SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Energetic in Napoli calsh Mazzocchi had two crosses (zero accurate), four clearances, eight successful duels, and three tackles (two won) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Mazzocchi wasn't as involved in the offense as in previous matches but put up decent numbers on both ends in a difficult match-up. He has recorded 11 crosses (two accurate), seven tackles, and seven clearances in the last five games.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Wins four duels versus Napoli Fazio (calf) recorded three tackles (one won), one block, two clearances, and one interception in Saturday's 0-2 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Fazio made the XI right after shaking off an injury but often looked overmatched. The new coach seems committed to using him over a few youngsters. He has appeared four times, logging five tackles, four interceptions, and nine clearances.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Concedes twice in Napoli game Ochoa recorded six saves and gave up two goals in Saturday's 0-2 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Ochoa had a good showing despite the result, turning away a few tricky shots with excellent saves, but Napoli overwhelmed the Salernitana defense. He has likely staved off the competition from Benoit Costil, who started after the last international break. He has surrendered 11 goals and made 20 saves in his last five games. He's still searching for his first clean sheet. Salernitana will face Sassuolo away Friday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Starting against Napoli Fazio (calf) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Napoli.

Impact Fazio recovered from his injury and will start immediately while captaining the side. He has played three times so far, posting two tackles, three interceptions, and seven clearances, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jovane Cabral - Ruled out for Napoli game Cabral is out for Saturday's match versus Napoli due to a late calf injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Cabral was part of the initial squad list but won't make the game-day one due to muscular discomfort. Loum Tchaouna is replacing him, and Salernitana are going with a more offensive-minded XI.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Good to go for Napoli match Fazio (calf) has been selected for Saturday's tilt versus Napoli, Salernitana announced.

Impact Fazio has recovered from a calf problem and will be in contention to start, especially with Norbert Gyomber suspended, as the new coach fielded him right away. He has to compete with several options, though. He has played three times so far, posting two tackles, three interceptions, and seven clerances, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Lovato - Unused in cup Lovato (knee) was an unused substitute during Tuesday's 4-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Lovato returned to the bench Tuesday but went unused in the cup. The fact he was available off the bench is a positive sign that the injury he suffered against Genoa is a minor one that shouldn't impact his availability going forward.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Sambia - Comes off the bench well versus Genoa Sambia registered two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Friday's 0-1 defeat to Genoa.

Impact Sambia subbed in at half-time for Filip Bradaric and added some offense and energy. He'll try to challenge the two starters on the flanks under the new coach. He has played just twice for a total of 56 minutes so far.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Fairly stingy against GEnoa Pirola had two tackles (one won), four clearances, one block, and two interceptions in Friday's 0-1 defeat to Genoa.

Impact Pirola returned to the XI after one game as the new coach switched back to a three-man defense and had his hands full in the back. He might no longer be a stone-cold lock to start every match. He has tallied five tackles, six interceptions, and 12 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Works hard in Genoa tilt Coulibaly won seven duels and two of two tackles and had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 0-1 loss versus Genoa.

Impact Coulibaly excelled in the passive phase as usual and sprinkled in some offense as well. He has registered two tackles, one interception, and two clearances in the last three games after an injury.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Subpar against Genoa Candreva drew one foul, won two duels, and sent in three crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 1-0 loss to Genoa.

Impact Candreva was pulled at half time as he didn't seem to have a lot of juice in this one. He has recorded 11 shots (four on target), six key passes, and 30 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances. Salernitana will host Napoli next Saturday.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Takes three shots in Genoa contest Dia drew one foul, won one duel, and registered three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 0-1 defeat versus Genoa.

Impact Dia was mostly held in check and couldn't capitalize on a pair of sitters late in the game once Salernitana turned up the intensity. He has scored twice and added 12 shots (six on target) and two key passes in the last five games. Salernitana will host Napoli next Saturday.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Lovato - Forced off in Genoa game Lovato generated one tackle (one won), two clearances, and three interceptions in Friday's 0-1 loss to Genoa before leaving in the second half due to a possible knee injury, Tuttom...

Impact Lovato made the XI after two matches on the bench and had a fine showing. He was already slated to come out due to a tactical switch and got banged up in a tackle right before it. He'll be evaluated throughout the week. Flavius Daniliuc, Federico Fazio, and Dylan Bronn are next in line in the back.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Will miss Napoli clash Gyomber registered one tackle (zero won), three clearances, and two interceptions and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Friday's 0-1 loss to Genoa.

Impact Gyomber had his usual sturdy performance, but it wasn't enough to completely stop the opponents, and he'll have to sit out one due to yellow-card accumulation. Federico Fazio and Flavius Daniliuc will be the top candidates to replace him.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Lets one in in Genoa game Ochoa recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 0-1 defeat versus Genoa.

Impact Ochoa returned on goal after getting benched following international duties and turned away a few shots but couldn't stop a tidy finish from distance by Albert Gudmundsson. He might face competition from Benoit Costil if he doesn't play well. He has given up 13 goals and made 16 saves in his last five games, with no clean sheets. Salernitana will host Napoli next Saturday.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Ruled out for Genoa game Fazio hasn't been called up for Friday's match versus Genoa, Salernitana announced.

Impact Fazio returned to the XI after a while last week but picked up a calf injury in recent days and is undergoing further evaluations. Lorenzo Pirola, Matteo Lovato, and Flavius Daniliuc are the next men up defensively, on top of Norbert Gyomber. Two of them would start if the new coach opted for a back-three.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Costil - Concedes twice in Salernitana debut Costil made four saves and one clearance and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Costil was tasked with manning the goal since Guillermo Ochoa spent the break in Mexico and, while he didn't have blunders, he wasn't super reactive on the two goals. The starter hasn't been great so far, but he might not have done enough to change the hierarchy in standard situations.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Resurfaces against Cagliari Fazio had one tackle (one won), five clearances, two blocks, and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Fazio drew the start over several younger options under the new coach and had a positive showing even though his side gave up two goals. He didn't leave during the international break, unlike a few of his teammates, and that might have contributed to the choice. Lorenzo Pirola, Flavius Daniliuc, and Matteo Lovato are the other top candidates at the position. He had played just twice and was an unused sub in most matches beforehand.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Shows decently in Cagliari bout Mazzocchi won two of two tackles and registered five crosses (one accurate), three clearances, and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Mazzocchi had his best display in a while even though he technically played in a more defensive role following a coaching change. He has posted six key passes, 16 crosses (six accurate), and seven tackles in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Active on both ends versus Cagliari Bradaric won two of three tackles and recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and two corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Bradaric wasn't affected by the switch to a four-man defense as he still motored up and down the wing and was solid in the back. He has recorded three key passes, nine crosses (one accurate), and seven tackles in the last five games.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Works hard versus Cagliari Maggiore drew four fouls and had one tackle (zero won), two clearances, and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Maggiore got the nod in the first game under a new coach and was proactive in the passive phase. Considering the new scheme, he'll face competition from Emil Bohinen, Agustin Martegani, and Mateusz Legowski. He has tallied four shots (one on target, four tackles, and ten clearances in the last five games (three starts).

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Puts up numbers versus Cagliari Candreva registered three shots (zero on goal), 11 crosses (one accurate), one key pass, and five corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Candreva attacked at will down the flank and filled it up, as he's one to do, but he lacked precision. He posted a new season high in crosses. He hasn't contributed to a goal since the second round. He has logged 14 shots (five on target), ten key passes, and 32 deliveries (six accurate) in his last five appearances. Salernitana will visit Genoa Friday.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi - Provides assist against Cagliari Ikwuemesi (thigh) assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in seven minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Ikwuemesi played limited minutes but was influential as he combined with Boulaye Dia in the box on the second equalizer. It's his first goal contribution since coming to Italy. He has logged five shots (one on target) and one key pass in five appearances off the bench.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Roars back in Cagliari game Dia won three duels, drew one foul, and scored two goals to go with five shots (two on target) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Dia returned to the stat sheet after nearly two months with a comfortable finish from close range and a picture-perfect PK, helping his team salvage a point. He's now up to three goals in the season. He has posted nine shots (five on target), one key pass, and two tackels in the last four matches. Salernitana will visit Genoa Friday.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi - Set to return versus Cagliari Ikwuemesi (thigh) reprised practicing regularly during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Ikwuemese will resume being an option after being sidelined for three weeks due to a thigh strain. He'll likely be their top offensive backup when they are whole. He'll compete for minutes with Jovane Cabral and Trivante Stewart. He has taken four off-target shots in three appearances off the bench.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE