SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Jerome Boateng - Available versus Sassuolo Boateng (undisclosed) has been called up for Friday's match against Sassuolo, Salernitana relayed.

Impact Boateng escaped without an injury after a hiccup in training on the eve of the game and will at least be an option. He's not among the favorites to start and barely played in the last two rounds. He has posted four interceptions, 13 clearances, and three blocks in his last five appearances.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Boateng - In dout for Sassuolo bout Boateng left Thursday's training session early due to an apparent muscular injury, Il Mattino informed.

Impact Boateng will undergo further evaluations in the lead-up to the game and might necessitate some tests. The recency of the issues seriously jeopardizes his availability for Friday's tilt. He didn't play much in the last two games after recovering from a previous physical problem. Konstantinos Manolas, Lorenzo Pirola and Marco Pellegrini are currently at the top of the depth chart in the back.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Toma Basic - Questionable for Sassuolo fixture Basic has trained intermittently this week due to knee and thigh ailments, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Basic got banged up in the past game and, while his injuries aren't believed to be serious, he might drop to the bench or fall out of the game-day squad list altogether Friday. Lassana Coulibaly and Mateusz Legowski would be the top candidates to take his place in such an eventuality.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Not coming back versus Sassuolo Fazio (undisclosed) will stay out for Friday's fixture against Sassuolo, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Fazio will stay on the shelf with an unspecified muscular injury, skipping the second tilt in a row. The coach will lean on Lorenzo Pirola, Konstantinos Manolas and Marco Pellegrino at the position since Nobert Gyomber (thigh) is out as well.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Will miss Sassuolo fixture Gyomber will be sidelined for Friday's match against Sassuolo due to a thigh injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Gyomber will sit out the second contest in a row due to an injury he picked up with Slovakia during the international break. Lorenzo Pirola, Konstantinos Manolas and Marco Pellegrino will be the top options in the back. They all started last week.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Will not return versus Sassuolo Ochoa (undisclosed) will stay out for Friday's match versus Sassuolo, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Ochoa will skip his second contest in a row due to an undisclosed injury, paving the way to another start for Benoit Costil.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Plays full game against Bologna Bradaric registered three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Monday's 3-0 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Bradaric created two chances and completed a dribble. He has now created 12 chances in the last six games, but his last goal involvement was against Genoa in January.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Registers most crosses in the game Tchaouna generated two shots (zero on goal) and five crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-0 defeat to Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Impact Tchaouna attempted a dribble and also made two tackles. His last goal was in early March against Udinese. He has started 15 games this season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pierozzi - Logs three clearances versus Bologna Pierozzi had one tackle (one won), one cross (zero accurate), one interception and three clearances in 60 minutes in Monday's 3-0 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Pierozzi played the majority of the game coming off an injury and only contributed defensively. He might resume being the starter in the role like before suffering an ankle sprain. He has notched five tackles (all won), eight interceptions and two crosses (one accurate) in his last five showings.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Busy against Bologna Pirola (head) had one tackle (one won), two clearances and two blocks in Monday's 3-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Pirola turned in a solid shift despite an injury and his side giving up three goals in this one. If he avoids injuries, he will be a fixture of the formation going forward like at the beginning of the season. He has notched three tackles (two won), two interceptions and five clearances in the last three rounds.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Costil - Concedes three against Bologna Costil had no saves and allowed three goals in Monday's 3-0 defeat to Bologna.

Impact Costil had no significant involvement in the game and also conceded three goals. Costil registered his 10th appearance of the season due to the absence of Guillermo Ochoa.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Gets nod Monday Pirola (head) is starting in Monday's clash with Bologna.

Impact Pirola avoided significant consequences after a blow to the head in an Italy U-21 game and is getting his second start in a row following a pair of thigh strains. He's joining Marco Pellegrino and Konstantinos Manolas in the back three, while Jerome Boateng begins on the bench.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pierozzi - Starting versus Bologna Pierozzi (ankle) is in the XI to face Bologna on Monday.

Impact Pierozzi is getting the nod right after an injury and was picked over Alessandro Zanoli and Junior Sambia on the right wing, while Norbert Gyomber (undisclosed) is out. He had fared well before twisting his ankle but mostly contributed defensively.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Cleared for Bologna game Pirola (head) has been selected for Monday's match versus Bologna, Salernitana announced.

Impact Pirola had a scare while on international duties, but the tests came back clean and he'll be available for this one. He'll compete with Jerome Boateng, Konstantinos Manolas, and Marco Pellegrino for two or three spots in the back. He has logged two tackles (one won), two interceptions and five clearances in his last three appearances as he dealt with a pair of thigh injuries lately.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Absent versus Bologna Ochoa "is injured and unavailable" for Monday's game against Bologna, coach Stefano Colantuono announced.

Impact Ochoa got hurt while playing with Mexico and will sit out at least one fixture. He had ceded the starting job to Benoit Costil in the previous contest due to a few poor performances.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Out against Bologna Gyomber "suffered an injury with his national team and hasn't recovered in time," coach Stefano Colantuono relayed.

Impact Gyomber will be sidelined for Monday's game versus Bologna after getting hurt while away from the team. He started as a right-back in the most recent fixtures after recovering from a sports hernia. Alessandro Zanoli or Junior Sambia will man the position in this one.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Will miss Bologna game Fazio will sit out Monday's clash with Bologna due to a muscular problem, coach Stefano Colantuono announced.

Impact Fazio is back on the mend after dealing with an ankle injury before the break. Konstantinos Manolas, Jeremo Boateng, Lorenzo Pirola (head) and Marco Pellegrini will be the top options in the back Monday.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pierozzi - Probable for Bologna game Pierozzi (ankle) reprised practicing fully during the break and is set to be an option against Bologna on Monday, Il Mattino reported.

Impact Pierozzi is on track to return after sitting out five matches due to an ankle sprain. He started four consecutive tilts before the injury in a couple of roles, but Salernitana have changed their coach twice while he was out. He logged 10 clerances, seven interceptions and four tackles (all won) during such a stretch, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Sidelined due to knee injury Kastanos suffered a grade two strain of the left MCL while playing with Cyprus and will rest and rehab for two weeks before determining whether he needs surgery, Tuttomercatoweb re...

Impact Kastanos will skip the upcoming matches and evaluate whether the ligament is cicatrizing properly on its own without going under the knife, which would likely knock him out for the rest of the season. Toma Basic, Emanuel Vignato, and Agustin Martegani will absorb his minutes.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Suffers head injuy with Italy U-21 Pirola subbed off in the first half of Tuesday's U-21 Euro qualifier against Turkey due to a blow to the head and was hospitalized for further check-ups, Corriere dello Sport relay...

Impact Pirola will undergo a CT scan to take stock of the situation. He has only a few days to clear the protocol ahead of Monday's match versus Bologna. He has split time with Jerome Boateng and Marco Pellegrini in recent tilts.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Boateng - Unused in Lecce tilt Boateng (calf) wasn't inserted in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Boateng was back on the game-day squad list after two weeks but didn't find minutes. He'll be near the top of the hierarchy if he manages to stay healthy going forward, which hasn't been the case yet.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Unused versus Lecce Fazio (ankle) didn't sub in versus Lecce on Saturday.

Impact Fazio recovered enough to be available but didn't play due to his imperfect conditions. He'll compete with Jerome Boateng and Konstantinos Manoals the rest of the way.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Will return against Bologna Kastanos completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Kastanos will look to win over his new coach as Salernitana opted for another change on the bench. He'll compete primarily with Toma Basic and Loum Tchaouna. He has scored once and added six shots (two on target), three key passes and five inaccurate crosses in his last five showings (four starts).

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Own goal in return Gyomber recorded an own goal, three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Gyomber made his return to the pitch Saturday after missing the last six matches with a groin injury. His return got off to a terrible start as he scored an own goal in the 17th minute, the lone goal of the match. Outside of that tremendous mistake, he intercepted one pass and made three clearances before being subbed off in the 67th minute for Alessandro Zanoli.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Creates four chances in loss Bradaric registered six crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Bradaric put together one of his best performances of the season Saturday, highlighted by his season-high four chances created. He also tied a season high with six crosses (three accurate). Defensively, he added one interception, one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE