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・January 4, 2025 January 04 Jan 04

Venezia and Empoli split points as Pohjanpalo (5') and Esposito (32') each score once

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Stadio Pierluigi Penzo, Venice, ITA

Jay Idzes - Logs eight clearances in Empoli matchIdzes recorded eight clearances, one block and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

ImpactIdzes did what he could to stop the opponents and matched his season-high in clearances, but Venezia once again failed to secure the clean sheet. He has tallied 10 tackles (seven won), six interceptions, 31 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches.

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Giorgio Altare - Busy against EmpoliAltare recorded three tackles (three won), eight clearances, three blocks and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

ImpactAltare had an excellent display in the back and put up numbers, but Empoli eventually perforated the Venezia defense after multiple attempts. He took over the starting job after Michael Svoboda suffered an ACL tear. He has registered eight tackles (all won), eight interceptions, 29 clearances and eight blocks in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

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Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Solid in Empoli fixtureNicolussi Caviglia recorded two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), five clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

ImpactNicolussi Caviglia wasn't super effective in the final third but put up numbers in almost every category in both phases. He has recorded one goal, one assist, 12 shots (six on target), 17 crosses (two accurate) and 10 tackles (seven won) in the last five fixtures.

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Antonio Raimondo - Unused against EmpoliRaimondo (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

ImpactRaimondo returned from a multi-week absence but has to fight for minutes with several more established teammates. He has come off the bench four times so far, logging one shot on target, one chance created, one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles.

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Gaetano Oristanio - Quiet versus EmpoliOristanio drew four fouls and tallied two crosses (zero accurate) and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

ImpactOristanio was fairly slippery but not as impactful as in some of his recent displays. He left early after getting some treatment, but the coach suggested it was just fatigue and that he wasn't 100 percent entering the game. He has scored and assisted once in the last five rounds, adding two shots (one on target), four chances created and 12 crosses (two accurate).

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Francesco Zampano - Swings in three crosses against EmpoliZampano (undisclosed) won two of two tackles and recorded three crosses (one accurate), one interception and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

ImpactZampano got the nod and went to distance despite drawing the questionable tag due to a bruise and had his usual nice two-way display, although he didn't make the stat sheet like in three recent fixtures. He has scored once, assisted twice and added eight key passes, nine crosses (three accurate) and nine tackles (six won) in the last five games.

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Joel Pohjanpalo - Scores in lucky fashion versus EmpoliPohjanpalo drew one foul and scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

ImpactPohjanpalo was struck by the opposing goalie's punt while putting pressure, and the ball trickled in, allowing him to snap out of an eight-game scoring slump. He's up to four goals in the season. He has tallied nine shots (four on target), one key pass and one cross (one accurate) in the last five matches.

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