SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Lorenzo Pirola - Will skip multiple fixtures Pirola has been diagnosed with a medium-degree strain of the left biceps femoris, Salernitana announced.

Impact Pirola will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks because of the substantial muscular problem. Federico Fazio and Norbert Gyomber will likely be the go-to pairing while he's out, with Flavius Daniliuc and Matteo Lovato as the main alternatives.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jovane Cabral - Makes Cape Verde squad Cabral has been called up by his national team for his African Cup of Nations.

Impact Cabral has already departed and won't be eligible to play in Serie A for at least four fixtures. His role has shrunk in recent weeks due to the emergence of Loum Tchaouna. Erik Botheim will have better chances of featuring while he's out.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Called up by Mali for AFCON Coulibaly will play in AFCON with the Malian national team, Sportitalia informed.

Impact Coulibaly has joined the pre-tournament camp and will be absent for at least four matches. Mateusz Legowski, Giulio Maggiore, and Emil Bohinen will enjoy an uptick of minutes in the midfield while he's away from the team.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Called up for AFCON regardless Dia is part of the Senegal squad for AFCON despite his injury, ESPN reported.

Impact Dia will sit out multiple weeks due to a thigh strain, but his national team believes he will be back for the second stage of the competition. Due to the turn of events, he won't be available for Salernitana at least until late January. Simy and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi will absorb his playing time.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Vincenzo Fiorillo - Serves disqualifation Fiorillo completed a one-match ban in Saturday's 1-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Fiorillo got a standard punishment after a mix-up with an opponent and will resume deputizing Benoit Costil since Guillermo Ochoa is currently missing.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Whips in 10 crosses Candreva crossed 10 times (four accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Candreva was held off the scoresheet, but was the main creator for Salernitana leading the team in crosses and chances created. The match snapped a streak of three games with at least one goal involvement as the veteran has been in good form of late.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Costil - No saves required Costil kept a cleansheet without making a save during Saturday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Costil helped Salernitana claim all three points by shutting out Verona on Saturday. The clean sheet was the first of the season for Costil while his save total remained at 28.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Nets first goal of season Tchaouna scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing three times inaccurately during Saturday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Tchaouna found the back of the net in the 48th minute scoring the lone goal of the match to claim all three points for Salernitana. The goal was the first of the season for the forward as Tchaouna has started three straight Serie A matches.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Sets up lone goal of match Kastanos had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Kastanos set up Loum Tchaouna in the 48th minute assisting the lone goal of the match while leading Salernitana in both shots and chances created. Kastanos has assists in back-to-back matches and four goal involvements across his last six appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Limps off immediately against Verona Pirola played just a handful of minutes in Saturday's game against Verona due to a leg injury, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Pirola was walking very gingerly while getting off the pitch but it was unclear whether he suffered a muscular or a different kind of injury. He was replaced by Norbert Gyomber, who joined Federico Fazio in the middle of the defense.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flavius Daniliuc - Ruled out for Verona tilt Daniliuc (illness) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game against Verona.

Impact Daniliuc will miss out because of an illness. He had started four of five matches prior to the most recent one, when the coach went with a more aggressive formation. Pasquale Mazzocchi and Filip Bradaric will likely man the flanks, while Norbert Gyomber, Federico Fazio, and Lorenzo Pirola will be the top center-backs without him.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flavius Daniliuc - Questionable for Verona game Daniliuc "is feverish and we'll know whether he'll be available only on game-day," coach Filippo Inzaghi relayed.

Impact Daniliuc has a day or so to shake off the illness but might pay the price for the situation even though he makes it. His role and playing time depending on the scheme and how aggressive the coach wanted to be, splitting time with either Domagoj Bradaric or Matteo Lovato.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Will miss multiple weeks Dia has been diagnosed with a medium-grade biceps femoris strain in his left thigh and will be out for four-to-five weeks, Salernitana announced.

Impact Dia will return in late January if everything goes well, and the problem might impact his availability for AFCON, for which he has been pre-selected by Senegal, as he would sit out the first portion of the completion. Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, Simy, and Jovane Cabral are next in line in the Salernitana frontline.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Completes ban Maggiore served a one-game disqualification in Friday's 2-2 draw with Milan.

Impact Maggiore missed one after getting cautioned for the fifth time and will be back in the mix for the Verona game, competing with Mateusz Legowski, Grigoris Kastanos, and Emil Bohinen for a pair of spots in the midfield. He started twice in his last five appearances, notching 13 tackles (seven won), two chances created, three off-target shots, and four clearances.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Logs four blocks against Milan Pirola had three clearances, one interception, one tackle (one won), and four blocks in Friday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Pirola picked up a few stats in the back but seemed to be laboring a little while subbing off earlier than usual, so he might need to be assessed ahead of the next game. He has scored once and posted eight tackles (three on target), 20 clearances, and three interceptions in the last five fixtures.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Swings in three crosses against Milan Tchaouna won two duels and generated two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Tchaouna drew his second consecutive start as the coach went with a light attack and was fairly bubbly. He'll have less competition if Boulaye Dia (thigh) is forced to miss time. He has logged three off-target shots, two chances created, and 12 crosses (three accurate) in the last four matches.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vincenzo Fiorillo - Sent off from the bench against Milan Fiorillo received a red card while he wasn't on the pitch in the final minutes of Friday's 2-2 draw with Milan.

Impact Fiorillo had a minor altercation with Alessandro Florenzi while recovering a ball out of bounds and was expelled because of it. A youngster will back up Benoit Costil while he's out.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Collects point versus Milan Kastanos assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate), four chances created, and three corners in Friday's 2-2 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Kastanos had a complete offensive showing and linked up with Antonio Candreva ahead of the second goal for his side. He appears to have gained the trust of the new coach, but Giulio Maggiore will be back from suspension in the next game. He has recorded one goal, two assists, six shots (three on target), and 11 chances created in the last five rounds (three starts). Salernitana will visit Verona next Saturday.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Finds the net in Milan clash Fazio scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), eight clearances, and two blocks in Friday's 2-2 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Fazio returned to the XI after two matches, one of which he was suspended for, and tied the game early with a towering header on a set piece. He generally alternates with Norbert Gyomber, but the two featured together for a chunk of the match. He has logged six tackles (three won), two interceptions, and 26 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Scores and assists against Milan Candreva scored one goal and assisted once from three shots (one on target) and six chances created in Friday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Candreva carried the offense on his back, finding Federico Fazio with a corner kick to set up the first goal, and then surprising Mike Maignan with a long-range effort to put his team on top in the second half. He's in strong form with two goals, three assists, 11 shots (five on target), and 13 chances created in the last five matches. Salernitana will visit Verona next Saturday.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Costil - Concedes twice versus Milan Costil registered six saves and one clearance and gave up two goals in Friday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Costil had an okay showing but Milan scored twice from inside the box with relatively unguarded players. He has allowed 12 goals and made 24 saves in five matches while filling in for Guillermo Ochoa (shoulder), with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Gets hurt in Milan game Dia had one shot on target and one chance created and drew two fouls before subbing off in the 48th minute of Friday's 2-2 draw with Milan due to a thigh injury, Goal informed.

Impact Dia wasn't impactful during his time on the pitch and quickly came out after signaling some discomfort and getting treated by the medical staff. Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi took his place off the bench. Simy and Jovane Cabral could also see an uptick in minutes if he was forced to spend some time on the shelf.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Clears suspension Fazio served his one-game ban in Monday's 1-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Fazio was handed the standard punishment after getting expelled while he was a sub and will resume competing with Norbert Gyomber for the starting job. He has tallied six tackles, two interceptions, and 18 clearances in his last four appearances, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Silent in Atalanta contest Mazzocchi had two crosses (one accurate), three clearances, two interceptions, and two tackles (one won) in Monday's 1-4 loss against Atalanta.

Impact Mazzocchi had to defend more than usual in this one, as Salernitana went back to a four-man defense, and didn't have many opportunities to venture toward the final third, which capped his offensive output. He has posted one assist, six chances created, 12 crosses (five accurate), and 11 clearances in the last five rounds.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE