ImpactColombo was precise in all his efforts but couldn't put one past Nicola Leali. He has scored twice and added nine shots (eight on target), six key passes and one cross (one accurate) in the last four matches.
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Lorenzo Colombo - Modest against GenoaColombo drew one foul and registered three shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Genoa.
Liberato Cacace - Serviceable in Genoa gameCacace generated one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate), three interceptions and two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Genoa.
ImpactCacace drew his fourth start in a row, this time replacing Mattia Viti (thigh) and played wider than Giuseppe Pezzella in the back, contributing on both ends thanks to his energy. He has been used all over the formation in recent rounds, scoring once and logging five shots (three on target), three key passes, 16 crosses (two accurate) and six tackles (three won).
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Jacopo Fazzini - Provides spark versus GenoaFazzini drew two fouls, won one of two tackles and generated four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in 31 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Genoa.
ImpactFazzini played more and was livelier in his second game back from a thigh injury and helped Empoli's final push. He'll return to the XI sooner rather than later, replacing Liam Henderson or one of the two strikers.
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Giuseppe Pezzella - Pretty good in Genoa boutPezzella had five crosses (one accurate), four clerances, one block and two tackles (two won) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Genoa.
ImpactPezzella put together a nice two-way performance despite the loss and co-paced his side in crosses. He has averaged six per game in the last five rounds, adding four corners, 14 clearances and five tackles (three won).
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Liam Henderson - Takes four corners against GenoaHenderson recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Genoa.
ImpactHenderson led his team in deliveries along with Giuseppe Pezzella but couldn't connect with a teammate in any of them. He might fall out of XI once Jacopo Fazzini is ready to start. He has assisted once and added three shots (zero on target), five chances created and seven crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.
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Ardian Ismajli - Puts up numbers versus GenoaIsmajli won one of one tackle and registered one tackle (one won), 11 clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Genoa.
ImpactIsmajli was busy as usual in the back but his team allowed two goals, and he wasn't spotless, as Caleb Ekuban outworked him in the box on the second and decisive Genoa score. He has tallied five tackles (all won), 14 interceptions, 34 clearances and five blocks in the last four matches, with no clean sheets.
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Tino Anjorin - Logs helper in Genoa matchAnjorin assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one tackle (zero won) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Genoa.
ImpactAnjorin registered his third assist of the season and the second in the last four rounds by teeing up Sebastiano Esposito with a nice cross from the right wing. He has drawn the start in five straight after dealing with a minor thigh injury, tallying 10 shots (three on target), nine key passes, six crosses (one accurate) and nine tackles (three won).
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