US LECCE NEWS

Youssef Maleh - Makes XI for Atalanta match Maleh (ankle) will start in Sunday's fixture versus Atalanta.

Impact Maleh returning from a two-game absence and will fill in for the suspended Joan Gonzalez in the midfield, as he has been picked over Kristoffer Askildsen. He has registered three off-target shots, one chance created, four crosses (one accurate), and eight tackles in five games (two starts) since joining in January.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Starting in Atalanta clash Gallo (thigh) is in the XI to face Atalanta Sunday.

Impact Gallo retains his starting job despite subbing off early last week. He has recorded one assist, 20 chances created, 51 crosses (15 accurate), and 31 interceptions in 18 appearances (15 starts) so far.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Available versus Atalanta Gallo (thigh) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Atalanta Sunday.

Impact Gallo didn't need further medical attention after leaving the past game early and practiced fully for almost the whole week. He'll compete with Giuseppe Pezzella, as is normally the case. He has logged six chances crated, 16 crosses (five accurate), ten tackles (seven won), and eight clearances in the last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Called up for Atalanta game Maleh (ankle) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Atalanta Sunday.

Impact Maleh is fit after missing two matches with an ankle sprain. He has split time with Joan Gonzalez and Alexis Blin since joining. He has logged three off-target shots, one chance created, four crosses (one accurate), and eight tackles (four won) in four appearances (two starts).

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Probable for Atalanta game Strefezza "dealt with muscle fatigue and the flu this week but, if he won't start, he'll come off the bench," coach Marco Baroni announced.

Impact Strefezza has been called up despite missing practice with the flu Friday, and the gaffer is highly optimistic he'll improve and play Sunday, but he might see less playing time than usual. Lameck Banda or Remi Oudin would replace him if he was initially spared. He has posted two goals, 12 shots (four on target), 11 chances created, and 29 crosses (five accurate) in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kastriot Dermaku - Undergoes surgery Dermaku had surgery to repair a sports hernia, Lecce announced.

Impact Dermaku hasn't played in months due to lingering muscular problems, and he decided to address it with an operation. He'll be out for a couple of months. He was already a deep backup before the team signed Pietro Ceccaroni and Simone Romagnoli in January.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Umtiti - Picks up thigh injury Umtiti has been diagnosed with right thigh contracture, Lecce announced.

Impact Umtiti will have to sit one or two matches depending on how quickly he manages to recover. Lecce added two new center-backs in January, Pietro Ceccaroni and Simone Romagnoli and either of them or Alessandro Tuia will replace him in the back against Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Hjulmand - Makes two interceptions in draw Hjulmand sent in one inaccurate cross, made one tackle (zero won) and two interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Roma.

Impact Hjulmand had a quiet performance, but made the second-most interceptions for his side to help them earn one point at home. The midfielder also received his sixth yellow card in the proccess. He's been a regular starter during the season and has four assists to his name so far.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Takes one shot in draw Colombo registered one shot on target, one chance created, one inaccurate cross and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Roma.

Impact Colombo had a pretty quiet outing and couldn't do much to help his side before subbing off in the 67th minute. The forward did receive his fourth yellow card of the season in the match. He will now need to be extra careful to avoid a suspension in their next games.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Commits PK versus Roma Strefezza registered two off-target shots, three chances created, four crosses (one accurate), one tackle (won), one clearance and a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Roma.

Impact Strefezza had a good offensive performance, leading his side in shots, crosses and chances created. But the forward commited a PK in the 17th minute, giving Roma the chance to equalize. He also received his third yellow card of the season in that play.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Makes four saves in draw Falcone made four saves and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Roma.

Impact Falcone had a good outing and conceded only in a penalty kick by Paulo Dybala in the 17th minute. He also matched his third-most saves in the season during the game. The goalkeeper will now look to keep things rolling at Atalanta on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Gonzalez - Will miss Atalanta clash Gonzalez won three of three tackles, had two clearances, sent in one inaccurate cross, and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Roma.

Impact Gonzalez had to focus more on defending than attacking given the caliber of the opponents, and he'll have to skip one for yellow-card accumulation. Kristoffer Askildsen or Thohir Helgason will take his place in the midfield in Sunday's away game versus Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lookman leads Atalanta to win at Lazio in fight for top 4

Ademola Lookman had a hand in both goals to inspire Atalanta to a 2-0 win over Lazio in a direct battle for the top four in Serie A

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonino Gallo - Forced off in Roma game Gallo left Saturday's 1-1 draw with Roma at the 74th minute due to an apparent thigh injury, Il Gazzettino reports, after logging one chance created, three inaccurate crosses, and...

Impact Gallo was solid on both ends but couldn't finish the game and bowed out after receiving some medical attention. He was replaced by his deputy Giuseppe Pezzella.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Blin - Starting against Roma Blin is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Roma.

Impact Blin is good to go after returning from a knee injury suffered last week against Cremonese. The midfielder has made 19 appearances for Lecce with no goal involvements as a defensive minded midfield option.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Remains sidelined Maleh (ankle) will miss Saturday's match versus Roma, Lecce informed.

Impact Maleh will skip the second consecutive game as he tends to an ankle sprain. Two among Joan Gonzalez, Alexis Blin, and Kristoffer Askildsen will join Morten Hjulmand in the midfield in this one.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assan Ceesay - Available versus Roma Ceesay (knee) has been called up for Saturday's game against Roma, Lecce announced.

Impact Ceesay has shaken off a small knee problem that sidelined him last week and will likely come off the bench like in the last several games. He has logged six shots (zero on target), two chances created, and one inaccurate cross in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Blin - Called up for Roma clash Blin (knee) made Lecce's squad list to face Roma Saturday.

Impact Blin suffered a contusion in the past game, but the tests ruled out more serious problems, and he'll be an option a few days later. The coach hinted that he would start only if he was 100 percent. Kristoffer Askildsen and Thorir Helgason are the candidates to replace him in the XI should he begin on the bench.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Keeps clean sheet against Cremonese Falcone recorded three saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Falcone answered the bell on the limited attempts on goal by the opponents on his way to his second clean sheet of the year and the third in the season. He has allowed six goals and made 14 saves in the last five matches. Lecce will host Roma Saturday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Umtiti - Busy against Cremonese Umtiti registered four tackles (two won), one block, and four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Umtiti contributed to shutting down the opponents with another physical performance in the back. He has logged 13 tackles (seven won), four interceptions, 15 clearances, and three blocks in the last five games, with to five clean sheets. Lecce will host Roma Saturday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Pretty good versus Cremonese Gendrey won eight duels and recorded three interceptions, one shot (zero on goal), and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Gendrey picked up stats at both ends in the win. He has registered five chances created, 13 crosses (four accurate), 15 tackles (12 won), and ten interceptions in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Swings in seven crosses against Cremonese Gallo won two of two tackles and five duels and recorded seven crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Gallo returned to the XI after dealing with a foot problem last week and was dynamic on the flank, easily leading his team in deliveries. He generally starts over Giuseppe Pezzella when he's fully fit. He has notched five chances created, 17 crosses (five accurate), nine tackles (four won), and three interceptions in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Misfires versus Cremonese Colombo won four duels and had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Colombo put together a sound stat line on offense, but he couldn't capitalize on two juicy opportunities from inside the box. He hasn't scored in the last five matches, where he has posted nine shots (three on target), seven chances created, and five crosses (zero accurate).

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Gonzalez - Collects point in Cremonese tilt Gonzalez won two of four tackles and assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Gonzalez contributed on both ends and slipped the ball to Gabriel Strefezza before the teammate picked up way to the edge of the box and smashed it home. He's now up to three assists in the season. He has tallied two shots (one on target), two chances created, four crosses (one accurate), and eight tackles (four won) in the last five matches. Lecce will host Roma Saturday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Hjulmand - Provides assist in Cremonese game Hjulmand won two of six tackles and assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Hjulmand took care of the dirty work in the midfield and found Federico Baschirotto with a great cross on an indirect corner kick for his second helper in the last four matches and the fourth in the campaign. He has logged seven key passes, five crosses (two accurate), 12 tackles (eight won), and 11 interceptions in the last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE