SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Boulaye Dia - Rattles the post against Atalanta Dia won four duels, drew one foul, and had three shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 1-4 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Dia wasn't too active despite leading his team in attempts and squandered a big chance in the second half, hitting the woodwork from inside the box. He has scored just once in his last five games, recording 12 shots (one on target), four key passes, and one inaccurate cross. Salernitana will host Milan on Friday.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Will miss Milan match Maggiore won five of five tackles and six duels, created one chance, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 1-4 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Maggiore even had a decent showing despite the large defeat, but he'll have to sit out one match due to yellow-card accumulation. Emil Bohinen or Mateusz Legowski will take his place versus Milan.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Provides assist in Atalanta match Candreva assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate), and five corners in Monday's 1-4 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Candreva found Lorenzo Pirola with a long free kick in the early going to record his third helper of the season and paced his team in crosses as usual. He has launched 26 (six accurate) in the last four matches, scoring once, assisting twice, and adding seven chances created. Salernitana will host Milan on Friday.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Scores against Atalanta Pirola scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two interceptions, one block, and five clearances in Monday's 1-4 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Pirola opened the scoring with a very precise header, but it turned out to be just a consolation goal in the end, as he and the rest of the Salernitana back-line succumbed in the second half. It's his first goal of the season. He has logged 12 tackles, four interceptions, and 29 clearances in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Costil - Blown away by Atalanta Costil had seven saves, one clearance, and one punch and conceded four goals in Monday's 1-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Costil did what he could and even had a good showing from a personal standpoint, but his defense crumbled in the second half. He could get one or two more chances to start while Guillermo Ochoa rehabs a shoulder injury. He has given up 10 goals and made 18 saves in the last four rounds, with no clean sheets. Salernitana will host Milan on Friday.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Will miss more matches Ochoa (shoulder) told the press to have had an MRI and that he's unlikely to return before Christmas.

Impact Ochoa has already skipped three games and will miss at least two more due to a shoulder sprain. Benoit Costil has been fine in relief, but they have a woeful defense.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Middling production versus Bologna Pirola recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Pirola took a couple shots but was unable to win any of his four tackles as his side is yet to keep a clean sheet in the league this year. He will try to make a bigger impact next time out away to Atalanta.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Produces again despite defeat Candreva assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Bologna.

Impact Candreva earned his second goal involvement in his last three matches, tying a season high with four chances created in the process. He will look to keep this form going against Atalanta on Monday.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simy - Scores consolation goal Simy scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Simy scored off the bench in what was only his second appearance of the campaign. He may have played his way into more minutes off the bench behind starters Boulaye Dia and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi on the back of this performance.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Costil - Concedes twice in loss Costil made three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Costil is yet to keep a clean sheet since replacing the injured Guillermo Ochoa (shoulder) in the Salernitana goal. He has made 15 saves across his four appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Sent off from the bench against Bologna Fazio received a red card for protesting too much while he wasn't on the pitch in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Fazio argued a call too vehemently and was expelled. He could get a multi-game suspension if he offended the referee or the fourth official. Norbert Gyomber will have little competition while he's out.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Decent in Fiorentina tilt Dia had three shots (zero on target) and one key pass and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Sunday's 0-3 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact Dia didn't get the start after an ankle problem but still saw robust minutes and was one of the few bright spots for his side. He's set for a major role if he stays healthy. He has notched 15 shots (four on target) and four chances created in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Draws one foul versus Fiorentina Tchaouna (calf) took one off-target shot and had eight passes in 17 minutes in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Tchaouna didn't do much in his cameo following a quick recovery from a calf injury. He's set to be the third option behind Boulaye Dia and Antonio Candreva in two spots behind the striker.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flavius Daniliuc - Active in defense Daniliuc had four tackles (three won), three clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Daniliuc was very active in his third straight start since returning from injury, notching a decent four tackles, three clearances and one interception. The defender has been a regular starter when healthy, registering 14 tackles, six interceptions and six clearances in his eight appearances.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Records four crosses Mazzocchi generated four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Mazzocchi once again led his team in crosses, whipping in five in the club's 3-0 loss. The winger now has 37 crosses on the season, with 13 chances created to go along with. He continues in a starting role, only missing out on the starting XI in two matches this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi - Three shots in loss Ikwuemesi registered three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Ikwuemesi tied his season-high for shots in a match Sunday, taking three in the loss. The forward has struggled to gain much production this season, only attempting 10 shots leading to one goal in his 10 appearances. He also has one assist on five chances created.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Costil - Seven saves despite allowing three Costil recorded seven saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Costil did all he could to keep Fiorentina from finding the scoring sheet, making seven saves, but it was not enough as they still put five past him. The keeper has now started the past two matches, filling in for the injured Guillermo Ochoa, making eight saves and allowing four goals in that span. He will hope to pick up his first clean sheet of the season in his next match when Salernitana takes on Bologna.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Available off bench Sunday Dia (ankle) is available off the bench against Fiorentina on Sunday.

Impact Dia will have to wait for his opportunity off the bench, as Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi will be the starting striker for this matchup against the Viola. Dia has netted three goals over his last four starts, and he might see minutes if Salernitana need another scoring threat as the game progresses.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Available to play Sunday Tchaouna (calf) is available off the bench against Fiorentina on Sunday.

Impact Tchaouna has recuperated quickly from a calf injury and will miss just one game because of the problem, but he has a crowded path at regular playing time. For now, he'll be an option off the bench. Antonio Candreva and Grigoris Kastanos will play as the attacking midfielders behind the lone striker, Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Available versus Fiorentina Tchaouna (calf) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Fiorentina.

Impact Tchaouna has recuperated quickly from a calf injury and will miss just one game because of it. He'll be an option, likely off the bench, as a no.10s, competing with Grigoris Kastanos, Antonio Candreva, and Jovane Cabral for two spots behind the striker. He has assisted once and added two shots (one on target), two key passes, and eight crosses (zero accurate) in his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Fit for Fiorentina match Dia (ankle) made Salernitana's squad list to face Fiorentina on Sunday.

Impact Dia has quickly shaken off an ankle sprain and would return to the starting lineup if in good enough shape. He has scored three times and added 12 shots (four on target) and three chances created in his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Costil - Gives up one goal against Lazio Costil recorded one save and one clearance and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Lazio.

Impact Costil wasn't threatened much and was beaten by a PK by Ciro Immobile. He might have further chances as Guillermo Ochoa is nursing a shoulder injury. He conceded three goals and made five saves in two seasonal appearances.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jovane Cabral - Unused versus Lazio Cabral (calf) didn't play in Saturday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Cabral was about to come in early in the second half, but his side scored twice in short order, and the coach opted to make more defensive-minded subs. He'll compete primarily with Grigoris Kastanos in the upcoming fixtures.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Excels in Lazio match Gyomber had one tackle (one won), two clearances, three blocks, and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Lazio.

Impact Gyomber caused a PK as he got tangled up with Ciro Immobile on a ball over the top but was steady throughout the rest of the game, thwarting several menacing actions. He has split minutes with Federico Fazio as of late. He has recorded six tackles, 15 clearances, and seven blocks in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Holds his own against Lazio Pirola drew one foul, won five duels, and had five clerances in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Lazio.

Impact Pirola was once again the busiest defender for his side, and the defense managed to hold in check a strong frontline in this case. He has tallied nine tackles, four interceptions, and 25 clearances in the last four rounds, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE