Impact Hristov didn't play after a two-week absence, but the latest tactical tweak by Spezia could help him get minutes in the short-term. He'll have to compete with Mattia Caldara and Kelvin Amian in a pair of roles.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
PETKO HRISTOV #55 - DEFENDER - SPEZIA CALCIO
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Unused sub in Cremonese game Hristov (undisclosed) didn't get minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Cremonese.
Available versus Cremonese Hristov (undisclosed) has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Cremonese Sunday.
Impact Hristov is fit after missing two matches with an unspecified injury. He has been in and out of the starting lineup so far, logging four tackles, four interceptions, 11 clearances, and two blocks in six appearances (three starts), with no clean sheets. He will challenge Ethan Ampadu and Mattia Caldara.
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will not return against Monza Hristov (undisclosed) will remain on the shelf for Sunday's match versus Monza, coach Luca Gotti announced.
Impact Hristov will sit out the second game in a row after picking up an unspecified injury with his national team. The coach went with a very defensive lineup in the past game, fielding all the center-backs at his disposal, but hinted they will have a more traditional XI in an easier match-up, so either Mattia Caldara or Ethan Ampadu will likely begin on the bench.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Lazio game Hristov (undisclosed) is missing from Spezia's squad list to face Lazio Sunday.
Impact Hristov suffered an injury while on international duties, but the team hasn't disclosed its nature yet. He's been the top defensive backup in the past few matches, and Mattia Caldara will slide into such role now.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss season finale Hristov (calf) will remain sidelined for Sunday's match against Napoli, Spezia announced.
Impact Hristov will finish the season on the mend due to a calf contusion. He has posted 17 tackles, 19 interceptions, 46 clearances and 23 blocks in 17 matches (13 starts) in his first Serie A campaign. Nicolo Bertola could get the nod if the coach opted to rest the starters Martin Erlick and Dimitrios Nikolau.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Udinese game Hristov (calf) did not make Spezia's squad list to face Udinese Saturday.
Impact Hristov has not been able to shake off a calf contusion, and his run of starts will stop at three. He will likely be replaced by an offensive player such as Rey Manaj or Viktor Kovalenko as Spezia do not have many other defenders on the roster.
MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up calf injury Hristov left the previous game at half-time due to a calf contusion and he was limited to rehab work once the training sessions resumed, Il Secolo XIX reports.
Impact Hristov has started three matches in a row, but he got banged up in the most recent one. He has a few days to shake it off ahead of Saturday's road game versus Udinese. The coach would likely opt for a more offensive scheme if he could go, replacing him with an attacker.
MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores and assists against Lazio Hristov took two shots (one on target), had two blocks and three clearances, scored a goal and picked up an assist in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Lazio.
Impact Hristov was fine in the back, although his team allowed four goals, and he was a menace in the opposing box, as he set up Kelvin Amian with a flick-on and then hit the net with a thumping header. He filled in for Martin Erlic in this one, but the two had featured together in the previous match. He has logged 15 tackles, 19 interceptions, 46 clearances and 23 blocks in 16 appearances, with no clean sheets. Spezia will host Atalanta next Sunday.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clears COVID-19 protocol Hristov (COVID-19) returned to practice Friday, Spezia announced.
Impact Hristov tested positive during the holidays and missed the previous game. He will resume backing up their other center-backs. He has featured just three times in the last ten matches as they have been relatively healthy at the position. Spezia will face Genoa away Sunday.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Contracts Coronavirus Hristov has tested positive for COVID-19 after reporting back to Italy and is asymptomatic, Il Secolo XIX reports.
Impact Hristov will try to shake it off in time for January 6th's game versus Verona, although he could be held out due to conditioning issues at that point. He has been a reserve in recent matches since starters Martin Erlic and Dimitris Nikoloau were both been available.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fills stat-sheet against Inter Hristov had two blocks, two interceptions and five clearances and won four duels in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Inter.
Impact Hristov played over Dimitris Nikolaou in this one and had an okay outing considering the quality of the opponents. He returned to a backup role once Martin Erlic came back from injury and this was likely a one-off considering the three-game week. Spezia will host Sassuolo Sunday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wins three duels versus Atalanta Hristov (thigh) created one scoring chance, won three duels and had two interceptions and one clearance in Saturday's 2-5 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Hristov drew the start immediately after recovering from a thigh injury, but he did not have a great day like most of his teammates in this one. He should be a backup when both Martin Erlic and Dimitris Nikaloau are available, as it will be the case in Sunday's home game versus Bologna.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starts against Atalanta Hristov has been included in the starting XI for the match against Atalanta on Saturday.
Impact Hristov will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered from a thigh injury.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Atalanta game Hristov (thigh) has been included in Spezia's squad list to face Atalanta Saturday.
Impact Hristov is available after missing the past two matches because of a thigh injury. He will compete with Jakub Kiwior to replace the suspended Dimitris Nikolaou. He will get the start if fit enough to avoid further problems. He has posted 13 tackles, 13 interceptions, 31 clearances and 16 blocks in ten matches, with no clean sheets.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Torino game Hristov is dealing with a minor adductor problem and will miss Saturday's match versus Torino, coach Thiago Motta announced.
Impact Hristov was a late scratch for the past game and, while he has been able to practice in limited fashion for a couple of days, the coach decided to spare him to avoid more serious issues. Dimitris Nikolaou and Martin Erlic will team up in the back Saturday.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pulled from XI Hristov (undisclosed) was removed from the starting XI due to a physical problem in the warm-ups, Spezia informed.
Impact Hristov was slated to start, but the returning Martin Erlic filled in for him last-minute. He is on the bench according to the club's site. He will likely undergo further evaluations after the game.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Spezia Hristov signed with Spezia from Fiorentina on Monday. He's comitted to a four-year contract with his new club.
Impact Hristov is set for his first big chance after climbing through the academy ranks and moving on loan a couple of times.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
