US LECCE NEWS

Wladimiro Falcone - Makes one save in win Falcone made one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Falcone registered a third clean sheet in the last four games. He is up to an impressive total of 16 saves within that span, while this marked the first time in the last nine outings where he was limited to just one save. Up next for Lecce is a meeting with Sassuolo on Sunday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Sansone - Nets lone goal in 1-0 win Sansone scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Sansone entered the match as a sub in the 62nd minute and emerged the hero, as he scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute of play. This marked his fifth consecutive appearance as a sub, while he has a sporadic four starts among his 22 appearances on the season. This also marked his second consecutive appearance with two shots and one shot on target. On the other hand, this was just the second time in his last six outings that Sansone did not account for a chance created.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Pierotti - Instant impact on winning goal Pierotti assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Pierotti entered as a sub in the 89th minute of play and made an immediate impact by setting up Nicola Sansone for the game-winning goal before the 90-minute mark. This was the first assist of the campaign and just the fifth appearance for Pierotti, who is up to a total of 41 minutes of time on the field this season.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Pierotti - Instant impact on winning goal Pierotti assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Pierotti entered as a sub in the 89th minute of play and made an immediate impact by setting up Nicola Sansone for the game-winning goal before the 90-minute mark. This was the first assist of the campaign and just the fifth appearance for Pierotti, who is up to a total of 41 minutes of time on the field this season.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Fires five shots in win Piccoli generated five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Piccoli fired five shots in a match for the second time in three outings and landed two on target for the first time in six outings. Despite an impressive total of 27 shots, Piccoli has scored just one goal in the last 10 games. Nonetheless, he also continues to create chances for his team and has accounted for at least one scoring opportunity in each of the last five matches.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Fires three shots in win Baschirotto had three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Baschirotto fired a season-high three shots in the match and tied his season high with two shots on target. He completed at least 30 passes for the fourth time in five outings, and he also managed his second tackle won within the same stretch.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Oudin - Lands eight accurate crosses Oudin generated one shot (zero on goal), 15 crosses (eight accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Empoli.

Impact Oudin launched 15 crosses for the second time in four appearances and landed a season-high eight accurate crosses. His whopping seven chances created in the match also marked a new season high. Additionally, Oudin registered a tackle won for the fourth time in five games.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Pontus Almqvist - Will miss Sassuolo tilt Almqvist had two tackles (one won) and one cross (zero accurate), drew one foul and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Almqvist had another paltry display and will miss the Sassuolo game on Sunday due to yellow-card accumulation. If Lameck Banda (ankle) remains out, the coach will turn to Nicola Sansone or Santiago Pierotti.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Eligible to face Sassuolo Krstovic completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Krstovic got the standard punishment for hitting an opponent in the head while chasing a ball. He will either replace or play next to Roberto Piccoli on Sunday. He has started in five consecutive matches, recording 21 goals (four on target), 13 key passes and one inaccurate cross, but with no end product.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Unavailable versus Empoli Banda "has been selected for the Empoli game to stay close to his teammate, but he can't play due to an ankle injury," coach Luca Gotti announced.

Impact Banda suffered the problem in the last game, where he subbed off at halt-time and trained on the side throughout the week. Pontus Alqmvist, Santiago Pierotti and Remi Oudin will absorb his minutes.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Pontus Almqvist - Comes off bench in Milan contest Almqvist drew two fouls, won two duels and had two shots (two on goal) and one interception in Saturday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Almqvist saw his streak of 10 starts in a row come to an end as the coach went with a more defensive-minded lineup and picked Lameck Banda over him. Patrick Dorgu has also been utilized more offensively lately. He has had 11 shots (seven on target), two key passes and two inaccurate crosses in the last five games. His last goal contribution dates back to early November.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Gonzalez - Takes four shots versus Milan Gonzalez won one of one tackle and three duels, drew one foul and took four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Gonzalez was one of the lone bright spots for his side and paced in attempts, hitting the crossbar with a header in his most menacing one. He has had a seesawing role as of late, starting twice in the last six rounds, totaling four key passes, three crosses (one accurate) and five tackles (four won).

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Struggles against Mialn Banda drew two fouls and registered two crosses (zero accurate), one successful take-on and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 3-0 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Banda returned to the starting lineup after a suspension, replacing Pontus Almqvist, but had an underwhelming showing and was substituted at halftime. He has totaled 11 shots (three on target), 11 crosses (three accurate) and two key passes in his last five showings, with no goals or assists.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Passable in Milan match Gallo recorded two crosses (two accurate), four tackles (two won), seven successful duels and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Gallo didn't have as much volume as in some of his recent showings but still had a decent two-way output despite the large defeat. He has registered 34 crosses (eight accurate), 10 chances created and eight interceptions in the last six rounds, with no clean sheets or goal contributions.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Venuti - Lively in Milan clash Venuti registered two shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate), two interceptions and three clerances in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Venuti drew a rare start over Valentin Gendrey and was very energetic despite the result, picking up stats in almost every category. He had last gotten the nod in early February and had logged nine minutes combined in the previous six fixtures, coming off the bench just twice.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Blown away by Milan Falcone registered five saves and two clearances and gave up three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Falcone could do little to prevent the romp as his rearguard came apart too easily in the first half and Milan's attackers were on point. He has kept two clean sheets, allowed five goals and made 24 saves in the last five rounds. Lecce will face Empoli at home Saturday.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Sent off against Milan Krstovic was sent off in the first half of Saturday's match against Milan.

Impact Krstovic was shown a straight red card in the 45th minute forcing the already trailing Lecce down to ten men. The forward will miss next week's match against Empoli through suspension.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Pretty good in Roma tilt Gendrey had one shot (zero on goal), six clearances, two tackles (both won) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Roma.

Impact Gendrey was under pressure but didn't crack and ended up being the busiest defender for his side in the back. He has totaled 10 crosses (three accurate), 24 clearances, 10 tackles (eight won) and five chances created in the last five fixtures.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Misfires versus Roma Piccoli won three duels and generated five shots (one on goal), two clearances and two chances created in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Roma.

Impact Piccoli had a few opportunities to do damage inside and outside the box but couldn't exploit them like his partner in crime Nenad Krstovic. The new coach seems committed to fielding them together. He has started in four of the last six contests, registering 17 shots (six on target), four chances created and two crosses (zero accurate), with no goal contributions.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Very productive against Roma Gallo registered one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (three accurate), four chances created and six corners in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Roma.

Impact Gallo put up impressive numbers thanks to his energy and stamina and also because he took care of corner kicks from his flank. He led his team in two stats and tallied a new season high in deliveries. He has recorded eight chances created, 32 crosses (six accurate) and eight interceptions in the last five rounds.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Fires three shots versus Roma Banda (knee) won two duels, drew two fouls and had three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in 29 minutes in Monday's 0-0 draw against Roma.

Impact Banda played the final portion of the game due to his imperfect conditions but looked pretty good. He might unseat Patrick Dorgu, Pontus Almqvist or one of the two strikers in the next game if he has a clean week of practice. He has logged 11 shots (three on target), two key passes and nine crosses (three accurate) in his last four appearances.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Brancolini - Unused in Roma tilt Brancolini (knee) didn't feature in Monday's 0-0 draw with Roma.

Impact Brancolini didn't get minutes as natural given the role and will need something to happen to Wladimiro Falcone to get an opportunity.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Wasteful against Roma Krstovic drew four fouls, won 10 duels and had eight shots (zero on goal) and four chances created in Monday's 0-0 draw against Roma.

Impact Krstovic recorded a new season high in attempts but could not find the target in any of them. He also co-paced his team in key passes. He hasn't hit the net in seven showings, where he has tallied 26 shots (five on target), 15 chances created and one inaccurate cross.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Suspended for Milan clash Ramadani generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created and was booked for the 12th time in Monday's 0-0 draw against Roma.

Impact Ramadani had a solid display but will miss his third game of the season due to yellow-card accumulation. Joan Gonzalez, Remi Oudin or Hamza Rafia will replace him in the midfield Saturday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Blanks Roma Falcone had four saves, two clearances and one bunch and didn't concede in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Roma.

Impact Falcone had a pair of scares in the second half but brilliantly closed the gap on Houssem Aoaur to thwart the biggest chance for the opponents. He has kept consecutive clean sheets after allowing at least a goal in several matches in a row. He has given up six and made 22 saves in the last five. Lecce will face Milan away on Saturday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE