Impact Chiriches subbed off in the last game before the break and hasn't recovered yet. The team hasn't disclosed what kind of injury he's dealing with. Matteo Bianchetti has generally filled in when he was out.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
US CREMONESE 7-5-6 · 5TH IN SERIE B · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
7-5-6 · 5TH IN SERIE B · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Vlad Chiriches - Unavailable versus Lecce Chiriches (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's game against Lecce, coach Massimiliano Alvini announced.
Marco Carnesecchi - Plays in friendly Carnescecchi (shoulder) started in Saturday's friendly against Fanfulla, Cremonese announced.
Impact Carnesecchi featured for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in the summer and is fully on track to be called up for the Lecce game right after the break, but it's uncertain whether he'll start right away or if Ionut Radu will keep the job for now.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matteo Bianchetti - Logs two blocks against Lazio Bianchetti took two shots (one on target) and had two blocks, one interception, and one clearance in 62 minutes in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Lazio.
Impact Bianchetti returned from a small physical problem and subbed in early once Vlad Chiriches bowed out, but he was overwhelmed by the Lazio offense like the rest of the back-line. He would be the top option to fill in if the teammates had to miss time. He has recorded eight tackles, four interceptions, 18 clearances, and eight blocks in five games, with no clean sheets.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paolo Ghiglione - Unused versus Lazio Ghiglione (undiclosed) didn't play in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Lazio.
Impact Ghiglione was an option after an ailment, but the coach preferred going with Lorenzo Sernicola, who has been faring well as of late. He has posted one assist, five chances created, 22 crosses (seven accurate), and five clearances in four matches.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andrei Radu - Concedes four in loss Radu conceded four goals and made two saves during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Lazio.
Impact Radu has conceded at least three goals in three of his seven starts this season, leaving his team tied for the most goals conceded heading into the international break. With this in mind, it'll take a lot of work to improve his value even with a league-leading 40 saves made, though the occasional clean sheet could result in decent production.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Zanimacchia - Creates four chances in loss Zanimacchia created four chances from five crosses (three accurate) and made three interceptions during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Lazio.
Impact Zanimacchia set a new season-high for a chances in a game, though it came with his team badly beaten on the scoreboard. While a player with decent potential and a role on set pieces, Zanimacchia's ceiling is limited in a team that is tied for the second-fewest goals scored in the league through seven games.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Emanuele Valeri - Busy in loss Valeri took three shots (one on goal) and created two chances from 10 crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Lazio.
Impact Valeri had another fine effort after scoring in the last match against Atalanta but this time it came on the wrong end of a lopsided loss. Should Valeri continue his production after the international break, he could offer decent value in a struggling side.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Okereke - Takes three shots in loss Okereke took three shots (one on goal) and created one chance during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Lazio.
Impact Okereke has scored two of his team's five goals this season, which is decent to have such a large share of the spoils but not so much when the team ranks second-worst in scoring. Like most strikers in sides fighting to avoid relegation, Okereke will probably struggle to score just as often as he finds the occasional goal.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cyriel Dessers - Takes one shot in loss Dessers put one shot off target during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Lazio.
Impact Dessers has yet to find the net this season as his team is tied for second-last in goals scored. Until he can get more shots on net, Dessers won't offer much fantasy value.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vlad Chiriches - Subs off early against Lazio Chiriches had one clearance and committed two fouls before leaving Sunday's game in the first half with an apparent injury.
Impact Chiriches couldn't continue after getting tangled up with an opponent and will be assessed during the upcoming break. He was replaced by Matteo Bianchetti, who generally fills in when he's absent.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paolo Ghiglione - Available against Lazio Ghiglione (undisclosed) has been called up for Sunday's match versus Lazio.
Impact Ghiglione has quickly shaken off a small injury that sidelined him last week. He'll be in contention with Lorenzo Sernicola to start on the right flank. He has logged one assist, five chances created, 22 crosses (seven accurate), and five clearances in four matches.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matteo Bianchetti - Called up for Lazio game Bianchetti (undisclosed) has been included in Cremonese's squad list to face Lazio Sunday.
Impact Bianchetti is available after missing the past game with a minor problem, but he'll likely continue serving a back-up role unless one of their top options in the back goes down with an injury.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michele Castagnetti - Ruled out for Lazio game Castagnetti (undisclosed) won't be available for Sunday's match versus Lazio, coach Massimiliano Alvini announced.
Impact Castagnetti has been slowed down in practice and will not be called up for this one, the gaffer added. He has featured just twice off the bench as he dealt with an injury also earlier in the season.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Emanuele Valeri - Peppy versus Roma Valeri (thigh) had five inaccurate crosses, one clearance, and one block and took one off-target shot in Monday's 0-1 loss to Roma.
Impact Valeri looked fine after sitting out in the opener and wasn't shy in the final third, although he lacked aim. He will be the top option over Leonardo Sernicola and Giacomo Quagliata moving forward, and he tallied four goals and one assist in Serie B last season.
AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzalo Escalante - Available versus Torino Escalante completed his suspension in Monday's match versus Roma.
Impact Escalate was sent off at the end of the first half in the opener versus Fiorentina. Santiago Ascacibar and Charles Pickel fared well against Roma, so he's not a lock to start over the weekend even though he had gotten the nod in the first match of the season.
AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cyriel Dessers - Leader in shots, chances created Dessers took five off target shots and created two chances during Monday's 1-0 loss to Roma.
Impact Dessers was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Cremonese were shutout on Monday. The forward didn't have a cross but led Cremonese in both shots and chances created in the loss.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andrei Radu - Ten saves in losing effort Radu allowed a goal while making ten saves during Monday's 1-0 loss to Roma.
Impact Radu conceded the lone goal of the match in the 65th minute as Cremonese dropped all three points on Monday. The keeper has now allowed four goals in two league starts while his ten saves upped his season total to 18.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michele Castagnetti - Still missing Castagnetti (ribs) will remain unavailable for Monday's match versus Roma, coach Massimiliano Alvini announced.
Impact Castagnetti continues to deal with a tricky ribs problem that doesn't allow him to breathe properly and therefore he can't feature just yet. Santiago Ascacibar, Charles Pickel and Tommaso Milanese will be the top options in the midfield since Santiago Escalante is suspended.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Emanuele Valeri - Called up for Roma game Valeri has been named in Cremonese's squad list to face Roma Monday and will be further evaluated on match-day, coach Massimiliano Alvini announced.
Impact Valeri sat out the opener due to muscle fatigue, but he's feeling better and he should be at least an option for this one. He will challenge Lorenzo Sernicola and Giacomo Quagliata for minutes on the left wing.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matteo Bianchetti - Scores at Fiorentina Bianchetti scored one goal from his only shot, made one tackle (zero won), one interception, four clearances and three blocks in Sunday's 3-2 loss at Fiorentina.
Impact Bianchetti scored the 2-2 equalizer in the 68th minute, as they were already down one man since Gonzalo Escalante's red card before halftime. But they couldn't hold the draw and ended up with the road loss during stoppage time. The centerback also led his side in clearances and blocks during the match.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paolo Ghiglione - Assists in road loss Ghiglione assisted one goal from two chances created, sent in six crosses (two accurate), made one tackle (zero won), four clearances and two blocks and picked up a yellow card in...
Impact Ghiglione assisted David Okereke's equalizer in the 19th minute, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The midfielder also led his side in crosses, chances created and clearances, as they played down one man in the second half. He assisted just once in 13 games last campaign for Genoa, but already matched that number in the season debut.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Okereke - Scores at Fiorentina Okereke scored one goal from his only shot, made one tackle (won) and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 3-2 loss at Fiorentina.
Impact Okereke scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 19th minute, but they ended up with the road loss after losing Gonzalo Escalante by red card before halftime. The forward scored seven goals for Venezia last season. He will now look to top that number in 2022-23.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andrei Radu - Makes eight saves in loss Radu made eight saves and two clearances during Sunday's 3-2 loss at Fiorentina.
Impact Radu had a good outing and almost helped them earn one point on the road down one man for all of the second half -- but they allowed Fiorentina's winner during stoppage time. The goalkeeper played sparingly for Inter Milan in the previous two seasons, and now has a chance to start for his new club. He will look to bounce back at Roma on Monday.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Santiago Ascacibar - Comes off bench versus Fiorentina Ascacibar (thigh) won one of two tackles and had one clearance and one interception in 45 minutes in Sunday's 2-3 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Ascacibar saw limited action due to a previous thigh problem and came in following Gonzalo Escalante's red card. With the teammate suspended for the Roma clash, he will compete with Cristian Buonaiuto and Tommaso Milanese to get the nod in the midfield. His role is mostly defensive-minded, though.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Emanuele Valeri - Ruled out for Fiorerentina tilt Valeri (thigh) was unavailable for Sunday's 2-3 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Valeri didn't pass a late fitness test and was ultimately ruled out. The injury isn't overly concerning and he might recuperate ahead of next Monday's away game versus Roma. Lorenzo Sernicola and Giacomo Quagliata alternated in his role in the opener.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
