SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Mamadou Coulibaly - Could be back versus Verona Coulibaly has recovered from his thigh problem during the winter break and should be available Sunday versus Verona, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Coulibaly has not played since late October due to a significant thigh strain. However, he might start right away since Salernitana are dealing with a large COVID-19 outbreak. He has scored twice and posted eight shots, five chances and 14 tackles in eight appearances so far.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wajdi Kechrida - Dropped from AFCON squad Kechrida has reported back from Tunisias as he was excluded from the squad list for the upcoming AFCON and he is believed to have since shaken off COVID-19, Il Mattino reports.

Impact Kechrida should be an option for Sunday's game versus Verona, although the club has not been very forthcoming about their COVID-19 cases. If that was the case, he would probably get the start since the squad will be very depleted. He has posted 30 crosses, eight tackles, seven interceptions and 12 clearances in 14 matches so far.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Salernitana will not play Venezia Thursday Salernitana will not face Venezia Thursday as they have been mandated to quarantine for a few days following more COVID-19 cases within the squad, the club announced.

Impact Salernitana have gone through the same situation against Udinese, and the situation has not improved despite the break. They are unlikely to face Verona Sunday as well.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Called up for AFCON Coulibaly has been named in the Mali squad for the African Cup of Nations.

Impact Coulibaly will miss the next four Serie A tilts. His absence opens up a significant hole in the Salernitana midfield. Francesco Di Tacchio and Andrea Schiavone are set to see an uptick of playing time compared to recent fixtures.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wajdi Kechrida - Tests positive for COVID-19 Kechrida has tested positive for COVID-19 before joining Tunisia for the African Cup of Nations, the national team informed.

Impact Kechirda turned out to be part of the outbreak that did not allow Salernitana to travel for the Udinese game. For the time being, he remains part of the squad for the competition despite the infection, and therefore he will be unavailable for at least the next three matches, and potentially more depending on how Tunisia fare. Nadir Zortea, Frederic Veseli and Filippo Delli Carri will pick up the slack.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simy - Udinese match not happening Salernitana have not travelled to Udine due to an ongoing COVID outbreak, the club announced.

Impact Salernitana will not play today against Udinese as their players are isolating to avoid further infections. The League has yet to officially postpone the game, but it will not take place Tuesday.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Udinese match not happening Salernitana have not travelled to Udine due to an ongoing COVID outbreak, the club announced.

Impact Salernitana will not play today against Udinese as their players are isolating to avoid further infections. The League has yet to officially postpone the game, but it will not take place Tuesday.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Might be back versus Udinese Bonazzoli (thigh) was able to practice fully Monday, Salernitana informed.

Impact Bonazzoli might return to the squad list after sitting out one match due to muscle fatigue. If cleared, the coach could go for a more offensive-minded scheme and use two strikers together. He has logged three goals, 21 shots, two chances and 19 crosses in 16 matches (eight starts).

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Gagliolo - Busy defensively against Inter Gagliolo had three interceptions and four clearances and won one of two tackles and five duels in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Gagliolo had his hands full in the back and did what he could, considering that the defense was once again completely overwhelmed. He has logged 11 tackles, 21 interceptions, 40 clearances and 12 blocks in ten matches, with one clean sheet. Salernitana will visit Udinese Tuesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Ranieri - Delivers three crosses in Inter game Ranieri sent in three crosses (zero accurate), had one interception and won four duels and one of two tackles in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Ranieri was again pretty dynamic despite another rough loss for his side and paced it in crosses. He has scored once and posted 11 chances created, 50 crosses, 20 tackles and 30 clearances in 16 matches (15 starts). Salernitana will visit Udinese Tuesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Delli Carri - Decent versus Inter Delli Carri took two shots (zero on target), sent in two crosses (zero accurate) and had one interception and two clearances in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Delli Carri was not precise but was rather energetic and pushed forward a few times. The starter Nadir Zortea played a few minutes after an injury in this one, but they might feature together. He has registered four shots, one chance, two crosses and four clearances in two appearances. Salernitana will visit Udinese Tuesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Obi - Fires three shots against Inter Obi created one scoring chance, took three shots (one on target), had one block and drew two fouls in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Obi was one of the few Salernitana players that salvaged an okay stat-line despite the romp. He has tallied one assist, 11 chances created, 16 crosses and 17 tackles in 15 matches (eight starts) so far. Salernitana will visit Udinese Tuesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Draws three fouls in Inter clash Ribery sent in one inaccurate cross, created two scoring chances, drew three fouls and won four duels in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Ribery tried to get something going on offense, but again he did not get much help from his teammates. He is still scoreless in the season, while he has logged two assists, eight shots, 23 chances created and 30 crosses. Salernitana will visit Udinese Tuesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Delivers two crosses against Inter Zortea (thigh) sent in two crosses (one accurate) in ten minutes in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Zortea returned for a short cameo after sitting out one game because of a thigh injury. Considering he had started in six out of seven matches before the hiccup, he has good chances to be in the XI in Tuesday's away game versus Udinese, replacing either Filippo Delli Carri or another defender. He has posted one assist, five chances created, 39 crosses and 14 clearances in 14 appearances.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vincenzo Fiorillo - Concedes five times versus Inter Fiorillo had three saves and one clearance and allowed five goals in Friday's 0-5 loss to Inter.

Impact Fiorillo started for the first time in Serie A this season supplanting Vid Belec, who is healthy, but he could not do much more since Inter created a plethora of clear-cut chances. He might get another chance in Tuesday's road game versus Udinese.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Available for Inter game Zortea (thigh) is a bench option for Friday's match against Inter.

Impact Zortea is fit enough to make the match-day squad list after sitting out the previous game, but he will not get the start as he has done recently since Filippo Delli Carri has been picked over him to man the right flank.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Veseli - Will miss Inter match Veseli (undiclosed) is unavailable for Friday's game against Inter.

Impact Veseli picked up an undisclosed injury in the previous game and has been able to shake it off. Filippo Delli Carri is getting the start in his place. He will try to recover for Tuesday's away game versus Udinese.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Unavailable versus Inter Bonazzoli (thigh) will miss Friday's game against Inter.

Impact Bonazzoli has been dealing with a muscular problem throughout the week and will sit out at least one game. The short turnaround might not help recover in time for Tuesday's road game versus Udinese.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Unlikely for Inter match Zortea (thigh) remained limited in practice Friday, Salernitana informed.

Impact Zortea is likely headed for the second straight absence due to a thigh injury unless he improves rapidly in the lead-up of the game. Salernitana might be short-handed at right-back since Frederic Veseli is also in doubt.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Veseli - Questionable for Inter game Veseli did not train fully Friday due to an undisclosed injury, Salernitana informed.

Impact Veseli left the previous game at halftime and did not play in the midweek's Coppa Italia tilt, but the club did not disclose the nature of his problem. Filippo Delli Carri replaced him last week, while also Wajdi Kechrida is an option for the role, with some rejiggering around the formation.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - In doubt for Inter game Bonazzoli was limited in practice Friday due to muscle fatigue, Salernitana announced.

Impact Bonazzoli did not play in the midweek Coppa Italia game and in questionable for Friday's match. Salernitana recently recovered Cedric Gondo, who will be a solid option to start if Bonazzoli was missing. Also Milan Djuric is available up front compared to the previous game.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Gondo - Features in cup tilt Gondo (thigh) came off the bench in Tuesday's Coppa Italia game against Genoa.

Impact Gondo missed the last three matches due to a thigh problem. He will resume being an option for Friday's home game against Inter. He has generally shared time with Federico Bonazzoli, Simy and Milan Djuric in two offensive spots. He has scored once and posted 15 shots, four chances created and seven crosses in 11 matches.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Leaves isolation Djuric (close contact) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Genoa in a cup game Tuesday.

Impact Djuric had to miss the last game due to COVID protocols and out of an abundance of caution, but he was quickly allowed to interrupt the quarantine upon testing negative. He will compete for the starting job with Simy in Friday's home game versus Inter. He has scored once so far and has posted 15 shots and eight chances created.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Creates four chances in loss Ribery created four chances, delivered three crosses, won two tackles and committed two fouls in Saturday's 4-0 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Ribery was not able to find the back of the net Saturday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The forward has now collected four shots, six chances created and 13 crosses in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vid Belec - Allows four goals in loss Belec made five saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Belec was busy Saturday as he was forced to make five saves, but it was not enough as he allowed four goals. The keeper has now failed to keep a clean sheet in each of his last three appearances, but he has managed to produce 16 saves and allowed eight goals in the same time span.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE