Impact Ramadani was impeccable on the defensive end, but it wasn't enough to completely stop the opponents. He has scored once and registered 14 tackles (six won), 12 interceptions, and two key passes in the last five games.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
US LECCE 4-4-8 · 14TH IN SERIE A
4-4-8 · 14TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Lazio (H) · Sat 7:45PM
LEC +383 TOTAL 2.5
Ylber Ramadani - Gritty in Lazio game Ramadani won three of four tackles and seven duels and had two interceptions and one chance created in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.
Antonino Gallo - Plays well versus Lazio Gallo had five crosses (two accurate), three tackles (all won), four clearances, and two chances created in Sunday's 0-1 defeat to Lazio.
Impact Gallo performed with the usual energy and put up good numbers at both ends. He has regained firm control over the starting job after Patrick Dorgu received a few opportunities. He has assisted once and notched nine key passes, 19 crosses (five accurate), and 10 tackles (seven won) in the last five contests.
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Remi Oudin - Productive in Lazio clash Oudin recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), four chances created, and five corners in Sunday's 0-1 defeat versus Lazio.
Impact Oudin was the liveliest attacker for his side and paced it in a pair of offensive categories. His role doesn't seem to affect his output too much, but he might go back to the midfield with Pontus Almqvist now healthy. He has assisted once and added 12 chances created, 30 crosses (10 accurate), and 20 corners in the last five rounds. Lecce will face Juventus at home next Sunday.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Krstovic - Takes four shots against Lazio Krstovic drew two fouls, won five duels, registered three shots (one on goal), and one chance in Sunday's 0-1 defeat versus Lazio.
Impact Krstovic has recaptured the starting job after being outplayed by Roberto Piccoli for a brief period of time but hasn't done much with his increased minutes, as he hasn't been able to snap out of a scoring slump that started on October 6 despite routinely pacing his team in attempts. He has logged 12 shots (two on target), four chances created, and one accurate cross in the last five games. Lecce will face Juventus at home next Sunday.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Wladimiro Falcone - Lets one in against Lazio Falcone registered one save and gave up one goal in Sunday's 0-1 defeat versus Lazio.
Impact Falcone didn't have to intervene much and paid the price for the lack of focus by his defense on a quick free kick, as Felipe Anderson was left wide open in the box. He has surrendered six goals and made 14 saves in the last five matches, with no clean sheets. Lecce will face Juventus at home next Sunday.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Pontus Almqvist - Silent off the bench versus Cagliari Almqvist (thigh) won one tackle, drew one foul, and committed one in 20 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.
Impact Almqvist didn't look great in his return from two thigh injuries and didn't make an impact off the pine. He'll look to regain his signature burst and the starting job in the coming weeks. Remi Oudin will return to the midfield once that happens.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Marin Pongracic - Logs three clerances against Cagliari Pongracic (back) had one interception, three clearances, and two blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.
Impact Pongracic managed to play through a back problem and didn't look affected by it, putting up his usual numbers even though his side allowed one goal. He has notched eight tackles (six won), nine interceptions, and 18 clearances in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Baschirotto - Plays 90 minutes Baschirotto had four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.
Impact Baschirotto continues to be heavily relied upon by Lecce, having now played started 18 of 19 matches. However, he only has one assist and zero goals to show for his minutes. Baschirotto has also led Lecce to just one clean sheet this campaign. He'll attempt to make an impact next Sunday when Lecce take on Lazio.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Gabriel Strefezza - Unimaginative performance Strefezza registered one shot (zero on goal) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67th minute.
Impact Strefezza did not have a notable performance in Saturday's draw and was, in turn, substituted in the 70th minute. The yellow card was his fourth of the campaign. He has just one shot on target in his last five matches. Strefezza will attempt to return to form during next Sunday's matchup versus Lazio.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Remi Oudin - Provides assist Oudin assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari.
Impact Oudin contributed to the Lecce attack Saturday by recording his second assist of the campaign. Oudin's opportunities to create have been prevalent of late, having taken 18 corner kicks in Lecce's last five matches. He has now started seven consecutive matches.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Valentin Gendrey - Scores header Gendrey scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and five crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.
Impact Gendrey opened the scoring by heading home a corner in the thirty-first minute of Saturday's match versus Cagliari. He took three shots in total (one on target). The goal was Gendrey's first of the season and the first of his Lecce career. He also contributed defensively with one interception and four clearances.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes goal Falcone registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.
Impact Falcone faced two shots on target and allowed one goal Saturday. He has now allowed six goals in his last five matches and has not recorded a clean sheet since September. Falcone will lead the Lecce defense in their attempt to get back into the clean sheet column when Lecce take on mid-table Lazio next Sunday.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Marin Pongracic - Back after one match Pongracic (back) is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Cagliari.
Impact Pongracic returns from a back injury which kept him out of last week's match against Atalanta. The center back trained just once in the buildup to the match, but had started 17 consecutive contests before last week's absence.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Marin Pongracic - Nursing back problem Pongracic is available for Saturday's match against Lecce but will be a late call for the starting XI due to back pain, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.
Impact Pongracic had just one full session this week because of the issue, and his playing time will be determined based on how he feels on game day. The only alternative would be deploying Alexis Blin in the back since Ahmed Touba just left for AFCON.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Pontus Almqvist - Called up for Cagliari game Almqvist (thigh) "trained fully for the entire week and will be an option on Saturday," coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.
Impact Almqvist is good to go after missing six of the last seven matches due to two similar thigh injuries. He'll likely be eased into action, but he's likely to get minutes since Lecce are razor thin on the flanks without Lameck Banda (AFCON) and Nicola Sansone (calf). He was a surefire starter before the problems, recording two goals. 16 shots (seven on target), and eight chances created in 12 appearances.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Ahmed Touba - Will partake in AFCON Touba has been selected by Algeria for the African Cup of Nations, Lecce relayed.
Impact Touba departed right after making his first start filling in for Marin Pongracic. With Kastriot Dermaku out for the season, the team will have to adapt a midfielder, likely Alexis Blin, or a fullback, if something happens to the starters. He has made just four appearances so far.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Hamza Rafia - Called up by Algeria Rafia is part of Algeria's squad for AFCON, Lecce announced.
Impact Rafia has left Italy to prepare for the competition and will be sidelined at least until the end of January. He recently made his first start in a while since Remi Oudin moved to the frontline. The teammate will be able to return to the midfield once Pontus Almqvist is ready. In the meantime, Joan Gonzalez, Mohamed Kaba, and Alexis Blin will pick up the slack.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Lameck Banda - Leaves for AFCON Banda has joined Zambia's retreat ahead of AFCON, Lecce announced.
Impact Banda will finish serving his suspension while away from the team and will be unavailable at least until late January. Gabriel Strefezza, Remi Oudin, and Pontus Almqvist will handle the role in the meantime.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Valentin Gendrey - Serviceable in Atalanta bout Gendrey won two of two tackles and four duels and had one successful take-on and three chances created in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Gendrey ventured forward often and led his team in key passes along with Mohamed Kaba even though he didn't launch any cross. He has had nine (zero accurate) in the last five rounds, adding three chances crate, eight tackles (six won), and 19 clearances.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marin Pongracic - Completes ban Pongracic served a one-game suspension in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Pongracic was decently replaced by Ahmed Touba and will return to the XI versus Cagliari. He has tallied nine tackles (seven won), 19 clerances, and nine interceptions in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Antonino Gallo - Swings in six crosses against Atalanta Gallo registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate), two interceptions, and one chance created in Saturday's 0-1 loss versus Atalanta.
Impact Gallo logged another start over Patrick Dorgu and motored up and down the flank at will. He has reclaimed the full-time job in the last three matches, posting one assist, three shots (zero on target), six chances created, and nine crosses (two accurate).
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ylber Ramadani - Logs six interceptions versus Atalanta Ramadani had three shots (zero on target), six interceptions, two tackles (one won), and one block in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Ramadani was very active on both ends despite the losing effort. He also picked up his eighth yellow card. He has scored once and added seven shots (two on target), one key pass, and 10 tackles (three won) in the last five matches.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remi Oudin - Shows well in Atalanta contest Oudin had two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate), two interceptions, and five corners in Saturday's 0-1 defeat versus Atalanta.
Impact Oudin returned to his old role on the flank due to a lack of options and was pretty productive, pacing his team in deliveries and often being the main fulcrum of the offense. He has notched 11 key passes, 27 crosses (eight accurate), and five shots (one on target) in the last five rounds. Lecce will host Cagliari on Saturday.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Krstovic - Misfires in Atalanta game Krstovic drew one foul, won six duels and one tackle, and had four shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-1 defeat against Atalanta.
Impact Krstovic got the nod over Roberto Piccoli after coming off the bench in the previous three games but didn't fully exploit the opportunity, even though he led his team in attempts. He has cooled off dramatically after a hot start, and his last goal dates back to early October. He has recorded 10 shots (zero on target), one chance created, and two tackles (two won) in the last five rounds.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wladimiro Falcone - Beaten once by Atalnata Falcone registered two saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.
Impact Falcone wasn't called into action much and could do little on a very precise shot by Ademola Lookman. He has conceded six goals and made 22 saves in the last five contests, with no clean sheet. Lecce will host Cagliari on Saturday.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
