, 37 crosses (nine accurate), and 18 tackles. He'll alternate with Valentin Gendrey, who's not a lock to stay since he's drawing interest from bigger clubs.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in two crosses in season finale Venuti had seven passes, two crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in 18 minutes in Round 38's 3-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Venuti didn't play a lot even though the coach fielded multiple backups in this one. He was pretty underwhelming when called upon to fill in for Dodo. He's expected to leave the club as his contract is about to expire. He has provided an assist and added 37 crosses (nine accurate), 18 tackles, and 15 clearances in 17 appearances (nine starts).

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Coppa Italia game Venuti (illness) was a substitute option in Thursday's cup match versus Cremonese.

Impact Venuti shook off an illness and deputized Dodo as per usual. He might get the nod in one of the next three matches given the busy week. He has recorded three chances created, 12 crosses (four accurate), five tackels (four won), and two clearances in his last five appearances.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Monza fixture Venuti won't be involved Sunday against Monza due to the flu, Fiorentina relay.

Impact Venuti got the nod in the European Conference League midweek but then came down with an illness. The starter Dodo will handle the right-back position.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three chances created Venuti created three chances and had six crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Torino.

Impact Venuti led the team in chances created Saturday, finishing the game with three. He also whipped in six crosses (two accurate) both of which led the team. While he has created chances all season, Venuti has just one assist in nine appearances this season. With Fiorentina also struggling to keep clean sheets, it's difficult to trust Venuti to produce moving forward.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns versus youth team Venuti (thigh) logged some minutes in Friday's friendly versus the U-20 side.

Impact Venuti dealt with a thigh injury earlier in the break, but he was trending in the right direction as of late and he'll be good to go for the early January matches, where he'll generally back up Dodo at right-back. He has featured six times so far (three starts), registering one assist, three chances created, 12 crosses (four accurate), and nine tackles.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for friendly Venuti (thigh) was part of the squad list but didn't feature in Thursday's friendly versus Lugano, La Nazione reports.

Impact Venuti had to miss some time due to a thigh problem of uncertain nature, but he appears to have overcome it, and he should be able to return to the pitch before the league restarts.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Venuti picked up a thigh problem in a friendly versus Arezzo, Gianluca Di Marzio reports.

Impact Venuti practiced on the side following the problem and wasn't called up for the ensuing games versus Rapid Wien and Borussia Dortmund. He'll look to shake it off in the weeks remaining before the next official fixture.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles versus Juventus Venuti created one scoring chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses and won three of five tackles and seven duels in Saturday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Venuti drew another start over Alvaro Odriozola and played strong defense, while he did not contribute much on the other end. He has logged eight chances, 29 crosses (four accurate), 25 tackles and 24 clearances in 23 games (20 starts) this season.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good against Roma Venuti sent in two inaccurate crosses, created one scoring chance and won four of five tackles and six duels in Monday's 2-0 win over Roma.

Impact Venuti played strong defense and was a minor contributor on the offensive end as well, bouncing back after a pair of so-so showings. He is playing consistently since Alvaro Odriozola has struggled to stay healthy. He has logged two chances, six crosses (zero accurate), 11 tackles (five won) and six clearances in the last five starts. Fiorentina will face Sampdoria away Monday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three clearances in win Venuti registered one off-target shot, one chance created, one inaccurate cross, one tackle (zero won), one interception, three clearances and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win o...

Impact Venuti hda a good defensive outing to help them keep the clean sheet and earn three points at home. The right-back also received his second yellow card of the season, though. He will now visit Salernitana on Sunday.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vlahović greeted by whistles as Juve beats Fiorentina 1-0

Juventus forward Dušan Vlahović was greeted with plenty of whistles and jeers on his return to Fiorentina for the first time since his acrimonious departure last month

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saddled with own goal against Milan Venuti had one block, two interceptions and six clearances and scored an own goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over Milan.

Impact Venuti filled in centrally given the several absences and did not look too bad, however, he put it in his own net late due to an unlucky bounce off the post. He will compete with Alvaro Odrizola to play at right-back moving forward. He has tallied 11 crosses, four tackles and nine clearances in seven matches. Fiorentina will face Empoli away Saturday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Napoli Venuti (calf) was available but did not feature in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Venuti made his return to the bench after missing time with a calf problem, but he was not inserted. He will continue to back up and occasionally alternative with Alvaro Odriozola during the course of the season.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for Napoli game Venuti (calf) is set to be available for Sunday's match versus Napoli as the coach did not mention him among the injured players.

Impact Venuti has missed the past three matches, although he was originally called up for the past two. If indeed available, he will back up Alvaro Odriozola at right-back. He has posted four crosses, one chance and two tackles in three games.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Udinese match Venuti (calf) has not recuperated from his injury, coach Vincenzo Italiano informed.

Impact Venuti will sit out the second game in a row because of an unspecified calf problem. Alvaro Odriozola should get the nod at right-back Sunday, with Marco Benassi as his back-up.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched for Inter game Venuti (calf) did not make the game-day squad list to face Inter Wednesday.

Impact Venuti was originally called up for the match following a pair of ailments, but he followed the match on the stands. The coach went with Marco Benassi over Alvaro Odriozola at right-back in this one, therefore the Spaniard will probably start in Sunday's road game versus Udinese.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Inter Venuti (calf) has been included in Fiorentina's squad list to face Inter Tuesday.

Impact Venuti is good to go after dealing with a pair of ailments last week. He is unlikely to be picked over Alvaro Odriozola in this one though, especially considering he is not 100 percent.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Genoa game Venuti has recovered from his shoulder sprain, but he picked up a calf problem that will sideline him Saturday, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Venuti got banged up in the past game, but he would have been available if he had not suffered a different injury. The coach did not disclose its severity, and he could skip multiple games due to the condensed schedule. Alvaro Odriozola will take over at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE