SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Trivante Stewart - Moves to Salernitana Stewart has joined Salernitana on a permanent deal from Mount Pleasant, the club announced.

Impact Stewart filled his boots in Jamaica but is transferring to a much more competitive league. He hit the net 30 times in 66 appearances so far. Salernitana are very thin up front, so he should get an opportunity sooner rather than later.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Legowski - Joins Salernitana Legowski has agreed to a three-year contract with Salernitana upon completing his move from Pogon Szczecin, the club relayed.

Impact Legowski will start as a backup but can feature in multiple positions, and his versatility could help him get minutes fairly quickly. He tallied three goals and three assists in 26 appearances in Ekstraklasa last season.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Finally returns from injury Dia (knee) came off the bench late in Sunday's 1-0 win over Ternana in Coppa Italia.

Impact Dia missed all the friendlies to finalize his recovery from a meniscus tear and other hiccups during the rehab. He might be poised for a slow start, but Salernitana are very thin up front, so he could see good minutes in the first couple of matches even if he's not 100 percent. Erik Botheim is the only other striker currently on the roster.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Nursing thigh problem Mazzocchi is practicing in a limited capacity but will miss Sunday's Coppa Italia game due to a thigh issue, coach Paulo Sousa announced.

Impact Mazzocchi sat out a pair of friendlies due to a minor injury and is tentatively questionable for the opener. Junior Sambia is the alternative option on the right wing.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Costil - Transfers to Salernitana Costil has agreed to a one-year contract with Salernitana, the team announced.

Impact Costil dropped to a backup role at Lille in the second half of last season after starting for Rennes, Bordeaux, and Auxerre in the past few years and will continue to be a deputy behind Guillermo Ochoa in Serie A.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flavius Daniliuc - Suffers foot injury Danliuc had surgery to repair the articular capsule between the third and fourth metatarsal in his foot, Salernitana announced.

Impact Daniliuc got hurt during the summer and, while the team didn't disclose his timetable, he's headed for an extended absence and highly unlikely to be ready for the opener. Matteo Lovato and Federico Fazio are the next men up in the back.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Martin Valencia Morello - Back on the pitch Valencia (thigh) got the nod in the first summer friendly versus Pescara.

Impact Valencia missed the last two months of last season because of a severe thigh injury. He has recuperated but, if he stays, he'll face an uphill climb to obtain regular minutes considering how little he played in 2022/2023 and the competition. He made 12 appearances off the bench, logging two key passes, five crosses (two accurate), one shot on target, and eight tackles.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Stays with Salernitana Ochoa will continue playing at Salernitana in 2023/2024 as the team officially picked up its option to prolong his contract.

Impact Ochoa had joined on a short-term deal to replace the injured Luigi Sepe and held on to the starting job once the teammate was healthy. His competitor could depart in the summer.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Bought out by Salernitana Dia has joined Salernitana on a permanent deal, as the Italian team picked up their option to buy, Villarreal announced.

Impact Dia shined in his maiden Serie A season, scoring 16 goals and providing six assists. He's not a lock to stay since there's a 25M release clause in his contract, and he's attracting suitors.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Troost-Ekong - Plays one minute in season finale Troost-Ekong had one shot after subbing in late in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Troost-Ekong was thrown in late to replace a gassed teammate. His role fluctuated throughout the season, and he didn't recapture the starting job after a severe lower leg injury in February. He tallied 11 tackles, six interceptions, ten clearances, and four blocks in nine matches (four starts), scoring once.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Sambia - Swings in two crosses against Cremonese Sambia sent in two crosses (both accurate) and had one off-target shot and one tackle (zero won) in 14 minutes in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Sambia was lively considering his short time on the pitch. He rarely got consistent minutes after transferring from Montpellier last summer. He appeared 22 times (seven starts), recording one assist, 13 shots (five on target), 33 crosses (eight accurate), and 12 tackles.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Takes one shot in Cremonese game Nicolussi Caviglia drew one foul, had one tackle (zero won), and took one off-target shot in 28 minutes in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Nicolussi started a few games in a row after joining from Serie B via Juventus in January, but then the gaffer preferred different options. Salernitana didn't pick up their option to buy but are trying to keep him anyway. He posted one goal, five shots (one on target), 15 tackles, and seven interceptions in 12 games (six starts).

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Paltry in Cremonese game Maggiore committed one foul and had 15 passes in 28 minutes in 15 minutes in a 0-2 loss in the season finale against Cremonese.

Impact Maggiore resumed getting minutes after not playing for three games in a row but didn't do much. His season was completely derailed by multiple calf issues, and he never found the right form afterward. He recorded 20 tackles, eight interceptions, ten clearances, and three chances created in 16 appearances (11 starts).

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Busy versus Cremonese Kastanos created one scoring chance, sent in two crosses (one accurate), won two of four tackles, and drew three fouls in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Kastanos was active on both ends and filled it up across the board. His season turned around after Paulo Sousa was appointed, and the new coach deployed him in multiple positions. He notched two goals, one assist, 30 shots (nine on target), and 26 crosses (five accurate) in 28 appearances (13 starts).

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Logs two interceptions in season finale Gyomber won one tackle and had two interceptions and two clearances in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Gyomber didn't have gaffers but couldn't stop the lowly opponents from bagging two goals. He was one of Salernitana's most trustworthy defenders despite dealing with a pair of injuries. He featured 27 times (23 starts), posting 32 interceptions, 89 clearances, 35 interceptions, and 22 blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flavius Daniliuc - Wins two tackles in Cremonese game Daniliuc had one interception, one clearance, and one key pass, and won two of two tackles in Round 38's 0-2 defeat against Cremonese.

Impact Daniliuc was fine even though his side gave up two goals to an already relegated team. He had a solid first campaign in Italy and was a starter for most of it. He tallied 58 tackles, 29 interceptions, 71 clearances, and 13 blocks, contributing to four clean sheets and providing two assists.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Domen Crnigoj - Unused in final three contests Crnigoj was available but didn't play in the last three games of the season.

Impact Crnigoj joined in January and received playing time right away, but then he dealt with a lingering calf injury and didn't see the pitch afterward. He's heading back to Venezia as he won't be retained past the loan spell.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Pretty good versus Cremonese Coulibaly took three shots (zero on target), had two interceptions and one block, and created one scoring chance in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Coulibaly was one of the few Salernitana players to save face in a weird loss and contributed on both ends. He was more active offensively this season relative to the previous one. He logged three goals, three assists, 86 tackles, and 20 chances created in 35 games.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Botheim - Silent in season finale Botheim had one clearance and 20 touches in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Botheim struggled to produce like the whole Salernitana frontline in this one. He got consistent minutes in the last two months of the season and had some okay showings, chipping in with two assists and bringing his total tally to three. He scored once and added nine chances, seven shots (one on target), and 11 tackles in 28 matches (nine starts).

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - DNP in last eight tilts Bonazzoli didn't play in the final eight matches of the season.

Impact Bonazzoli fell completely off the radar after opening the season as a regular and following a coaching chance. He scored two goals, provided an assist, and posted 32 shots (seven on target), and eight chances created in 24 appearances (12 starts). He'll likely look for a new team in the summer.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Bohinen - Creates one chance versus Cremonese Bohinen had one interception and one block, drew two fouls, and created one scoring chance in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Bohinen got the start but wasn't productive on either end. He struggled to find his footing after an off-season knee injury and wasn't a linchpin like in the second half of the previous campaign. He logged 12 key passes, 25 tackles, 17 interceptions, and 19 clearances in 24 matches (nine starts).

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Staying with Salernitana Pirola has been bought out by Salernitana following a loan spell from Inter, director Morgan De Sanctis announced.

Impact Pirola took over the starting job after a rocky start and was a regular from February onward and was helped by a coaching change. He scored two goals, contributed to three clean sheets and tallied 33 tackles, 30 interceptions, 83 clearances, and 35 blocks in 26 appearances.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Krzysztof Piatek - Will sit out first game of next season Piatek took one off-target shot, won one tackle, had two clearances, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Piatek was held in check in a lackluster performance for his side. He had a decent finish, but it might not be enough to convince his team to trigger the clause to acquire him permanently after a so-so loan spell from Hertha Berlin. He has tallied four goals, five assists, 58 shots (20 on target), and 22 chances created in 33 appearances (23 starts).

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Allows two goals Ochoa allowed two goals while making two saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Ochoa conceded a goal in each half as Salernitana dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper ends the season allowing 33 goals in 20 league starts while making 73 saves and keeping four clean sheets.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Ends season with lackluster effort Mazzocchi crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Mazzocchi was held off the scoresheet in a quiet match as he registered just one cross without a shot or a chance created. The wing-back finishes the season with five goal involvements, 90 crosses and 30 chances created in 27 appearances.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE