SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Nadir Zortea - Busy off the bench against Empoli Zortea took one shot on target), sent in seven crosses (two accurate), created one scoring chance and won one tackle in 28 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Zortea provided a decent spark off the bench to try to help his team come back in the game. With Luca Ranieri (calf) unlikely to return, he will compete with Matteo Ruggeri and Joel Obi to start in the final game. He has posted four chances, 12 crosses (five accurate), four tackles (three won) and nine clearances in the last five appearances. Salernitana will host Udinese in the season finale next week.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Delivers host of crosses against Empoli Mazzocchi took two off-target shots, sent in 11 crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances and drew two fouls in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Mazzocchi was lively down the flank and was the runner-up in crosses for his side, but he was not tremendously accurate. He has posted seven chances, 33 crosses (eight accurate), 11 tackles (ten won) and nine clearances in the last five matches. Salernitana will host Udinese in the season finale next week.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Perotti - Misses late PK against Empoli Perotti took two shots (one on target), sent in one accurate crosse, drew one foul and got a penalty kick saved in ten minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Perotti had the opportunity to win the game and put his team much closer to avoiding relegation in the stoppage time, but Guglielmo Vicario brilliantly denied him. He has logged six shots (two on target), three chances and 20 crosses (three accurate) in ten appearances (one start). Salernitana will host Udinese in the season finale next week.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Produces against Empoli Verdi took three shots (one on target), sent in 12 crosses (four accurate), created four scoring chances and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Verdi once again put up strong numbers, leading his team in crosses and co-pacing it crosses, but he could not collect a point in this one. He has bagged three goals, taken 14 shots (six on target), created eight chances and sent in 23 crosses (seven accurate) in the last six games. Salernitana will host Udinese in the season finale next week.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Radovanovic - Provides assist versus Empoli Radovanovic took four shots (zero on target), sent in two inaccurate crosses, created four scoring chances and provided an assist in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Radovanovic was more involved in the offense than usual since he moved to the midfield in the second half. He co-paced his team in chances and teed up Federico Bonazzoli with an inadvertent ricochet on a set-piece. It is his first of the season. He has logged six shots (one on target), three tackles (two won), four interceptions and 17 clearances in the last five appearances. Salernitana will host Udinese in the next round.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Scores against Empoli Bonazzoli took five shots (three on target), won one tackle, drew one foul and scored a goal in 37 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Bonazzoli was extremely busy off the bench and eventually tied the game with a bicycle kick from inside the six-yard box. Despite starting just once in the past five matches, he has hit the net three times and added ten shots (five on target) and two chances. Salernitana will host Udinese in the season finale.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Fires six shots against Empoli Djuric created two scoring chances, won 12 duels, drew one foul and took six shots (two on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Djuric once again dominated in the air and had more attempts than usual, but Guglielmo Vicario denied him a couple of times. He paced his team in shots and registered a new season high. He has posted one goal, one assist, 13 shots (three on target) and six chances in the last five matches. Salernitana will host Udinese next Sunday.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ederson - Suspended for season finale Ederson took two off-target shots, created two scoring chances, won four of five tackles and drew six fouls in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli and will miss the Udinese game due...

Impact Ederson brought the usual energy to the table and provided a strong contribution on both ends, but he also picked up his fifth yellow card. He closes his first six months in Serie A with two goals, one assist, 21 shots (nine accurate) and 28 tackles. Emil Bohinen will be back from suspension for Sunday's home game against Udinese.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Eligible to face Udinese Ribery will be available for next Sunday's home game against Udinese following a one-game suspension.

Impact Ribery got the standard ban for bickering with the opposing bench in the previous game. He has mostly come off the bench lately, tallying one off-target shot, three chances, seven crosses (one accurate) and five tackles (three won) in the last five appearances (two starts).

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Bohinen - Clears suspension Bohinen served his one-game ban in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Bohinen will be back in the XI for next Sunday's home game against Empoli, likely replacing Ederson, who will have to sit one out for the same reason. He has logged one assist, three shots (two on target), nine chances and 20 crosses (sxi accurate) in ten appearances (seven starts).

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Coulibaly - Draws PK against Empoli Coulibaly (thigh) won two duels and drew one foul in ten minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Coulibaly made his first appearance since mid-March and had a strong cameo, but Diego Perotti missed from the spot. He could get another opportunity in next Sunday's home game versus Udinese since Salernitana will be without Ederson in the midfield.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Coulibaly - Called up for Empoli game Coulibaly has been included in Salernitana's squad list to face Empoli Saturday.

Impact Coulibaly has recovered from his injury and has better chances to make the bench, and maybe log some minutes, since Emil Bohinen is suspended. He has logged two goals, eight shots (four on target), five chances and 15 tackles in ten appearances before suffering multiple thigh strains.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Sent off in Cagliari match Ribery was expelled from the bench in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari for quarreling with the opponents, the League announced.

Impact Ribery has been handed a one-game suspension and will miss Saturday's away game versus Empoli. Milan Djuric, Simone Verdi and Federico Bonazzoli will once again be the top three strikers for Salernitana.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luigi Sepe - Concedes once against Cagliari Sepe (eye) had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Sepe was sporting a shiner after a knock in the previous game, but he managed to stay in the XI. He was beaten by a late header by Giorgio Altare. He has surrendered four goals, kept one clean sheet and made 14 saves in the last five matches. Salernitana will face Empoli away Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Bohinen - Suspended for Empoli game Bohinen created two scoring chances, sent in five crosses (two accurate), won one of two tackles and had one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari and will miss one game due...

Impact Bohinen put together another strong showing thanks to his ability on set pieces, but he also picked up his fifth yellow card since moving to Italy. Grigoris Kastanos will likely replace him in the XI in Saturday's away game versus Empoli, while Mamadou Coulibaly and Francesco Di Tacchio will have better chances of seeing minutes off the bench.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luigi Sepe - Good to go for Cagliari game Sepe (face) has been included in Salernitana's squad list to face Cagliari Sunday.

Impact Sepe appears to be fine after a blow to the face that caused him to leave the previous game early, as hinted by the coach in the pre-game presser. He should get the nod over Vid Belec between the sticks. He has allowed four goals, kept one clean sheet and accounted for 12 saves in the last five matches.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Called up for Cagliari game Ribery (undisclosed) has been included in Salernitana's squad list to face Cagliari Sunday.

Impact Ribery is available after missing two matches with an unspecified muscular issue. He is likely to come off the bench, also considering that he had started just two of the previous six appearances, where he logged one assist, three chances and seven crosses (one accurate).

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vid Belec - Subs in against Venezia Belec had no saves in 26 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Belec relieved Luigi Sepe in the second half, but he was never called into action. He would get the nod in Sunday's home game versus Cagliari if the starter was forced to miss time due to a hit on the face. He has allowed 45 goals, made 81 saves and kept one clean sheet in 22 appearances before being supplanted in January.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luigi Sepe - Subs off versus Venezia Sepe had three saves, one punch and one clearance and allowed one goal in 64 minutes before leaving Thursday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Sepe got hit in the face on Thomas Henry's tap-in and had some eyesight issues afterward, so he asked to come out. The problem does not appear to be significant but he will have to be assessed ahead of Sunday's home game against Cagliari.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Puts up numbers in Venezia game Fazio took three off-target shots, created two scoring chances, won 11 duels and had five interceptions in Thursday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Fazio racked up stats at both ends as he was a menace in the air on the opposing box, on top of having his hands full in the back. He has tallied six tackles (three won), 14 interceptions, 21 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet. Salernitana will host Cagliari Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Busy on both ends against Venezia Mazzocchi sent in five crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances, won four of four tackles and drew one foul in Thursday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Mazzocchi once again provided a ton of energy out on the right flank and made plays in both phases, packing his team in chances and co-leading it in crosses. He has logged seven chances, 16 crosses (eight accurate), 15 tackles (14 won) and eight clearances in the last five matches. Salernitana will host Cagliari Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Bohinen - Pretty productive versus Venezia Bohinen sent in five crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances, had two interceptions and drew two fouls in Thursday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Bohinen turned in another strong showing, mostly thanks to his prowess on set pieces. He co-led his team in crosses. He has recorded one assist, three shots (two on target), six chances and 13 crosses (four accurate) in the last five games. Salernitana will host Cagliari Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Converts PK versus Venezia Bonazzoli took three shots (one on target), created two chances, won three duels and scored a goal in Thursday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Bonazzoli returned to the XI in this one and kept his aplomb from the penalty spot in the early going to improve to nine goals in the season. He has split time with Simone Verdi lately. He has hit the net twice and added seven shots (two on target), three chances and one accurate cross in the last five matches. Salernitana will host Cagliari Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Scores against Venezia Verdi took one shot on target, had one interception, won two duels and scored a goal in Thursday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Verdi decided the game off the bench by pouncing on a loose ball in the box and rifling it home. He has bagged two goals, taken eight shots (four on target), created two chances and sent in six crosses (one accurate) in the last four matches (two starts). Salernitana will host Cagliari Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Wins heap of duels in Venezia game Djuric had five clearances, won 13 duels, took two off-target shots and drew one foul in Thursday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Djuric was very proficient in the peripheral stats, but he was not a big factor in the final third and in the key categories. He has scored once, provided two assists, taken six shots (on target) and created seven chances in the last five appearances. Salernitana will host Cagliari Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE