SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Simy - Has quiet game against Juventus Simy took a shot and made a clearance in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Simy and his side could not muster any threat to his opponents on Tuesday, and he is still looking for his second goal of the season. But it won't get any easier on Saturday against second-placed Milan, which have conceded 18 times in 14 Serie A matches.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vid Belec - Concedes two goals against Juventus Belec made five saves but conceded two goals in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Belec was beaten by strikes from Paulo Dybala and Alvaro Morata on Tuesday as his opponents eased to a comfortable win. Belec has conceded eight goals in his last four Serie A games and it won't get any easier Saturday against Milan, which have scored 30 times in 14 matches this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Unavailable versus Juventus Ribery (illness) will miss Tuesday's match against Juventus.

Impact Ribery was a late call due to an illness, but he has not recovered enough to be an option. Simy and Federico Bonazzoli are starting up front, while Wajdi Kechrida is returning to the XI as a right winger.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Back in squad Tuesday Kastanos (thigh) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Juventus.

Impact Kastanos is back in the squad Tuesday but on the bench after dealing with a thigh issue the last few days. Prior to this issue, he managed six-straight starts and once healthy again, he could be back in the XI where he's had a role on set pieces, depending who else is in the squad.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Schiavone - Will return versus Juventus Schiavone has shaken off his ailment and will be available Tuesday versus Juventus, coach Stefano Colantuono announced.

Impact Schiavone sat out the previous game due to muscle fatigue, but he quickly managed to shake it off. He will add some depth to their short-handed midfield. He has logged one goal, 156 crosses, five tackles and two shots in eight games (two starts).

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - In doubt for Juventus clash Ribery (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's match versus Juventus, coach Stefano Colantuono informed.

Impact Ribery is not fully over the illness that sidelined him for the previous game and returned only to limited practice Monday. He will be assessed on game-day to determine whether he could be an option.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Questionable for Juventus match Kastanos (thigh) has some chances to be available versus Juventus, coach Stefano Colantuono informed.

Impact Kastanos sat out the previous game due to muscle fatigue, but he was able to practice some to open the week. Salernitan will issue the squad list only on game-day after practicing in the morning.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Gondo - Ruled out for Juventus match Gondo (hamstring) will miss Tuesday's game against Juventus, coach Stefano Colantuono announced.

Impact Gondo is still being fully evaluated after suffering a thigh injury over the weekend. Unless Franck Ribery recovers, Wajdi Kechrida or Nadir Zortea will man the right flank.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vid Belec - Two saves in draw Belec made two saves during Friday's one-all draw with Cagliari.

Impact Belec faced three shots despite Cagliari controlling the game from start-to-finish and made two saves in that time. The keeper earned the draw and ha been in good form lately, look for him to be under siege Tuesday, against Juventus.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Provides first assist Zortea provided his first career assist during Friday's one-all draw with Cagliari.

Impact Zortea earned the first assist of his career off the bench during Friday's clash. The right-back joined Salernitana on loan from Atalanta and has made 11 appearances so far. He will be an intriguing fantasy play Tuesday, at home against Juventus.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Scores late Bonazzoli scored once on two shots (one on goal) during Friday's one-all draw with Cagliari.

Impact Bonazzoli scored in stoppage time to secure the last-second draw during Friday's showdown. The forward now has three goals from seven starts. He will be a usable fantasy option when in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Gondo - Subs off early against Cagliari Gondo had one shot on target and subbed off after 40 minutes in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari due to an apparent thigh injury.

Impact Gondo clutched the back of his leg after a sprint and immediately asked to come out. He will be assessed in the next few days but will most likely miss some matches given the short turnaround. Franck Ribery might be back Tuesday against Juventus since he sat out this one due to an illness. Otherwise, Nadir Zortea or Wajdi Kechrida could take his spot in the XI, tilting the scheme.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Veseli - Called up for Cagliari game Veseli (calf) has been included in Salernitana's squad list to face Cagliari Friday.

Impact Veseli is good to go after sitting out the previous game due to a calf problem. He has appeared just once so far, but he could get a shot in case the coach opts to insert one more defender in light of several absences in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Unavailable against Cagliari Kastanos will miss Friday's match versus Cagliari due to muscle fatigue, Salernitana announced.

Impact Kastanos picked up the ailment in practice and will have to sit this one out. With also Mamadou Coulibaly and Andrea Schiavone shelved, Federico Di Tacchio, Lassana Coulibaly, Joel Obi and Leonardo Capezzi will be the top options in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Schiavone - Ruled out for Cagliari match Schiavone was not named in Salernitana's squad list to face Cagliari Friday due to muscle fatigue, the team announced.

Impact Schiavone picked up the ailment late in the week and has not been able to recuperate in time. Grigoris Kastanos is out as well, therefore Lassana Coulibaly, Federico Di Tacchio, Joel Obi and Leonardo Capezzi are the only available options for Salernitana in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Strandberg - Will miss Cagliari game Strandberg (thigh) has returned to practice after sitting out the previous match and was not named in the squad list to face Cagliari Friday, Salernitana informed.

Impact Strandberg will sit out the second match in a row due to muscle fatigue in his thigh. Norbert Gyomber and Riccardo Gagliolo are set to team up again in the back, with Luka Bogdan, Frederic Veseli and Filippo Delli Carri as thier backups.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Ruled out for Cagliari game Ribery will miss Friday's match versus Cagliari due to gastroenteritis, Salernitana announced.

Impact Ribery came down with the illness late in the week and will try to shake it off for the midweek round. Either Joel Obi or Federico Bonazzoli will play as no.10 Friday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Di Tacchio - Scores own goal in loss Di Tacchio scored an own goal, took one shot off target, won one tackle, made two interceptions, drew one foul and committed two fouls in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Sampdoria.

Impact Di Tacchio was unfortunate to score an own goal early in the first half, which cost his side to lose the match. The midfielder has yet to score this season and he is better known for racking up defensive stats.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vid Belec - Makes five saves in loss Belec made five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Sampdoria.

Impact Belec had a poor outing as he conceded two goals, which cost his side to lose the game. The keeper has failed to register a single clean sheet in each of his last three appearances, but he has managed to rack up nine saves and allowed six goals in the same time span. He will look to bounce back Friday versus Cagliari.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Veseli - Unavailable against Sampdoria Veseli returned from international duties with a calf issue and has not been called up for Sunday's match versus Sampdoria, Salernitana announced.

Impact Veseli will undergo some tests in the next few days to assess the severity of the injury. He has never featured so far due to multiple physical problems. Salernitana will lean on Nadir Zortea and Wajdi Kechrida at right-back.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Strandberg - Ruled out for Sampdoria game Strandberg will miss Sunday's match versus Sampdoria due to thigh muscle fatigue, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Strandberg picked up the problem during his time with the national team and will be forced to miss at least one game. Riccardo Gagliolo will likely join Norbert Gyomber in the back, with Luka Bogdan and Filippo Delli Carri as the reserves.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Capezzi - Called up for Sampdoria game Capezzi (knee) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Sampdoria Sunday.

Impact Capezzi has been out since late September because of a meniscus injury. He will start being reintegrated into the rotation, but he was not a big factor before getting hurt. He will rotate with Grigoris Kastanos, Joel Obi and Andrea Schiavone in the next few games. He posted three tackles and three blocks in two appearances.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Still missing Ruggeri (thigh) has not practiced during the break, Salernitana informed.

Impact Ruggeri was limited to some rehab work in the past two weeks following a second thigh strain and needs more time to return. Luca Ranieri and Pawel Jaroszynski will continue to divvy up the minutes at left-back.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Plays half an hour against Lazio Coulibaly (thigh) sent in one accurate cross and drew one foul in 27 minutes in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Coulibaly made his return after four games on the shelf with a thigh injury. He had started in most matches before getting hurt. Francesco Di Tacchio and Grigoris Kastanos' minutes figure to be impacted by his comeback. He has tallied one chance, 11 tackles, six clearances and two shots in eight games. Salernitana will host Spezia after the break.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Will be back versus Sampdoria Kastanos served his suspension in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Kastanos will be eligible to play against Sampdoria after the break. He will compete with Andrea Schiavone and the returning Lassana Coulibaly for a spot in the midfield. He has generally gotted the start in the recent games. He has posted one assist, 15 shots, 12 chances created and 31 crosses in seven appearances.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE