Spezia Calcio Team News Page 13 - Soccer

Emil Holm - Available versus Milan Holm "missed a couple of practice sessions due to the problem he picked up against Fiorentina, but he trained regularly in the last two days," coach Luca Gotti informed.

Impact Holm will be an option after bowing out in the previous game and could keep his starting job if he is in good enough shape. Otherwise, Kelvin Amian could take his place on the right wing. He has scored once and posted four shots (one on target), three chances created, and 12 inaccurate crosses in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Eight crosses again Bourabia had eight crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Bourabia is on a dangerous form with his second match in a row with eight crosses. He now has 18 crosses in the last three games after starting the first nine contests with just two. The 31-year-old has moved from defensive-midfield to a defensive-right midfielder, giving him the freedom to produce more crosses. This brings his crosses on the year to 20 (four accurate) along with 21 tackles (nine won).

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Assists against Fiorentina Ekdal assisted to go with three tackles (three won) and three clearances in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Ekdal was involved in a set piece situation that resulted in an assist to M'Bala Nzola to tie the game right before halftime. The Swedish international would like to keep a starting role if he can maintain healthy after suffering from an early season thigh injury. He currently has an assist, seven tackles (five won), and six clearances thus far.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Nets in goal in defeat Nzola scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Nzola bagged his fifth goal of the season as he continues to deliver for Spezia. This is now his third goal in six matches and continues to lead the team in goals scored. The Frenchman is just six goals away from tying his career high for a season and it looks like he will break it if he keeps up the same scoring form. He will look to add on more goals on the campaign with a trip to Milan on Saturday, who have conceded 12 goals in the last 12 matches.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Late goal dooms team Dragowski made three saves and two clearances but allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact Dragowski failed to stop Arthur Cabral's goal from a fast break that cost Spezia the match on Sunday. He always keeps himself busy in games with 45 saves on the campaign, which is the second most in the league. The Polish goalkeeper has now conceded 11 goals in the last five contests. He will look forward to an even busier game next contest with a trip to Milan, who have scored 15 goals in the last seven matches.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Holm - Subs off versus Fiorentina Holm had one interception, sent in one inaccurate cross, and drew one foul in 68 minutes before leaving Sunday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina due to an apparent thigh injury, EuroSport i...

Impact Holm didn't have much juice in this one and was briefly tended to by the medical staff before limping off. He's headed for some tests. He was replaced by David Strelec as the coach went with a more aggressive scheme. Kelvin Amian and Daniele Verde would also be candidates to start if he were to miss time.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Nikolaou - Sent off versus Fiorentina Nikolaou won two duels, took one off-target shot, had one clearance, and saw red at the 82nd minute in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Nikolaou hit the showers early due to an X-rated tackle while chasing the ball. He'll miss at least Saturday's away game versus Milan. Kelvin Amian, Petko Hristov, and Mattia Caldara will be candidates to replace him in the back.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Comes off bench versus Salernitana Reca (thigh) had one inaccurate cross and one tackle (zero won) in 25 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Reca returned from a three-game absence but didn't have an impact on the game. He could quickly work his way back to the XI at the expense of Kelvin Amian, with Spezia deploying their usual scheme in Sunday's home game versus Fiorentina. He has notched two chances created, seven crosses (two accurate), seven tackles (three won), and seven clearances in the last five appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Fires two shots Nzola took two off target shots and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Nzola was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Spezia were shutout on Saturday. The forward was quiet on the day, but remains the main threat for Spezia as he's scored four of their seven goals while leading the team with 21 shots.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Beaten once in loss Dragowski allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Dragowski allowed the lone goal of the match in the 48th minute as Spezia dropped all three points. The keeper has now allowed 20 goals in 11 league starts while his three saves upped his season total to 42.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Called up for Salernitana game Reca (thigh) has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday.

Impact Reca is good to go after missing the last three matches because of a thigh strain. He has generally started, and Spezia have further absences in his role, but his minutes might be capped in his first game back. Otherwise, he could replace Mattia Caldara or Ethan Ampadu compared to last week's lineup. He has posted four chances created, 19 crosses (seven accurate), 14 tackles and five interceptions in seven matches so far, with clean sheets.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Two shots off bench against Cremonese Verde had two shots after coming off the bench in a 2-2 draw against Cremonese on Sunday.

Impact Verde had little impact on the match. The 26-year-old came as a substitute in the 80th minute and his most notable contribution was having two shots and both were on target.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Two saves against Cremonese Dragowski made two saves and conceded two goals in a 2-2 draw against Cremonese on Sunday.

Impact Dragowski had an average outing for the home team. The 25-year-old made two saves but conceded two goals as well. It was the third consecutive league fixture where Dragowski conceded two or more goals.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Holm - Scores against Cremonese Holm scored a goal in a 2-2 draw against Cremonese on Sunday.

Impact Holm had a good outing for the home side. The 22-year-old scored the team's second goal in the match which was his first in the league campaign. Other than that, Holm also provided a couple of key passes.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Scores against Cremonese Nzola scored a goal in a 2-2 draw against Cremonese on Sunday.

Impact Nzola had a good outing for the hosts. The 26-year-old scored the team's first goal in the match which was his fourth in the league campaign. Other than that, Nzola made four clearances.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Petko Hristov - Unused sub in Cremonese game Hristov (undisclosed) didn't get minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Cremonese.

Impact Hristov didn't play after a two-week absence, but the latest tactical tweak by Spezia could help him get minutes in the short-term. He'll have to compete with Mattia Caldara and Kelvin Amian in a pair of roles.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Diagnosed with thigh strain Kovalenko has suffered a biceps femoris strain in the right thigh, Spezia announced.

Impact Kovalenko got hurt in practice prior to the last game and is not a lock to return before the World Cup break, although it'll hinge on how the rehab goes and the severity of the lesion. The coach tweaked the scheme with both him and Simone Bastoni hurt, which ended up benefitting Kelvin Amian among their backups.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Petko Hristov - Available versus Cremonese Hristov (undisclosed) has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Cremonese Sunday.

Impact Hristov is fit after missing two matches with an unspecified injury. He has been in and out of the starting lineup so far, logging four tackles, four interceptions, 11 clearances, and two blocks in six appearances (three starts), with no clean sheets. He will challenge Ethan Ampadu and Mattia Caldara.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Suffers new injury Kovalenko will sit out Sunday's match versus Cremonese and likely more fixtures due to a new physical problem, coach Luca Gotti informed.

Impact Kovalenko went down late in the week and is still undergoing evaluations. Mickael Egil Ellertsson and Albin Ekdal would be next in line in the midfield, but the coach stated that they would likely tweak their usual scheme with him, Simone Bastoni, and Arkadiusz Reca all on the mend, so an attacker, such as Daniel Maldini or Daniele Verde, could pick up the slack.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Suffers thigh strain Bastoni picked up a rectus femoris lesion in the right thigh in practice, Spezia announced.

Impact Bastoni will have to sit for three-to-four weeks, depending on how the rehab goes. Jakub Kiwior, Salva Ferrer, or Emmanuel Gyasi will man the left flank until Arkadiusz Reca (thigh) returns, opening up a spot either in the back or in the attack in the first and third case. Instead, Viktor Kovalenko, Albin Ekdal, and Jacopo Sala should see an uptick of minutes in the midfield with Bastoni on the mend.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Two key passes off bench against Monza Verde provided a couple of key passes in a 2-0 defeat to Monza on Sunday.

Impact Verde had little impact on the match. The 26-year-old came as a substitute in the 69th minute and his most notable contribution was a couple of key passes.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Two clearances against Monza Bastoni made two clearances in a 2-0 defeat to Monza on Sunday.

Impact Bastoni had an average outing for the visitors. The 25-year-old made two clearances. Other than that, Bastoni also provided a couple of key passes.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - One shot against Monza Nzola had one shot in a 2-0 defeat to Monza on Sunday.

Impact Nzola had an average outing for the visitors. The 26-year-old had one shot which was not on target. Other than that, Nzola also completed a dribble.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Two saves against Monza Dragowski made two saves and conceded two goals in a 2-0 defeat to Monza on Sunday.

Impact Dragowski had an average outing for the losing side. The 25-year-old made two saves but also conceded a couple of goals as well. It was the third occasion in the last five league matches where Dragowski conceded two or more goals.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - On track for Cremonese game Sala (thigh) returned to full practice Wednesday, Spezia announced.

Impact Sala is poised to return over the weekend after missing the last three matches with a thigh strain. He has mostly been a bench option so far, registering one chance created, four crosses (one accurate), one tackle, and one interception in six appearances (one start).

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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