Spezia Calcio Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Salvatore Esposito - Registers most crosses Esposito generated two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-0 loss versus Torino.

Impact Esposito registered the most crosses in the game (4) alongside teammate Arkadiusz Reca. He recorded two shots, two tackles, one dribble and one interception. He has only started nine games this season and averages 1.2 clearances, one tackle, 0.9 shots and 0.9 key passes per game. He has to have a good performance next week against Roma to prevent Spezia's relegation.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Concedes four Dragowski had one save and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Torino.

Impact Dragowski had only one save and conceded four goals. He has nine clean sheets this season in 34 appearances. He has averaged 3.4 saves per game. He has also conceded an average of 1.6 goals per game.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - Called up for Torino game Sala (calf) has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Torino Saturday.

Impact Sala is available after missing the last three matches due to a strain. However, he hasn't played since September as there are several midfielders ahead of him in the hierarchy.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Remains sidelined Caldara (ankle) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game versus Torino.

Impact Caldara will skip the second game in a row due to the problem. He had already fallen out of favor in the back before picking up the injury.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Set to return in Torino game Maldini (thigh) "has resumed working with the rest of the group this week and will be called up for Saturday's tilt against Torino," coach Leonardo Semplici informed.

Impact Maldini managed to recover from a thigh strain that sidelined him for the past five matches a week before the end of the campaign. He had picked up some steam before the injury but has mostly had a bench role throughout the season. His return could affect Eldor Shomurodov, Daniele Verde, and Kevin Agudelo's playing time. He has scored once ad added eight shots (two on target), two key passes, 12 crosses (zero accurate), and four corners in his last six appearances.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Available against Torino Bastoni (thigh) "isn't 100 percent but we will be an option versus Torino Saturday," coach Leonardo Semplici announced.

Impact Bastoni has shaken off a thigh problem that cost him the past two matches. He's more likely to come off the bench than to start considering the boss' words. He can feature in multiple roles. He has tallied two assists, three chances created, 14 crosses (four accurate), and eight tackles (five won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Amian - Completes ban Amian served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lecce.

Impact Amian will be eligible to play against Torino and will likely replace Eldor Shomurodov, and Emmanuel Gyasi will return to a more offensive role. He has tallied 13 crosses (two accurate), nine tackles (five won), 16 clearances, and ten shots (three accurate) in his last five appearances.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Quiet since goal Gyasi recorded three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Since scoring against Atalanta on May 3, Gyasi has been quiet as a fantasy option. He logged four crosses (zero accurate) and three shots (two on goal but none scored) across his last three appearances.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Quiet vs. Lecce Ekdal had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Lecce.

Impact Passable is the best way to describe Ekdal's output between April 15 and May 21. He logged 10 tackles, seven interceptions and five created chances without diverse output offensively.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Ineffective vs. Lecce Reca had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Unlike the Spezia team's previous game, Reca did not produce. All shots and crosses he attempted were inaccurate. Reca will try to redeem himself before June, with Spezia's last game of May scheduled Saturday against Torino.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - One-save clean sheet Dragowski recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Lecce.

Impact All that Dragowski needed to do to maintain a clean sheet was save one shot attempted by Gabriel Strefezza. The goalkeeper has a clean sheet in each of his last two appearances and will look to log a third when the Spezia team hosts Torino next Saturday.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Ruled out for Lecce game Caldara will miss Sunday's match versus Lecce due to an ankle injury, Spezia announced.

Impact Caldara has been bothered by the problem for some time and will be outright spared in this one, coach Leonardo Semplici relayed. He hasn't played in the last four matches even though he was available.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Keeps clean sheet against Milan Dragowski made three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win against AC Milan.

Impact Dragowski managed to blank the opponents for the first time in over two months thanks to a few saves, stout defending, and off-game by Milan. He has given up 11 goals and made 19 saves in his last five appearances. Spezia will visit Lecce next Sunday.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Nikolaou - Fares well versus Milan Nikolaou recorded four crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions, six clearances, and one tackle in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Nikolaou put up numbers across the board in the back and attacked a little as well, although with little precision. He has tallied six tackles (four won), three interceptions, 12 clearances, and two blocks in the last five games.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Takes three shots in Milan game Nzola drew two fouls and generated three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against AC Milan.

Impact Nzola didn't score but had a decent display anyway and looked healthier than in the previous match. He has hit the net once and added nine shots (three on target), six chances created, and two inaccurate crosses in his last five appearances. Spezia will visit Lecce next Sunday.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Amian - Suspended for Lecce game Amian recorded two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and six clearances and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Saturday's 2-0 win versus AC Milan.

Impact Amian was solid on both ends but will have to sit one out due to yellow-card accumulation. The coach will turn to Salva Ferrer or adapt Ethan Ampadu to the flank to replace him against Lecce.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Clears suspension Agudelo completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Agudelo had to miss one due to yellow-card accumulation. The coach went with a different scheme sans him, and it worked out, so it's uncertain whether he'll make the XI versus Lecce. He has recorded six shots (two on target), two key passes, five inaccurate crosses, and seven tackles (four won) in his last five appearances (two starts).

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Wins four duels versus Milan Zurkowski (thigh) won four duels, committed three fouls, and recorded three tackles (zero won) in 26 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 victory over AC Milan.

Impact Zurkowski returned after a month but was rather sloppy during his time on the pitch. He'll compete for minutes with Mehdi Bourabia, Albin Ekdal, and Salvatore Esposito going forward. He has posted nine tackles (three won), six clearances, three shots (one on target), and three crosses in his last six appearances (two starts).

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Produces in Milan clash Reca won ten duels and recorded three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (four accurate), and four chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over AC Milan.

Impact Reca had his best showing in a while, benefitting from a tactical tweak, as he was highly dynamic and paced his team in chances. He should get regular minutes while SImone Bastoni is out. He has logged four shots (one on target), six chances created, 20 crosses (nine accurate), and seven clearances in the last five matches (two starts).

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Przemyslaw Wisniewski - Hits the net against Milan Wisniewski won ten duels, had 14 clearances and one block, and scored one goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Wisniewski was extra busy in the back and was at the right place at the right time to tap it in after a save by Mike Maignan on a corner kick. He has gotten the nod in seven straight matches, recording ten tackles (five won), eight interceptions, 42 clearances, and four blocks and contributing to one clean sheet.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Esposito - Scores free kick versus Milan Esposito scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), nine crosses (three accurate), and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus AC Milan.

Impact Esposito was effective with his set pieces, paced his team in attempts, and sealed the deal with a great free kick in the top corner for his first-ever Serie A goal. He has started in five of the last six matches, recording ten chances created, 32 crosses (12 accurate), six shots (two on target), and 12 clearances.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - On bench against Milan Zurkowski (thigh) is in Spezia's match day squad for Saturday's clash against AC Milan.

Impact Zurkowski is selected on the bench for the second game in a row Saturday after missing the previous four matches with a thigh injury.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Returns to full training Zurkowski (thigh) practiced with the rest of his teammates Wednesday, Spezia relayed.

Impact Zurkowski will be back on the squad for Saturday's game versus Milan if he avoids setbacks in the next couple of days and will contribute to replacing Simone Bastoni in the midfield, although he will likely be eased into action after missing four games and being an unused sub for the past one. He has taken three shots, sent in three crosses (one accurate), won three of six tackles, and notched six clearances in his last five appearances (two starts).

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Diagnosed with strain Bastoni suffered a first-degree lesion of the rectus femoris muscle in his left thigh, Spezia announced.

Impact Bastoni will be forced to skip two or three more matches depending on how quickly he manages to recover. Dimitrios Nikolaou, Arkadiuz Reca, Salvatore Esposito, and Viktor Kovalenko will play more as a result of his absence given his ability to feature in multiple roles.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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