Spezia Calcio Team News Page 10 - Soccer

Albin Ekdal - Stays out for Bologna game Ekdal (undisclosed) won't be an option Friday versus Bologna, coach Luca Gotti announced.

Impact Ekdal will skip the second straight tilt with an unspecified muscular injury. With Simone Bastoni and Szymon Zurkowski also missing, Kevin Agudelo should notch another start, with Salvatore Esposito will be the top backup in the midfield.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Kiwior: Arsenal sign Spezia and Poland defender in £20m deal as Mikel Arteta bolsters squad Arsenal have completed the signing of Poland defender Jakub Kiwior from Spezia in a deal worth £20m; The 22-year-old has signed a four-and-a...

JANUARY 23, 2023 • SKY.COM

Arkadiusz Reca - Suffers undisclosed injury Reca recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Roma. He was subbed off due to injury in the 79th minute.

Impact An undisclosed injury could prevent Reca from participating in Spezia's upcoming game at Bologna on Friday. That could be a perfect opportunity for Joao Moutinho, who just signed with the team during January and is someone who usually plays on the left side like Reca does.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Allows two goals Dragowski recorded two saves and conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Dragowski allowed goals from Stephan El Shaarawy and Tammy Abraham. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself during Spezia's next game, currently scheduled at Bologna on Jan. 27.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Nikolaou - Eligible for Bologna match Nikoloau will be available for Friday's game against Bologna following a one-game suspension.

Impact Nikolaou sat out one match due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll be back in the XI over Petko Hristov Friday. He has tallied five tackles (all won), two interceptions, six clearances, and four blocks in the last three matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Kiwior Arsenal transfer: Why Gunners signed Poland defender from Spezia and how much they paid Arsenal are set to land young Polish World Cup player Jakub Kiwior from Serie A side Spezia in Italy. The versatile left-footed defender wil...

JANUARY 22, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Emil Holm - Forced off early versus Roma Holm left Sunday's match against Roma after just 13 minutes due to a muscular problem, Corriere dello Sport relays.

Impact Holm didn't put up significant stats before leaving. He got banged up on a collision in the air right away, but he bowed out due to an issue in the thigh/groin area. He was substituted by Salva Ferrer.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Ruled out for Roma clash Ekdal will miss Sunday's match versus Roma due to a minor muscular problem, Spezia announced.

Impact Ekdal got a rare start in a midweek cup game and got a little banged up. With Simone Bastoni also out, Mehdi Bourabia, Ethan Ampadu, Kevin Agudelo, and newcomers Salvatore Esposito and Szymon Zurkowski will be the options in the midfield.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Suffers calf injury Nzola sustained a grade one strain of the soleus muscle of the right calf, Spezia announced.

Impact Nzola will miss three-to-four weeks depending on how well the rehab goes. Spezia don't have another pure striker in their roster, but they just added Raimonds Krollis, who should get a look once he has settled in. Daniele Verde, David Strelec, and Daniel Maldini will contribute to replacing Nzola in the next few matches.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Marchetti - Joins Spezia Marchetti has agreed to a contract with Spezia, the league site confirms.

Impact Marchetti spent the last few months as a free agent since he didn't re-up with Genoa. He'll back up Bartlomiej Dragowski along with Petar Zovko since Jeroen Zoet is out long-term with a knee problem.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raimonds Krollis - Joins Spezia Krollis has agreed to a contract with Spezia until June 2026 upon transferring from Valmiera FC, the club announced.

Impact Krollis has recorded 38 goals and 13 assiests in 65 matches with his previous team and scored 24 times in 34 Virsliga games last season. He'll provide some offensive depth behind M'Bala Nzola, Emmanuel Gyasi, Daniele Verde, and Daniel Madlini.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Unused sub in cup game Agudelo was available for Thursday's Coppa Italia match against Atalanta.

Impact Agudelo left the previous game early because he was cramping up, but he didn't require medical attention afterward and was an option a few days later. He'll be in contention to start in Sunday's home game versus Roma. He has logged two off-target shots, three chances created, three crosses (one accurate), and one unsuccessful tackle in the last two matches.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tio Cipot - Joins Spezia Cipot has moved to Spezia on a permanent deal from Musa, the League confirms.

Impact Cipot has logged three goals and two assists in 22 appearances across all competitions this season. He'll look to work his way up the pecking order in his first few months in Italy.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Suffers knee injury Bastoni will undergo surgery due to a meniscus tear in the left knee, Spezia announced.

Impact Bastoni was oddly unused in the past game, and the reason why was quickly explained, as he got hurt in practice late last week. He's set to miss four-to-six weeks if everything goes well with the surgery. Kevin Agudelo, Szymon Zurkowki, and Salvatore Esposito will soak up his minutes in the midfield.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Nikolaou - Suspended for Roma game Nikolaou had one clearance, drew one foul, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Nikoloau didn't have a busy afternoon, but he contributed to the clean sheet. He'll have to miss one game due to yellow card accumulation. Jakub Kiwior should be back in the XI Sunday versus Roma after getting a day off, but Nikoloau's absence will likely allow Mattia Caldara to stay in the lineup.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Plays seven minutes Zurkowski recorded one interception in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Zurkowski was able to debut less than a week after his loan was completed from Fiorentina. For the next four months, fantasy managers should expect him to compete for central-midfielder starts against or alongside Mehdi Bourabia and Simone Bastoni.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Scores goal Nzola scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Nzola possesses four goals across that many games he has played from Nov. 13 to Jan. 15. The striker will try to continue his recent form when Spezia hosts Roma next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Suffers undisclosed injury Agudelo was subbed off due to injury in the 83rd minute of Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Torino. He generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances creat...

Impact An undisclosed injury prevented Agudelo from playing all 90 minutes of a crucial win by Spezia. Agudelo's next opportunity to return is when the team hosts Roma next Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Four-save clean sheet Dragowski registered four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Dragowski logged four-save clean sheets during both of his first two games of 2023. Unlike during 2022, the goalkeeper has been perfect and highly reliable. However, Dragowski will have a difficult test when Spezia hosts Roma on Jan. 22.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Moves to Spezia Zurkowski has joined Spezia on loan with obligation to buy from Fiorentina, the teams announced.

Impact Zurkowski didn't find any room at Fiorentina this season after a productive loan spell at Empoli and also dealt with a few injuries. He'll compete with Mehdi Bourabia and Simone Bastoni at his new club. He posted six goals, two assists, 47 shots (17 on target), and 20 chances created in 35 appearances with Empoli the previous season, so he would be a fantasy asset if he got regular playing time.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Unused versus Lecce Verde (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Verde returned to the squad list sooner than expected, but he didn't see the pitch as he wasn't fully ready, and the game didn't break in his favor. He'll split minutes primarily with Emmanuel Gyasi going forward. He has notched ten shots (three on target), six chances created, and 20 crosses (five accurate) in eight appearances (two starts).

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Kept from scoring Nzola took three shots (one on goal) and crossed once accurately during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Nzola was held off the scoresheet as both teams settled for a scoreless draw on Sunday. The forward's eight goals are tied for the second most in Serie A through Sunday's match while his three shots upped his total to a team-high 40.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Holm - Lackluster against Lecce Holm took an off target shot and crossed once inaccurately during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Holm was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as both sides were shutout on Sunday. The wide man has scored once and provided an assist in 16 appearances while his 44 crosses are the second most on the team through Sunday's match.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Shuts out Lecce Dragowski kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Dragowski helped Spezia earn a point by shutting out Lecce on Sunday. The clean sheet was the second in 15 league starts for the keeper while his four saves upped his season total to 57.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Starting against Lecce Dragowski is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Lecce.

Impact Dragowski returns from an ankle injury suffered in November to defend the goal on Sunday. The keeper has allowed 25 goals in 14 league starts keeping just one clean sheet.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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