SPEZIA CALCIO NEWS

M'bala Nzola - Ruled out for Roma game Nzola will not be called up for Monday's match versus Roma because he was late to a meeting, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Nzola will be disciplined for tardiness in this one and the coach was coy on whether there will be further punishments in the future. Rej Manaj is set to lead the Spezia frontline and will try to build on last week's goals. He will likely be joined by Daniele Verde, but Spezia have a few options to choose from for the role.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Four clearances against Sassuolo Reca made four clearances in a 2-2 stalemate against Sassuolo on Sunday.

Impact Reca had a decent day for the home team. The 26-year-old made four clearances, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Reca also provided a couple of key passes.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Four saves against Sassuolo Provedel made four saves and conceded two goals in a 2-2 stalemate against Sassuolo on Sunday.

Impact Provedel had a decent day for the hosts. The 27-year-old conceded two goals but made four crucial saves as well. It was the fourth occasion in the last six league matches where Provedel conceded two or more goals.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Two key passes off bench against Sassuolo Verde provided two key passes after coming off the bench in a 2-2 stalemate against Sassuolo on Sunday.

Impact Verde had little impact on the match. The 25-year-old came as a substitute in the 66th minute and his most notable contribution was providing a couple of key passes.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - One shot against Sassuolo Maggiore had one shot in a 2-2 stalemate against Sassuolo on Sunday.

Impact Maggiore had an average game for the home team. The 23-year-old had one shot that was not on target. Other than that, Maggiore also made a solitary interception.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Scores against Sassuolo Gyasi scored a goal in a 2-2 stalemate against Sassuolo on Sunday.

Impact Gyasi had a good outing for the hosts. The 27-year-old scored the team's second goal in the match which was his third in the league campaign. Other than that, Gyasi also made two clearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rey Manaj - Scores against Sassuolo Manaj scored a goal in a 2-2 stalemate against Sassuolo on Sunday.

Impact Manaj had a good game for the home team. The 24-year-old scored the side's first goal in the match which was his second in the league campaign. Other than that, Manaj had four shots and two were on target.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Remains unavailable versus Sassuolo Agudelo (foot) was not included in Spezia's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Agudelo returned from a fracture a week ago, but the coach opted to exclude him for the following two matches. Spezia will lean on their other options in the midfield, as they have done extensively while Agudelo was on the mend.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Antiste - Ruled out for Sassuolo match Antiste (undisclosed) was not named in Spezia's squad list for Sunday's game against Sassuolo.

Impact Antiste saw his playing time steeply decrease in recent matches and he might have been excluded for a technical decision for this one. Ebrima Colley, Daniele Verde and David Strelec could get an uptick of playing time in this one.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eddie Salcedo - Unavailable against Sassuolo Salcedo (undiclosed) did not make Spezia's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Salcedo started in the previous match but might have picked up an ailment, although the club did not disclose the nature of his absence. Daniele Verde and David Strelec will pick up the slack offensively.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Petko Hristov - Fills stat-sheet against Inter Hristov had two blocks, two interceptions and five clearances and won four duels in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Hristov played over Dimitris Nikolaou in this one and had an okay outing considering the quality of the opponents. He returned to a backup role once Martin Erlic came back from injury and this was likely a one-off considering the three-game week. Spezia will host Sassuolo Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Kiwior - Logs eight clearances in Inter clash Kiwior had one block, two interceptions and eight clearances and won one duel in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Kiwior drew his first start of the season in a tricky spot and, even though he put up decent numbers, he struggled against a strong opponent and caused a PK due to a blatant handball. He might get another chance amid busy stretches of the schedule later on. Spezia will host Sassuolo Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rey Manaj - Wins host of duels versus Inter Manaj won 14 duels, drew six fouls, took two shots (one on target) and was dispossessed six times in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Manaj filled in for M'Bala Nzola in this one and often went to war with opposing defenders, with mixed results. The starter will likely be back in the XI for Sunday's home game versus Sassuolo. He has tallied ten shots, seven chances created and three crosses in nine games (two starts). Spezia will host Sassuolo Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Underwhelming versus Inter Gyasi took two shots (one on target), won two of four tackles and nine duels and had two successful take-ons in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Gyasi returned from a one-game suspension and, while he picked up some secondary stats, he was not very impactful as Spezia had troubles generating offense. He has hit the net twice so far, adding 22 shots, eight chances created and 12 crosses in 14 matches. Spezia will host Sassuolo Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Comes off bench versus Inter Verde (undisclosed) sent in two crosses (zero accurate) in 21 minutes in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Verde saw limited action off the bench when the game was already decided after sitting out one tilt due to an ailment. He figures to be in contention with Eddie Salcedo and David Strelec moving forward, as he has produced more in a super-sub role. He has scored three times, provided one assist, created ten chances and sent in 50 crosses in 13 games (seven starts). Spezia will host Sassuolo Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Makes sub appearance against Inter Bourabia (calf) drew one foul, won one duel and had one clearance in 26 minutes in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Bourabia worked his way back from a serious calf injury but was not very involved in this one. He figures to compete primarily with Jacopo Sala going forward, while Giulio Maggiore and Viktor Kovalenko should have steadier roles. He has posted two chances created, four tackles, ten clearances and two interceptions in five appearances (two starts). Spezia will host Sassuolo Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Concedes twice against Inter Provedel had nine saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Provedel was one of the few bright spots for his side and prevented the score from getting out of hand with multiple strong saves. He tied his season high in that respect. He has generally fared well since taking over but he is behind a very leaky defense. He has surrendered 15 goals, made 32 saves and kept one clean sheet in eight matches. Spezia will host Sassuolo Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Held in reserve Wednesday Verde (undisclosed) will be kept on the bench for Wednesday's tilt versus Inter Milan, per SkySports.

Impact In 12 appearances this season (sevens tart), Verde has generated three goals on 24 shots (13 on target), one assist, 48 crosses (nine accurate) and 32 corners. Even when he doesn't start, the forward has still generated plenty of opportunities and would represent a high-risk, high-reward fantasy option against Inter.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Back in squad Wednesday Bourabia (calf) was named to the match-day squad for Wednesday's matchup with Inter Milan, per SkySports.

Impact Bourabia has been out of action since Sept. 25 versus AC Milan, a stretch of eight matches on the sidelines due to his calf problem. Even fully fit, the midfielder is far from a lock for the starting XI and may need to make a few substitute appearances given his extended layoff.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Creates three chances against Bologna Kovalenko took one shot (zero on target), delivered one cross (one accurate) and created three chances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Bologna.

Impact Kovalenko led his team in chances created with three. He has a goal and two assists this season. His next match is against Inter Milan on December 1.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Amian - Takes four shots in defeat Amian took four shots (one on target), made two interceptions and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Amian lead his side in shots taken with four. He has yet to score a goal this season but has one assist. Spezia travel to Inter Milan next on December 1.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Concedes late penalty in loss Provedel made four saves, two clearances and allowed a goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Bolonga.

Impact Provedel was helped by the woodwork a few times in the match before conceding Marko Arnautovic's 83rd minute penalty goal. He now has 23 saves with 13 goals allowed. His next match is on December 1 away to Inter Milan.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Managed versus Inter Agudelo (foot) will miss Wednesday's match against and will be back for the following match against Sassuolo, Spezia announced.

Impact Agudelo returned in the past game from a foot fracture and is not ready to play two matches in a row on short rest, therefore he will stay home to work on his conditioning. He is set to be available Sunday versus Sassuolo. He played 14 games in his first appearance back.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Available against Inter Verde (undisclosed) has been included in Spezia's squad list to face Inter Wednesday.

Impact Verde is good to go after sitting out one game likely due to simple fatigue. He will be in contention with Janis Antiste and David Strelec to start up front, as he had done in two straight games before the hiccup. He has logged three goals, one assist, 24 shots and ten chances created in 12 matches (seven starts).

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Called up for Inter clash Bourabia (calf) has been included in Spezia's squad list to face Inter Wednesday.

Impact Bourabia has been out for nearly two months following a calf injury and is set to slowly re-integrated into the rotation, alternating with Jacopo Sala, Viktor Kovalenko and Giulio Maggiore in the role. He has scored once ad added four tackles, nine clearances and two interceptions in four appearances.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE