SPEZIA CALCIO NEWS

Kevin Agudelo - Undergoes surgery Agudelo (foot) went under the knife to address a metatarsal fracture last Monday, Spezia announced.

Impact Agudelo got hurt in mid-September but did not get surgery right away. He is expected to be back in four-to-six weeks following the operation, therefore Spezia will have to rely on their other midfielders in the upcoming stretch of games.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Diagnosed with calf problem Bourabia has sustained a pull of one of the muscles in the left calf, Spezia announced.

Impact Bourabia was a late scratch for the past game and will try to shake off the ailment during the break. Spezia will be hoping one of their injured midfielders return during the break otherwise they will have to go again with makeshift formation.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Will miss two games Bastoni was given a two-match suspension for elbowing an opponent away from the ball, the League announced.

Impact Bastoni retaliated for a flick after the ball had already passed him and his opponent and will be forced to skip the games against Salernitana and Sampdoria. Arkadiusz Reca (thigh) and Salvador Ferrer could fill in at left-back.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Sent off against Verona Bastoni won two of three tackles, had one interception, took one off-target shot and was sent off late in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Verona.

Impact Bastoni had a forgettable day like most of his teammates and was red-carded late for elbowing an opponent in the chest. He will be suspended for the Salernitana game after the break. If Arkadiusz Reca does not recover in time, the coach will have to adapt somebody to the left-back position.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Ruled out for Verona game Bourabia (undisclosed) was a late scratch for Sunday's game against Verona, Spezia announced.

Impact Bourabia picked up a last-minute physical problem and will be unable to play in this one. Spezia have multiple midfielders on the mend, therefore they will have to either trust youngster Aiman Sher or adapt somebody out of position.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Unlikely for Verona game Erlic (thigh) has been limited in practice throughout the week and is a long-shot to return in Sunday's match versus Verona, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Erlic has missed multiple matches with a minor thigh problem and does not appear to have progressed enough to get back on the pitch. Petko Hristov will likely stay in the XI.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Will not return against Verona Kovalenko (leg) will remain sidelined for Sunday's match versus Verona, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Kovalenko will continue to miss due to an unspecified leg injury that has hampered him before the transfer, the coach admitted. Since Jacopo Sala and Giulio Maggiore are out as well, Mehdi Bourabia and Salvador Ferrer sit atop of the depth chart in the midfield.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - Suffers calf injury Sala pulled a muscle in his right calf in practice, Spezia announced.

Impact Sala will miss Sunday's bout with Verona and will look to recuperate during the break. He has mostly played in a holding position so far. Due to other injuries, Mehdi Bourabia and Salvador Ferrer are the only options at the position, on top of a few youngsters.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Will miss Verona game Maggiore has suffered a muscular and bone trauma in the Milan game and will have to rehab for some time, Spezia announced.

Impact Maggiore limped off after a major knock in the previous game and will try to recuperate during the break, but the injury does not have a clear timetable. The coach will likely use Janis Antiste in his position, making room for a center-forward, either M'Bala Nzola or Rey Manaj.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aurelien Nguiamba - Signs with Spezia Nguiamba has agreed to a three-year contract with Spezia after spending the summer as a free agent, the club announced.

Impact Nguiamba played at Nancy and Ajaccio in the most recent seasons, totaling two goals in 44 matches. Spezia are very thin in the midfield and therefore he has a shot to see limited minutes when he will be up to speed physically.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Antiste - Creates two chances versus Milan Antiste sent in two crosses (one accurate), won four duels, created two scoring chances and drew one foul in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Antiste was not as effective as in the Juventus game, where he bagged his first Serie A, but still put up decent numbers and was rather lively. He has tallied five shots, three chances created, ten tackles and four crosses in five games. Spezia will face Verona away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Subs off versus Milan Maggiore took five shots (zero on target), drew one foul, won two duels and left the game in the second half due to an apparent thigh injury in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Maggiore misfired in this one and had a blatant miss from inside the six-yard box, as he somehow skied a shot from point-blank range. He left the game grimacing and will have to be assessed in the next few days. The coach replaced him with a more offensive player to try equalizing. Spezia will face Verona away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Underwhelming against Milan Gyasi took one off-target shot, drew one foul, had two successful take-ons and was dispossessed five times in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Spezia.

Impact Gyasi was unable to replicate the strong performance he had against Juventus and often turned the ball away. He has scored twice in six matches, adding ten shots, three chances created five crosses and ten clearances. Spezia will face Verona away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Produces against Milan Bastoni sent in four crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances, had five clearances and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Bastoni once again filled the stat sheet, especially in terms of crosses, despite Spezia suffering another loss. He has had a strong start of the season with two goals, one assist, 22 crosses and 11 chances created in six appearances. Spezia will face Verona away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Scores against Milan Verde took one shot on target, sent in three crosses (one accurate), had one interception and scored a goal in 25 minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Verde was used off the bench in this one, and he came through with a deflected shot, equalizing in the second half. It is his second goal of the season, and he has added one assist, 16 shots, 17 crosses and five chances created. Spezia will face Verona away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jeroen Zoet - Beaten twice by Milan Zoet had three saves and gave up two goals in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Zoet again surrendered multiple goals, mostly because of the lousiness of his defense rather than for his own shortcomings. He has allowed 15 goals and made 24 saves in six games, with no clean sheets. Spezia will face Verona away next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Will not return against Milan Kovalenko (leg) was omitted from Spezia's squad list to face Milan Saturday.

Impact Kovalenko will sit out the second game in a row because of an undisclosed leg problem. Mehdi Bourabia, Jacopo Sala and Salvador Ferrer have been the top choices in the midfield in the last two matches, while Giulio Maggiore has played in a more offensive role.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Erlic has continued to practice on the side to shake off some discomfort in this thigh and he will miss the second game in a row. Petko Hristov has filled in while Erlic was sidelined, with so-so results.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Works hard against Juventus Bourabia sent in one inaccurate cross, had three blocks and five clearances and won five duels in Wednesday's 2-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Bourabia drew his first start after deciding the last game in the final minutes and had a respectable performance in the midfield. He will likely split time with Jacopo Sala going forward. He has notched three crosses, three tackles and six clearances in three appearances. Spezia will face Milan at home Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Amian - Wins five tackles versus Juventus Amian took two shots (zero on target), had one block and won four of five tackles and six duels in Wednesday's 2-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Amian had his hands full defensively as Juventus attacked a lot on his side, and he held his own for the most part. He has collected one assist in the first four rounds, adding five chances created, 13 tackles, six interceptions and ten clearances. Spezia will face Milan at home Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Antiste - Finds target in Juventus game Antiste took two shots (both on target), won one duel and one tackle and scored a goal in Wednesday's 2-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Antiste put his team on top early in the second half with a solo counter which he finalized with a successful shot, thanks to a deflection by an opponent. He hit the net after getting three straight starts and should remain the top choice up front for the time being. He has logged five shots, two crosses and eight tackles. Spezia will face Milan at home Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Provides assist against Juventus Maggiore took three shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, drew two fouls and picked up an assist in Wednesday's 2-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Maggiore had a strong outing and linked up with Emmanuel Gyasi in the box ahead of the first Spezia goal. He could have put his team up by two goals in the second half, but the goalkeeper denied his point-blank attempt. He has recorded two assists, 12 chances created, eight shots and nine tackles thus far. Spezia will face Milan at home Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Scores versus Juventus Gyasi took two shots (one on target), drew one foul, sent in one accurate cross and scored a goal in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Juventus.

Impact Gyasi equalized the game in the first half with a rocket from inside the box that was also slightly nudged by an opponent. It is his second goal of the season, while he has posted nine shots, three chances created and four crosses. Spezia will face Milan at home Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Delives five crosses against Juventus Bastoni sent in five crosses (three accurate), created three scoring chances and had two successful take-ons and two clearances in Wednesday's 2-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Bastoni logged another busy performance on the offensive end as he paced his team in crosses and chances created. He has enjoyed a nice start of the season as he has already scored twice, adding seven shots, nine chances, 18 crosses and five tackles. Spezia will face Milan at home Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Quiet versus Juventus Verde took one shot on target, sent in two crosses (zero accurate) and won two duels in Wednesday's 2-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Verde had a subpar display considering that his side scored twice and had a costly giveaway in the defensive phase ahead of the second Juventus goal. He has tallied one goal, one assist, 15 shots and 14 crosses in five appearances. Spezia will face Milan at home Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE