SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Lorenzo Pirola - Under pressure in Lazio fixture Pirola recorded two tackles (two won), four clearances, one block and one interception in Friday's 4-1 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Pirola was rather busy but not particularly good in the romp, as the Salernitana defense once again struggled as a whole. He has tallied seven tackles (five won), 13 clearances and four interceptions in the last four matches, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi - Takes two shots against Lazio Ikwuemesi drew two fouls, won three duels and registered two shots (zero on goal) and one clearance in Friday's 4-1 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Ikwuemesi has started back-to-back games for just the second time in the season after being unused for three in a row but hasn't really done much with his increased playing time. He'll keep competing with SImy and Shon Weissman going forward. He has scored and assisted once in 21 appearances (seven starts), posting 18 shots (seven on target) and five key passes.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Doesn't play versus Lazio Ochoa (undisclosed) was an unused sub in Friday's 4-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Ochoa was available after missing two matches, but Benoit Costil stayed on goal for this one. The two might alternate the rest of the way, and neither has been too convincing. He has made 20 saves and allowed 14 goals in his last five starts, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Unused versus Lazio Fazio (undisclosed) didn't play in Friday's 4-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Fazio returned from injury but didn't get any minute. The new coach switched back to a three-man defense in this one, which could allow him to play more, but all the other center-backs are currently healthy. He has recorded four tackles (three won), 37 clearances and four interceptions in his last five appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Silent versus Lazio Candreva had two crosses (zero accurate), drew two fouls and won two duels in Friday's 4-1 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Candreva had a ghastly turnover that led to the opening goal and never got going after that, having his quietest performance in a while. He was wincing a little while subbing off but appeared to be simply cramping up. He has scored and assisted once in the last five matches, adding nine shots (three on target), six key passes and seven crosses (13 accurate).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Suspended for Fiorentina game Coulibaly registered two shots (one on goal), drew one foul, won four duels and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 4-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Coulibaly had a poor showing and will have to miss the next one due to yellow-card accumulation. The coach will turn to Mateusz Legowski, Iron Gomis, and Toma Basic (knee), with perhaps a couple of them getting the start depending on Giulio Maggiore's fitness level since he left early due to a knee issue in this one.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Assists and subs off versus Lazio Maggiore assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created before exiting Friday's 4-1 loss to Lazio due to a knee injury, Gianluca...

Impact Maggiore found Loum Tchaouna with a quality cross to set up the lone goal for this side but banged knees near the end of the first half and bowed out at the interval. He was replaced by Mateusz Legowski, who will likely start in the next game since Lassana Coulibaly will be suspended. Toma Basic is currently out with a minor knee problem and might be an option. The other alternatives are Agustin Martegani and Iron Gomis.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Scores against Lazio Tchaouna drew one foul, won three duels and scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 4-1 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Tchouna didn't have many touches but found the target with a well-taken header midway through the first half. It's his third goal of the season, with two coming in the last six matches, where he has added 16 shots (five on target), five key passes and 15 crosses (two accurate).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Costil - Pummeled by Lazio Costil recorded two saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper and conceded four goals in Friday's 4-1 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Costil could do little to contain Lazio, which created a host of clear-cut chances and capitalized on four. Guillermo Ochoa (undisclosed) was back on the bench in this one and might reclaim the starting job at some point. He has surrendered 10 goals and made nine saves in the last four matches, with no clean sheets. Salernitana will host FIorentina next Sunday.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Likely for Lazio game Ochoa (undisclosed) is poised to be called up for Friday's match versus Lazio, coach Stefano Colantuono suggested.

Impact Ochoa has shaken off an undisclosed injury that sidelined him for two months and will attempt to reclaim the starting job over Benoit Costil. He's not a lock to do so since he was benched for performance-related seasons before the physical problem.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Probable for Lazio game Fazio (undisclosed) wasn't mentioned by coach Stefano Colantuono among the players who would miss Friday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Fazio has reportedly resumed training regularly and is set to be an option Friday after missing two games. On the other hand, all the other Salernitana defenders are available, and he has struggled to find pace following a previous and more serious injury, tumbling down the pecking order.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Toma Basic - Will miss Lazio game Basic (knee) won't return versus Lazio on Friday, coach Stefano Colantuono announced.

Impact Basic will skip the second contest in a row due to a minor injury. Lassana Coulibaly, Giulio Maggiore and Iron Gomis got the start in the midfield last week, while Mateusz Legowski came off the bench.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Held in check by Sassuolo Tchaouna won five duels and one of one tackle and had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Tchaouna played most of the game but struggled to get anything going and had his worst showing in a while. He has benefitted from Boulaye Dia's team-mandated suspension, starting five matches in a row and logging one goal, 14 shots (three on target), five key passes and 14 crosses (two accurate).

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pierozzi - Shows pretty well versus Sassuolo Pierozzi recorded three crosses (zero accurate), three blocks, one clearance and two tackles (both won) in Friday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Pierozzi was busy on both ends of the pitch and hasn't skipped a beat despite missing more than a month due to injury, resuming being the top option in the right-back role. He has logged three tackles (all won), four interceptions and four crosses (zero accurate) in the last two fixtures.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Unused against Sassuolo Gyomber (thigh) didn't feature in Friday's 2-2 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Gyomber was fit enough to make the game-day squad list but was spared. He'll challenge Niccolo Pierozzi, Konstantinos Manolas, Lorenzo Pirola and Jerome Boateng in the coming fixtures.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Boateng - Plays a few minutes in Sassuolo game Boateng (thigh) won one duel and had 16 touches in 13 minutes in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Boateng relieved Konstantinos Manolas late in the game but didn't record meaningful stats. His conditioning will need to improve for him to earn more minutes, plus, new coach Stefano Colantuono has been using one fewer center-back. He has tallied 16 clearances, four interceptions and three blocks in his last four appearances.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Piles up stats against Sassuolo Pirola generated three tackles (two won), five clearances, three blocks and one interception in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Pirola had his hands full in the back and filled the stat sheet in the process but contributed to the second Sassuolo goal as he got a pass intercepted right in front of the box. He has recaptured a regular role after a pair of injuries and has logged six tackles (four won), 10 clearances and six blocks in the last four matches.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Delivers three crosses against Sassuolo Bradaric registered three crosses (zero accurate), three interceptions, two tackles (both won) and one corner in Friday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Bradaric returned to the defense after a game as a winger and did a little bit of everything. He has seen full minutes in four straight contests, tallying 10 chances created, 23 crosses (nine accurate) and 10 clearances, with no clean sheets or goal contributions.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Zanoli - Collects point versus Sassuolo Zanoli assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate), one tackle (one won) and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Zanoli came off the bench at half time and was dynamic on the flank, finding Giulio Maggiore with a low-driven pass late in the game. He ceded the starting job to Niccolo Pierozzi after the teammate returned from injury and a coaching change, but he was used in a more offensive role in this one, where the hierarchy is fluid. He has assisted twice and added five key passes, 17 crosses (four accurate) and two tackles (one won) in his last four appearances.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Levels Sassuolo game late Maggiore scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two interceptions and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Maggiore didn't have a particularly great game but found himself wide open in the box in the stoppage time on a quick action and blasted it home for the 2-2 goal. He's in strong form as he has scored twice, assisted once and logged seven shots (five on target) and three key passes in the last five rounds.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Buries PK versus Sassuolo Candreva drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), 11 crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Sassuolo.

Impact Candreva led his team in deliveries and made no mistake from the penalty spot, scoring his sixth goal of the season but the first since mid-January. He has added an assist, nine shots (three on target), six key passes and 36 crosses (seven accurate) in the last four games.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Costil - Allows two goals in Sassuolo tilt Costil registered three saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper and gave up two goals in Friday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Costil was partially at fault for the second goal due to a risky pass to a defender. He might start the rest of the way since the nature of Guillermo Ochoa's injury hasn't been disclosed. He has conceded six goals and made seven saves in the last three matches, with no clean sheets. Salernitana will face Lazio away on Friday.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Boateng - On bench Friday Boateng (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's game against Sassuolo.

Impact Boateng has not played much this season, making just three starts and five appearances since joining the team in early February. He will add depth off the bench but shouldn't carry a lot of fantasy value.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Available off bench Friday Gyomber (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's game against Sassuolo.

Impact Gyomber will be an option off the bench Friday, meaning he's ready to see action after missing the team's previous contest against Bologna. Gyomber has started in all but two of his 20 appearances this season.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Toma Basic - Ruled out for Sassuolo match Basic (knee) hasn't been selected for Friday's tilt versus Sassuolo, Salernitana informed.

Impact Basic picked up a pair of knocks last week and didn't recuperate in time. He'll be re-evaluated ahead of next Friday's away game versus Lazio. Two or three among Giulio Maggiore, Mateusz Legowski, Lassana Coulibaly and Agustin Martegani will play in the midfield in this one.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE