US LECCE NEWS

Nicola Sansone - DNP versus Monza Sansone (illness) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-1 win over Monza.

Impact Sansone was available after dealing with the flu but didn't get minutes. Tete Morente, Santiago Pierotti and Ante Rebic are ahead of him in the depth chart on the wings.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Filip Marchwinski - Unused in Monza match Marchwinski (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 2-1 win over Monza.

Impact Marchwinski returned quickly from an injury but wasn't fielded, as has been the case in four of the past three matches. Lassana Coulibaly, Ylber Ramadani, Hamza Rafia and Medon Berisha are firmly entrenched at the top of the pecking order in the midfield.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Dorgu - Scores unfortunate own goal Dorgu generated an own goal, two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Monza.

Impact Dorgu had a tough day in Sunday's win, as he would score an own goal that would result in Monza's only goal of the match. Luckily, his team still walked away with the win, as he registered one tackle and three clearances in his 90 minutes of play.

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Santiago Pierotti - Notches assist Pierotti assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Monza.

Impact Pierotti had a quiet outing Sunday but still found a goal contribution, earning an assist in the 44th minute. This is only his first assist of the season, brining him to two goal contributions. He continues to see more of a rotational role, only starting in four of his 15 appearances. However, all four starts have come in his past eight appearances.

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Medon Berisha - Assist during start Berisha assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Monza.

Impact Berisha bagged an assist Sunday, finding Tete Morente early in the third minute. This gives the midfielder his first assist of the season, also being his first goal contribution. This was his first start since going down injured, although he will likely continue in a rotational role, starting in two of his five appearances.

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Tete Morente - Scores opener Morente scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Monza.

Impact Morente saw his first goal of the season Sunday, finding the net early in the third minute. This is also his first goal contribution of the season, taking 12 appearances to reach that mark. He has now started in six of those 12 appearances, with two of those six starts coming in their past three outings.

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Nikola Krstovic - Goal in consecutive games Krstovic scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Monza.

Impact Krstovic made it two straight matches with a goal Sunday, scoring in the win. Not to mention, I'd his third goal contribution in three matches, now having five in 16 appearances this campaign. He still has yet to miss a start, averaging a goal every four games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes one against Monza Falcone made no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Monza.

Impact Falcone has a solid day in net, only being beat due to his teammate scoring an own goal. However, his solid day was due to the very few chances he faced, not being forced to make a single save. He will now look to pick up his fifth clean sheet of the season in their next match when facing Lazio on Saturday after coming very close Sunday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Filip Marchwinski - Good to go for Monza clash Marchwinski (ankle) has been inserted into Lecce's squad list for Sunday's bout with Monza.

Impact Marchwinski is back after missing one game and will try to convince the new coach to give him some minutes, as he hasn't played since the opener, also because of a previous multi-week absence.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Sansone - Back at practice Sansone (illness) trained fully on Tuesday, Lecce announced.

Impact Sanone reprised working with the rest of the group quickly after missing the last match due to the flu and will be an option against Monza on Sunday. He has featured three times off the bench so far, notching three shots (one on target), one chance created and three crosses (two accurate).

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Will miss extended time Gaspar has been diagnosed with an MCL lesion and some PCL damage in his right knee, Lecce announced.

Impact Gaspar avoided an ACL tear and won't require reconstructive surgery at this time, but he'll still be sidelined for at least a couple of months. Gaby Jean and Andy Pelmard will fill in for him for the foreseeable future.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Outclassed in big loss to Roma Baschirotto had one cross (zero accurate), four clearances and three tackles (all won) in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Baschirotto put up his usual decent amount of defensive stats but wasn't completely on point and was outworked by Gianluca Mancini on a cross on the crucial two-one goal. He has logged eight tackles (seven won), two interceptions, 28 clearances and four blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Kaba - Plays one half versus Roma Kaba recorded two tackles (two won), one block and two clearances in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Roma.

Impact Kaba was inserted pretty early and tried to help the midfield with his physicality, taking care of the passive phase. He's slowly starting to get more minutes after missing the first part of the season due to an ACL tear. He has notched six tackles (three won), two clearances and one block in four bench appearances.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Guilbert - Gritty in Roma contest Guilbert had one cross (one accurate) and four tackles (three won), three clearances and two blocks in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Roma.

Impact Guilbert did his part in the back, but it didn't suffice to stop the opponents from bagging four goals. He has notched 11 crosses (three accurate), 16 tackles (five won) and 16 clearances in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Dorgu - Delivers three crosses in Roma clash Dorgu had three crosses (zero accurate), one interception and three clearances in Saturday's 4-1 loss against Roma.

Impact Dorgu picked up a small amount of stats on both ends but had mostly a muted performance in a more defensive position than usual, as he was deployed as a wing-back following Antonino Gallo's (thigh) injury and a tactical switch. He has hit the net once in the last five fixtures, posting nine shots (four on target), four key passes and 12 crosses (four accurate).

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Converts PK against Roma Krstovic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two blocks in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Roma.

Impact Krstovic scored his third goal of the season from the spot, but it turned out to be just a consolation one. He had last found the target in mid-September. He has assisted once and added 17 shots (four on target), four chances created and two crosses (one accurate)in the last five rounds.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Pummeled by Roma Falcone recorded four saves and one clearance and conceded four goals in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Falcone was beaten four times and even prevented the score from getting even more out of hand with a few strong saves. He has kept one clean sheet in the last four rounds, allowing seven goals and parrying away 21 shots. Lecce will host Monza on Sunday.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Stretchered off in Roma match Gaspar recorded two tackles (one won), three clearances and one interception in Saturday's loss to Roma and was forced off late due to a knee injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Gaspar put up stats as the Lecce defense was under pressure, but his side gave up three goals and crumpled due to a bad-looking torsion of the joint in the final minutes, leaving his men in ten men. He'll take some tests in the coming days. Gaby Jean would likely move to the middle if the missed time.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Sansone - Ruled out for Roma tilt Sansone will sit out Saturday's fixture versus Roma due to an illness, Lecce relayed.

Impact Sansone came down with the flu late in the week and won't be involved. Tete Morente, Santiago Pierotti and Ante Rebic will be the options on the left wing. He has come off the bench thrice after being shelved for several matches to open the season.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Marchwinski - Absent for Roma clash Marchwinski will be sidelined for Saturday's game versus Roma due to a right ankle contusion, Lecce announced.

Impact Marchwinski picked up another injury and will miss at least one game, although it doesn't appear too severe. Lecce will have their next game on December 15. He has starred just once since he has had trouble staying healthy and adapting to Serie A.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Diagnosed with thigh injury Gallo suffered a grade one biceps femoris strain in the Juventus clash, Lecce informed.

Impact Gallo came out late and will have to miss three or four matches because of the muscular injury. The coach could move Patrick Dorgu at left-back, leaning on a different attacker in the trident, or turn to defenders Gaby Jean and Andy Pelmard.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Medon Berisha - Unused in Roma game Berisha (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Berisha was called up after a lengthy absence but didn't get minutes right away. He'll try to challenge primarily Hamza Rafia and Lassana Coulibaly from here on out.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Dorgu - Comes close to scoring Dorgu generated three shots (two on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Dorgu provided an offensive spark for Lecce during their 1-1 draw against Juventus. In 90 minutes he created one chance, generated 0.24 expected goals from two shots on target, and completed his only dribble attempt. He also put in two accurate crosses from three attempts, and completed five of his six long ball passes. The Danish winger will aim to convert his chances against Roma this Saturday.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Provides late assist Krstovic assisted once to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Krstovic put in a decent shift for Lecce against Juventus. In 90 minutes, he took three shots (two on target), created three chances, and supplied the assist for Ante Rebic's dramatic 93rd minute equalizer. The striker from Montenegro has struggled in Serie A thus far, producing just two goals and one assist in 14 starts. However, is Lecce's starting striker and will hopefully be able to build off his momentum when the club visits Roma this Saturday.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Rebic - Scores last minute equalizer Rebic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Though he only played the last 15 minutes of the match, Rebic made a huge impact for Lecce against Juventus. He scored a dramatic equalizer from his only shot in the match, completed one dribble, and won three of his four ground duels. The goal was the Croatian's first of the Serie A campaign in 12 appearances, so hopefully he can build off the momentum when Lecce battle Roma this Saturday.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE