SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Boulaye Dia - Unused versus Monza Dia (calf) didn't feature in Sunday's 3-0 win over Monza.

Impact Dia wasn't 100 percent due to a minor calf injury and was given another week to heal fully as the game quickly broke in his team's favor Sunday. He'll supplant either Krzysztof Piatek or Grigoris Kastanos once he is fully fit. He has notched eight goals, four assists, 27 shots (13 on target), and 23 chances created in 21 appearances.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Comes off the bench in Monza game Maggiore (calf) had ten touches and one clearance and drew one foul in 26 minutes in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Monza.

Impact Maggiore didn't pick up many stats in his return from a lengthy absence. He'll compete with Domen Crnigoj, Grigoris Kastanos, and Tonny Vilhena going forward. He has recorded 14 tackles, eight interceptions, five clearances, four blocks, and three clearances in 11 appearances (nine starts).

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Bronn - Will return versus Sampdoria Bronn served a one-game ban in Sunday's 3-0 win over Monza.

Impact Bronn got the standard punishment after getting red-carded and will compete for a spot with Norbert Gyomber, Lorenzo Pirola, and Flavius Daniliuc. He has notched ten tackles (five won), three interceptions, 11 clearances, and four blocks in the last four matches, with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Expected back for Monza clash Maggiore (calf) will be an option for Sunday's game versus Monza, coach Paulo Sousa relayed.

Impact Maggiore suffered a significant calf strain during the World Cup break, and the coach heavily alluded that he will be eased into action considering the nature of the injury. His return is set to affect primarily Emil Bohinen, Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, and Domen Crnigoj. He has recorded three chances created, 14 tackles, eight interceptions, and four clearances in ten seasonal appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Good to go for Monza game Dia (calf) is available for Sunday's match versus Monza, coach Paulo Sousa informed.

Impact Dia has shaken off a calf bruise that cost him the last game and will supplant Federico Bonazzoli or Tonny Vilhena if he's fit enough to start. He has notched two goals, two assists, seven shots (two on target), and eight chances created in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - In contention for Monza game Mazzocchi (knee) "is available and might start in Sunday's match against Monza, although we have to be careful with players returning from injury to avoid relapses," coach Paulo So...

Impact Mazzocchi has been training fully for about ten days. He can feature on either flank, and his return will impact Filip Bradaric and Junior Sambia's playing time, while Antonio Candreva would move on to a different role if he played on the right wing. He has posted two goals, two assists, 26 chances created, and 59 crosses (17 accurate) before spraining his knee and needing surgery to repair the MCL.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Krzysztof Piatek - Creates two chances in loss Piatek created two chances, took one on-target shot and made four clearances in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Piatek created two chances Sunday, in addition to taking one on-target shot. It was by no means his best performance, but his ability to consistently create chances and take shots on target is nonetheless a positive sign. He put in solid defensive effort too, as he won one of two tackles attempted and made four clearances in his 75 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Three shots in loss Candreva took three shots (one on target), created one chance and had three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Candreva had a solid performance Sunday, as he led the team in shots with three, although just one hit the target though. He also created one chance, had three crosses (one accurate) and took one corner. He has now failed to record a goal contribution in his past nine matches, which is a bit of a concern considering he has started eight of them and played a full 90 minutes in seven. With a lack of attacking prowess as of late, it's hard to rely on Candreva for production at the moment.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Creates three chances in loss Bradaric created three chances, had seven crosses (two accurate) and intercepted one pass in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Bradaric created three chances Sunday which set a new season high. He also whipped in seven crosses (two accurate) and took one corner kick. While he has just one assist on the season, his solid volume of chances created, crosses and corners show that more could come in his future.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luigi Sepe - Saves penalty in loss Sepe conceded two goals and made five saves, including a penalty, in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Sepe made his second consecutive start Sunday, and conceded two goals while making five saves. He has played fairly well since taking over from Guillermo Ochoa, as he's made eight saves and conceded three goals in two matches. The highlight of his match was saving Luis Alberto's 90th minute penalty, his third saved penalty this season. He has an easier matchup next Sunday versus Monza who have scored 28 goals in 23 league matches.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Bronn - Sent off versus Lazio Bronn won four of five tackles, had one clearance and one inaccurate shot, and was red-carded at the 88th minute in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Bronn had a passable showing in the back, but he argued a call too vehemently and was sent to the showers a little early. He'll miss at least next Sunday's home game versus Monza. Matteo Lovato and Norbert Gyomber will be the top candidates to replace him in the back.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Ruled out for Lazio game Dia hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Lazio due to a hematoma in his calf, Salernitana announced.

Impact Dia isn't dealing with a big problem, but it'll cost him at least one game. Federico Bonazzoli and Krzysztof Piatek might team up in the frontline, and Erik Botheim and Diego Valencia will have better chances of seeing some playing time.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Troost-Ekong - Out long term Troost-Ekong (knee) "is expected to return after the international break in March," director Morgan De Sanctis announced.

Impact Troost-Ekong is nursing a tibial plateau fracture and is set to skip at least the next five fixtures to heal. Salernitana will turn to the options they had before he joined in January.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Nearing return Mazzocchi (knee) received the final green light to return to full training, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Mazzocchi was visited by the doctor that performed the surgery, who found no issues with the joint. The Lazio game might come too soon for him to be called up, and he likely won't see big minutes at first, but he's on the verge of coming back.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Troost-Ekong - Diagnosed with significant injury Troost-Ekong suffered a tibial plateau fracture, Salernitana announced.

Impact Troost-Ekong will undergo further tests in two weeks, but the injury is set to cost him at least a month, if not more. He has captured a starting role right after joining the club. Flavius Daniliuc, Matteo Lovato, and Norbert Gyomber are the main candidates to pick up the slack, although Salernitana also just changed their coach.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

William Troost-Ekong - Subs off late in Verona game Troost-Ekong left Monday's 0-1 loss to Verona at the 83rd minute due to a knee injury, Sky Italy reports, after recording one interception and one block and winning one of three ta...

Impact Troost-Ekong had an ordinary showing before getting hurt, and he left the pitch in a hurry despite being in noticeable pain to save time. Norbert Gyomber, Flavius Daniliuc, and Matteo Lovato would be candidates to fill in if he were to miss some time.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Wins one tackle in return Gyomber (thigh) had one inaccurate cross and one clearance and won one tackle in seven minutes in seven minutes in Monday's 0-1 loss to Verona.

Impact Gyomber saw limited action in his first game back from a thigh contracture. He'd likely resume being a starter if he avoided muscular injuries in the coming week. He has logged two crosses (zero accurate), three tackles (two won), four interceptions, and one block in the last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luigi Sepe - Concedes once in loss Sepe made three saves and conceded one goal in Monday's 1-0 loss at Verona.

Impact Sepe received the start over Guillermo Ochoa Monday, and had a decent game. It marks his first league start since Ochoa joined the club in early January. Ochoa has struggled a bit since joining Salerntina, as he's conceded 17 goals in six matches. Sepe played fairly well Monday, as he stopped three of four shots on target he faced, the lone exception being Cyril Ngonge's 31st minute goal. It is unclear whether or not Sepe will earn the job back, but with Ochoa struggling it seems there is a chance. It will be a difficult matchup for whoever is in net Sunday as the team take on Lazio who have scored 37 goals in 22 league matches this season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - No shots on target Dia took two shots (both off target) and created one chance in Monday's 1-0 loss at Verona.

Impact Dia struggled Monday, as he failed to record a shot on target for the second consecutive game. He has been in peculiar form as of late, as he has two games in his last five matches with a goal and an assist, but in the other three matches he failed to even record a shot on target. While he is quite inconsistent, his peaks are high enough to wash out the quiet performances like Monday's.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Krzysztof Piatek - Creates one chance in loss Piatek took one shot (on target), created one chance and had one inaccurate cross in Monday's 1-0 loss at Verona.

Impact Piatek had a relatively quiet match Monday, as he recorded just one shot and one chance created as a substitute. Federico Bonazzoli got the nod next to Boulaye Dia up top, but Piatek still came into the match and produced. However, Piatek has fallen into a significant rut as of late, with zero goals and one assist in his past eight matches.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Shown yellow card in loss Pirola won all four of his attempted tackles, made two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Monday's 1-0 loss at Verona.

Impact Pirola filled up the defensive stat sheet Monday, as he got onto the field for the first time since Jan. 21 versus Napoli. He has been in and out of the lineup all season, but put together one of his best games Monday at Verona. He won all four of his attempted tackles (a season high), intercepted one pass, made two clearances and blocked one shot in his 80 minutes of playing time. The only downside to his match was a yellow card for a bad foul in the 69th minute, his second booking of the season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Called up for Verona match Gyomber (thigh) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Verona Monday.

Impact Gyomber is fit after missing two games with a contracture, but his coach suggested he was not ready for major playing time yet in the pre-game presser: "He has done a couple of practices with us. He has limited autonomy at this stage."

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Takes two shots against Juventus Dia took two shots and created a chance in Tuesday's 3-0 defeat against Juventus. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Dia was his side's most dangerous player on Tuesday but he couldn't find a way add to his season tally of eight goals and four assists from the left wing versus Juve.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Concedes three goals to Juventus Ochoa made two saves but conceded three goals in Tuesday's 3-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Ochoa was beaten by a Dusan Vlahovic brace and a scruffy finish from Filip Kostic on Saturday. Ochoa is yet to keep a Serie A clean sheet since joining Salernitana in late December, conceding 17 goals in six appearances so far. He may have an easier time next week against 18th-placed Verona, which have scored just 19 times in 21 matches this season.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Radovanovic - Frozen out by the team Radovanovic has been cut from the season-long squad list, coach Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Radovanovic refused to move to a pair of Serie B sides late in the window, and perhaps he'll consider more exotic destinations after the decision by the club. He had mostly featured as center-back, where they added William Troost-Ekong in January in the past window.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE