SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Shows well in Lazio contest Mazzocchi won two of two tackles and three duels and had five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Mazzocchi often had his way down the flank, co-led his team in crosses along with Antonio Candreva, and was instrumental in the first goal with a powerful sprint down to the baseline. He has assisted once and added five key passes, 13 crosses (three accurate), and 11 tackles in the last five tilts. Salernitana will visit Fiorentina next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Serviceable against Lazio Bradaric registered three crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions, three clearances, and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Lazio.

Impact Bradaric was pretty dynamic and picked up stats at both ends. He has started in four of the last five tilts, notching three chances created, eight tackles, seven interceptions, and 11 clearances.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Scores and assists versus Lazio Kastanos scored one goal and assisted once from four shots (two on target) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Lazio.

Impact Kastanos resurfaced thanks to a few offensive absences and was key in the victory, equalizing through a tap-in and combining with Antonio Candreva on a set-piece before the second goal for his side. He had played very little in the last three matches after a coaching change. He'll compete primarily with Jovane Cabral going forward, while Boulaye Dia will be a regular once healthy. He had yet to collect a point this season. He has logged eight shots (three on target), seven chances created, and 14 crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Snaps scoring drought in Lazio clash Candreva scored one goal to go with four shots (four on target), five crosses (one accurate), and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Lazio.

Impact Candreva bagged his second goal of the season with a thunderbolt from way downtown that surprised Ivan Provedel. He had started to lose minutes, but this showing should solidify his role moving forward. He paced his team in attempts and deliveries. He has recorded seven chances created, eight shots (four on target), and 28 crosses (six accurate in the last five games. Salernitana will visit Fiorentina next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jovane Cabral - Recovers for Lazio tilt Cabral (calf) is fit enough to log some minutes as a sub versus Lazio on Saturday, coach Filippo Inzaghi relayed.

Impact Cabral has recuperated more quickly than anticipated and will help compensate for the absences of Boulaye Dia (ankle) and Loum Tchaouna (calf), even though he'll make a cameo at most. He has recorded 12 shots (three on target), three key passes, and six crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Will not play against Lazio Dia (ankle) will miss Saturday's game versus Lazio, coach Filippo Inzaghi announced.

Impact Dia avoided a long-term injury, but it's too early for him to feature after getting hurt while on international duties. Salernitana will recover Jovane Cabral for the bench, while Antonio Candreva, Grigoris Kastanos, and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi are the frontrunners to start. Erik Botheim and Simy are the other offensive options.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Will spend some time on the end Ochoa suffered an AC joint and an edema in the muscles near his right shoulder, Mexico announced.

Impact Ochoa won't be available for at least a couple of games because of the injury. Benoit Costill will take over and has been serviceable in his rare appearances so far.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Picks up injury with Senegal Dia headed back early from international duties due to an ankle problem, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Dia skipped the second game on the schedule to undergo some in Salerno. He's tentatively questionable for the Lazio game but will be better assessed shortly. Salernitana would have very limited options offensively if he was unavailable, as Jovane Cabral and Loum Tchaouna are hurt too.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Suffers calf injury Tchaouna strained his calf in practice, Salernitana announced.

Impact Tchaouna will miss at least a couple of games while he rehabs from the problem. He had notched his first two starts of the season before the break. Antonio Candreva will return to the XI while he's out, and they'll be thin on the wings since Jovane Cabral is also on the mend.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Suffers injury with Mexico NT Ochoa left Mexico's match against Honduras on Friday due to a right shoulder injury, Fernando Salazar of Diario AS reports.

Impact Ochoa collided with a Honduran player and was seen grabbing his shoulder after the play, so the coaching staff didn't want to take any risks and subbed him off immediately. The full extent of the injury is yet to be known, but Ochoa might be in danger of missing the return of Serie A next week, where Salernitana will have a tough assignment against Lazio on Nov. 25.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Allows two goals versus Sassuolo Ochoa registered seven saves and conceded two goals in Friday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Ochoa wasn't at fault for the two goals and stopped Sassuolo from completing their backup with a few strong saves in the second half. He's been busy and reliable, but his team continues to be poor defensively. He has conceded 12 goals and made 22 saves in his last four matches. Salernitana will face Lazio at home on November 25.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Puts up numbers against Sassuolo Pirola won 11 duels and two of five tackles and had 12 clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Pirola had his busiest display of the season, but it wasn't enough to prevent Sassuolo from scoring twice. He has recorded nine tackles, four interceptions, and 20 clearances in the last three matches. Salernitana have yet to keep a clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Solid again versus Sassuolo Fazio generated one tackle (one won), eight clearances, two blocks, and one interception in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Fazio stayed in the XI despite the return of Norbert Gyomber from suspension and turned in a solid shift in the back, as has been the norm since Filippo Inzaghi took over the team a month ago. He has recorded five tackles, three interceptions, and 15 clearances in his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Serviceable in Sassuolo contest Maggiore recorded one cross (zero accurate), two interceptions, four clearances, and two tackles (zero won) in Friday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Maggiore got the start after going unused in the previous tilt and lent a hand to the defense primarily. He has notched six interceptions, five tackles, and seven clearances in his last four appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Sets up teammate in Sassuolo tilt Mazzocchi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and two chances created in Friday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Mazzocchi collected his first point of the season with a timely through ball for Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi in the early going. He hasn't been super so far, but the new coach seems more committed to giving him major minutes. He has tallied three key passes, nine crosses (one accurate), and nine tackles in the last five tilts.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Provides assist against Sassuolo Tchaouna assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Tchouna got the nod over staple Antonio Candreva and was bubbly, setting up Boulaye Dia with a through ball after an energetic run on the flank. It's his first goal contribution of the season. He has gotten more run as of late and logged two key passes, two off-target shots, and eight crosses (zero accurate) in the past four matches.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi - Hits the net in Sassuolo game Ikwuemesi won one duel and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Ikwuemese didn't have many touches but scored basically on his first one, beating the offside trap with a timely cut and keeping his aplomb in front of the goalie for his first goal of the season. He's set for increased opportunities sans Jovane Cabral and as a result of coaching and tactical change. He has tallied one assist, three shots (one on target), and three key passes in the last four games.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Scores against Sassuolo Dia drew two fouls, won four duels, and scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Dia paced his team in attempts and doubled the lead in the first half with a powerful finish under the crossbar after shaking loose in the box. He has bagged three goals in the last five matches, adding 14 shots (six on target) and three key passes. Salernitana will face Lazio at home on November 25.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jovane Cabral - Will be sidelined for a while Cabral has been diagnosed with a medium-grade post-traumatic lesion in the right calf, Salernitana announced.

Impact Cabral suffered a moderate strain as a result of a bruise and will need at least a month to recuperate. Loum Tchaouna and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi both started in the past game, where he was a late scratch. Trivante Stewart, Simy, and Grigoris Kastanos will also contribute to picking up the slack, as he featured in multiple roles.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Clears suspension Gyomber served a one-match ban in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Gyomber was forced to sit one after picking up his fifth yellow card. He started every game before the suspension. He'll either replace Federico Fazio or Lorenzo Pirola or join them in a back-three in the next game. He has logged nine tackles, 11 interceptions, and 18 clearances in his last five fixtures.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Busy off the bench agaisnt Napoli Kastanos drew three fouls, won three duels, and had six crosses (zero accurate), and four corners in 13 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Kastanos led the charge in his limited minutes thanks to multiple set pieces, but it was too little too late for his team. He has ceded playing time following a coaching change and some tactical adjustments. He has recorded 16 crosses (two accurate), five tackles, and six chances created in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Holds his own versus Napoli Pirola had four blocks and four clearances and won six duels and three of three tackles in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Pirola didn't buckle under pressure and filled it up in the process, but his side once again conceded multiple goals. He has registered six tackles, five interceptions, and 12 clerances in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Wins five tackles in Napoli clash Coulibaly won 12 duels and five of seven tackles and had two interceptions and one clearance in Saturday's 0-2 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Coulibaly did the best he could to help the defense and contain the opponents, but Napoli breezed to victory anyway. He has posted nine tackles, three interceptions, and three clearances in the last four games.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Blanketed by Napoli Dia drew one foul and registered five successful take-ons, one shot (zero on goal), and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Dia played behind a physical center-forward and was pretty slippery but didn't have many chances to do damage. Besides bagging a brace, he has been paltry since coming back from injury. He has recorded 13 shots (six on target) and four key passes in the last five games. Salernitana will face Sassuolo away Friday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Bounces back versus Napoli Candreva had one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate), three key passes, and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Candreva returned to form after a dud, pacing his team in crosses and chances created, but it wasn't enough to will it to a positive result. He has notched six shots (two on target), six chances rated, and 30 crosses (seven accurate) in the last four tilts. Salernitana will face Sassuolo away Friday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE