SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Federico Fazio - Busy against Spezia Fazio had three blocks and four clearances and won six duels and two of two tackles in Monday's 2-2 draw with Spezia.

Impact Fazio piled up numbers in the back, but he did not have a good performance as he caused a PK, was booked and often struggled to keep up with the opponents. It remains to be seen for how long he will be able to keep the starting job. Salernitana will visit Genoa Sunday,

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Wins two tackles versus Spezia Kastanos (COVID-19) took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance, won two of two tackles and drew three fouls in Monday's 2-2 draw with Spezia.

Impact Kastanos worked his way back after sitting out two matches because of the viral infection and put together a low-end line. He had a major opportunity to score in the second half, but he whiffed on a volley from point-blank range. Emil Bohinen and Ederon will push him for minutes going forward. He has notched one goal, four shots, five chances and four tackles in the last four appearances. Salernitana will visit Genoa Sunday,

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Wins eight duels in Spezia game Coulibaly sent in two inaccurate crosses, had two interceptions, drew three fouls and won eight duels in Monday's 2-2 draw with Spezia.

Impact Coulibaly reprised his role in the midfield after AFCON and took care of the dirty work as per usual. He will face increased competition considering that the club signed a few midfielders in January. He has logged eight shots, 22 tackles, ten interceptions and 13 clearances in 16 appearances. Salernitana will visit Genoa Sunday,

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Perotti - Productive in Salernitana debut Perotti sent in six crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, drew two fouls and had three successful take-ons in 25 minutes in Monday's 2-2 draw with Spezia.

Impact Perotti came off the bench in the second half, but still led his team in crosses, although not with a great deal of accuracy. He is likely going to alternate with Franck Ribery in the next few matches. Salernitana will visit Genoa Sunday,

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Delivers five crosses in Spezia game Mazzocchi sent in five crosses (zero accurate), won one of two tackles and three duels and had one clearance in Monday's 2-2 draw with Spezia.

Impact Mazzocchi had decent volume in his first match with Salernitana, but he lacked precision. He is set to be starting right-back going forward, with Nadir Zortea and Wajdi Kechrida as his backups. He has posted five chances, 51 crosses, 20 tackles and 21 interceptions in 19 matches so far. Salernitana will visit Genoa Sunday,

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Scores twice against Spezia Verdi took three shots (two on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one chance and scored two goals in Monday's 2-2 draw with Spezia.

Impact Verdi had a fantastic debut and hit the net twice in 16 minutes with two gorgeous free kicks. He also paced his team in shot. He was not given a chance by Torino this season, but he has some productive campaigns under his belt when having a primary role. Salernitana will visit Genoa Sunday,

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Veseli - Clears suspension Veseli served his one-game ban in Monday's 2-2 draw with Spezia.

Impact Veseli will be an option for Sunday's away game against Genoa, however Salernitana signed multiple defenders in January, so he will probably return to a backup role like at the beginning of the season. He has tallied four crosses, six tackles, four interceptions and 18 clearances in eight appearances.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Held in check by Spezia Ribery took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance and drew three fouls in Monday's 2-2 draw with Spezia.

Impact Ribery made his return after missing three matches for various reasons, but he did not have a big impact in this one. He will likely split minutes with Simone Verdi and Diego Perotti going forward. He has posted two assists, nine shots, 24 chances and 31 crosses in 14 appearances. Salernitana will visit Genoa Sunday,

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Unavailable against Spezia Bonazzoli is missing from Salernitana's match-day squad list to face Spezia Monday.

Impact Bonazzoli was rumored to be in contention to start, so he might have picked up a late injury. Lys Mousset is getting the nod up front, while Milan Djuric and Mikael are available off the bench.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Still out Monday Ruggeri (thigh) will once again be unavailable against Spezia on Monday.

Impact Ruggeri has made just one substitute appearance since mid-September due to his thigh problem. At this point, the midfielder should probably be considered out indefinitely until he is able to complete a full first-team training session.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Di Tacchio - Ruled out against Spezia Di Tacchio (undisclosed) will be sidelined versus Spezia on Monday.

Impact Di Tacchio has started 14 of his 18 appearances this season in which he has registered 14 shots (one on target), seven crosses (three accurate) and 23 clearances. Once given the all-clear, the midfielder should reclaim his place in the starting XI where he will likely remain a mid-range fantasy target.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Coulibaly - Misses out Monday Coulibaly (thigh) will not be in the squad against Spezia on Monday.

Impact Coulibaly has played just once in the club's last 14 contests as he continues to deal with injuries. At this point, even once cleared to play, the midfielder may have to make an appearance or two off the bench first given his extended layoff. If he can get back to 100 percent, Coulibaly should be in the mix to rejoin the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Di Tacchio - Could miss Spezia match Di Tacchio has not been seen in practice in the lead-up of Monday's game against Spezia, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Di Tacchio might have been the latest Salernitana player to test positive for COVID-19 as the club announced a new unnamed case a couple of days ago. Lassana Coulibaly has returned from AFCON, while Joel Obi and Grigoris Kastanos are available for this one, on top of newcomers Ivan Radovanovic, Ederson and Emil Bohinen.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Doubtful for Spezia game Ruggeri (thigh) has not gone into full training during the break, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Ruggeri suffered the third thigh problem of the season shortly before the previous game and is poised to stay sidelined despite having two weeks to recover. Luca Ranieri has become the clear starter at left-back.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Coulibaly - Unlikely for Spezia match Coulibaly (thigh) has remained limited in practice in the last few days, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Coulibaly is headed for a third straight absence barring a late turnaround, as he picked up a new thigh injury shortly after returning from a previous and severe one. Salernitana have signed a few midfielders in January and also Lassana Coulibaly is back from AFCON for this one.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Strandberg - Excluded from seasonal squad list Stranberg (groin) was cut from Salernitana's squad list after the January window.

Impact Stranberg last played in early November due to a sports hernia and has been rehabbing in Norway during the break, and has not returned afterward. While the list can be modified later on, Strandberg is not close to returning and Salernitana signed a few defenders in January, primarily Federico Fazio and Radu Dragusin.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Perotti - Signs with Salernitana Perotti has officially penned a six-month contract with Salernitana.

Impact Perotti has been a free agent for the past six months as he was released by Fenerbahce on August 31st. He posted five goals, three assists, 15 shots and 22 chances in 21 matches (ten starts) with Roma in his last season in Serie A. He will alternate with Franck Ribery and Simone Verdi at his new club.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Returns from AFCON Coulibaly has reported back to Salernitana as Mali was knocked out of AFCON by Equatorial Guinea.

Impact Coulibaly was a full-time starter because of the competition but there could be some readjusting in the Salernitana midfield after the January additions of Ederson and Emil Bohinen and the return from injury of Mamadou Coulibaly. He has posted eight shots, four chances, 20 tackles and 13 clearances in 13 games thus far (13 starts).

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Radovanovic - Signs with Salernitana Radovanovic has agreed to a 18-month contract with Salernitana after partying ways with Genoa, the team informed.

Impact Radovanovic was frozen out in the first half of the season after refusing the depart last summer. He was a regular in the previous campaign, where he posted 18 tackles, 37 interceptions and 110 clearances in 33 matches (24 starts). He can play either as a center-back or as a defensive midfielder.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael - Transfers to Salernitana Mikael has joined Salernitana on a season-long loan with conditioned obligation to buy from Sport Recife, the team informed.

Impact Mikael has hit the net nine times in 47 matches in the Brazilian Serie A and has scored 21 goals in 67 total appearances with his previous club. He will compete with Lys Mousset and Milan Djuric for the starting job after the departures of Simy and Cedric Gondo.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lys Mousset - Joins Salernitana Mousset has moved to Salernitana on a season-long loan from Sheffield United, the club announced.

Impact Mousset scored three goals in seven appearances in the Championship this season. He had limited success in the Premier League in the previous campaign. He is poised to have a meaningful role since Salernitana parted ways two of his regular strikers, Simy and Cedric Gondo.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Radu Matei Dragusin - Moves to Salernitana Dragusin has left Sampdoria to finish the season on Salernitana on loan from Juventus, the teams announced.

Impact Dragusin featured in 13 matches (four starts) so far, notching ten interceptions, 33 clearances and four blocks. He figures to have a better shot at a consistent role at his new club, but he will still face competition.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Bohinen - Moves to Salernitana Bohinen has joined Salernitana on a season-long loan with conditioned obligation to buy from CSKA Moscow, the team announced.

Impact Bohinen leaves Russia after just a year, where he scored twice and provided one assist in 14 appearances. He fared better at his previous club, Stabaek, where he scored nine times and set up ten teammates in 73 matches. He projects to start as a backup in the overhauled Salernitana midfield, but he should have his chances to earn a bigger role.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Transfers to Salernitana Fazio has agreed to a contract with Salernitana till 2024 after partying ways with Roma, the team announced.

Impact Fazio appeared just in Europa League so far this season and has not been a regular in the last couple of seasons. He will probably be a starter at his new team. He has posted five tackles, 11 interceptions and 12 clearances in five Europa League matches tilts in 2021/2022.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Shakes off COVID-19 Zortea has tested negative for Coronavirus, Salernitana informed.

Impact Zortea missed the last two matches due to COVID-19. He will have to compete with newcomer Pasquale Mazzocchi from here on out. He has logged one assist, 17 clearances, five chances and 40 crosses in 16 appearances (eight starts). Salernitana will host Spezia on February 7th.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE