SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Guillermo Ochoa - Concedes once against Lecce Ochoa had two saves, two accurate-keeper sweepers, and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Ochoa was beaten early by a point-blank header and had a strong save to protect the result in the second half. He has yet to keep a clean sheet, while he has given up nine goals and made 14 saves. Salernitana will face Empoli away Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flavius Daniliuc - Selected for Frosinone tilt Daniliuc (foot) made Salernitana's squad list to face Frosinone Friday.

Impact Daniliuc was initially called up last week as well but ended up on the stands. He figures to have better chances of making the bench with a few more practice sessions under his belt, but he's coming back from a pretty severe injury and it could be a while before he sees full minutes.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Ruled out for Frosinone game Dia (thigh) hasn't been selected for Friday's clash with Frosinone, Salernitana announced.

Impact Dia has been medically cleared but hasn't practiced much this week and will be given more time. He should be back for one of the two upcoming matches. Erik Botheim, Jovane Cabral, and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi will pick up the slack offensively.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Active in the attack Candreva had three shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Monday's 3-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Candreva had another fruitful night in the attack despite not notching a goal contribution, registering three shots, four chances created and five crosses in the loss. The Italian is yet to have a bad game production-wise this season, being Salernitana's main threat in the attack every match. He currently leads the team in almost every offensive stat, notching three goal contributions, eight shots (five on target), nine chances created and 23 crosses (five accurate) through four matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jovane Cabral - Registers five shots Jovane Cabral generated five shots (two on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 3-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Cabral registered five shots against Torino on Monday, his second time reaching that mark this season in only three games. However, the attacker is still goalless this season despite his high shot production through the first three games of the season. He has also done well to be effective in other parts of the attack, notching five chances created, seven crosses and seven tackles this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Poor day in net Ochoa made no saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Ochoa struggled against Torino on Monday, not registering a single save while allowing three goals. The Mexican hasn't had a poor start to the season, allowing eight goals through four matches, but easily recorded his worst performance on Monday after not registering a singular save. He will have a decent chance at rebounding in his next match when he takes on the newly promoted Frosinone.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Unused against Torino Maggiore (calf) didn't play in Monday's 0-3 loss to Torino.

Impact Maggiore was back in the squad but didn't get minutes. He should get a chance in the upcoming stretch since Lassana Coulibaly will miss extended time and his teammates haven't been too impressive so far. He drew five fouls and had two interceptions in his lone appearance so far.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Picks up different injury Coulibaly strained his calf in practice and will miss four-to-five weeks, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Coulibaly missed the past game with a fractured nose and sustained a muscular injury in practice. He'll be sidelined for the next four games and return after the next international break. Mateusz Legowski, Emil Bohinen, Giulio Maggiore, and Agustin Martegani will fill in for him in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Expected back soon Dia isn't dealing with a major injury and could recover quickly, Gianluca Di Marzio informs.

Impact Dia returned late from international duties as he spent some time in France, and the tests revealed that his lesion isn't too severe and he could be back in one of the three fixtures coming up in short order. Coach Paulo Sousa suggested before the Torino game that he would resume training in some capacity Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flavius Daniliuc - Out for Torino match Daniliuc (foot) is out for Monday's game against Torino.

Impact Daniliuc will have to wait to make his season debut after being left out of the squad again due to a foot injury. It seemed as if the defender would be healthy coming into the match, but they probably do not want to rush him back into play, especially when he is already ahead of the designated timetable. He could get a shot next week when they take on Frosinone.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Set to be back against Torino Maggiore (calf) "had a clean week of practice," coach Paulo Sousa announced.

Impact Maggiore is likely to return after missing two games with a calf strain. While he's not the frontrunner to start, he should see minutes since Salernitana are thin in the midfield without Lassana Coulibaly. He had two interceptions and drew five fouls in his lone appearance. so far.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Will sit Torino game Coulibaly won't be present versus Torino Monday due to a nose fracture, coach Paulo Sousa announced.

Impact Coulibaly suffered the problem before the international break, and the traveling didn't allow him to get proper treatment. Two among Mateusz Legowski, Emil Bohinen, and Giulio Maggiore (calf) will start in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flavius Daniliuc - Will miss more fixtures Daniliuc (foot) is improving but is scheduled to return in late September/early October, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Daniliuc will be forced to sit three of four more matches while he heals from a tricky foot injury. Matteo Lovato has absorbed his playing time in the back for the most part.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Suffers injury with Senegal Dia has been excused from international duties early due to a rectus femoris strain, Senegal announced.

Impact Dia is heading back to Italy and will take more exams to determine the severity of the problem, which would knock him out for multiple matches if confirmed. He was excluded for behavioral problem sin the most recent Serie A game. Erik Botheim got the start along with Jovane Cabral, Grigoris Kastanos, and Antonio Candreva up front. Newcomer Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi could also start to get playing time.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Ten crosses in loss Candreva recorded two shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Lecce.

Impact Candreva had the best performance out of any player for Salernitana on Sunday, notching two shots, three chances created and ten crosses. The attacker was slotted as the club's best player heading into the season and has lived up to expectations so far, registering two goals, one assist and 18 crosses through their first three games. He should be a part of almost every starting squad this season after starting in 32 matches last season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jovane Cabral - Registers five shots in loss Jovane Cabral had five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Cabral couldn't net a goal in Saturday's loss despite taking a team-high five shots and having the best opportunity out of any player on the team. It was his first start since joining the club in August, and he now has two appearances on the season. The 25-year-old could slide into a starting spot this year but will have to battle for it after having a lackluster previous two years.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Allows two goals against Leece Ochoa recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Lecce.

Impact Ochoa didn't have his best game in net Saturday, allowing two goals while making four saves in the loss. The start of his second stint in Italy hasn't gone to plan so far, conceding five goals while making 12 saves in his three starts. He will have an uphill battle most of the season with a very poor defense in front of him. His next matchup will not be any easier as he takes on Torino.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Will miss Lecce match Dia won't be involved against Lecce "due to his behavior in the final days of the transfer window," director Morgan De Sanctis announced.

Impact Dia received an offer from the Premier League down the stretch and was keen on accepting it, but it was too late for his side. The club will hold him out this week due to lack of focus and to send a signal. The disciplinary measure shouldn't be a one-off. Unless the coach decides to field a newcomer, Erik Botheim will replace him up front.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Signs with Italian club Tchaouna finalized a permanent move to Salernitana from Rennes on Thursday.

Impact Tchaouna spent last season on loan with Dijon in Ligue 2, registering one goal and two assists in 28 contests. Even with his move to Italy, the forward is far from a lock for regular minutes in the starting XI and could be a candidate to link up with the club's U21 side.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Lovato - Sturdy against Udinese Lovato had two tackles (two won), three clearances, and two interceptions in Monday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Lovato drew the second start in a row and held his own, even though his team allowed one goal. His playing time should be fairly secure until Flavius Danliuc returns from a knee injury. He has notched three tackles, three interceptions, and nine clearances in two matches.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Logs six clearances versus Udinese Gyomber registered one tackle (one won), three blocks, and six clearances in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Gyomber anchored the defense with the usual command and picked up a robust amount of stats, but they allowed one goal. He has notched four tackles, seven clearances, and five blocks in two appearances.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Moderatively active versus Udinese Mazzocchi had four crosses (one accurate), one clearance, and one tackle in Monday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Mazzocchi was decently energetic but didn't fill the stat sheet. He appears to be still rounding into shape. He has logged five crosses (one accurate), one tackle, and one clearance in two games.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Serviceable versus Udinese Kastanos recorded two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions, and six successful duels in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Kastanos played to the flank as the coach moved some pieces around since Flip Bradaric was unable to start and was passable in both phases. He has logged two crosses (zero accurate), four corners, and three shots (one on target) so far.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Bronn - Unused against Udinese Bronn didn't play in Monday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Bronn was selected after missing the first game, but Norbert Gyomber, Lorenzo Pirola, Matteo Lovato, and Federico Fazio are ahead of him in the depth chart, and Flavius Daniliuc could be back after the break.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Bohinen - Silent in draw with Udinese Bohinen (thigh) had one shot (zero on goal), one interception, and two successful duels in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Bohinen drew the start to replace Giulio Maggiore after a small injury but didn't contribute much on either end. He'll face competition from newcomers Agustin Martegani and Mateusz Legowski from here on out.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE