SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Toma Basic - Productive in Saturday's loss Basic had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Lecce.

Impact Basic had a productive outing Saturday despite his side failing to score a goal. He created three chances -- his second most in a match this season -- and recorded a season-high six crosses. He also took two of his side's seven corner kicks and recorded one off-target shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - 13 crosses in Saturday's loss Candreva had two shots (one on goal), 13 crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Candreva once again recorded a boatload of crosses Saturday, this time whipping in 13, tied for his third most in a match this season. He also took five of his side's seven corner kicks, created one chance and took two shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Four shots in loss Tchaouna recorded four shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Tchaouna recorded four shots Saturday, his second most in a match this season. He also created one chance, bringing him up to five in his last three starts, and recorded three inaccurate crosses. He was subbed off in the 67th minute for Emanuel Vignato.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Benoit Costil - Concedes once in loss Costil made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Lecce.

Impact Costil conceded one goal Saturday, an own goal scored by Norbert Gyomber in the 17th minute which marked the only goal of the match. It marked his first start since Jan. 7 as Guillermo Ochoa had started the past nine matches. After a solid performance, Costil could be in line to start after the international break, beginning with a road trip to Bologna on April 1.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Finds bench spot Fazio (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Fazio will miss no time following a slight scare after he went down with an ankle injury in training this week. The defender will be happy to avoid the sidelines, as he just returned from a seven-match absence just one contest ago. The defender should now be expected to remain on the bench for most of the club's future contests, getting starts here and there, as he has only appeared 12 times all season, with 10 of those being starts.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Boateng - Returns to bench Boateng (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Boateng is making his return to the team sheet following a two-match absence, having recovered from groin complications. The defender will now hope to possibly see the start in the club's next match, as since joining the club in February, he has gotten the start in three of the four contests he has been available for.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - In starting XI Gyomber (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Lecce.

Impact Gyomber is making his return as expected Saturday, ending a six-match absence due to groin issues. The defender will now hope to remain in the starting XI moving forward, as he has only missed three starts when available all season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pierozzi - Absent for Lecce tilt Pierozzi (ankle) won't be an option versus Lecce on Saturday, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Pierozzi has been out for more than a month due to an ankle sprain and will look to get right during the break. Alessandro Zanoli has been passable in such a role in recent fixtures.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Boateng - Will not return versus Lecce Boateng (calf) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash with Lecce, Tuttomercatoweb relayed.

Impact Boateng hasn't been able to re-join his teammates in practice this week and will miss his third contest in a row. Two among Konstantinos Manolas, Lorenzo Pirola, Federico Fazio (ankle), and Marco Pellegrino will get the start Saturday.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Questionable for Lecce tilt Fazio "suffered an ankle problem in training and isn't a lock to be available versus Lecce," coach Fabio Liverani informed.

Impact Fazio will need to pass a late fitness test to be an option and might fall to the bench even if cleared since he didn't have a clean week. Lorenzo Pirola and Marco Pellegrini would be next in line at the position in that event.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Will return versus Lecce Gyomber (groin) "has recovered from his injury," coach Fabio Liverani informed.

Impact Gyomber will resume being an option after missing a month and a half due to sports hernia surgery. He should get limited action at first but Salernitana might be very thin in the role since Federico Fazio (ankle), Konstantinos Manolas (calf) and Jerome Boateng (calf) are all banged up. He has been a regular when available. He has logged 35 tackles, 22 interceptions and 66 clearances in 19 appearances (17 starts).

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Struggles in Cagliari match Fazio (calf) had one tackle (zero won), one interception and two clearances in Friday's 4-2 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Fazio surprisingly played the whole game despite coming off a tricky injury but didn't have a good showing and didn't look in great shape. He'll likely have a prominent role going forward, but Salernitana routinely give up multiple goals.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Manolas - Logs four clearances against Cagliari Manolas (undisclosed) had four clearances, committed one foul and drew one in 45 minutes in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Manolas got the nod after yet another ailment but struggled like the rest of the defense and was pulled at the interval to manage him. He has been unable to play a full game since coming back to Serie A. He has posted one tackle, eight clearances and two blocks in three games.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Plays one half against Cagliari Pirola (thigh) won one of one tackle and had one clearance in 45 minutes in 45 minutes in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Pirola was eased off the bench but played plenty in his return from a second thigh problem in a row but didn't look much better than his teammates. He'll compete with Konstantinos Manolas, Jerome Boateng and Marco Pellegrino from here on out.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Zanoli - Logs first assist Zanoli assisted once to go with eight crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-2 loss against Cagliari.

Impact Zanoli assisted for the first time after creating a season-best three chances while also playing in the highest number of crosses he's had in a game with eight. He has now started six consecutive games for Salernitana after moving there on loan from Napoli in January and appears to be a regular part of the starting XI moving forward.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Creative in win Candreva assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against Cagliari.

Impact Candreva created multiple chances for the fourth time in five matches as he equalled last season's tally of 11 G/A with his sixth assist this campaign. He also won a tackle and took multiple corners for the third consecutive game, showing his ability to make an impact all over the pitch.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Dangerous in attack Kastanos scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Cagliari. In addition, he was give...

Impact Kastanos scored for the first time since Jan. 29 as he created a chance for the second match in a row and earned his fourth start in Salernitana's last six contests. He has three goals from seven shots on target in his last 13 games, demonstrating a killer quality in front of goal when he is able to shoot on frame.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Scores against Cagliari Maggiore scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Maggiore took a season-high three shots and scored his second goal of the season in his side's win. He has two goal contributions in his last two matches but is usually not as adventurous going forward, evidenced by the small number of chances (eight in 21 appearances) he has created this season from his defensive midfield role.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Allows four goals Ochoa had three saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus Cagliari.

Impact Ochoa made three saves, which was his fewest in four matches. He has allowed 42 goals across 20 appearances this season but faces a Lecce side next time out that has only scored 25 goals in 27 matches.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Earns role on bench Pirola (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Pirola looks to have finally overcome his injury problems, as after only appearing once in the club's past nine matches, he is back on the team sheet in a bench role to face Cagliari. The defender will now hope to get the start in club's upcoming matches, as before his complications, he had started in nine straight matches, only missing three starts in the club's first 18 contests of the season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Manolas - Starting against Cagliari Manolas (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Manolas hopes to remain healthy for a full 90 minutes Saturday, as he has earned the start despite holding a slight issue that has forced him off the pitch early in each of the club's last two outings. If he can play the full match without going down injured, expect the defender to remain in a starting role moving forward, as since joining the club in February, he has appeared as a starter in both of his appearances.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Gets start Saturday Fazio (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Cagliari.

Impact Fazio is finally making his return to play Saturday, having shaken off a long seven-match spell on the bench due to issues in his calf and an illness. The defender will be happy to have gotten the start after starting in the club's past four matches before he went down with his injuries. However, it will be interesting to see if he continues in that spot, as in the first 16 contests of the season, he held more of a rotational role, only seeing seven appearances.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Available versus Cagliari Pirola (thigh) "will be called up for Sunday's match versus Cagliari, but we have to assess the level of risk since he's coming off a relapse," coach Fabio Liverani relayed.

Impact Pirola will return after missing three weeks due to his second thigh problem in the span of two months but will likely be eased into action at first considering the coach's remarks. Federico Fazio (calf) is also coming back in this game, joining Konstantinos Manolas, Marco Pellegrino and Triantafyllos Pasalidis among the options in the back. He has posted seven tackles (two won), three interceptions and 13 clearances in his last five showings, with one goal and no clean sheets.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Boateng - Will sit Cagliari fixture Boateng (calf) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash with Cagliari, coach Fabio Liverani announced.

Impact Boateng will skip his second contest in a row due to a minor muscular injury. Salernitana are welcoming back Federico Fazio (calf) and Lorenzo Pirola (thigh) in this one, and one of the two might team up with Konstantinos Manolas.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Manolas - Should be okay for Cagliari tilt Manolas (undisclosed) wasn't mentioned among the injured players by coach Fabio Liverani.

Impact Manolas bowed out early in consecutive matches, but his issue appears to be more conditioning-related than tied to an injury. He has reportedly practiced regularly for most of the week and could stay in the XI. He has tallied four clearances and two blocks in two games so far.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE