US LECCE NEWS

Roberto Piccoli - Late equalizer Piccoli scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-2 victory versus Fiorentina.

Impact Piccoli contributed a superb impact performance in his 22 minutes of play Friday, scoring a 90th minute goal that tied the match at two. Piccoli has played the role of super-substitute for the majority of the season, starting just three times in 21 appearances.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Oudin - Energetic offensive performance Oudin scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 3-2 victory versus Fiorentina.

Impact Oudin was dynamic in his 68 minutes of plays Friday en route to creating two chances and scoring his third goal. He contributed two interceptions defensively. Oudin has become a standard in the Lecce's lineup, having started 11 consecutive matches and creating 26 chances over that span.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Allows two in victory Falcone had one save and allowed two goals in Friday's 3-2 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Falcone conceded two goals, including one in which the keeper gave the ball directly to the FIroentina attacker for a tap in. Falcone has allowed nine goals in his last five matches and has not recorded a clean sheet since September. Falcone and Lecce's next opportunity to keep the opponent at bay will be next Sunday when they take on a Bologna side that has scored 25 times in 21 matches.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ahmed Touba - On bench Friday Touba (AFCON) is on the bench for Friday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Touba has returned from his international duties due to AFCON, being placed on the bench Friday. The defender should be expected to remain in this position for most of the contests moving forward, only appearing four times all season.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Quiet as a sub versus Genoa Banda drew one foul and generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in 26 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 defeat against Genoa.

Impact Banda resumed playing for his club despite returning from the Ivory Coast right on game-day but didn't make a significant impact in this one. He'll likely supplant Nicola Sansone in the next matches, as was the case before AFCON. Lecce are about to sell Gabriel Strefezza, reducing the competition for minutes. He has scored and assisted once and logged 13 shots (six on target), and seven key passes in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hamza Rafia - Swings in three crosses versus Genoa Rafia had three crosses (one accurate), one tackle (zero won), two successful duels, and one corner in 17 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Genoa.

Impact Rafia returned to his secondary role after AFCON and didn't put good numbers. He'll work primarily as Remi Oudin's deputy going forward. He has logged two shots (three on target), six crosses (two accurate), and five tackles in his last five showings (one start).

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Oudin - Productive in Genoa match Oudin had one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate), two key passes, and six corners in Sunday's 1-2 loss against Genoa.

Impact Oudin returned in the midfield after a run of starts on the wing, but his output didn't take a hit because of it, as he remains one of the biggest playmakers for his side. He has assisted once and added nine key passes, 25 crosses (eight accurate), and 19 corners in the last four matches. Lecce will face Fiorentina at home Friday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pontus Almqvist - Creates three chances against Genoa Almqvist drew three fouls and generated three shots (zero on goal), two tackles (one won), and three chances created in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Genoa.

Impact Almqvist was very dynamic in the first half, where he darted past his opponent at will and drew a PK, but he faded as the game progressed. He's starting to look like his early-season self after two thigh injuries. He has posted eight shots (zero on target), three crosses (two accurate), and seven tackles (four won) in the last four matches. Lecce will face Fiorentina at home Friday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Will miss Fiorentina match Ramadani won four of five tackles and seven duels, had two interceptions and three clearances, and picked up his tenth yellow card in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Genoa.

Impact Ramadani had the usual busy performance in the passive phase but will have to miss another game due to yellow-card accumulation. Alexis Blin is the frontrunner to replace him against Fiorentina.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Breaks scoring drought against Genoa Krstovic drew one foul, missed a PK, scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Genoa.

Impact Krostovic bagged his first goal since November but it wasn't all rosy as he got a PK rejected by Josep Martinez in the early going. He'll look to recapture his early-season form in the coming weeks. He has recorded 17 shots (four on target), six chances created, and five tackles (two won) in the last five tilts. Lecce will face Fiorentina at home Friday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Beaten twice by Genoa Falcone made five saves and gave up two goals in Sunday's 1-2 loss against Genoa.

Impact Falcone had his usual impeccable performance but conceded on two uncatchable attempts from inside the box. He has recorded 12 saves and surrendered eight goals in the last five rounds, with no clean sheets. He has just one in the season. Lecce will face Fiorentina at home Friday.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Ruled out for Genoa tilt Strefezza hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Genoa because he's headed to Como, coach Roberto D'Aversa informed.

Impact Stefezza won't be an option as he will finalize his transfer in the coming days. Pontus Almqvist, Remi Oudin, Nicola Sansone, and Santiago Pierotti are the remaining alternatives on the wings.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hamza Rafia - Available versus Genoa Rafia (AFCON) has been selected for Sunday's clash with Genoa.

Impact Rafia trained once after Tunisia bowed out early in AFCON and will be an extra option in the midfield. He'll have better chances of featuring if Remi Oudin plays in the trident. He came off the bench in most of the fixtures leading up to the competition. He has posted four shots (two on target), one key pass, and three crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Called up for Genoa match Banda (international duty) has made Lecce's squad list to face Genoa on Sunday.

Impact Banda will join the team directly on game-day without practicing after Zambia were eliminated in the group stage in AFCON. It's unlikely he'll be in the XI right away given the situation, so two among Remi Oudin, Santiago Pierotti, and Pontus Almqvist should man the flanks from the start. He has scored and assisted once in his last five appearances, adding 16 shots (seven on target) and seven chances created in his last five showings.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Sansone - Takes one shot against Juventus Sansone (calf) had one shot on target, one accurate cross, and one corner in 18 minutes in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Sansone was used as a sub after sitting out three games due to a calf injury. Remi Oudin and Pontus Almqvist appear entrenched as the top options on the flanks at the moment, and he also has to compete with Gabriel Strefezza and Santiago Pierotti. He has notched one goal, two assists, 10 shots (two on target), and 11 crosses (four accurate) in 12 appearances (two starts) this season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Decent despite loss to Juventus Gallo recorded four crosses (one accurate), two interceptions, four clearances, and one tackle (zero won) in Sunday's 0-3 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Gallo was lively and collected a solid amount of stats on both ends. Patrick Dorgu resumed eating at his playing time in this one after getting limited minutes in previous games. He has recorded one assist, nine chances created, and 23 crosses (six accurate) in the last six rounds.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Passable in Juventus contest Gendrey registered two crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions, two clearances, and two chances created in Sunday's 0-3 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Gendrey struggled defensively in the second half like the rest of his teammates but picked up stats across the board on both ends. He has scored once and logged four shots (one on target), five chances crated, and 11 crosses (zero accurate) in the last five fixtures.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Wasteful again in Juventus game Krstovic drew two fouls, won four duels, and recorded three shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-3 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Krstovic was a little more involved in his team's play than in previous matches but was again unable to seize his opportunities and snap out of a lengthy dry spell. He has recorded 13 shots (two on target), six chances created, and one accurate cross in the last four tilts. Lecce will visit Genoa on Sunday.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Oudin - Swings in five crosses against Juventus Oudin registered two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate), one key pass, and three corners in Sunday's 0-3 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Oudin kept up his usual production despite the rough defeat for his side. The coach suggested he'd keep playing on the wing and not return to the midfield. He has assisted once and added eight shots (two on target), nine key passes, and 29 crosses (10 accurate) in the last five matches. Lecce will visit Genoa on Sunday.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pontus Almqvist - Lively in Juventus game Almqvist drew one foul and recorded four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one corner in Sunday's 0-3 loss against Juventus.

Impact Almqvist paced his team in attempts and produced a few of his signature runs, although they didn't amount to much. He appeared finally fully healthy and explosive. He has logged five off-target shots, one key pass, and three crosses (two accurate) in three games since returning from injury. Lecce will visit Genoa on Sunday.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Allows three goals versus Juventus Falcone made three saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper and allowed three goals in Sunday's 0-3 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Falcone did his part but Juventus created too many clear-cut chances in the second half. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in ages. He has made 13 saves and surrendered eight goals in the last five games. Lecce will visit Genoa on Sunday.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Sansone - Returns to bench Sansone (calf) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Juventus.

Impact Sansone is back with the team after missing the last three matches with a calf injury. He has previously started started two of the six games played, recording a goal and an assist with seven shots (one on target), six chances created and seven crosses (two accurate) in that span.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Sansone - Called up for Juventus match Sansone (thigh) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Juventus on Sunday.

Impact Sansone is fit at the early end of his timetable after picking up a calf strain in late December. The coach suggested he'd eventually come off the bench since he didn't have many minutes in him. He'll be an option behind likely starters Remi Oudin and Pontus Almqvist, along with Gabriel Strefezza and Santiago Pierotti. He has scored and assisted once and added seven shots (one on target), six chances created, and seven crosses (two accurate) in his last six displays.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Pierotti - Moves to Lecce Pierotti is joining Lecce on a permanent deal from Colon, the team announced.

Impact Pierotti is poised for his first European turn after a few seasons in Argentina. He has recorded 10 goals and 3 assists in 117 appearances with his former club. He can feature in multiple offensive positions. He'll join Pontus Almqvist, Lameck Banda, Gabriel Strefezza, Nicola Sansone, and Remi Oudin on the wings.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Marin Pongracic - Notches three interceptions versus Lazio Pongracic won one duel and had one block and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Pongracic racked up stats in the back, but Lazio found a way to perforate the rearguard once. He has tallied 12 interceptions, seven tackles (five won), and 15 clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE