SPEZIA CALCIO NEWS

Daniele Verde - Scores in loss Verde scored one goal on three shots (two on target), created one chance, delivered 12 crosses and drew one foul in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Sampdoria.

Impact Verde came off the bench in the second half and found the back of the net in addition to racking up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The striker's playing time has been a concern as of late as he has failed to start in the last two games. However, he will push to be included in the starting XI Tuesday versus Genoa after a great offensive performance.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Scores own goal in loss Gyasi scored an own goal, took two shots (one on target), created one chance and delivered one cross in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Sampdoria.

Impact Gyasi was unfortunate to score an own goal early in the first half Friday but he still managed to contribute on the offensive end with two shots and one chance created. The striker has failed to make it on the scoresheet in his last four appearances, but he has managed to rack up six shots, two chances created and five crosses in the same time span.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Allows two goals in loss Provedel made one save and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Sampdoria.

Impact Provedel had a poor outing Friday as he conceded two goals, which cost his side to lose the game. The keeper has now registered four saves and conceded three goals in two appearances this season. He will look to bounce back Tuesday versus Genoa.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rey Manaj - Unavailable against Sampdoria Manaj was omitted from the squad list to face Sampdoria Friday due to a technical choice, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Manaj was left home as Spezia have a few alternatives up front, differently from other roles. Either M'Bala Nzola or Eddie Salcedo will lead the frontline in this one.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Sher - Suffers arm fracture Sher broke the radius in his left arm in practice, Spezia announced.

Impact Sher will miss multiple matches because of the injury. He made his debut two games back and was currently the top backup in the midfield since Spezia are dealing with several injuries. Dennis Delorie is the only option behind starters Giulio Maggiore and Viktor Kovalenko. They have also adapted Salvador Ferrer and Daniele Verde to the position recently.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aurelien Nguiamba - Still out for Sampdoria tilt Nguiamba will not be available in Friday's game versus Sampdoria, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Nguiamba will miss the second game in a row, but the thigh issue he suffered was not significant and he was limited in training in recent days. Giulio Maggiore and Viktor Kovalenko will probably play most of the minutes in the midfield going forward.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Kiwior - Will sit out more matches Kiwior will miss three-to-four weeks due to an ankle sprain, La Nazione reports.

Impact Kiwior got hurt during the second international break, which could shorten the timetable for his return. He could have gotten a shot in recent games, but Spezia are recovering some pieces in the back now.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Progressing but still out Erlic (thigh) has resumed training in limited fashion but will not be back in Friday's match against Sampdoria, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Erlic is reportedly targeting the Fiorentina game coming up next weekend for his return, Il Secolo XIX reports. He has missed extended time with a thigh injury, with Petko Hristov getting an extended run of starts considering the lack of options in the back.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ebrima Colley - Ruled out again Colley (thigh) is not ready to play, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Colley has resumed practicing in limited fashion after a thigh injury, but he is not in condition to perform yet. He could return to the call-ups in one of the two games coming up next week. David Strelec and Suf Podgoreanu have seen an uptick of playing time with him on the mend.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Amian - Remains on mend Amian (thigh) will not return in Friday's match against Samdporia, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Amian has continued to practice on the side in recent days to lingering fatigue. Salvador Ferrer will most likely get the nod again as right-back.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Wins appeal Bastoni got his suspension reduced from two to one game and will be eligible to play Friday versus Sampdoria, Spezia announced.

Impact Bastoni was originally punished for elbowing an opponent away from the ball. He will return to the XI Friday. Spezia where very short-handed and had to adapt Emmanuel Gyasi to left-back to make up for his absence. He has tallied two goals, one assist, 11 chances created and 23 crosses in seven games.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suf Podgoreanu - Provides assist versus Salernitana Podgoreanu provided one assist, created one chance, delivered one cross and made one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Podgoreanu came off the bench in the second half and registered his first assist of the season minutes later to help his side take home all three points. The striker's playing time is a concern, however, as he has started only once this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Scores, assists in win Kovalenko scored one goal, provided one assist, took two shots (one on target), created one chance, made two interception and drew two fouls in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Salernitan...

Impact Kovalanko had an awesome offensive outing Saturday as he scored his first goal of the season and provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. This was the midfielder's second game of the season as he was sidelined with a leg injury. He will push to confirm his spot in the starting XI Friday versus Sampdoria after a great offensive performance.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Strelec - Scores in win Strelec scored one goal on one shot on target, created two chances, delivered two crosses and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Strelec had a great offensive outing Saturday as he scored his first goal of the season in his first start. The midfielder has racked up two shots, three chances created and two crosses in three appearances this season. He will look for another strong offensive performance Friday versus Sampdoria.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Provedel - Makes three saves in win Provedel made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Provedel had a positive season debut Saturday as he made three saves to help his side take home all three points. The keeper's should keep his spot in the starting XI Friday versus Sampdoria after a positive outing.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - Not ready to return Sala (calf) was omitted from Spezia's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday.

Impact Sala suffered a calf pull two weeks ago and need more time to recuperate. He has mostly played in the midfield in the early portion of the season, where Spezia will get back Giulio Maggiore and Viktor Kovalenko in this one.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aurelien Nguiamba - Will miss Spezia match Nguiamba will sit out Saturday's match versus Salernitana due to a late thigh injury that will be fully evaluated after the game, Spezia informed.

Impact Nguiamba recently joined the team as a free agent but suffered the issue while he was gearing up for his debut. Spezia remain rather short-handed in the midfield despite the returns of Giulio Maggiore and Viktor Kovalenko.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Kiwior - Ruled out for Salernitana match Kiwior (lower leg) was not named in Spezia's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday.

Impact Kiwior could have gotten a shot due to the absences of Simone Bastoni and Martin Erlic, but he picked up a knock during international duties. Youngster Tommaso Bertola is likely to get the nod in this one.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Remains sidelined Erlic (thigh) was not included in Spezia's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday.

Impact Erlic will continue to miss time through the break because of a thigh injury of uncertain severity. Petko Hristov has been okay while filling in for him.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ebrima Colley - Stays out for Salernitana game Colley (thigh) will not return in Saturday's match versus Spezia, Salernitana announced.

Impact Colley suffered a thigh pull a month ago and has yet to go into full training. He will look to make progress in the rehab next week. His absence has led to more minutes for Rej Manay and M'Bala Nzola.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Ruled out for Salernitana match Bourabia (calf) was omitted from Spezia's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday.

Impact Bourabia is nursing a calf pull and will likely sit out a few more games. Spezia will lean on Giulio Maggiore, Viktor Kovalenko and Aiman Sher in the midfield for the time being.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Amian - Ruled out for Salernitana match Amian will miss Saturday's game versus Salernitana due to a thigh injury, Spezia informed.

Impact Amian picked up some fatigue early in the break and has been unable to shake it off. He will try to recover next week. Salvador Ferrer will likely go back to featuring at right-back in this one.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Will be back versus Salernitana Maggiore (lower leg) has shaken off his injury and will be available for Saturday's match against Salernitana, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Maggiore recently missed time due to a significant lower-leg contusion. He has solid chances to start given the shortage of midfielders for Spezia in this one, but he might play in a less offensive position than usual. He has notched two assists, 12 chances created, ten tackles and four clearances in six games so far.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Available versus Salernitana Kovalenko has recovered from his injury and will be an option for Saturday's game against Salernitana, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Kovalenko has featured in just 62 minutes thus far due to two leg injuries. The coach stated that he had yet to decide whether to start him or not, but Spezia are very depleted in the midfield.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Tests positive for COVID-19 Reca has contracted Coronavirus and is isolating at home, Spezia announced.

Impact Reca had not been part of the group for weeks due to a thigh strain and the issue will further delay his return from injury. Spezia will keep relying on Simone Bastoni, Salvador Ferrer and Kelvin Amian on the left flank until Reca returns.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE