US Lecce Team News Page 26 - Soccer

Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes two against Inter Falcone made two saves and conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Falcone saw 14 total opposing shots fired off over the course of the evening, but only four of those ultimately found their target. At the final whistle, Inter simply created better opportunities in this contest and came away with the full three points.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Clears suspension Baschirotto served a one-game ban in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Baschirotto will likely replace Alessandro Tuia in the back against Torino. He has posted four tackles (two won), six interceptions, 35 clearances, and three blocks in the last five matches, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Quiet versus Sassuolo Banda (thigh) took two off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross, and drew one foul in 45 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Banda got the start, but he didn't do much and was pulled for Remi Oudin at halftime. He'll have to compete for minutes also with Federico Di Francesco in the next few games. He has registered six shots (one on target), four crosses (zero accurate), and four tackles (three won), in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Di Francesco - Eligible for Inter match Di Francesco served a one-game ban for yellow-card accumulation in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Di Francesco will be back in the fold for Saturday's game and could start over Lameck Banda. He has recorded eight shots (five on target), three chances created, and ten crosses (one accurate) in the last five appearances, with no goals or assists.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Will miss Inter clash Baschirotto created two scoring chances, had six clearances, and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Baschirotto didn't have a remarkable showing and will have to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Alessandro Tuia will likely stay in the XI to replace him, as Samuel Umiti figures to be ready to start next week.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Umtiti - DNP vs. Sassuolo Umtiti (thigh) did not play during Lecce's 1-0 loss Saturday versus Sassuolo.

Impact Despite being available, Umtiti sat out again as Lecce logged a loss Saturday. Currently, his next playing opportunity is when the team is at Inter Milan on March 5. Umtiti won six tackles and logged five clearances across his two appearances during February.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Oudin - Attempts six crosses Oudin had two shots (zero on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Oudin has 26 crosses across his 17 appearances logged within the 2022-23 Serie A. Until further notice, fantasy managers should expect him to operate as a substitute who occasionally starts, but not enough to be considered an option one they can consistently value from.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Two saves, one goal allowed Falcone made two saves and conceded one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Sassuolo.

Impact Falcone saved multiple shots from Nedim Bajrami, but Kristian Thorstvedt scored past him. The goalkeeper will try to redeem himself during Lecce's next game, currently scheduled March 5 at Inter Milan.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Starting Saturday Banda (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash versus Sassuolo.

Impact Banda was able to recover from a thigh injury picked up last match against Atalanta and will start in the wing Saturday. This will be his second start in a row, having come off the bench in his previous six games.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Samuel Umtiti - Available against Sassuolo Umtiti (thigh) has been called up for Saturday's match versus Sassuolo, Lecce announced.

Impact Umtiti returned to full training late in the week and will start over Alessandro Tuia and Pietro Ceccaroni if close to 100 percent, but the coach kept things close to the vest in the pre-game presser. He has logged 15 tackles (ten won), nine clearances, and three blocks in the last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Called up for Sassuolo game Banda (thigh) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Sassuolo Saturday.

Impact Banda had mostly a clean week of practice despite leaving the last game early and has good chances of getting the nod since Federico Di Francesco is suspended. He has notched four shots (one on target), one key pass, and four inaccurate crosses in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Antonino Gallo - Wins two tackles against Atalanta Gallo (thigh) sent in two inaccurate crosses, won two of four tackles, drew one foul, and had four clearances in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Gallo wasn't hampered by a recent thigh problem and played the whole game, putting up his usual numbers in both phases. He's the clear starter over Giuseppe Pezzella at this point. He has notched three chances created, 13 crosses (two accurate), 11 tackles (eight won), and 11 clearances in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Draws three fouls versus Atalanta Maleh (ankle) won one of two tackles, had one interception and one clearance, and drew three fouls in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Maleh got the start after missing two weeks with an ankle sprain, but he had a paltry showing. He'll face more competition in the next game since Joan Gonzalez will be back from suspension. He has tallied three shots (zero on target), four crosses (one accurate), tent tackles (five won), and five clearances in his last five appearances (three starts).

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Records assist Strefezza assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Despite being limited to 28 minutes as a substitute, Strefezza logged the assist of an Alexis Blin goal that ultimately decided Lecce's upset win at Atalanta. An impactful player no matter what situation he has been put in, Strefezza is expected to re-enter Lecce's starting XI as soon as Saturday, when the team hosts Sassuolo.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assan Ceesay - Scores goal Ceesay scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Atalanta.

Impact Ceesay was unused against Roma but was part of Leece's starting XI at Atalanta. He scored the game-winning goal as Lecce upset its more-favored opponent Sunday. So after all his substitute appearances before then, Ceesay could be in contention to be part of Lecce's starting XI more often.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Blin - Finally scores goal Blin scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win at Atalanta.

Impact Blin had not scored across 20 appearances he logged from Aug. 13 to Feb. 11. Fortunately for the midfielder, he logged his first goal of the 2022-23 Serie A at Atalanta, thereby not having to worry about breaking a goal drought.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Records assist Gendrey assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Atalanta.

Impact Gendrey logged the assist to Lecce's first goal, which Assan Ceesay scored. The goal contribution is his first across the 2022-23 Serie A, thereby breaking a drought that lasted most of this season.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Records nine saves Falcone made nine saves and conceded one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Despite allowing one goal from Rasmus Hojlund and receiving a double-digit tally of shots on goal, Falcone did sufficiently well to help Lecce log an upset win. The nine saves were more than enough to compensate for his lack of a clean sheet, which he will try to record Saturday against Sassuolo.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Gonzalez - Clears suspension Gonzalez completed his ban in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Gonzalez missed one due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll compete with Youssef Maleh to start in Saturday's home game versus Sassuolo. He has provided one assist and posted four inaccurate crosses, 11 tackles (seven won), and two interceptions in the last five matches (four stars).

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Di Francesco - Suspended for Sassuolo game Di Francesco sent in two inaccurate crosses, won two of three tackles, created one scoring chance, and had two clearances in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lecce and will skip one game due...

Impact Di Francesco had a workmanlike showing and won't be an option in Saturday's home fixture against Lecce as he was booked for the fifth time. Gabriel Strefezza will return to the XI, and either Lameck Banda or Remi Oudin will complete the trident.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lameck Banda - Subs off in Atalanta game Banda won three of three tackles, had one interception, and took one off-target shot in 62 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta before leaving early due to an apparent thigh p...

Impact Banda returned to the starting lineup as Gabriel Strefezza wasn't 100 percent for his one, but he didn't do much, and he picked up a muscular injury while trying to tackle an opponent. He's headed for some tests. Federico Di Francesco will be suspended of the next game, so Remi Oudin would draw a rare start if Banda couldn't make it.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Bench option versus Atalanta Strefezza (illness) will begin on the bench in Sunday's game against Atalanta.

Impact Strefezza won't start after a challenging week from the physical standpoint, although the coach was confident he would play, so he should sub in later on. Lameck Banda and Federico Di Francesco are getting the nod on the wings. He has scored seven times in 20 seasonal appearances.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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