US LECCE NEWS

Antonino Gallo - Six crosses in loss Gallo recorded two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Verona.

Impact Gallo registered six crosses (two accurate) Sunday, tied for his second most in a match this season. He also recorded two chances created, two off-target shots, three clearances and one won tackle in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Di Francesco - Four shots in loss Di Francesco had four shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Verona.

Impact Di Francesco recorded four shots (all off target) Sunday, tied for his most in a match this season. He also whipped in four inaccurate crosses and drew one foul in his 72 minutes of action

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes once in loss Falcone registered two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Verona.

Impact Falcone conceded one goal Sunday, and has now failed to keep a clean sheet in 12 of his last 13 appearances. He made two saves and two clearances in the match as well. He faces a more difficult matchup Friday at Lazio, a side which has scored 52 goals in 34 league matches this season.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marin Pongracic - On bench against Verona Pongracic (ankle) is in Lecce's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Verona.

Impact Pongracic is available for selection Sunday for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery in January. He started nine Serie A games in central defense this season prior to his injury and would have to win the spot back from Samuel Umtiti once he's fully fit again.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Askildsen - Good to go for Verona game Askildsen (illness) returned to full training ahead of Sunday's match versus Verona, coach Marco Baroni informed.

Impact Askildsen is poised to be back on the bench after missing the previous fixture due to an illness, but he has seen just ten matches in the past eight games where he was available.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Fit for Verona game Gallo (back) has recovered from his injury, coach Marco Baroni informed.

Impact Gallo is good to go after sitting the past game due to back spams and could get the start over Giuseppe Pezzella. He has tallied seven key passes, ten crosses (five accurate), ten clearances, and five tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Decent versus Juventus Pezzella (illness) had two crosses (one accurate), two interceptions, four clearances, and one off-target shot in 71 minutes in Wednesday's 1-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Pezzella was pretty good in the back while filling in for Antonino Gallo (back). The teammate shouldn't be out for long and has seen the majority of the minutes at the left-back position in recent fixtures. He has notched one assist, five chances created, 31 crosses (four accurate), and 21 tackles in 13 games (ten starts).

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Eligible for Verona game Strefezza served a one-game suspension in Wednesday's 1-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Strefezza had to miss one after getting cautioned for the fifth time. He will replace either Lameck Banda or Youssef Maleh against Verona. He has scored and assisted once in his previous five tilts, adding ten shots (three on target) and 11 chances created.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Takes two shots against Juventus Baschirotto took two shots on target and won one of one tackles in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus. He also made a block, four clearances and two interceptions in the match...

Impact Baschirotto slid over to right-back Wednesday for the first time since before the World Cup, but he had a solid game on both sides of the ball despite Lecce's defeat against Juventus.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Oudin - Creates four chances in loss Oudin took three shots (one on target) and created four chances in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus. He also made an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Oudin had another productive offensive showing Wednesday, though it wasn't enough to earn a surprise result against Juventus. He's posted 13 shots (four on target) and 11 chances created across his last five Serie A starts either in midfield or on the right wing, but he still hasn't scored or assisted a goal in Serie A this campaign.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes two goals to Juventus Falcone made two saves but conceded two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Falcone was beaten by a Dusan Vlahovic strike and a direct free kick from Leandro Paredes on Wednesday, the fifth time he's conceded multiple goals across eight Serie A matches since the start of March. Next up at the weekend is a clash with 18-placed Verona, which have scored just 27 goals in 33 matches this season, the second-worst attack in the division.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assan Ceesay - Scores penalty against Juventus Ceesay took four shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Ceesay converted from the penalty spot to briefly equalize against Juventus on Wednesday, but his opponents were able to retake the lead through Dusan Vlahovic just minutes later. This was Ceesay's sixth goal during his rookie season in Serie A.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Back in starting XI Pezzella (illness) was named to the starting XI for Wednesday's matchup with Juventus.

Impact Pezzella has started just twice in his last 11 appearances in the squad and was an unused substitute eight times over that stretch. When he did play, the left-back registered nine crosses (two accurate), five clearances and four tackles (two won) in those three outings.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Askildsen - Late scratch for Juventus match Askildsen will miss Wednesday's game versus Juventus because of the flu, Lecce announced.

Impact Askildsen could have gotten a shot since the coach is rotating his men in the midweek round, but he won't be an option since he came down with an illness. Youssef Maleh, Morten Hjulmand, and Joan Gonzalez are starting.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Available against Juventus Pezzella (illness) has been selected for Wednesday's game versus Juventus.

Impact Pezzella is back on the squad after dealing with a stomach bug and should get the nod since his competitor Antonino Gallo is out. He has provided an assist and posted three chances created, 19 crosses (three accurate), nine tackles (four won), and nine clearances in his last five appearances.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Ruled out for Juventus game Gallo will miss Wednesday's match against Juventus due to back pain, Lecce announced.

Impact Gallo won't make the trip because of an ailment and will look to recover for the weekend. Giuseppe Pezzella is back after an illness and will likely man the left defensive flank.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Avoids injuries Gendrey practiced fully Monday despite subbing off early in the previous game, Lecce announced.

Impact Gendrey reportedly picked up a lower-leg knock while drawing a penalty kick, but he escaped without meaningful issues. He should stay in the XI against Juventus. Tommaso Cassandro and Simone Romagnoli would be the alternatives if he got a breather. He has recorded nine chances created, 17 crosses (six accurate), nine tackles (six won), and 12 clearances in the past five matches.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Keeps clean sheet in Udinese game Falcone recorded three saves, one clearance, and one punch and allowed zero goals in Friday's 1-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Falcone had two key saves, one on a close-range attempt by Kingsley Ehizibue and the other on an acrobatic finish by Sandi Lovric to protect the draw in the second half. He hadn't blanked the opponents in 11 games. He has logged 14 saves and allowed six goals in the past five fixtures. Lecce will visit Juventus Wednesday.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Pretty good in Udinese contest Gallo registered one block, two clearances, three crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Gallo contributed on both ends thanks to his energy, but his deliveries weren't on point. He has logged seven chances created, ten crosses (five accurate), five tackles (four won), and ten clearances in the last five games.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Umtiti - Sturdy in Udinese match Umtiti had two tackles (two won), two clearances, and two interceptions in Friday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Umtiti contributed to shutting down the opponents with a solid showing in the back. He has registered five tackles (all won), four interceptions, 16 clearances, and one block in the past four matches.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Logs three clearances against Udinese Baschirotto won one tackle and six duels and had three clearances in Friday's 1-0 win against Udinese.

Impact Baschirotto didn't have to do too much to help his team secure a clean sheet against a very toothless opponent. Lecce hadn't managed in ten games. He has recorded ten tackles (nine won), four interceptions, 17 clearances, and three blocks in the last five fixtures.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Oudin - Lively against Udinese Oudin had three clearances and generated six crosses (two accurate), two chances created, and six corners in Friday's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Oudin started as a box-to-box for the third game in a row and provided another sound display, amassing most of his production out of set pieces. He has taken minutes away from Joan Gonzalez and Youssef Maleh lately. He has posted ten shots (three on target), seven key passes, 26 crosses (six accurate), and 17 corners in the last five tilts.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Blin - Workmanlike against Udinese Blin won five duels and recorded two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 victory against Udinese.

Impact Blin did a little bit of everything and was more involved in the offense compared to his standards. He has tallied seven shots (two on target), three chances created, 12 tackles (eight won), and six interceptions in his last five appearances.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Di Francesco - Swings in three crosses against Udinese Di Francesco drew two fouls and had one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and one corner in Friday's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Di Francesco was decently fizzy, but he missed a sitter from inside the six-yard box early in the second half. He atoned a few minutes later by getting fouled in the box after a sudden sprint and a nifty move. He has scored once in the past four matches, adding eight shots (four on target), four key passes, and eight crosses (two accurate). Lecce will visit Juventus Wednesday.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Hjulmand - Solid in Udinese match Hjulmand won two of two tackles and six duels and registered four shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Hjulmand was more active than usual in the final third as Lecce had the upper hand for most of the game. He hasn't contributed to a goal since early February, though. He has recorded six shots (two on target), two chances created, 13 tackles (ten won), and eight interceptions in the last five matches.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE