Spezia Calcio Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Daniele Verde - Makes squad list for Lecce game Verde (thigh) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Lecce, Spezia announced.

Impact Verde has recovered sooner than expected, but the coach was non-committal about him in the pre-game presser, although he'll make the trip. He'll be at best a bench option, with Emmanuel Gyasi and Mbala Nzola likely getting another start. He has recorded ten shots (three on target), six chances created, and 20 crosses (five accurate) in eight appearances (two starts).

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Called up for Lecce game Dragowski (ankle) has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Lecce Sunday.

Impact Dragowski managed to speed up his recovery after Jeroen Zoet got hurt in the past game. He'll be further assessed on game-day but, if in good enough shape, he'll get the start over third-stringer Petar Zovko. He has allowed 25 goals, made 53 saves, and kept one clean sheet in 14 matches.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeroen Zoet - Expected to miss two months Zoet will be sidelined for eight because of his PCL tear, Ansa informs.

Impact Zoet should be back in March according to the timetable, while starter Bartlomiej Dragowski will be back much sooner. The team will mull whether to trust third-stringer Petar Zovko or to bring in a more experienced deputy with Zoet on the mend.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Esposito - Moves to Spezia Esposito has joined Spezia on loan with obligation to buy from SPAL, the team announced.

Impact Esposito is poised to debut in Serie A after a few productive seasons in the second league. He has logged two goals and two assists in the current one, and he'll have some fantasy appeal if he manages to become a regular since he's set-piece specialist. His arrival could impact Albin Ekdal and Mehdi Bourabia's minutes.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeroen Zoet - Diagnosed with major injury Zoet suffered a grade-two tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in the right knee, Spezia announced.

Impact Zoet left the pitch early versus Atalanta after colliding with Duvan Zapata, and he's poised to miss months and potentially the rest of the season. He and the club will decide which route to take for the rehab in the next few days. Bartlomiej Dragowski (ankle) isn't far off from coming back, and Petar Zovko will fill in until the starter is ready.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeroen Zoet - Subs off early versus Atalanta Zoet played just 12 minutes in Wednesday's match against Atalanta, as he was forced to sub off due to a lower leg injury after a collision with Duvan Zapata, Goal reports.

Impact Zoet was filling in for the injured Bartlomiej Dragowski, but he didn't last long as he bowed out after banging knees with an opponent. Third-stringer Petar Zovko replaced him between the sticks. He'll be re-assessed ahead of Sunday's home game against Lecce.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Close to coming back Dragowski (ankle) "has resumed practicing on his own, but he's not quite ready to do it with the rest of the group. I think it's a matter of a week or two," coach Luca Gotti announ...

Impact Dragowski won't be available for the two first two matches of the year against Atalanta and Lecce, where Jeroen Zoet will man the sticks, but he's not far off from coming back and should be able to return before the end of January.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Picks up small injury Verde will miss 10-to-15 days due to muscle fatigue, coach Luca Gotti announced.

Impact Verde sustained a muscular injury in practice and, while the tests ruled out severe problems, he'll have to skip two or three games because of it. Emmanuel Gyasi, Daniel Maldini, and David Strelec should experience an uptick of minutes while he's out.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Features in friendly Reca (thigh) played 30 minutes off the bench in Saturday's friendly against Sparta Rotterdam, Spezia inform.

Impact Reca played just a couple of days after logging a full training session and has overcome a thigh strain that cost him one game and the World Cup. He might have to split time with newcomer Joao Moutinho in the upcoming games. He has posted one goal, one assist, 27 crosses (11 accurate), and 17 tackles in 11 appearances (nine starts) so far.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Features in friendly Kovalenko (thigh) came off the bench in Thursday's game against Servette, Spezia relay.

Impact Kovalenko missed a month before the break due to a thigh strain. He recently reprised training fully. He'll resume having a backup role in the midfield once Serie A restarts, alternating with Kevin Agudelo and Simone Bastoni. He tallied four off-target shots, four chances crated, four crosses (one accurate), and seven tackles in seven appearances (four starts) before the injury.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Full go in practice Kovalenko (thigh) returned to full training Monday, Spezia announced.

Impact Kovalenko required an extra week to complete his rehab from a thigh strain, but he's set to feature in one of the friendlies before the resumption of the league.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Trying to speed up timetable Dragowski told La Nazione that his goal "is to be ready for January 4's match versus Atalanta, but it'll depend on how the ankle responds to therapy."

Impact Dragowski was expected to be out for multiple months following a gruesome lower leg injury, but he avoided fractures and will try to recuperate from the major ligament damage he sustained during the month of December.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Practicing on the side Reca (thigh) has logged limited sessions once Spezia resumed practicing this week, the team announced.

Impact Reca picked up a significant thigh injury right before the break, and he needs more time to recover. The extended break offers him the opportunity to heal without missing several matches, but his availability for the early 2023 matches will be clearer later in December.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Limited in training Kovalenko (thigh) has been practicing on the side following the vacations, Spezia informs.

Impact Kovalenko has been on the mend since mid-October because of a severe thigh strain, and he hasn't fully recovered yet, but he has a month to do so and should be ready to go for the first January matches.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Moutinho - Signs for Spezia Moutinho has joined Spezia on four-year contract through 2026, it was announced Friday. He'll be eligible to play in January.

Impact Moutinho stepped up with two goals and one assist over 29 starts in 2022, which he evidently thought was enough to secure a move to Europe as he didn't extend his contract at Orlando City. It still may take some time before he's a regular contributor for his new club.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Kiwior - Continues in starting lineup at WC Kiwior made a block, three clearances and won one of two tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Argentina.

Impact Kiwior started in all three group stage games for Poland, keeping two clean sheets against Mexico and Saudi Arabia alongside Kamil Glik in central defense.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Moutinho - Leaving Orlando Moutinho confirmed in an Instagram post Wednesday that he will be leaving Orlando City this offseason.

Impact Moutinho wracked up three goals and seven assists across 85 appearances in all competitions during his four seasons in Orlando, and he helped the club win the 2022 U.S. Open Cup back in September. The 24-year-old left-back will now be moving on this winter, with Luca Petrasso having already arrived as his replacement in Orlando.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Blocks two shots against Iran Ampadu had two crosses (zero accurate) and two blocks, drew one foul and won four duels in Friday's 0-2 defeat against Iran.

Impact Ampadu stayed in the XI after subbing off with fatigue in the opener and worked hard in the midfield as per usual. He has recorded two tackles, two interceptions, six clearances, and three blocks in two World Cup games.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Starting versus Iran Ampadu (thigh) is getting the nod in Friday's match against Iran.

Impact Ampadu left the opener a little early simply because he was cramping up. He shined defensively against the United States, logging two tackles (both won), one interception, and four clearances, on top of drawing two fouls and taking one off-target shot.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Set for Iran match Ampadu (strain) participated in Wednesday's training session.

Impact Ampadu dealt with cramps late into a physically draining draw with the United States on Monday but didn't show signs of serious injury. He should remain a starter so long as he has the legs for it.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Brought off with cramp Ampadu came off with a cramp in the 95th minute of Monday's 1-1 draw with the USA.

Impact Ampadu played through the entirety of the match, coming off for Joe Morrell five minutes before full time. The defensive midfielder was limping, though from the treatment he received on the sideline it seemed to be cramp. If it was only a cramp Ampadu will likely be right back in the starting XI for Friday's clash with Iran.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Amian - Makes two clearances in win Amian made two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win at Verona.

Impact Amian had a quiet outing, but did enough to help them earn the comeback win after conceding in the first half. That was his fourth start in the season in eight overall appearances, but first as centerback. The versatile defender also received his third yellow card, though.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Holm - Makes two tackles in win Holm registered two shots (one on target), three crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won), two blocks and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win at Verona.

Impact Holm had a decent all-around performance to help them earn the comeback win on the road. The midfielder also received his fourth yellow card of the season in the proccess, though. That was his 12th consecutive start after beginning the season on bench, with one goal and one assist to his name.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Assists as substitute Bourabia assisted one goal from his only chance created, took one shot on target, sent in one accurate cross and made three clearances in 30 minutes during Sunday's 2-1 win at Vero...

Impact Bourabia subbed on in the second half and assisted M'Bala Nzola's game-winner in the 69th minute to complete their comeback. That was his first assist in the season. That was his first appearance off bench so far after 14 consecutive starts, and he will look to reclaim his spot in the squad after the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Assists at Verona Bastoni assisted one goal from his only chance created, took five shots (two on target), sent in 11 crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (all won) and one interception in Sun...

Impact Bastoni had a great outing to help them earn the road win, assisting M'Bala Nzola's equalizer in the 53rd minute. The midfielder also led his side in shots and crosses in the proccess. That was his second assist in the season, to go with two goals as well.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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