SPEZIA CALCIO NEWS

Szymon Zurkowski - Takes two shots in season finale Zurkowski drew three fouls, committed two, and took two off-target shots in Round 38's 1-2 loss to Roma.

Impact Zurkowski drew a rare start but wasn't particularly active on either end. He would have played more after moving in January if it wasn't for his recurring injury woes. His move became permanent despite Spezia's relegation. He tallied seven shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate), nine tackles, and six clearances in ten games (three starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Przemyslaw Wisniewski - Notches nine clearances against Roma Wisniewski had one block, one tackle (zero won), and nine clearances in Round 38's 1-2 defeat to Roma.

Impact Wisniewski did what he could, but his good showing wasn't enough to prevent the loss. He quickly took over the starting job following the departure of Jakub Kiwior despite not having previous Serie A experience. He was serviceable and recorded 13 tackles, 11 interceptions, 66 clearances, and eight blocks in 14 matches, contributing to two clean sheets and scoring once.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Send in one cross against Roma Verde had one inaccurate cross and one clearance in Round 38's 1-2 loss to Roma.

Impact Verde lost a lot of playing time down the stretch as he wasn't fully fit despite being available for all matches. His numbers significantly dipped after a great 2021/2022 campaign. He scored three times and posted 33 shots (11 on target), 18 chances created, and 68 crosses (21 accurate) in 25 appearances (11 starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Struggles in Roma game Nzola had one chance created, one interception, and one clearance, and drew four fouls in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Nzola was poorly fed and failed to take a shot for just the second time in the season. He missed time here and there but had a strong campaign while leading the line for a team that had trouble generating offense. He scored 13 goals, provided two assists, and added 63 shots (23 on target), and 28 key passes in 31 matches (29 starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Doesn't play in final three games Kovalenko was an unused sub in the last three fixtures of the season.

Impact Kovalenko dealt with a few muscular injuries and struggled to find an acceptable level of form in between absences. He recorded 15 crosses (five accurate), six key passes, 11 shots (one on target), and nine tackles in 18 matches (seven starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Esposito - Swings in five crosses in Roma clash Esposito took one off-target shot, sent in five crosses (zero accurate), won one tackle, and had two corners in a 1-2 loss to Roma in the last game of the regular season.

Impact Esposito once again put up good numbers while taking care of most set pieces but wasn't very precise. He quickly worked his way into a major role after joining in January and was passable in his first turn in Serie A. He tallied one goal, 12 chances created, 54 crosses (14 accurate), and 14 shots (two on target) in 15 appearances (ten starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Sees limited action against Roma Ekdal had three touches in four minutes in Round 38's 1-2 loss to Roma.

Impact Ekdal was mostly unused after starting the previous four games. He played a lot but didn't fill it up on either end. He logged two assists, ten chances created, 38 tackles, and 36 clearances in 31 appearances (18 starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - DNP versus Roma Dragowski (head) didn't feature versus Roma but returned between the sticks in the relegation playoff against Verona.

Impact Dragowski shook off a head injury in a week's time but gave up three goals as his team went down. Despite his club's results, he had a bounce-back campaign and resumed being a starter. He allowed 54 goals, made 115 saves, and kept six clean sheets in 34 matches.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tio Cipot - Subs in late against Roma Cipot had three tackles in one minute in Round 38's 1-2 defeat against Roma.

Impact Cipot worked hard in his short time on the pitch. He has appeared eight times (zero starts) since joining in January, tallying three chances created, seven crosses (one accurate), two shots (one on target), and 12 tackles.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Unused versus Roma Agudelo didn't play in Round 38's 1-2 defeat against Roma.

Impact Agudelo fell out of favor in mid-March also because of some lingering minor injuries that didn't allow him to train consistently. He wasn't as good as last season and finished with one assist, 28 shots (seven on target), 28 chances created, and 34 crosses (six accurate) in 34 appearances (23 starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Five crosses in defeat Reca attempted five crosses (one accurate), had one shot on target and won all of his three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Roma.

Impact Reca made 30 appearances (24 starts) and managed a goal and an assist in his second season at Sepzia. The wing-back sent in more accurate crosses (28) than any of his teammates and created 23 chances.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Registers assist Bourabia assisted one goal and attempted three shots (none on target) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Roma.

Impact Bourabia claimed his third assist of the season and his first since January when is mis-directed shot was headed in by Dimitris Nikolaou. The midfielder started 36 games this season after managing only two in the previous campaign.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Nikolaou - Scores first Serie A goal Nikolaou scored his first Serie A goal with his only shot in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Nikolaou found himself in the right place at the right time to head in the game's opening goal. The defender started 34 games this season and managed more blocks (26) than any of his teammates.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeroen Zoet - Concedes twice in loss Zoet conceded twice and made four saves in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Zoet was starting in place of first-choice keeper Bartlomiej Dragowski, who suffered a head injury in training and was only fit enough for the bench. Zoet made five appearances this season (four starts) and failed to keep a clean sheet, conceding four goals and making ten saves.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Will miss playoff Gyasi drew three fouls, had one chance created and one clearance, and was cautioned for the tenth time in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Roma.

Impact Gyasi had another lackluster offensive display and won't be available for the relegation playoff against Verona Sunday due to yellow-card accumulation. He has played almost every game this campaign but finished with two goals, 34 shots (13 on target), 22 chances created, and 22 crosses (four accurate) in 35 appearances. Salva Ferrer could make a rare start since he and Kelvin Amian are both out for the final game.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Amian - Sees red in Roma contest Amian won one tackle, had four clearances, drew two fouls and was sent off after 68 minutes in Sunday's 2-5 loss to Roma.

Impact Amian picked up his second yellow card while tacking Stephan El Shaarawy in the box, causing a decisive PK. He became a regular starter quickly after recovering from an off-season injury. He has posted one assist, 39 crosses (11 accurate), 54 tackles, and 75 clearances in 30 appearances. He won't be an option for the upcoming playoff against Verona that will determine which team gets relegated.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Not starting against Roma Dragowski (head) is on the bench for Sunday's match versus Roma.

Impact Dragowski is available following a head injury, but Jeroen Zoet will man the sticks in the decisive season finale.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Probable for Roma clash Dragowski suffered a head injury in practice during the week but was quickly cleared and is likely to be in the XI in the season finale, Il Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Dragowski banged his head on the pitch and didn't train Saturday while he was going through the necessary tests, but he has been called up. He'll have to pass a late fitness test, but there's optimism he'll play. Otherwise, Jeroen Zoet will get the nod. He has kept two clean sheets, allowed nine goals, and made ten saves in the last five appearances.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Will sit Roma match Maldini hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Roma, Spezia announced.

Impact Maldini sustained a new injury during the week and won't be involved in the season finale. He posted two goals, 15 shots (six on target), four chances created, and 19 crosses (three accurate) in 18 appearances (four starts) while on loan from Milan.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Will sit season finale Caldara (ankle) won't return in Sunday's match against Roma, coach Leonardo Semplici announced.

Impact Caldara will miss his third game in a row due to his latest injury. He fell out of favor late in the campaign and will finish up with 23 tackles, 17 interceptions, 86 clearances, and 16 blocks in 20 appearances (13 starts). He's poised to head back to Milan after a so-so loan spell.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Will miss Roma clash Bastoni won't be available versus Roma, coach Leonardo Semplici announced.

Impact Bastoni recently returned from a thigh problem and will be out for unknown reasons. Arkadiusz Reca. Albin Ekdal, and Kevin Agudelo will absorb his playing time. A major knee injury limited him to 19 appearances (15 starts) this season. He has logged two goals, four assists, 18 chances created, and 103 crosses (21 accurate).

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - DNP versus Torino Sala (calf) didn't feature in Saturday's 0-4 loss to Torino.

Impact Sala was an option after being sidelined by a calf strain, but he's buried in the depth chart. He has played just six times in the season, registering one chance created, four crosses (one accurate), one tackle, and one interception.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Comes in late against Torino Bastoni (thigh) sent in three crosses (one accurate), won one of two tackles and had one corner in ten minutes in Saturday's 0-4 loss to Torino.

Impact Bastoni got busy in his short time on the pitch following a two-game absence due to a thigh issue. If he has a clean week of practice, he'll be in contention to start either on the left flank, impacting Arkadiusz Reca, or in the midfield, over either Albin Ekdal or Mehdi Bourabia. He has logged two assists, three chances created, 14 crosses (four accurate), and ten tackles (six won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Unused in Torino game Maldini (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 0-4 loss to Spezia.

Impact Maldini recovered after a major thigh problem, but he evidently isn't fit enough to contribute just yet. He has tallied six shots (one on target), two chances created, 12 crosses (zero accurate), and five tackles (two won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Przemyslaw Wisniewski - Scores own goal Wisniewski generated an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Torino.

Impact Wisniewski scored an own goal in the 24th minute to gift Torino the momentum. This was his second own goal of the season. He recorded four clearances, one tackle, one interception and one cross. He has played 13 games this season and averages 4.4 clearances and 0.9 tackles per game.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE