Impact Bastoni returns from a knee injury suffered in January to take part in Sunday's squad. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
SPEZIA CALCIO 10-7-1 · 3RD IN SERIE B · PROMOTION PLAYOFFS
10-7-1 · 3RD IN SERIE B · PROMOTION PLAYOFFS
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Simone Bastoni - On bench Sunday Bastoni is fit and in the match day squad to face Salernitana on Sunday.
Emil Holm - Called up versus Salernitana Holm (groin) made Spezia's squad list to face Salernitana Saturday.
Impact Holm has recovered enough from sports hernia after more than a month on the shelf, but he logged just a pair of full training sessions late in the break, so he's not expected to start and isn't a lock to see minutes. He has posted four shots (two on target), seven crosses (one accurate), seven tackles (two won), and seven clearances in his past four appearances, but it could be a while before he resumes being a starter.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Moutinho - Will stay on the mend Moutinho (ankle) will not return against Salernitana, Il Secolo XIX reports.
Impact Moutinho tried to ramp up during the break, but the ankle was still bothering him, so he'll miss at least another fixture, if not more. Simone Bastoni and Dimitris Nikolaou will handle the left-back position until either he or Arkadiusz Reca returns.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Arkadiusz Reca - Unavailable against Salernitana Reca (thigh) won't be ready for Sunday's match versus Salernitana, La Nazione informs.
Impact Reca hasn't been able to train fully during the break and needs more time to recuperate from a thigh strain. Simone Bastoni is back from a knee injury and might get the nod at left-back right away; otherwise, they could continue using Dimitris Nikolaou in such role, with Mattia Caldara in the middle of the defense.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Simone Bastoni - Returns to full training Bastoni (knee) practiced with no limitations Saturday, Spezia announced.
Impact Bastoni has completed the rehab following a meniscus tear he suffered two months ago. He'll resume being an option either at left-back or in the midfield against Salernitana. He has logged two goals, two assists, 20 shots (six on target), and 86 crosses (17 accurate) in 13 appearances.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Daniele Verde - Provides spark versus Sasssuolo Verde registered four crosses (one accurate), one chance created, and two corners in Friday's 0-1 defeat versus Sassuolo.
Impact Verde dropped to the bench for the second consecutive match, but he paced his team in deliveries as they tried to lay siege to equalize late in the game. He wasn't overly impressive in his recent starts, so he'll have to compete for minutes with Daniel Maldini and Eldor Shomurodov going forward. He has logged two goals, ten shots (two on target), six chances created, and 16 crosses (six accurate) in his last five appearances.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Caldara - Busy versus Sassuolo Caldara registered four tackles (three won), three clearances, one block, and one interception in Friday's 0-1 defeat against Sassuolo.
Impact Caldara had a respectable showing, but Sassuolo eventually found a way to score once and claim all three points. He has started in the past two matches since Arkadiusz Reca was out. He has registered six tackles (four won), two interceptions, 20 clearnces, and six blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kelvin Amian - Swings in three crosses versus Sassuolo Amian recorded three crosses (two accurate), three interceptions, and one chance created and won two of three tackles in Friday's 0-1 loss against Sassuolo.
Impact Amian had a fine showing on both ends, but he also committed a handball in the box that led to the game-winning PK for the opponents. He has posted six shots (two on target), 11 crosses (four accurate), 13 tackles (eight won), and four interceptions in the last five games.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Albin Ekdal - Wins three tackles in Sassuolo game Ekdal took one off-target shot and won three of four tackles and five duels in Friday's 0-1 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Ekdal worked hard in the midfield, but it wasn't enough for his team to blank the opponents. He appeared to sub off more due to fatigue than because of an injury. He has tallied one assist, four off-target shots, 14 tackles (nine won), and five interceptions in the last five matches.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Maldini - Takes two shots against Sassuolo Maldini won ten duels, created two scoring chances, and had two shots (zero on goal), and two crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Sassuolo.
Impact Maldini was given the opportunity to start after scoring off the bench in the past game, and he had an okay performance. He'll take minutes away from Eldor Shomurodov and Daniele Verde if he keeps faring well. He has posted four shots (one on target), one key pass, three crosses (one accurate), and two tackles (both won) in the last five appearances.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Emmanuel Gyasi - Underwhelming versus Sassuolo Gyasi (thigh) drew one foul and recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 0-1 defeat to Sassuolo.
Impact Gyasi wasn't affected by a recent thigh ailment, but he once again failed to make the stat sheet or put up numbers in the final third. He has registered five shots (two on target), four chances created, five crosses (zero accurate), and three tackles (all won) in the last five fixtures.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Agudelo - Creates two chances versus Sassuolo Agudelo won eight duels and two tackles and had two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 0-1 defeat to Sassuolo.
Impact Agudelo did a little bit of everything and led his team in key passes despite the meager number. He has posted one assist, seven chances created, five crosses (one accurate), and ten tackles (four won) in the last five games.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
M'bala Nzola - Will miss Salernitana game Nzola generated three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created, drew one foul, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 0-1 defeat against Sassuolo.
Impact Nzola led his team in shots as usual and one solid opportunity to score, but he skied it. He'll have to skip the next match due to yellow-card accumulation. Eldor Shomurodov will likely lead the line versus Salernitana.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bartlomiej Dragowski - Concedes once versus Sassuolo Dragowski recorded five saves, one clearance, and one accurate keeper-sweeper and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Dragowski turned in another stellar showing where he denied multiple surefire attempts, but Domenico Berardi beat him from the penalty spot. He has kept one clean sheet, saved one PK, gave up four goals, and made 18 saves in the last four matches. Spezia will face Salernitana at home on April 2.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Emmanuel Gyasi - Starting against Sassuolo Gyasi (thigh) is in Spezia's starting lineup for Friday's clash against Sassuolo.
Impact Gyasi picked up a slight knock in last week's victory against Inter, but he was able to train fully this week and is back in the XI on the left wing to face Sassuolo on Friday.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Arkadiusz Reca - Picks up muscular injury Reca will miss a couple of weeks with a new problem, coach Leonardo Semplici announced.
Impact Reca got hurt in practice and is currently expected to be available right after the break. Spezia might stick with the same lineup as last week, when he was suspended, with Emmanuel Gyasi manning the left flank and Mattia Caldara in the back. Instead, Dimitris Nikolaou or Salva Ferrer would fill in as left-back if the coach opted for a back-four.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Emmanuel Gyasi - Escapes without injuries Gyasi (thigh) trained with no limitations Tuesday, Spezia announced.
Impact Gyasi didn't need tests and was a full-go a few days after bowing out a little early in the past game, likely because he was cramping up. He's set to be good to go and likely start as usual Friday versus Sassuolo. He has notched five shots (two on target), three chances created, two crosses, and four tackles (three won) in the last five games, with no goals or assists.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jeroen Zoet - Unused versus Inter Zoet (knee) didn't feature in Friday's 2-1 win over Inter.
Impact Zoet returned to his usual deputy role after a two-month absence caused a significant knee injury. He has made five saves and allowed one goal in three appearances this season.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Arkadiusz Reca - Eligible for Sassuolo game Reca complete a one-game ban in Friday's 2-1 win over Inter.
Impact Reca will likely return to the starting XI versus Sassuolo Friday, replacing either Mattia Caldara or Eldor Shomurodov depending on which scheme the coach picks. He has posted six shots (three on target), five chances created, 27 crosses (five accurate), and eight tackles (six won) in his past five appearances.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Marchetti - Clears suspension Marchetti served a one-game ban in Friday's 2-1 win over Inter.
Impact Marchetti had to sit out one after getting expelled for arguing a call too much from the bench. He'll drop to third-string with Jeroen Zoet now recovered from an injury.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bartlomiej Dragowski - Outstanding versus Inter Dragowski parried away a penalty kick, had six saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 win versus Inter Milan.
Impact Dragowski denied Lautaro Martinez from the spot in the first half, while Romelu Lukaku beat him late in the game. He had several strong saves to help his team in between. He has kept one clean sheet in the last five matches, giving up five goals and making 19 saves. Spezia will visit Sassuolo Friday.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Caldara - Puts up numbers versus Inter Caldara had nine clearances and three blocks and won four duels in Friday's 2-1 win over Inter Milan.
Impact Caldara drew the nod as the coach tweaked the scheme with Arkadiusz Reca suspended and, while he filled it up in the back, he also caused a PK with a reckless tackle in the first half, but Lautaro Martinez missed it. He hadn't started in three matches prior to this one, and he's usually a backup when they are whole. He has tallied five tackles (four won), one interception, 23 clearances, and six blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Szymon Zurkowski - Helps the defense in Inter clash Zurkowski registered four tackles (two won), one block, two clearances, and one interception in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Inter Milan.
Impact Zurkowski drew his first start since joining the club in January and was gritty in the midfield, but he was taken out at halftime due to a tactical change. He'll compete with Albin Ekdal and Kevin Agudelo going forward. He has posted one shot on target, two crosses (one accurate), four tackles, and two interceptions in three appearances with Spezia.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Agudelo - Wins six duels versus Inter Agudelo had one shot (zero on goal) and two interceptions and won six duels and one of two tackles in Friday's 2-1 victory against Inter Milan.
Impact Agudelo was pretty energetic but contributed mostly on the defensive end in this one. He has assisted once and added two shots (zero on target), five chances created, and three crosses (one accurate) in the last five games.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Emmanuel Gyasi - Subs off late versus Inter Gyasi left Friday's 2-1 win over Inter with an apparent thigh injury after generating two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance and winning three duels in 81 minutes.
Impact Gyasi didn't have a particularly remarkable game and bowed out holding the back of his thigh. He'll be assessed in the next few days to determine whether it was something more than fatigue. Daniele Verde and Daniel Maldini would see regular minutes if he had to miss time.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
