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Wladimiro Falcone - Sees limited action Falcone made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Falcone did not have much work to do in Lecce's 1-1 draw with Juventus on Sunday. He only saw three shots on target, made two saves, but he finished the day with negative 0.75 goals prevented. The 29 year old has had a strong start to the Serie A campaign, recording the eighth best save percentage among all keepers. He will look to continue his solid form when Lecce visit Roma this Saturday.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Medon Berisha - Called up for Juventus clash Berisha (thigh) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Juventus on Sunday.

Impact Berisha is returning after missing two months due to a thigh injury and will rejoin a rather busy midfield. He played three times before getting hurt, tallying five shots (three on target), three chances created, seven corners (three accurate) and two tackles.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Six saves in clean sheet Falcone kept a clean sheet while making six saves during Monday's 1-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Falcone helped Lecce claim all three points by shutting out Venezia on Monday. The keeper has allowed two goals while combining for 15 saves over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Assists in two straight Gallo had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice inaccurately during Monday's 1-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Gallo set up Patrick Dorgu in the 70th minute assisting the lone goal of the match while tying for the team-high with one chance created. The fullback has an assist in two straight matches while combining for seven crosses and four chances created over that timeframe.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Dorgu - Claims all three points Dorgu scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and creating a chance during Monday's 1-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Dorgu found the back of the net in the 70th minute while leading Lecce in both shots and chances created in the victory. The attacker has scored two goals while combining for eight shots, seven crosses and four chances created over his last four matches.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Hasa - Unused in Venezia bout Hasa (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 2-2 draw with Venezia.

Impact Hasa was available off the bench for the first time in a while, but he'll have to wait a while longer to make his Serie A debut.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Marchwinski - Not fielded in Venezia match Marchwinski (thigh) was an unused sub in Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Marchwinski was talked up by the new coach in the pre-game presser but wasn't deployed in his first match after shaking off a lingering thigh injury. He'll have to beat a few options to become a regular.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 25 • YOUTUBE

Filip Marchwinski - Bench option Marchwinski (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Venezia.

Impact Marchwinski is back with the team Monday, which should be no surprise after he trained fully over the past two weeks. He has yet to appear since the season opener due to injuries and going unused, so expect him to only see bench spots moving forward.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Hasa - Out Monday Hasa (thigh) is out for Monday's match against Venezia.

Impact Hasa returned to full training last week but is still not an option, with the midfielder missing out Monday. That said, he should be ready for his return within the next few days, hopefully featuring against Juventus on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Medon Berisha - Still out for Venezia match Berisha (thigh) hasn't been selected for Monday's clash with Monza.

Impact Berisha will miss his ninth game in a row in this round, but coach Marco Giampaolo stated that he returned to practice this week, so he shouldn't be on the shelf for much longer.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Bonifazi - Ways away from returning Bonifazi (knee) is rehabbing at a facility away from the team, Lecce announced.

Impact Bonifazi underwent knee surgery in early October and is being closely monitored by Bologna, the side he's on loan from. He's a few weeks away from returning as he has yet to be cleared to practice. He's their fourth option in the back.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Diagnosed with serious injury Banda will require surgery due to a malleolus fracture, Lecce announced.

Impact Banda got hurt more than a week ago and had to wait for the response since he was called up by Gambia anyway. He'll be sidelined for at least a couple of months. Santiago Pierotti, Nicola Sansone, Tete Morente and Ante Rebic will absorb his minutes on the left wing.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Marchwinski - Returns to full training Marchwinski (ankle) resumed practicing with no limitations Wednesday, Lecce announced.

Impact Marchwinski will make his return against Venezia after sitting out five fixtures because of an ankle sprain. He has appeared just once for a total of 14 minutes in the opener so far, but Lecce just changed their coach, which might affect the pecking order in a few roles.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Hasa - Recovers from injury Hasa (thigh) returned to full training on Wednesday, Lecce announced.

Impact Hasa will have ample time to work on his conditioning and be ready for November 25's match against Venezia after missing a month due to a thigh issue. He has yet to debut for his new team and will look to earn a shot under their new coach.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Oudin - Resurfaces in Empoli fixture Oudin created two scoring chances, drew one four and had four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Oudin drew his first start in a month and just the third in the season and was passable on offense. He could feature more frequently while Balthazar Pierret (thigh) is sidelined, but he has to compete with Lassana Coulibaly, Hamza Rafia and Mohamed Kaba. He has logged three key passes, eight crosses (two accurate) and two tackels (zero won) in his last five showings. (two starts).

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Guilbert - Fares well in Empoli game Guilbert registered three crosses (one accurate), two interceptions, two clearances and two tackles (zero won) in Friday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Guilbert made his presence felt on both ends and especially in the back, but his team allowed one goal. He has notched three key passes, seven crosses (three accurate), 10 tackles (three won) and six interceptions in his last five displays, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Dorgu - Draws four fouls against Empoli Dorgu won two of three tackles and registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Dorgu returned on the wing and had good volume on his deliveries but not a great touch. He was slippery as usual and started the action that led to his team's goal with a through ball for Antonino Gallo. He has scored once and logged seven shots (one on target), four key passes and nine crosses (three accurate) in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Hamza Rafia - Swings in five crosses against Empoli Rafia won three of four tackles and had two chances created, five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Rafia was handed his fourth straight start and had a strong performance on both ends, contributing to the final push with his passing chops. He'll face less competition than usual with Balthazar Pierret (thigh) out long-term. He has notched six chances created, 16 crosses (five accurate) and 11 tackles (seven won) in the recent stretch.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Sansone - Active off the bench versus Empoli Sansone drew one foul and generated three shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Sansone logged the most minutes in a game this season and had easily his best showing. He could enjoy an uptick in minutes if Lameck Banda (ankle) spends some time on the shelf. He has notched three shots (one on target), one key pass and three crosses (two accurate) in three appearances (zero starts).

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Wasteful in Empoli match Krstovic registered eight shots (one on goal), two interceptions and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Krstovic led his team in attempts as usual but mostly bombed away from distance without posing much of a threat and couldn't make do on a couple of opportunities from in close. He hasn't scored in over two months despite his steady volume. He has posted 20 shots (four on target), three chances created and two inaccurate crosses in the last five fixtures.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Dishes assist in Empoli bout Gallo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Gallo had a dynamic showing, co-leading his team in deliveries and pacing it in key passes and found Santiago Pierotti with a great feed from the flank on the equalizer for his first helper of the campaign. He has tallied six chances created, 16 crosses (three accurate) and 13 tackles (seven won) in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Pierotti - Scores against Empoli Pierotti drew one foul and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Pierotti came in early to replace Lameck Banda (ankle) and leveled the game with a point-blank header in the second half. He'll take over the role if the teammate misses time, but the two can also feature together. It's his first goal of the season. He has posted four shots (one on target), four key passes and seven tackles (six won) in the last four matches.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Surrenders one goal versus Empoli Falcone recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Falcone wasn't super reactive on a precise strike from outside the box by Pietro Pellegri but kept his team in the game with a few key saves afterward. He has blanked the opponents once in the last five rounds, making 22 saves and giving up nine goals. Lecce will face Venezia away on November 25.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pierotti's first goal for Lecce lifts the club off the bottom of Serie A

Argentine forward Santiago Pierotti has scored his first goal for Lecce to help stave off another Serie A defeat with a 1-1 draw against Empoli

NOVEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Pierotti's first goal for Lecce lifts the club off the bottom of Serie A