US Cremonese Team News Page 3 - Soccer

Charles Pickel - Out for two games Pickel has been handed a two-match suspension by the League.

Impact Pickel smacked Sandro Tonali in the face while the ball was distant and will be out against Spezia and Juventus barring a successful appeal. Marco Benassi, Michele Castagnetti, and Cristian Buonaiuto will pick up the slack.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vlad Chiriches - Excels in Milan game Chiriches won seven duels and two of two tackles and had four clearances and three interceptions in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Chiriches worked his way back into the XI a few days after shaking off an injury and turned in a very solid shift against a top team. He will likely resume being a regular if he stays healthy, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to play against Spezia given the short turnaround. His return has affected Luca Bianchetti and Alex Ferrari's minutes.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Vasquez - Busy against Milan Vasquez generated one cross (one accurate), one block, four clearances, and four tackles (three won) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Vasquez was unusually fielded as a left-back but he still mostly contributed defensively and barely attacked. He has logged 16 tackles (12 won), 13 interceptions, 17 clearances, and six blocks in the past four games.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Sernicola - Convincing versus Milan Sernicola won three of three tackles and had three crosses (one accurate), two interceptions, and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Sernicola was reliable and productive on both ends despite a difficult match-up. He has scored and assisted once in his last five appearances, adding six chances created and 13 crosses (four accurate).

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Buonaiuto - Wins three tackles in Milan game Buonaiuto had six tackles (three won), one clearance, and one interception in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Buonaiuto is generally deployed for his offensive prowess but was busier in the passive phase than in the final third in this one given the caliber of the opponents. He has to compete for playing time with a few teammates. He has notched nine shots (two on target), three key passes, 14 crosses (three accurate), and nine tackles (seven won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Galdames - Provides assist against Milan Galdames won three of three tackles and four duels and assisted once to go with one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Galdames worked hard in the midfield and set up David Okereke with an accurate long ball for his first goal contribution in the season. He has recorded four shots (two on target), four key passes, ten crosses (three accurate), and six tackles (five won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Nets versus Milan Okereke won three duels, had two successful take-ons, and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Okereke came off the bench and didn't have much volume, but he made his touches count as he outsmarted two defenders on a fast break and kept his aplomb in front of Mike Maignan. He scored in consecutive matches for the first time in ages. He has tallied six shots (three on target), one inaccurate cross, and two interceptions in the last four games. Cremonese will face Spezia at home Saturday.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Benassi - Logs four clearances versus Milan Benassi (foot) won one duel and recorded one tackle (one won), four clearances, and one interception in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Benassi returned from a brief absence and exclusively contributed defensively in this one. He has logged five shots (three on target), ten tackles (seven won), two interceptions, and six clearances in his last five appearances.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Concedes once in Milan clash Carnesecchi made four saves, two punches, and three clearances and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Carnsecchi was under pressure for long stretches, but he responded with multiple strong saves and was beaten only by a fluky goal, as Junior Messias' effort was deflected by a teammate. He has kept one clean sheet, gave up ten goals, and made 22 saves in the last six games. Cremonese will face Spezia at home Saturday.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charles Pickel - Sees red in Milan clash Pickel won four duels and one tackle, had two interceptions, and was sent off for punching an opponent in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Milan.

Impact Pickel primarily focused on defending in this one and got a little too physical on a late counter, as he hit Sandro Tonali while trying to get open. He'll miss at least Saturday's home game versus Spezia. Michele Castagnetti could take his place in the starting XI, although Cremonese have often tweaked their scheme.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Benassi - In starting XI Benassi is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with AC Milan

Impact Benassi will get the start after missing the last match with a foot injury. He's started nine times in his previous 11 games, totaling 22 tackles (12 won) and 22 crosses (seven accurate) in that span.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cyriel Dessers - Out against Milan Dessers didn't make Cremonese's match-day squad list to face Milan Wednesday.

Impact Dessers was initially called up but picked up a late physical problem. Felix Afena-Gyan is getting a rare start, while David Okereke and Daniel Ciofani are available off the bench.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Benassi - Called up for Milan game Benassi (foot) has been named in Cremonese's squad list to face Milan Wednesday.

Impact Benassi has shaken off a bruise and will be back after one game on the mend, resuming being an option in the midfield. He has notched eight shots (four on target), 13 tackles (seven won), two interceptions, and two clearances in his last five appearances.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Quagliata - Out for two matches Quagliata has been suspended for two games, the League informed.

Impact Quagliata hit an opponent while the ball was distant and will skip the matches against Milan and Sampdoria. He's usually a rotational piece. Paolo Ghiglione will absorb his limited minutes.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vlad Chiriches - Unused against Verona Chiriches (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Bologna.

Impact Chiriches returned to the squad list after multiple thigh injuries, but he didn't get minutes. He could supplant Luka Lochoshvili and Johan Vasquez once in better shape. He has featured 11 times so far, recording 27 tackles, 16 interceptions, 30 clearances, and 12 blocks and contributing to one clean sheet.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leonardo Sernicola - Eligible for Milan clash Sernicola served a one-game suspension for yellow-card accumulation in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Verona.

Impact Sernicola will likely start over Emanuel Aiwu or a midfielder in Wednesday's away game versus Milan. He has tallied one goal, one assist, five shots (one on target), and 12 crosses (four accurate) in his last five appearances.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Finally scores goal Okereke scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Verona.

Impact For the first time since Jan. 28, Okereke scored a goal. He was goalless across his seven appearances from February to April. Okereke's goal-scoring prowess is needed more than ever, mainly because the Cremonese team has little room for error across May.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Carnesecchi - Records five saves Carnesecchi recorded five saves and conceded one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Verona.

Impact Carnesecchi's five saves compensated for the one goal he conceded Sunday. Cremonese will need him at his best during May, as the team has little wiggle room for error during their ongoing attempt to escape relegation.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Quagliata - Sees red in Verona game Quagliata played just eight minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Verona as he was sent off for punching an opponent in the stomach.

Impact Quagliata got a little too aggressive while trying to get away from a defender and was expelled after a VAR review. He'll miss at last Wednesday's away game versus Milan. He generally backs up Emanuele Valeri.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vlad Chiriches - Could return Sunday Chiriches (thigh) was called up by Cremonese for Sunday's clash against Verona.

Impact Chiriches has missed his side's last six Serie A matches since suffering an adductor strain back in early March, but he should be in the squad to face Verona and could return to action on Sunday.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Benassi - Ruled out for Verona match Benassi will sit Sunday's game against Verona due to a foot contusion, coach Davide Ballardini informed.

Impact Benassi isn't dealing with a major problem but might be forced to skip multiple fixtures considering the dense schedule. Pablo Galdames, Soualiho Meite, Charles Pickel, and Michele Castagnetti will absorb his playing time in the midfield, although the gaffer could also decide to field more defenders than in recent bouts.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Tsadjout - Will miss Verona game Tsadjout will be unavailable for Saturday's clash against Verona, and likely further matches, because of a thigh injury, coach Davide Ballardni announced.

Impact Tsadjout got hurt in the last game and might end up missing the three upcoming ones considering the short turnarounds. David Okereke, Cyriel Dessers, Felix Afena-Gyan, and Cristian Buonaiuto will be the offensive options while he recovers.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Ciofani - Unused sub in cup game Ciofani (nose/flu) was available but didn't play in Thursday's Coppa Italia draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Ciofani returned to the squad list after a multi-week absence due to a pair of problems, but he didn't feature, which makes it unlikely that he'll get major minutes versus Verona Sunday. However, he's been productive even in short spurts. He has scored three goals and posted 11 shots (four on target), one chance, and one inaccurate cross in his past six appearances.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Lochoshvili - Unused versus Udinese Lochoshvili (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Udinese.

Impact Lochoshvili was available after a knock, but the coach fielded Johan Vasquez and Matteo Bianchetti in the back. He'll have better chances of featuring regularly if the coach switched back to a three-man defense. He has notched eight tackles (six won), 16 clearances, four interceptions, and three blocks in his last five appearances.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Buonaiuto - Substituted in defeat Buonaiuto recorded three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-0 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Buonaiuto recorded the most crosses in the match. He also made one tackle, one interception and one clearance. He was replaced by Basso Ricci in the 75th minute. Buonaiuto has failed to register a single goal involvement this season.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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