US LECCE NEWS

Inter held 1-1 by Salernitana after late Candreva goal

Former Inter Milan midfielder Antonio Candreva has scored a stunning goal in the final minute to help Salernitana snatch a 1-1 draw against his old club in Serie A

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Napoli faces new challenge: Responding to a heavy loss

Napoli is suddenly facing what might be its biggest challenge yet

APRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lazio given suspended stadium ban for antisemitic chants

Lazio has been given a suspended partial stadium ban after some of its fans directed antisemitic chants at Roma during the city derby last month

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Federico Baschirotto - Works hard against Empoli Baschirotto had two tackles (two won), five clearances, and two interceptions in Monday's 0-1 defeat against Empoli.

Impact Baschirotto turned in another solid effort, but Lecce didn't manage to completely blanket the opponents. He has registered seven tackles (five won), six interceptions, and 34 clearances in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Tuia - Tallies eight clearances versus Empoli Tuia generated one tackle (one won), eight clearances, and two interceptions in Monday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Tuia held his own as a fill-in starter, but it wasn't enough to come away with points. Samuel Umtiti will be back from suspension for Friday's match against Empoli. He has notched eight tackles (seven won), ten interceptions, 22 clearances and one block in the past five appearances.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Passable against Empoli Gendrey won six duels and recorded four crosses (two accurate), one clearance, and two chances created in Monday's 0-1 defeat to Empoli.

Impact Gendrey had a good showing on both ends despite the losing effort. He has posted five chances created, 11 crosses (three accurate), 11 tackles (five won), and two interceptions in the past five fixtures.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Hjulmand - Wins two tackles versus Empoli Hjulmand had four tackles (two won), one clearance, two blocks, and four interceptions in Monday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Hjulmand was extremely muscular in the midfield as usual but didn't contribute much in the final third, and Empoli eventually broke through. He has notched 12 tackles (six won9, 11 interceptions, and six clearances in the past five matches. Lecce will host Napoli Friday.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Swings in five crosses against Empoli Pezzella had five crosses (zero accurate), one block, one clearance, and one tackle in Monday's 0-1 defeat to Empoli.

Impact Pezzella was selected over Antonino Gallo in this one and paced his team in deliveries, but he didn't find a teammate in any of them. He has posted one assist, three key passes, 19 crosses (three accurate), and eight tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Lacks touch versus Empoli Strefezza created one scoring chance and had three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and three corners in Monday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Strefezza was the point man for the offense as per usual but wasn't very precise in attempts and deliveries. He hasn't collected points in the past five matches, tallying 14 shots (one on target), six chances created, and 20 crosses (five accurate). Lecce will host Napoli Friday.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Blin - Will miss Napoli game Blin recorded three tackles (two won), one clearance, and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Blin helped the midfield with his muscularity but will have to sit one out due to yellow-card accumulation. Youssef Maleh or Kristoffer Askildsen will replace him Friday.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Clears disqualification Maleh served his one-match ban in Monday's 0-1 defeat versus Empoli.

Impact Maleh will be eligible for Friday's clash with Napoli and will have good chances to start since Alexis Blin is suspended. He has notched two key passes, eight tackles (two won), and three interceptions in the last five games.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Umtiti - Clears ban Umtiti served his one-game suspension in Monday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Umtiti will be available and likely start over Alessandro Tuia against Napoli. He has recorded 18 tackles (12 won), five interceptions, 20 clearances, and four blocks in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Beaten once by Empoli Falcone made six saves, two clearances, and four accurate keeper-sweepers and allowed one goal in Monday's 0-1 loss against Empoli.

Impact Falcone did what he could to preserve the goalless tie, but Francesco Caputo eventually buried a penalty kick that decided the game. He has given up seven goals and made 13 saves in the past five matches. Lecce will host Napoli Friday.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Empoli earns first win since January in Serie A

Empoli has beaten fellow struggler Lecce 1-0 in Serie A for its first win since January

APRIL 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Tottenham without Conte, Valencia hosts Rayo

Tottenham will play for the first time since the departure of Antonio Conte when the London club heads to Everton in the Premier League

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valentin Gendrey - Plays with France U21 Gendrey (undisclosed) started in Saturday's game versus England, ESPN informs.

Impact Gendrey was able to answer the call-up and play despite leaving a little early in the past Serie A game. He'll start at right back as usual versus Empoli. He has notched one assist, five chances created, seven crosses (one accurate), and 12 tackles (eight won) in the last five games.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazio fan wearing 'Hitlerson' shirt among 3 banned for life

A fan wearing a shirt with a reference to Adolf Hitler has been banned for life from attending Lazio matches by the Roman club

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Samuel Umtiti - Suspended for Empoli match Umtiti won four of six tackles, had one clearance, and was booked for the fifth time in the campaign in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Umtiti didn't have a particularly remarkable performance and will have to miss one due to yellow-card accumulation. Alessandro Tuia or Pietro Ceccaroni will replace him in the first game after the break.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Will miss Empoli game Maleh sent in one inaccurate cross, had one interception and one clearance, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Lecce.

Impact Maleh won't be available versus Empoli due to yellow-card accumulation. Joan Gonzalez and Alexis Blin will likely start in the midfield, with Kristoffer Askildsen and Thorir Helgason as the alternatives.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Attempts three shots Strefezza recorded three shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Strefezza finished March without any goals. Instead, he logged only one shot on goal across his five attempts. After playing three games before March 21, Lecce will be part of a league-wide respite that is expected to last until early April, when the team continues its schedule April 3 at Empoli.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Scores own goal Gallo registered an own goal, three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's loss versus Fiorentina.

Impact Gallo was the deciding factor in Lecce's loss at Fiorentina. He will try to redeem himself during Lecce's next game, currently scheduled at Empoli after the international break and on April 3.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Suffers undisclosed injury Gendrey registered two crosses (one accurate) and four tackles in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Fiorentina. He was subbed off due to injury in the 78th minute.

Impact An undisclosed injury prevented Genfrey from logging fewer than 90 minutes for the first time since 2022. Fortunately for him, he will have almost two weeks before Lecce's next game, currently scheduled at Empoli on April 3.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Records three saves Falcone registered three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Falcone saved shots from Antonin Barak, Riccardo Saponara and Giacomo Bonaventura. Unfortunately for the goalkeeper, his clean sheet was ruined by an own goal Antonino Gallo scored. Currently, Falcone's next appearance is scheduled to be at Empoli on April 3.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina-born forward Retegui called up by Italy

Argentina-born forward Mateo Retegui has been called up for the first time by Italy coach Roberto Mancini for upcoming European championship qualifiers

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wladimiro Falcone - Lets in two in loss Falcone registered no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Torino.

Impact Falcone recorded no saves for the first time since Sep 11 while conceding two goals Sunday. It was strange of him not to compete a save, as he has a total of 83 thus far, which is the fourth most in the league. On top of that, he is averaging 3.1 saves a match with 17 in the last five games. The goalkeeper has allowed plenty of goals this campaign with 31 already, which surpasses his career high for a season. It won't get any easier with Fiorentina in the next contest on Sunday, who have scored 11 goals in the last five matches.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE