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Racks up stats versus Como Marianucci won two of two tackles and recorded one interception, nine clearances and two blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Marianucci had another excellent display even though his side once again failed to keep the clean sheet, setting a new season high in clearances. He has outplayed Saba Goglichidze as of late, but both will stay involved while Ardian Ismajli (thigh) is sidelined. He has logged 12 tackles (five won), five interceptions, 23 clearances and three blocks in the last five tilts.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance Marianucci generated four tackles (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact With seven clearances, Marianucci had a season high of clearances, while also making four tackles in the process. He's appeared 10 times in league play, totaling 16 tackles with 21 clearances with four starts.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Marianucci finished serving his two-game ban in Sunday's 5-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Marianucci will return against Genoa and could get an opportunity if Ardian Ismajli (thigh) and Mattia Viti (knee) remain sidelined, as the coach had to adapt Giuseppe Pezzella to the role due to a lack of alternatives. He has recorded five tackles (two won), two interceptions and six clearances in his last five showings (two starts).

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified for two games Marianucci has been handed a two-game suspension for kicking an opponent in the groin while getting up, the League announced.

Impact Marianucci was deemed to have acted intentionally and will be unavailable versus Udinese and Atalanta. He's usually a deputy but has played more lately since Ardian Ismajli (thigh) has been banged up and Saba Goglichidze has been involved in some negotiations. Empoli also won't have Mattia Viti (knee) for a couple of games. Liberato Cacace could adapt to the position like earlier in the season in a pinch.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in Milan clash Marianucci picked up a red card and was sent off in the 65th minute of Saturday's match versus Milan after generating two shots (zero on goal) and two interceptions.

Impact Marianucci was having an okay showing but was expelled for a reaction foul after getting tangled up with an opponent, leaving his side with ten men. He'll be suspended for Sunday's away game versus Udinese. Liberato Cacace will likely move to the back if Ardian Ismajli (thigh) and Mattia Viti (knee) are unavailable.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE