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Federico Baschirotto - Scores versus Cremonese Baschirotto won six duels and scored one goal to go with three interceptions and six clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Baschirotto was stout in the back as usual and broke the deadlock with a towering header on a corner kick for his third goal of the season. He has logged three tackles (all won), five interceptions, 25 clearances, and three blocks in the last five fixtures, contributing to two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Finds target versus Cremonese Strefezza sent in four crosses (one accurate), took two shots (one on target), won six duels, and scored one goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Strefrezza paced his team in crosses and sealed the deal in the second half with a well-taken lefty strike from outside the box as he was given too much room. He received some medical attention before subbing off, but he and the coach didn't mention any injury in their post-game remarks. He has scored twice and added 14 shots (six on target), nine chances created, and 31 crosses (six accurate) in the last five matches. Lecce will host Roma Saturday.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Early goals send Roma to 2-0 win over Empoli in Serie A

Two almost identical goals in the opening six minutes have set Roma on the way to a comfortable 2-0 win over Empoli in Serie A

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexis Blin - Subs off versus Cremonese Blin left Saturday's game versus Cremonese at the 39th minute due to a knee issue, Sky Italy reports, after logging one inaccurate cross and two interceptions and committing two fo...

Impact Blin couldn't finish the first half due to some discomfort in the area, but it wasn't clear whether it was caused by a knock or by a muscular problem right above it, as he left quickly after being checked by the medical staff. With Youssef Maleh (ankle) currently unavailable, Kristoffer Askildsen took his place in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Everton hosts Arsenal, Newcastle welcomes West Ham

Everton and new manager Sean Dyche host English Premier League leader Arsenal in the first of seven league games

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assan Ceesay - Will miss Cremonese game Ceesay has been ruled out for Saturday's match versus Cremonese due to knee soreness, Lecce announced.

Impact Ceesay has been limited in practice throughout the week and will sit out at least one game due to the ailment. Lorenzo Colombo is set for another start, with Joel Voelkerling Persson and Remi Oudin serving as his backups.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Ruled out for Cremonese tilt Maleh (ankle) is absent from Lecce's squad list to face Cremonese Saturday.

Impact Maleh sprained his ankle in the last game and, while the club didn't provide a timetable, he could easily wind up missing multiple games. Joan Gonzalez and Kristoffer Askildsen will absorb his playing time in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Ceccaroni - Moves to Lecce Ceccaroni has joined Lecce on loan with option to buy from Venezia, the teams announced.

Impact Ceccaroni was solid in his first Serie A campaign last year, although it wasn't enough for his side to avoid relegation. He tallied two goals, 55 tackles, 30 interceptions, 141 clearances, and 32 blocks in 38 fixtures. He and fellow newcomer Simone Romagnoli will deputize Samuel Umtiti and Federico Baschirotto.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Romagnoli - Joins Lecce Romagnoli has moved to Lecce on a permanent deal from Parma, Serie A announces.

Impact Romagnoli returns to Serie A after spending time at Empoli in the 2021/2022 season, recording 28 tackles, nine interceptions, 85 clearances, and 28 blocks in 19 matches. He'll provide experienced depth behind Samuel Umiti and Federico Baschirotto.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Suffers ankle injury in Salernitana game Maleh left Friday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana after 55 minutes due to a left ankle sprain after recording one tackle and committing three fouls, Telerama reports.

Impact Maleh had an uneventful performance despite getting the nod, and he's headed for some tests to determine the severity of the injury. Joan Gonzalez will likely return to the XI in the next game.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Unused versus Salernitana Gallo (foot) didn't play in Friday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Gallo was available, but Giuseppe Pezzella played the whole game as he probably wasn't 100 percent due to a recent foot injury. He'll look to heal up ahead of next Saturday's away game versus Cremonese.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Gritty against Salernitana Gendrey (shoulder) won four of four tackles and ten duels and had four crosses (one accurate) and six clearances in Friday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Gendrey played through a shoulder problem and put up good numbers, but he often struggled to keep up with his direct opponents on the right flank. He has recorded five chances created, 14 crosses (four accurate), 15 tackles (12 won), and eight interceptions in the last five games.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Umtiti - Wins six duels against Salernitana Umtiti (shoulder) had one block and one interception and won two of two tackles and six duels in Friday's 1-2 loss against Salernitana.

Impact Umtiti stayed in the XI despite a recent shoulder problems and picked up stats across the board, but his side gave up two goals. He has recorded 14 tackles (nine won), eight interceptions, and 13 clearances in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Salernitana beats Lecce 2-1 for first win in nearly 3 months

Salernitana has won at Lecce 2-1 to leapfrog its opponent and gain ground in the battle to avoid being dragged into a relegation fight in Serie A

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morten Hjulmand - Creates four chances in loss Hjulmand created four chances, took one off-target shot and made four interceptions in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Salerntina.

Impact Hjulmand led the team in chances created Friday, finishing the match with four. His four chances created Friday is more than he's had in the past six games combined. Hjulmand played well defensively too, winning all three of his attempted tackles, intercepting four passes and making one clearance.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes twice in loss Falcone concedes two goals and made four saves in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Salerntina.

Impact Falcone conceded twice in the first 20 minutes Friday, but still made four saves by the end of 90 minutes. He has now conceded two goals in each of the past three games, while making nine saves over that stretch. Falcone has a nice matchup next Saturday at Cremonese who have just 14 goals in 19 matches this season.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Records assist in loss Pezzella recorded one assist on one chance created, had seven crosses (none accurate) and won one of his five attempted tackles in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Salerntina. 

Impact Pezzella notched his first goal contribution of the season Friday, as he assisted Gabriel Strefezza's goal in the 23rd minute. It was just his third created chance of the season, so it's not entirely surprising he has just now recorded his first assist. He played well defensively too, winning one of five attempted tackles, making two clearances and one interception in his 90 minutes.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Scores in loss Strefezza scored one goal on two shots (one on target), created three chances and had seven crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Salerntina.

Impact Strefezza scored his team's only goal Friday, as he scored in the 23rd minute off an assist from Giuseppe Pezzella. He also created three chances in the match, his third straight match with multiple. Strefezza whipped in seven crosses as well for the third straight match, but only one was accurate. Despite his recent surge in creation, he still has yet to record an assist in 18 matches, but does have six goals which leads the team.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Umtiti - Will play against Salernitana Umtiti (shoulder) was named to the starting XI versus Salernitana on Friday.

Impact Umtiti has started nine of his 10 appearances for Lecce this season, so his inclusion in the starting XI shouldn't come as a surprise. While the central defender should generate plenty of defensive stats, he's unlikely to offer much in the way of value in the offensive third.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - In squad Friday Gendrey (shoulder) will feature in the starting XI against Salernitana on Friday.

Impact Gendrey will shake off his shoulder problem to make his fifth straight start. In his previous four contests, the right-back recorded 10 crosses (three accurate), 11 tackles (eight won) and three shots (zero on target). Gendrey should continue to rack up plenty of crosses moving forward.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Umtiti - Fit for Salernitana game Umtiti (shoulder) is available for Friday's match versus Salernitana, Lecce informed.

Impact Umtiti avoided significant problems after seemingly hurting his shoulder in the past fixture and should stay in the XI in this one as he has been able to practice regularly in the lead-up to the match. He has tallied 12 tackles (seven won), seven interceptions, 11 clearances, and one block in the last four matches, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Good to go for Salernitana game Gendrey (shoulder) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Salernitana Friday.

Impact Gendrey quickly returned to full training after picking up a minor shoulder injury in the previous game and should retain his starting job in this one.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Called up for Salernitana game Gallo (foot) has been named in Lecce's squad list for Friday's match versus Salernitana.

Impact Gallo avoided major problems after hurting his foot and will be in contention with Giuseppe Pezzella, as is normally the case. He has logged four chances created, ten crosses (three accurate), seven tackles (four won), and seven clearances in the last four matches.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Diagnosed with shoulder issue Gendrey suffered a shoulder contusion in the Verona game, but the early tests excluded fractures, Lecce announced.

Impact Gendrey didn't sub off despite the problem and will attempt to shake it off in time for Friday's match versus Lecce. They recently signed Tommaso Cassandro to serve as his backup.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Picks up foot problem Gallo created one scoring chance, won two of three tackles, and drew one foul in a half before leaving Saturday's 0-2 loss to Verona due to a foot bruise, Lecce announced.

Impact Gallo wasn't great in the first half and was pulled at the interval, with Giuseppe Pezzella taking his place. The tests ruled out a fracture, so he has a shot to recover in time for Friday's home game against Salernitana.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE