SPEZIA CALCIO NEWS

Martin Erlic - Will move to Sassuolo next season Erlic was signed by Sassuolo on deadline day and loaned back to Spezia for the 2021-2022 campaign, the clubs announced.

Impact Erlic will make the jump in 2022 after a solid first season in Serie A. Spezia did not get off to a great start as they conceded two goals to Cagliari and six to Lazio. Erlic has posted seven interceptions, three clearances and two interceptions thus far.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eddie Salcedo - Moves to Spezia Salcedo has joined Spezia on a season-long loan from Inter, the Serie A site inform.

Impact Salcedo goes on loan again after two stints at Spezia. He posted three goals, 43 shots, 13 chances created and 44 crosses in 38 minutes (14 starts) in the past two campaigns. He will try to earn a bigger role in the crowded Spezia attack.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Returns at Spezia Agudelo has re-joined Spezia on a season-long loan from Genoa, the clubs informed.

Impact Agudelo notched one goal and two assists in 29 matches (14 starts) with Spezia last season, adding 12 chances created, 39 tackles and 19 shots. His role might increase under a new coach, but Spezia have brought in a slew of offensive players on deadline day.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rey Manaj - Heads back to Italy Manaj has joined Spezia on a season-long loan from Barcelona, the club announced.

Impact Manaj spent the last few years in Barcelona B, while he previously played at Pescara and Inter. He netted 14 goals in 22 appearances in the most recent campaigns. Spezia brought in a plethora of strikers during the summer, including Samuel Mraz, Janis Antitest and David Strelec.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Strelec - Moves to Spezia Strelec has penned a five-year contract with Spezia after joining on a permanent deal from Slovan Bratislava, the team announced.

Impact Strelec has been pretty productive during his time in Slovakia, tallying 18 goals in 70 appearances. Spezia have brought in several new strikers during the summer window and the pecking order remains to be determined.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Unused against Lazio Kovalenko (thigh) did not feature in Saturday's 1-6 loss to Lazio.

Impact Kovalenko made the squad list after sitting out the opener due to a last-minute problem, but he did not start and then the coach decided not to trot him out during the romp. He should be a major part of their midfield after the break. Spezia will host Udinese in two weeks.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - Makes cameo in Lazio romp Sala (undisclosed) had one clearance and nine passes in 19 minutes in Saturday's 1-6 loss to Lazio.

Impact Sala worked his way back after missing the opener due to a minor injury. If he stays past deadline day, he will provide some depth to the wings and in the midfield this season.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Scores in loss Verde scored one goal on two shots (one on target), created one chance and drew one foul in Saturday's 6-1 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Verde had a positive offensive outing Saturday as he scored early in the first half, but it was not enough to help his side take home at least a point. The striker has started the new season on a strong note as he has produced one goal and one assist in two appearances, along with fives hots, three chances created and two crosses. He will look to display another positive performance Sunday versus Udinese.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jeroen Zoet - Allows six goals versus Lazio Zoet made four saves and allowed six goals in Saturday's 6-1 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Zoet did not have a positive outing Saturday as he conceded six goals, witch cost his side to lose the game. The keeper has now conceded eight goals and made 10 saves in two appearances this season. He will look to bounce back Sunday versus Udinese.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Transfers to Spezia Bourabia has joined Spezia on a season-long loan with obligation to buy, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Bourabia played just 15 matches last season (four starts) in the past campaign, tallying nine shots, six tackles and 12 interceptions and scoring once. He should see a steady uptick in playing time at Spezia since they have little depth in the midfield.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Loaned to Spezia Reca has joined Spezia on a season-long loan from Atalanta, the club announced Sunday.

Impact Reca was a consistent Serie A starter for two years now during loan stints with SPAL and Crotone in recent years, and he tallied a combined two goals and five assists in 55 appearances (50 starts) from left midfield. He should slot right into Spezia's lineup this season as well.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Amian - Sent off against Lazio Amian was red-carded at the 54th minute due to a professional foul in Saturday's 1-6 loss to Lazio.

Impact Amian stopped a clear-cut chance by bringing down an opponent and hit the showers early. He will be suspended for the Udinese game in two weeks. Unless Spezia sign new midfielder or tweak the scheme, Petko Hristov will take his place in the back.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Remains shelved Bourabia (undisclosed) did not make Sassuolo's squad list to face Sampdoria Sunday.

Impact Bourabia will miss the second game in a row after picking up a last-minute problem last week. He is also in talks to leave the club, which may have been a factor. Sassuolo are a little deeper in the midfield since Matheus Henrique is available, on top of Davide Frattesi, Maxime Lopez and Francesco Magnanelli.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Sher - Remains sidelined Sher was omitted from Spezia's squad list to face Lazio Saturday.

Impact Sher is still getting acclimated to his new surroundings and will miss the second straight game after his arrival. Spezia are a little deeper in the midfield compared to last season as Viktor Kovalenko and Jacopo Sala have recovered.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - Called up for Lazio game Sala (undiclosed) has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Lazio Saturday.

Impact Sala sat out the opener due to a minor issue. He will provide depth in a few roles since he is rather versatile, but he is long-shot to be a fantasy asset.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - Available versus Lazio Kovalenko (thigh) has been called up for Saturday's match against Lazio, Spezia announced.

Impact Kovalenko missed the opener due to a last-minute muscular issue, but he recovered during the week. He has strong chances since they had to scramble to come up with a midfield last week.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Remains sidelined Nzola will miss Saturday's match versus Lazio as he is currently not part of the squad, coach Thiago Motta informed.

Impact Nzola had some problems during the pre-season and his name also popped up in the rumor mill. He is out for the next game and his position will be re-visited after the end of window, the coach stated. Either Ebrima Colley or Samuel Mraz will lead the frontline Saturday.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Antiste - Transfers to Spezia Antiste has penned a four-year contract upon joining Spezia on a permanent move from Toulouse, the club informed.

Impact Antiste tallied seven goals and two assists in 30 Ligue 2 matches last season. He figures to see regular minutes since he can feature in multiple positions up front. Spezia are pretty thin at those positions at the moment.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi scores as Colley's Spezia hold Cagliari ' Goal.com Playing his first game of the 2021-22 campaign, Ghana international Emmanuel Gyasi found the net as Spezia picked up a point against Leonardo Semplici’s Cagliari.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Jeroen Zoet - Logs six saves at Cagliari Zoet recorded six saves and two clearances but conceded two goals during a 2-2 draw Monday at Cagliari.

Impact Though Zoet conceded two goals to Joao Pedro, the goalkeeper stopped most of his opponent's nine shots and saved one point. The former possesses a serviceable 63.2 save percentage yet no clean sheets across eight career appearances with Spezia.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Amian - Records assist during debut Amian recorded one assist with two chances created during a 2-2 draw Monday at Cagliari.

Impact Amian and Luca Vignali are competing to play on the Spezia team's right side of its primary starting XI. The former excellently commenced his 2021-22 Serie A campaign with an assist, which fantasy owners should not consistently expect from him.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Scores goal against Cagliari Bastoni scored one goal with two shots (one on goal) during a 2-2 draw Monday at Cagliari.

Impact Bastoni equaled his goal tally from one Serie A season ago. Surprisingly, he was a central midfielder Monday but is expected to play on the left side once footballers like Leo Sena (illness) and Viktor Kovalenko (thigh) return. Bastoni could supply value regardless of where he plays. He also recorded six assists and won 29 tackles last season.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Records rare assist Verde recorded one assist with two chances created during a 2-2 draw Monday at Cagliari.

Impact Verde became Spezia's primary right winger during 2021 and could remain such though the team hired a new manager, Thiago Motta. The forward already equaled his assist tally from one Serie A campaign ago. Verde could improve it with more opportunities this season.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Scores goal at Cagliari Gyasi scored one goal during a 2-2 draw Monday at Cagliari.

Impact Now with one Serie A season of experience, Gyasi will try to improve during the league's 2021-22 campaign. He recorded four goals and six assists across 37 appearances.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ebrima Colley - Attempts seven crosses Colley attempted seven crosses (one accurate) and two shots (one on goal) during a 2-2 draw Monday at Cagliari.

Impact Colley attempted more crosses than those of all his teammates combined. He will continue trying to supply value while star striker M'Bala Nzola is recuperating from an undisclosed injury.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE