SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Franck Ribery - Clears concussion protocol Ribery (head) returned to full practice Thursday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Ribery had to rest for about ten days after being involved in a car accident and suffering a head trauma. He will likely be available for a cameo off the bench in Saturday's home game against Sassuolo. He has notched two shots, three chances and six crosses in the last four appearances.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Suffers ankle injury Mazzocchi sprained his left ankle in practice, Salernitana announced, and will likely miss the next two matches, Il Mattino reports.

Impact Mazzocchi will undergo further evaluations next week to determine whether he could play versus Juventus. Either Nadir Zortea or Frederic Veseli will replace him on the right flank against Sassuolo.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Decent again in Inter clash Mazzocchi sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and had two interceptions and two clearance in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Mazzocchi put together another serviceable stat-line despite the result and has been a minor factor on both ends after transferring in January. He has logged one assist, five chances, 19 crosses and 13 clearances in the last five appearances. Salernitana will host Sassuolo next Saturday.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Blocks six shots against Inter Fazio had six blocks, one interception, four clearances and won one tackle in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Fazio piled up numbers in the back, but it was not enough to stop Inter from scoring five times. He has registered three tackles, four interceptions, 27 clearances and ten blocks in five games since joining, with no clean sheets. Salernitana will host Sassuolo next Saturday.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Passable against Inter Kastanos sent in two crosses (both accurate), created three scoring chances, drew three fouls and won nine duels in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Kastanos provided his usual contribution to the offense and his starting role appears to be relatively secure. He has tallied two shots, four chances, six crosses and five tackles in the last five matches. Salernitana will host Sassuolo next Saturday.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Fires four shots against Inter Djuric took four shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, won five duels and scored a goal in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Djuric managed to put up okay number despite the large defeat, although he was not precise in his attempt. He has retained the starting job despite the January overhaul. He has logged one goal, one assist, ten shots and four chances in the last five matches. Salernitana will host Sassuolo next Saturday.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Unused against Inter Bonazzoli (thigh) did not feature in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Bonazzoli was part of the game-day squad list but apparently was not fit enough to play. He could return to the XI over Lys Mousset in Saturday's home game versus Sassuolo if he had a clean week of practice. He has notched three goals, eight shots, one chance and two crosses in his last four games.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Radovanovic - Comes off bench in Inter game Radovanovic (ankle) took one off-target shot in 19 minutes in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Radovanovic recovered from an ankle sprain, but the coach elected to keep Ederson and Lassana Coulibaly in the starting lineup, Given the result, some tweaks could be in store ahead of the next game, and he had started his first matches after joining. He has posted six shots, one chance, four clearances and one interception in four appearances. Salernitana will host Sassuolo next Saturday.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Subs in versus Inter Ruggeri (thigh) played seven minutes in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Ruggeri returned from his third major muscular injury of the season, making his fourth appearance of the season. He had opened as the starter, but Luca Ranieri has had a stranglehold in the job while he was out. He will try to challenge the teammate going forward. He has notched 12 crosses, 12 clearances and five tackles in five matches. Salernitana will host Sassuolo next Saturday.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Takes three shots against Inter Verdi fired three shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), drew two fouls and won seven duels in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Verdi saved face and turned in a decent shift despite the bad loss, however he squandered a major opportunity to put his team on top a few minutes into the game. He has had a starring role since the January move, tallying 14 shots, four chances and 21 crosses in four matches, scoring twice. Salernitana will host Sassuolo next Saturday.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luigi Sepe - Submerged by Inter Sepe had seven saves and was beaten five times in Friday's 0-5 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Sepe did what he could, but his defense was completely overwhelmed and Inter created a plethora of clear-cut chances, capitalizing on five of them. This was their first collapse since he joined in January. He has surrendered 11 goals and made 16 saves in five appearances, with no clean sheets. Salernitana will host Sassuolo next Saturday.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Available versus Inter Ruggeri (thigh) has been called up for Friday's game against Inter, Salernitana informed.

Impact Ruggeri sat out the last five matches with the third thigh strain basically in a row. He is set to be eased into action, but he might push Luca Ranieri for minutes once fully up to speed. He has logged one chance. 12 crosses, five tackles and 12 clearances in four seasonal appearances.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Radovanovic - Available for Inter game Radovanovic (ankle) has been included in Salernitana's squad list for Friday's match versus Inter.

Impact Radovanovic has practiced fully for multiple days in a row after missing the previous game due to a bruised ankle, coach Davide Nicola announced, and therefore he should quickly be back in the XI, replacing either Ederson or Grigoris Kastanos. He has tallied five shots, one chance, four clearances and one tackle in three matches since joining Salernitana.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Called up for Inter clash Bonazzoli (thigh) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Inter Friday.

Impact Bonazzoli is good to go after sitting out the previous game and has a shot to start even though he is not 100 percent, coach Davide Nicola informed. He has scored in the last three consecutive appearances and has posted eight shots, one chance and two crosses in the last four. Salernitana will be without Franck Ribery for this one.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Nursing bruise Bonazzoli missed the Bologna game due to an edema in his thigh and did not practice Monday, Salernitana announced.

Impact Bonazzoli will be further assessed during the week, but the short turnaround does not help him ahead of Friday's road game against Salernitana. Diego Perotti or Lys Mousset could start if he remained unavailable.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Perotti - Takes three shots against Bologna Perotti (calf) sent in two inaccurate crosses and took two off-target shots in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bologna.

Impact Perotti logged his usual minutes despite suffering a calf problem in the previous game. With Federico Bonazzoli and Franck Ribery not in great shape, he might get his first start in Friday's road game versus Inter. He has notched four shots, one chance, 12 crosses and three tackles in four appearances off the bench so far.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Ambitious during return Verdi (thigh) attempted eight crosses and five shots across 71 minutes during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Bologna.

Impact A previous thigh injury did not prevent Verdi from playing well Saturday. He logged more shots and crosses than those by any of his teammates. Considering the attacking midfielder's February statistical output, fantasy managers should expect him to be an appealing Salernitana option until June -- when his ongoing loan contract expires.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luigi Sepe - Saves two shots Sepe logged two saves during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Bologna.

Impact Sepe averaged 2.3 saves across four Serie A games during February. There is a great chance he improves the save average next month. Salernitana will play against Inter Milan, Sassuolo and Juventus -- all above-average Serie A teams that attempt many shots.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Involved in minor car accident Ribery crashed his car overnight and will have to rest for a few days due to a head trauma, Salernitana announced.

Impact Ribery was involved in a single-car accident and was given a seven-day prognosis, therefore he will have to sit out Friday's match against Inter barring an unexpectedly speedy recovery. Salernitana are hopeful to have Federico Bonazzoli back for that game, otherwise Diego Perotti or Lys Mousset would get the start.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Slightly in doubt for Bologna match Bonazzoli practiced on the side for a few days due to a muscular problem and will be further assessed on game-day, coach Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Bonazzoli made the game-day squad list, and therefore he has a chance to play, but it will hinge on how he feels Saturday. The alternative options Franck Ribery and Diego Perotti are dinged up as well, so Lys Mousset could return to the XI if Bonazzoli was not fully fit.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Fit for Bologna match Verdi (thigh) has been included in Salernitana's call-ups to face Bologna Saturday.

Impact Verdi has shaken off the minor injury that sidelined him in the previous match and has a solid shot to start since Franck Ribery and Diego Perotti, while available, are banged up as well. He has gotten off to a strong start at his new team, scoring twice and adding six shots, four chances and ten crosses in two matches.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Called up for Bologna match Ribery (calf) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Bologna Saturday.

Impact Ribery picked up a calf issue in the previous game, but he managed to shake it off during the week and he will be at least a bench option for this one. Simone Verdi has better chances to start, though. He has posted two shots, two chances and four crosses in the last three games.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Radovanovic - Ruled out for Bologna game Radovanovic (ankle) will miss Saturday's match against Bologna, Salernitana announced.

Impact Radovanovic tweaked his ankle in the previous game and will sit out at least one match. Ederson, Lassana Coulibaly and Grigoris Kastanos are the frontrunners to start in the midfield, but also Emil Bohinen, Joel Obi and Francesco Di Tacchio are candidates to see minutes.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Perotti - Available versus Bologna Perotti (calf) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Bologna Saturday.

Impact Perotti suffered a small injury in the previous game, but it will not cost him time. He is likely to come off the bench again for a matter of conditioning and due to the recent ailment. He has posted one shot, one chance, ten crosses and two tackles in three matches with Salernitana.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Perotti - Suffers calf injury Perotti suffered a minor left calf problem in the Milan match, Salernitana announced.

Impact Perotti will likely have Saturday's match versus Bologna unless the issue is really mild. Franck Ribery and Simone Verdi are banged up as well, potentially opening the door for their secondary options like Emil Bohinen, Joel Obi and Wajdi Kechrida.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE