SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Nadir Zortea - Ruled out for Fiorentina match Zortea (thigh) was not called up by Salernitana for Saturday's game against Fiorentina.

Impact Zortea is nursing a minor muscular problem, but he is not 100 percent. Either Wajdi Kechrida or Frederic Veseli will man the right flank in relief in this one. They could also feature together if the coach opted for a defensive-minded scheme.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Needs more time Ruggeri (thigh) was not named in Salernitana's squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Ruggeri has improved as he returned to limited practices earlier in the week, but he is not ready to perform. He has been out since mid-September because of two consecutive thigh strains. Luca Ranieri has taken over the left-back position in the meantime.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Gondo - Remains sidelined Gondo (thigh) was not included in Salernitana's squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Gondo will skip the third straight game because of a thigh injury. He returned to limited practice in recent days, so he might be back next week. With Milan Djuric also out, Simy, Federico Bonazzoli and Edoardo Vergani are the only options available up front for Salernitana in this one.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Gagliolo - Available versus Fiorentina Gagliolo (illness) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Gagliolo sat out the previous game due to a non-COVID illness, but he managed to shake it off in the lead-up of the match. He has good chances of reprising his starting role, replacing Luka Bogdan. He has logged nine tackles, 36 clearances and 18 interceptions in 11 matches, with one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Unavailable versus Fiorentina Djuric is self-isolating as he was a close contact with somebody who tested positive for COVID, Salernitana announced.

Impact Djuric will have to quarantine for a few days and could be back next week provided he did not get infected. Simy or Federico Bonazzoli, or both, will partner Franck Ribery up front in this one.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Capezzi - Picks up knee injury Capezzi will miss Saturday's match versus Fiorentina due to patellar tendon soreness, Salernitana announced.

Impact Capezzi underwent knee surgery earlier in the season and therefore the club might be cautious with him. He is at risk of skipping multiple matches. He has featured just four times so far and most of the other midfielders are currently healthy.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Avoids major issues Zortea underwent some check-ups after subbing off in the Milan game, which ruled out a strain, Salernitana announced.

Impact Zortea will rehab for a few days and has an outside chance to be available for Saturday's road game versus Fiorentina. The next man up on the flank would be Wajdi Kechrida.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Wins three tackles against Milan Gyomber had one block and one interception and won three of three tackes and five duels in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Gyomber had a decent performance but the backline once again struggled as a whole against a quality offense. He has tallied 13 crosses, 21 tackles, 58 clearances and 20 interceptions in 15 matches, with one clean sheet. Salernitana will face Fiorentina away next Saturday.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Subs off against Milan Zortea took two shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross and had one block in 61 minutes in Saturday's 0-2 loss with Milan before leaving due to an apparent thigh injury...

Impact Zortea paced his team in shots despite the low number and was fairly energetic, but he was forced to bow out in the second half. Wajdi Kechrida would be the next man up on the right flank if he was forced to miss time. Salernitana will face Fiorentina away next Saturday.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Schiavone - Busy versus Milan Schiavone sent in three crosses (zero accurate), had three interceptions, drew two fouls and won five duels in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Schiavone managed to put up numbers on both ends of the pitch thanks to his dynamism. He generally alternates with Joel Obi and Grigoris Kastanos in the midfield. He has scored once and logged seven chances created, 20 crosses and eight tackles. Salernitana will face Fiorentina away next Saturday.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simy - Draws three fouls in Milan clash Simy created one scoring chance, drew three fouls, won six duels and was dispossessed four times in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Simy had another rough performance as he was sloppy with the ball and did not manage to take a shot. He has not been able to replicate the success he had in the previous season. He has scored once and added one assist, 16 shots and eight chances created. Salernitana will face Fiorentina away next Saturday.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Engulfed by Milan Ribery created one scoring chance, won two duels and one tackle and was dispossessed twice in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Ribery managed to start after dealing with an illness over the last week, but he was a non-factor due to Milan's stingy defending. He has recorded two goals, eight shots, 17 chances created and 26 crosses in ten matches. Salernitana will face Fiorentina away next Saturday.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Obi - Unused versus Milan Obi (thigh) did not feature in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Obi was pictured warming up at some point in the second half, so his problem was not overly concerning even though it prevented him from featuring in this one. He has good chances to be back in the XI for next Saturday's road game against Fiorentina. He has logged one assist, five shots, nine chances created and 16 crosses in 13 games (six starts).

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vid Belec - Allows two goals in Milan clash Belec had six saves and gave up two goals in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Belec again prevented things from getting too out of hand for his side with a solid number of saves, including a pair of brilliant ones of Brahim Diaz and Junior Messias' attempts. He has surrendered 33 goals, made 55 saves and kept one clean sheet in 16 matches. Salernitana will face Fiorentina away next Saturday.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Strandberg - Undergoes groin surgery Strandberg went under the knife to repair a small sports hernia, Salernitana announced.

Impact Strandberg missed multiple matches although his problem was initially reported as muscle fatigue. He was dealing with something more severe and he is expected to return after the winter break in early January. Riccardo Gagliolo and Luka Bogdan will fill in for him in the back next to Norbert Gyomber.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Gagliolo - Will miss Milan clash Gagliolo did not travel to Milan due to a stomach bug, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Gagliolo came down with an illness following the Juventus clash and will have to sit out one game. With Stefan Strandberg also out, the next man is Luka Bogdan, unless the coach decides to shuffle things around with Franck Ribery now available, as they have some versatile pieces.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Obi - Questionable for Milan game Obi is in doubt for Saturday's match versus Milan after suffering a minor muscular injury in the warm-ups of the Juventus game, Ottopagine reports.

Impact Obi was a late scratch midweek and was limited in practice afterward. He is considered at serious risk of staying out again. Grigoris Kastanos and Andrea Schiavone will be options to replace him in the midfield.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Strandberg - Out for Milan clash Strandberg (thigh) has not resumed practicing and will miss Saturday's game against Milan, Ottopagine reports.

Impact Strandberg will skip the fourth game in a row due to a thigh injury that was initially thought to be minor. Norbert Gyomber and Riccardo Gagliolo are expected to draw another starting in a very challenging match-up.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Will remain sidelined Ruggeri (thigh) will not return in Saturday's match versus Milan, Ottopagine reports.

Impact Ruggeri will continue to miss time with a second thigh injury in a row and he has yet to practice in any capacity since picking it up. Luca Ranieri, Frederic Veseli and Pawel Jaroszynski will be the top options on the various roles on the left flank Saturday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Gondo - Will miss Milan game Gondo (thigh) will remain sidelined for Sunday's match versus Milan, Ottopagine reports.

Impact Gondo was limited to some rehab work after the Juventus game and needs more time to shake off a thigh problem. Simy, Milan Djuric and Federico Bonazzoli will remain the top options for Salernitana up front Saturday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Expected to return against Milan Ribery (illness) was able to practice before the Milan game and is likely to start Saturday, Ottopagine reports.

Impact Ribery sat out the last two games due to an illness, but he has shaken it off and has good chances to reprise his usual role. He has posted eight shots, 16 chances created and 26 crosses in nine matches, providing two assists. He will probably replace Wajdi Kechrida if he does get the nod.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Schiavone - Creates one chance against Juventus Schiavone (thigh) sent in one accurate cross, had one interception and created one scoring chance in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Schiavone saw a decent chunk of minutes off the bench with Joel Obi absent and Grigoris Kastanos limited. The three and Federico Di Tacchio will compete for minutes going forward. He has logged one goal, 17 crosses, five tackles and four interceptions in nine matches (two starts). Salernitana will face Milan away Saturday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Does not feature versus Juventus Kastanos (thigh) was an unused sub in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Kastanos was available after an ailment, but the coach made different choices in the midfield. He will be in contention with Joel Obi and Federico Di Tacchio moving forward. He has provided one assist and added 16 shots, 15 chances created and 36 crosses in eight games. Salernitana will face Milan away Tuesday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Gagliolo - Takes shot in loss Gagliolo made four interceptions and eight clearances in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Juventus. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Gagliolo did what he could against Juventus, but his side was defending the entire game and conceded two goals on Tuesday. It won't get any easier Saturday against second-placed Milan, which have scored 30 times in 14 Serie A matches this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Takes shot in loss Gyomber took a shot and won three of five tackles in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Juventus. He also made a clearance and a block in the match.

Impact Gyomber did what he could against Juventus, but his side was defending the entire game and conceded two goals on Tuesday. It won't get any easier Saturday against second-placed Milan, which have scored 30 times in 14 Serie A matches this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE