Impact Reca set up Rey Manaj in the 11th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the second of the season for the fullback while his two chances created were the team-high total in the loss.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
SPEZIA CALCIO 7-6-0 · 3RD IN SERIE B · PROMOTION PLAYOFFS
7-6-0 · 3RD IN SERIE B · PROMOTION PLAYOFFS
Next Match vs FC Sudtirol Bolzano (H) · Sun 2:00PM
Arkadiusz Reca - Second assist of season Reca had an assist while crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Monday's 2-1 loss to Bologna.
Ivan Provedel - Beaten twice in loss Provedel allowed two goals while making a save during Monday's 2-1 loss to Bologna.
Impact Provedel allowed a goal in each half as Spezia dropped all three points on Monday. The keeper has now allowed 29 goals in 19 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 73.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Simone Bastoni - Comes off bench against Bologna Bastoni (thigh) sent in three crosses (zero accurate), won one of three tackles and had four interceptions and one block in 32 minutes in Monday's 1-2 loss to Bologna.
Impact Bastoni had an excellent return from injury and filled the stat-sheet on both ends despite the loss. He could resume starting over Jacopo Sala, as it was the case before the injury, in Sunday's home game against Roma. He has tallied three goals, two assists, 72 crosses and 35 tackles in 22 appearances so far.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rey Manaj - Finds target in Bologna game Manaj took two shots (one on target), created chance, scored a goal and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 1-2 loss to Bologna.
Impact Manaj found his second goal in the past three matches with a good-looking header in the first half. However, he will have to sit out one game due to yellow card accumulation. M'Bala Nzola and Kevin Agudelo will be the top candidates to replace him in Sunday's home match against Roma.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kelvin Amian - Eligible for Roma clash Amian completed a one-game suspension in Monday's 1-2 loss to Bologna.
Impact Amian will supplant Salva Ferrer in Sunday's home game, reprising his starting role at right-back. He has recorded seven shots, four crosses, three interceptions and 11 clearances in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Simone Bastoni - Called up for Bologna match Bastoni (thigh) has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Bologna Monday.
Impact Bastoni could make his return after missing five weeks because of a thigh strain. He was starting over Jacopo Sala before the injury, but he might be eased into action. He has posted three goals, two assists, 33 chances and 69 crosses in 21 appearances thus far.
FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kelvin Amian - Disqualified for Bologna game Amian took one off-target shot, had one clearance and one block and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Amian had an underwhelming display in the loss and will be forced to miss one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Salva Ferrer and Jacopo Sala will be candidates to play at right-back in Monday's away game versus Bologna.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Agudelo - Scores once as a substitute Agudelo had one goal on one shot, one tackle and sustained two fouls in the 2-1 loss to Fiorentina on Monday.
Impact After subbing on in the 57th minute, Agudelo made quick work and scored his side's only goal 17 minutes later. While not typically an offensive threat, the forward has managed to log two goals in his last four appearances. Perhaps he can keep the streak going against Bologna.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giulio Maggiore - Plays well at both ends Maggiore had three shots (all off target), created one chance, had one block, one tackle, four fouls and sustained four fouls in the 2-1 loss to Fiorentina on Monday.
Impact In an attempt to help his team equalize, Maggiore took more shots than usual. While his defensive contributions were solid, maybe he will have more luck and actually score his first goal of the season against Bologna.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daniele Verde - Launches in five crosses Verde had one shot (off target), five crosses, two interceptions, four corners and created one chance in the 2-1 loss to Fiorentina on Monday.
Impact With his squad down most of the match, it was up to aggressive forwards like Verde to make a difference and try to equalize this match. In the forward's past five appearances, he has scored two goals and logged two assists. Though he couldn't manage any against Fiorentina, maybe he will get lucky against Bologna.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Provedel - Makes two saves against Fiorentina Provedel had two saves and conceded two goals in the 2-1 loss to Fiorentina on Monday.
Impact After a tough match, Provedel finally slipped in the closing moments, letting a goal from Sofyan Amrabat get by him. If he had held on, he would have pulled off a draw against a tougher opponent. Hopefully he can improve in the next match against Bologna.
FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Viktor Kovalenko - Available against Fiorentina Kovalenko (thigh) is good to go for Monday's clash with Fiorentina, Spezia announced.
Impact Kovalenko was a late scratch for the previous match, but his injury turned out to be minor and he will quickly return to the squad list. He has started just once in the past five matches when he was available, tallying one assist, one shot, two chances and one cross.
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ebrima Colley - Will be option against Fiorentina Colley (AFCON) has been called up by Spezia for Monday's match versus Fiorentina.
Impact Colley was given extra time to get back into the thick of things after the competition and sat out the previous game. He will resume providing depth in multiple offensive spots Monday. He has posted 11 shots, five chances, 17 crosses and six tackles in ten appearances (three starts).
FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Erlic - Logs eight clearances against Salernitana Erlic had one block, one interception and eight clearances and won five duels in Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Erlic had a decent performance in the back, but Salernitana hit the net twice with two free kicks. He has notched 18 tackles, 13 interceptions, 76 clearances and 23 blocks in 17 matches, with four clean sheets. Spezia will host Fiorentina Monday.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Arkadiusz Reca - Decent against Salernitana Reca sent in two crosses (zero accurate), had two interceptions and one clearance and won three duels in Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Reca picked up a few stats in both phases, but he is capable of better performances, especially in the offensive end. He has tallied two shots, nine crosses, four tackles and nine interceptions in the last five appearances. Spezia will host Fiorentina Monday.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jakub Kiwior - Works very hard against Salernitana Kiwior had three interceptions and one block and won five of seven tackles and eight duels in Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Kiwior put together another impressive defensive display in the midfield as he continues to run away with the starting job in a holding position. He has notched 27 tackles, 21 interceptions, 23 clearances and three shots in nine matches. Spezia will host Fiorentina Monday.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giulio Maggiore - Wins nine duels against Salernitana Maggiore took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, drew six fouls and won nine duels in Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Maggiore was not a factor in the final third, but he shined on the peripheral stats in this one. He has provided two assists in the season, while he is still searching for his first goal. He has recorded three shots, three chances, two crosses and three interceptions in the last five matches. Spezia will host Fiorentina Monday.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rey Manaj - Scores against Salernitana Manaj took five shots (one on target), drew two fouls, won seven duels and converted a PK in Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Manaj led his team in shots and, while he was not precise in his other attempts, he made no mistake from the penalty spot. It was just his second goal of the season, but he has a stranglehold on the starting job. He has logged 14 shots and one chance in the last five matches. Spezia will host Fiorentina Monday.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Emmanuel Gyasi - Quiet against Salernitana Gyasi took two off-target shots, won one tackle and one duel and was dispossessed twice in Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Gyasi had a very muted performance despite playing in a rather offensive role in this one. He has scored once and notched six shots, seven chances and three crosses in the last five matches. Spezia will host Fiorentina Monday.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daniele Verde - Buries PK against Salernitana Verde took three shots (one on target), sent in nine crosses (three accurate), created three soring chances and scored a goal in Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Verde put together another excellent performance, pacing his team crosses and chances. He converted the second penalty awarded to his team in this one. He is in the midst of a tremendous run of form since he has scored twice, provided two assists and added nine shots and 36 crosses in the last five matches. Spezia will host Fiorentina Monday.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mehdi Bourabia - Unused against Salernitana Bourabia (undisclosed) did not feature in Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Bourabia was available after a one-game absence, but he did not feature even though his team was short-handed in the midfield. He appears to have fallen behind also Kevin Agudelo and Aurelien Nguiamba in the pecking order. He has tallied two chances, three crosses, five tackles and ten clearances in six matches. Spezia will host Fiorentina Monday.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Provedel - Beaten twice in Salernitana match Provedel had three saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Provedel conceded on two majestic free kicks by Simone Verdi that were rather hard to catch. He has surrendered 25 goals, made 66 saves and kept four clean sheets in 17 matches. Spezia will host Fiorentina Monday.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mehdi Bourabia - Available versus Salernitana Bourabia has been included in Spezia's squad list for Monday's game against Salernitana.
Impact Bourabia missed one game before the break for unspecified reasons. He has a shot at seeing minutes in the midfield considering Simone Bastoni and Viktor Kovalenko's absences. He has not played in six weeks, though. He has posted two chances, three crosses, five tackles and ten clearances in six appearances (two starts) so far.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Viktor Kovalenko - Ruled out for Salernitana game Kovalenko will miss Monday's game versus Salernitana because of a late muscular problem, Spezia announced.
Impact Kovalenko was in the mix to start in this one considering Simone Bastoni's injury, but he picked up a physical problem as well and will probably take some tests in the next few days. The next men up in the midfield are Jacopo Sala, Mehdi Bourabia and Kevin Agudelo.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ebrima Colley - Unavailable against Salernitana Colley was not named in Spezia's squad list to face Salernitana Monday.
Impact Colley returned from AFCON earlier this week, but the coach will give him some more practice time before calling him up, also considering that Spezia have plenty of offensive options in this one.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
