SPORTIVA SALERNITANA NEWS

Federico Fazio - Poised to return versus Cagliari Fazio (calf) has shaken off his injury and would have been available last week if it wasn't for a stomach bug, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Fazio has completed his rehab from a calf injury that cost him seven matches and sat out an extra one due to an illness. He had a clean week of practice and could make the XI right away since Norbert Gyomber (groin) and Jerome Boateng (calf) are hurt, Konstantinos Manolas (calf) is banged up and Marco Pellegrino and Triantafyllos Pasalidis haven't been convincing. He had made the XI four times in a row before the injury, posting three tackles (all won), three interceptions and 35 clearances, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Frozen out by the team Dia will practice on the side and will not be involved in matches until further notice, Salernitana announced.

Impact Dia refused to come off the bench late in the last game, and the management decided to back the coach's decision to exclude him from the squad due to a lack of professionalism. The punishment could last until the end of the campaign without a reconciliation. Loum Tchaouan, Shon Weismann, Simy, and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi stand to benefit from the situation.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Concedes once versus Udinese Ochoa recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Ochoa was beaten by an acrobatic finish by Hassane Kamara but rescued his team a few times, especially when Udinese were still in 11 men. He had given up multiple goals in almost all his previous appearances since coming back from injury. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in four tilts, his lone in the season, where he has allowed 10 goals and made 17 saves. Salernitana will visit Cagliari on Saturday.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Manolas - Comes off early again versus Frosinone Manolas (undisclosed) registered one tackle (one won), one block and three clearances before asking to come out after 72 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Udinese, although coach...

Impact Manolas did the same thing last week, but it turned out to be just fatigue. He had been without a team for a while before joining. He might take some tests to see whether it's anything more serious. Unless Federico Fazio (calf) or Jerome Boateng (thigh) return, Triantafyllos Pasalidis would be the next men up if he couldn't start in Saturday's away game versus Cagliari.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Shows well against Udinese Bradaric registered one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate), three chances created and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Bradaric was a thorn in the opponents' side with his continuous sprints down the wing and co-led his team in a pair of offensive stats. He hasn't collected points in his last five appearances, but he has logged seven chances created, 16 crosses (seven accurate) and six tackles (five won).

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Toma Basic - Dynamic in Udinese tilt Basic recorded three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate), four tackles (two won) and two interceptions Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Basic had his most well-rounded performance since joining Salernitana. He has been a day-one starter after the January switch and has rarely come off the pitch, although he hasn't been too impressive on either end. He has totaled eight chances created, 10 crosses (three accurate), nine tackles and eight interceptions in seven games.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Active as usual versus Udinese Candreva generated four shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), three chances created and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Candreva didn't put up huge numbers but was once again one the main engine of the offense and contributed across the board. He has assisted once in the last four matches, adding nine shots (one on target), eight chances created and 30 crosses (six accurate).

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Giulio Maggiore - Dishes assist in Udinese match Maggiore assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three tackles (three won) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Maggiore provided his first helper of the campaign by slipping the ball to Loum Tchaouna before a successful effort from downtown. He mostly contributed defensively in the rest of the contest. He resumed starting after being unused in the previous game as the new coach opted for a three-man midfield. He has logged 12 tackles (eight won), eight interceptions and two key passes in his last six showings.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Loum Tchaouna - Scores screamer versus Udineseee Tchaouna drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with six shots (one on target) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Tchaouna returned to the XI after seeing limited minutes in the previous game, paced his team in attempts and opened the scoring with a curled shot from distance. He's likely going to have a prominent role going forward following this performance and Boulaye Dia's demotion under the new coach. It's his second goal of the season. He has posted eight shots (three on target), two chances created and four crosses (zero accurate) in the last five rounds.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Manolas - Fit to start Manolas (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Udinese.

Impact Manolas is starting as expected after leaving last week's match early with a suspected muscular issue. The defender makes his second consecutive start for the club after joining Salernitana at the start of February.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Manolas - Called up for Udinese clash Manolas (undisclosed) has been selected for Saturday's match versus Udinese, Salernitana announced.

Impact Manolas subbed off due to cramps in the past game, his first in months, and will be able to play in this one. He'll likely be in the XI since Jerome Boateng and Federico Fazio are dealing with calf injuries. He has logged one clearance and one block in his lone appearance.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Boateng - Ruled out for Udinese game Boateng (calf) will be unavailable Saturday versus Udinese, coach Fabio Liverani informed.

Impact Boateng logged some minutes in the previous match but might have made the situation worse as he has been unable to practice this week. Triantafyllos Pasalidis, Konstantinos Manolas, and Marco Pellegrini will be the alternatives in the middle of the defense.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Manolas - Bows out against Monza Manolas had one block, three successful duels and one clearance before leaving Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Monza due to a possible muscular injury, coach Fabio Liverani relayed.

Impact Manolas made his first start since joining the team but didn't have a noteworthy performance and was unable to play the whole game. The gaffer didn't add much to his status, simply saying that he would be evaluated throughout the week. Jerome Boateng replaced him off the bench. The two would likely start together if fully fit versus Cagliari.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Passable in Monza fixture Bradaric registered two shots (zero on goal), one interception, three clearances and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Monza.

Impact Bradaric was lively on both ends, as he routinely does despite his team's struggles. He has tallied two assists, eight chances created and 15 crosses (six accurate) in his last six appearances.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Fires three shots against Monza Kastanos had three shots (zero on goal), one chance created, one tackle and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Monza.

Impact Kastanos returned to the XI in the second game after another coaching chance and did his part offensively, leading his side in attempts, although with little accuracy. He has logged six shots (two on target), three chances created, four tackles (three won) and two crosses (zero precise) in the last six fixtures (four starts).

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candreva - Lively in Monza game Candreva registered one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate), two chances created and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Monza.

Impact Candreva was one of the few bright spots for his side in another rough loss, easily leading it in deliveries. Despite his high usage, he has had just one goal contribution through an assist in the last six rounds, posting 14 shots (three on target), 12 chances created and 59 crosses (10 accurate). Salernitana will face Udinese away on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Boulaye Dia - Demoted in Monza tilt Dia created two chances and had 10 touches in 17 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Monza.

Impact Dia didn't get the start despite being healthy due to a minor incident with the coach in the previous match. Shon Weissman and Grigoris Kastanos got the nod over him. He hasn't been great since coming back from injury, tallying three shots (one on target) and two chances created in four fixtures. Salernitana will face Udinese away on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Boateng - Posts one interception versus Monza Boateng (calf) won one duel and had one interception in 29 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Monza.

Impact Boateng was managed after being forced off last week, and his insertion didn't really lift the defense. He wasn't dealing with a proper injury but rather with conditioning problems and fatigue. He'll be back in the XI against Udinese if he has a clean week of practice. He has posted 16 clearances, two interceptions and three blocks in four matches since joining.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi - Unused versus Monza Ikwuemesi didn't feature in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Monza.

Impact Ikwuemesi was available but didn't get minutes, as Shon Weissmann, Simy and Boulaye Dia are all ahead of him in the pecking order. He hasn't been a regular in months. He has scored and assisted once and posted 16 shots (seven on target), five chances created and two crosses (zero accurate) in 18 appearances (five starts).

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Ochoa - Beaten twice by Monza Ochoa had five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Monza.

Impact Ochoa was fine from a personal standpoint, but Salernitana once again conceded several clear-cut chances, and Monza eventually pounced twice. He has kept one clean sheet in the last four rounds, giving up nine goals and making 14 saves. Salernitana will face Udinese away on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi - Selected for Monza game Ikwuemesi (undisclosed) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Monza on Saturday.

Impact Ikwuemesi is back after sitting out one game due to an ailment, but he didn't appear in the two games prior to the hiccup and has had a very small role in the last two months. He totaled two shots (one on target) and drew two fouls in his last five appearances off the bench, notching just 48 total minutes.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Boateng - Probable for Monza game Boateng will be at his coach's disposal even though he hasn't practiced much this week, Il Mattino informed.

Impact Boateng avoided a proper injury despite subbing off early last week but is feeling the effects of being out of action for several months since he was without a team. The gaffer fielded him anyway in the previous game due to a lack of alternatives but might be more cautious this time, also because a switch to a four-man defense could be in the cards. He has posted one interception, 16 clearances and three blocks in three games since joining.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Pirola - Absent for Monza game Pirola (thigh) will remain sidelined for Saturday's match versus Monza, coach Fabio Liverani relayed.

Impact Pirola will skip his second contest in a row after re-injuring his thigh and is iffy for the ensuing contests as well. Two or three, depending on the type of defense, among Jerome Boateng, Konstantinos Manolas, Marco Pellegrino and Triantafyllos Pasalidis will start while he recovers.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Niccolo Pierozzi - Ruled out for Monza game Pierozzi (ankle) won't be an option Saturday versus Monza, coach Fabio Liverani informed.

Impact Pierozzi will sit out his second game in a row due to an ankle sprain. Alessandro Zanoli or Junior Sambia will man the right defensive wing from the start in this one, while Filip Bradaric will be back from suspension on the other one.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Fazio - Not ready to play Fazio (calf) "hasn't recovered fully yet," coach Fabio Liverani informed.

Impact Fazio has begun doing more in practice but will be given another week to be closer to 100 percent. He has skipped the last five matches due to a calf injury. Jerome Boateng, Konstantinos Manolas, Marco Pellegrino and Triantafyllos Pasalidis will once again be the top options in the back.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE