SPEZIA CALCIO NEWS

Daniele Verde - Ruled out for Bologna match Verde was not named in Spezia's squad list to face Bologna Sunday.

Impact Verde is missing for undisclosed reasons, as the club simply stated that he is not 100 percent. David Strelec, Eddy Salcedo and Suf Podgoreaunu are next in line to play on the right flank. Spezia will be down both wingers since Emmanuel Gyasi is suspended, opening up an opportunity for the backups.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Called up for Bologna match Agudelo (foot) has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Bologna Sunday.

Impact Agudelo is available after missing two months because of a foot fracture and will begin being integrated into the rotation in the midfield and in the attack, as he is quite versatile. He has logged one shot, two chances created and four tackles in his lone appearance of the season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Returns against Atalanta Reca (thigh) had one tackle in 26 minutes in Saturday's 2-5 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Reca had not played since mid-September due to multiple physical injuries. His return could impact Jacopo Sala and the other midfielders, as Simone Bastoni could move more frequently to those role with Reca at left-back. Spezia will host Bologna next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Scores twice against Atalanta Nzola took three shots (all on target, created two chances, drew one foul and scored two goals in Saturday's 2-5 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Nzola was the only bright spot for his side as he found the target with two opportunistic finishes from inside the box on confusing actions. He had not scored in six months. He was streaky one way or the other last season. He has tallied 12 shots, six chances created and four crosses in ten games (six starts). Spezia will host Bologna next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Invisible against Atalanta Verde took one shot on target and sent in two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-5 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Verde had a very silent game in the romp and has been more effective off the bench rather than when starting lately. He has posted three goals, 24 shots, ten chances created and 48 crosses in 12 games (seven starts). Spezia will host Bologna next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Quiet versus Atalanta Maggiore took three shots (zero on target), drew one foul, won three duels and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 2-5 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Maggiore put up small numbers in the rough loss and misfired in all his attempts. He has failed to collect points in the past six matches, where he has logged seven shots, five chances created, three crosses and 14 tackles. Spezia will host Bologna next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Provides assist against Atalanta Bastoni sent in two crosses (both accurate), created one scoring chance, drew two fouls and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-5 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Bastoni salvaged his day despite the romp by finding M'Bala Nozla in the box with an accurate corner kick in the final minutes. He is now up to two goals, two helpers, 20 chances created and 17 tackles in 12 matches. Spezia will host Bologna next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Suspended for next game Gyasi sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance, won two of two tackles and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 2-5 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Gyasi did not get much going offensively and will be forced to miss next Sunday's home game against Bologna due to yellow-card accumulation. David Strelec, Janis Antiste and Ebrima Colley are next in line in the Spezia attack.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Petko Hristov - Wins three duels versus Atalanta Hristov (thigh) created one scoring chance, won three duels and had two interceptions and one clearance in Saturday's 2-5 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Hristov drew the start immediately after recovering from a thigh injury, but he did not have a great day like most of his teammates in this one. He should be a backup when both Martin Erlic and Dimitris Nikaloau are available, as it will be the case in Sunday's home game versus Bologna.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Nikolaou - Will return against Bologna Nikolaou served his one-game suspension in Saturday's 2-5 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Nikolaou missed one game due to yellow-card accumulation. He will most likely be back into the XI replacing Petko Hristov in next Sunday's home match versus Bologna. He has tallied 14 tackles, 14 interceptions, 45 clearances and seven blocks in 12 games, with just one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Concedes five times against Atalanta Provedel had four saves and gave up five goals in Saturday's 2-5 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Provedel had a rough day at the office as his defense came apart against a potent offense, which were able to create easy chances in spades. He has allowed 12 goals, made 19 saves and kept one clean sheet in six matches since winning the starting job. Spezia will host Bologna next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Petko Hristov - Starts against Atalanta Hristov has been included in the starting XI for the match against Atalanta on Saturday.

Impact Hristov will start Saturday's fixture. The defender has recently recovered from a thigh injury.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Remains on the mend Bourabia (calf) was not named in Spezia's squad list to face Atalanta Saturday.

Impact Bourabia got hurt in late September and has yet to resume practicing fully, so he might not come back next week either. Spezia will continue leaning primarily on Giulio Maggiore, Viktor Kovalenko and Jacopo Sala in the role.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Petko Hristov - Called up for Atalanta game Hristov (thigh) has been included in Spezia's squad list to face Atalanta Saturday.

Impact Hristov is available after missing the past two matches because of a thigh injury. He will compete with Jakub Kiwior to replace the suspended Dimitris Nikolaou. He will get the start if fit enough to avoid further problems. He has posted 13 tackles, 13 interceptions, 31 clearances and 16 blocks in ten matches, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Sher - Still out against Atalanta Sher (arm) will not be available in Saturday's game versus Atalanta, Spezia announced.

Impact Sher has resumed training fully, but the coaching staff will give him another week to avoid risks. In any case, he does not project to have a big role while their more established midfielders are available like in this case.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Progressing after injury Agudelo (foot) has resumed working on the pitch and could go into full training next week, coach Thiago Motta informed.

Impact Aguelo has been out since mid-September due to a foot fracture. He is nearing a return but he will skip at least another game. He will probably be brought along slowly to avoid the risk of re-injury.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Resumes practicing fully Reca (thigh) trained with no limitations Monday, Spezia announced.

Impact Reca missed the past month due to a second thigh strain in short order. Barring a setback, he will be available for Saturday's game versus Atalanta. He will likely alternate with Simone Bastoni on the left flank, although he will need to be eased into action given the multiple injuries he suffered in the early going. He talleid two goals, three assists, 30 shots and 26 chances created in 30 appearances with Crotone last season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Sher - Cleared to return Sher (arm) was able to practice fully Monday, Spezia announced.

Impact Sher has been sidelined for the past month due to an arm fracture. The doctors gave him the green light to play and will be back in the squad list in Saturday's home game against Atalanta. He has played once thus far while a few midfielders were hurt, but they have recovered now so he will likely see limited playing time going forward, considering also his young age.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aurelien Nguiamba - Recovers from injury Nguaimba (thigh) returned to full practice Friday, Spezia announced.

Impact Nguiamba missed nearly a month before the break because of a thigh injury. He joined after deadline day to provide depth to the midfield. Giulio Maggiore, Viktor Kovalenko and Jacopo Sala are ahead of him in the depth chart. Spezia will visit Atalanta on November 20th.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Nikolaou - Suspended for one game Nikolaou had four clearances and three interceptions, won one of two tackles and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Nikolaou had a strong performance to help his team keep a rare clean sheet, but he will be forced to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. If healthy, Petko Hristov (thigh) will replace him against Atalanta, otherwise Jakub Kiwior could make his seasonal debut.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Delivers four crosses in win Verde took one shot off target, delivered four crosses and made one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Verde was not able to find the back of the net Saturday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The striker has now collected one goal in his last three appearances but his playing time is a concern as he has started once in the last five games.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Provides assist in win Kovalenko provided one assist, created one chance, made one clearance and drew two fouls in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Kovalenko had a great offensive outing as he provided an assist to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has now registered one goal and two assists in his last five appearances, along with racking up four shots, three chances created and 10 crosses due to his role on set pieces.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - Scores winner versus Torino Sala scored one goal on ones hot on target, delivered one cross, won three tackles, made one interception and drew one foul in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Sala had a great offensive outing as he scored his first goal of the season to help his side take home all three points. The defender has only attempted two shots this season and holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Keeps clean sheet in win Provedel made one save and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Provedel had a great offensive outing as he made one save and kept a clean sheet to help his side take home all three points. This was the keeper's first clean sheets in his last five appearances, along with producing 15 saves and allowed seven goals in the same time span.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Petko Hristov - Ruled out for Torino game Hristov is dealing with a minor adductor problem and will miss Saturday's match versus Torino, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Hristov was a late scratch for the past game and, while he has been able to practice in limited fashion for a couple of days, the coach decided to spare him to avoid more serious issues. Dimitris Nikolaou and Martin Erlic will team up in the back Saturday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE