US LECCE NEWS

Lameck Banda - Leaves Empoli game early Banda recorded one cross (zero accurate) and was subbed out due to a potential ankle injury, Sky Italy reported, in Friday's match versus Empoli.

Impact Banda played limited minutes despite getting the start as he fell hard and got tangled up with a teammate and bowed out a few minutes later. He'll take some tests during the break. Santiago Pierotti replaced him off the bench. Lecce will have their next match on November 25 against Venezia.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - Suffers thigh injury Pierret sustained a grade two lesion of the right adductor longus, Lecce announced.

Impact Pierret got hurt in training and will be out for six to eight weeks since the issue is significant. He had already ceded the starting job to Hamza Rafia in recent games. Remi Oudin and Mohamed Kaba could also play more while he's out.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - Suffers thigh injury Pierret sustained a grade two lesion of the right adductor longus, Lecce announced.

Impact Pierret got hurt in training and will be out for six to eight weeks since the issue is significant. He had already ceded the starting job to Hamza Rafia in recent games. Remi Oudin and Mohamed Kaba could also play more while he's out.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Hamza Rafia - Serviceable in Lecce bout Rafia drew one foul and recorded one cross (one accurate) and three tackles (all won) in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Bologna.

Impact Rafia started over Balthazar Pierret for the third straight game but focused more on the passive phase compared to previous fixtures. He has logged four shots (two on target), five chances created, 12 crosses (four accurate) and 11 tackles (seven won) in his last five showings.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Stout despite loss to Bologna Gaspar had six clearances, two blocks, one interception and four tackles in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Bologna.

Impact Gaspar was impeccable in the back and filled it up, but his side gave up one goal in the final minutes. He has registered 29 clearances, five interceptions and seven tackles (two won) in the last five rounds.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Pierotti - Creates three chances against Bologna Pierotti drew one foul and generated one shot (zero on goal), five tackles (three won) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Bologna.

Impact Pierotti got his second start in the last three games and was one of the few bright spots for his side on offense, leading it in key passes. He had come off the bench in almost every game before the recent stretch. He has totaled two off-target shots, three chances created and eight tackles (six won) in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Makes key error in Bologna tilt Gallo won five of six tackles and had six clerances, one interception and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Gallo had a strong showing from a statistical standpoint defensively speaking but failed to guard Riccardo Orsolini on a cross from the other wing on the game-winner. He has tallied 17 crosses (two accurate), 12 clearances and four interceptions in his last five showings.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Posts six clearances versus Bologna Baschirotto registered six clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Baschirotto put up his customary big numbers in the back, but it wasn't enough to blanket the adversaries in this case. He has contributed to one clean sheet in the last five rounds, recording five tackels (four won), eight blocks, three interceptions and 24 clearances.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Does his job versus Bologna Ramadani registered two tackles (one won) and five clearances and committed his foul in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Ramadani was the most defensive-minded midfielder on the pitch in this one and did what he could to contain the opponents. He has logged two shots (one on target), four key passes, 15 tackels (nine won) and seven clerances in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Dorgu - Serviceable versus Bologna Dorgu won two of two tackles and had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Dorgu didn't have many chances to do damage on offense but played with great energy and tracked back to help the rearguard a lot. He has scored once and added nine shots (one on target), three chances created, six crosses (two accurate) and ten interceptions in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Paltry in Bologna clash Krstovic drew two fouls and generated three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Krstovic fired off at an okay rate as usual despite his team's offensive struggles in this one but never came close to the target. He hasn't scored in six fixtures, where he has averaged three shots per game, tallied five key passes and drawn 14 fouls.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Allows one goal against Bologna Falcone registered four saves and conceded one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Bologna.

Impact Falcone had multiple remarkable saves throughout the course of the game, but his defense eventually caved, as Riccardo Orsolini was left open in the box for a relatively easy header late. He has kept one clean sheet, made 20 saves and given up nine goals in the last five rounds. Lecce will face Empoli at home Friday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Marchwinski - Not coming back versus Bologna Marchwinski (ankle) didn't make Lecce's squad to face Bologna on Saturday.

Impact Marchwinski is having some issues shaking off an ankle injury he sustained during the previous international break. He logged just 14 minutes and was an unused sub in all the other matches before the physical problem.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Hasa - Remains shelved Hasa (thigh) hasn't been selected for Saturday's clash with Bologna, Lecce relayed.

Impact Hasa has been out for three weeks due to a muscular injury that was supposed to be mild. He had yet to debut before getting hurt.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Medon Berisha - Sidelined again Berisha (thigh) wasn't called up for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina.

Impact Berisha hasn't played since mid-September with a thigh injury that was initially labeled as minor. Hamza Rafia has gotten more some run over Balthazar Pierret in the midfield in recent games.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Guilbert - Passable in Verona game Guilbert (thigh) had two crosses (one accurate), two interceptions, one clearance and one tackle (zero won) in 63 minutes in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Guilbert was deployed from the start right away despite an ailment and turned in a solid shift. He was subbed out relatively early, and Andy Pelmard has emerged as a solid deputy. He has recorded three chances created, six crosses (two accurate), eight tackles (four won) and eight clerances in his last five displays, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - Substituted in on Tuesday Pierret recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Pierret replaced Hamza Rafia in the 63rd minute and defensively contributed with two tackles and two clearances. Pierret has featured in all 10 games this season, starting seven of those.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Registers most crosses Gallo had six crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Verona.

Impact Gallo recorded the most crosses in the game, completed a dribble, created a chance and also made four tackles and four clearances. He has featured and started in nine games this season and has also accumulated nine tackles, six clearances and three interceptions in the his last four appearances. He has already missed a game this season due to a red card suspension.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Sets up goal Banda assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Verona.

Impact Banda set up the only goal of the game for Patrick Dorgu in the 51st minute. Banda completed two dribbles and also made a clearance before being replaced by Tete Morente in the 73rd minute. Banda has featured in eight games this season, starting four of those and this was his first goal involvement of the season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Dorgu - Scores on Tuesday Dorgu scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 victory versus Verona.

Impact Dorgu headed in the only goal of the game in the 51st minute assisted by Lameck Banda. Dorgu created a chance, completed a dribble and also made a tackle and an interception. He has started nine games this season and has netted twice, already matching his last season's goal tally.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Records clean sheet Falcone registered one save and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Verona.

Impact Falcone recorded one save and secured his third clean sheet of the season. He has started all 10 games this season and has also accumulated 19 saves in the last five games, out of which, four ended in defeats.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Guilbert - Returns to starting XI Guilbert (thigh) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Verona.

Impact Guilbert was expected to return Tuesday and that has come to fruition, with the midfielder returning to his spot in the starting XI. He should remain in this role moving forward, having yet to miss a start in the six matches he has been available for.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Guilbert - Available against Verona Guilbert (thigh) made Lecce's squad list to face Verona on Tuesday, Lecce informed.

Impact Guilbert is quickly back in the squad after sitting out one game, but it remains to be seen whether he's fit enough to return to the XI right away as he has just one full training session under his belt. Andy Pelmard filled in for him in the most recent game.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Works hard versus Napoli Ramadani generated seven tackles (four won), one key pass and two blocks in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Ramadani contributed greatly to the defensive phase, as he routinely does, and, while Lecce contained the damage after a six-nil loss, they still conceded and were defeated again. He has assisted once and added five chances created, 13 tackles (eight won), four blocks and four shots (two on target) in the last five games.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hamza Rafia - Resurfaces in Napoli tilt Rafia created three scoring chances and had six crosses (one accurate), three tackles (one win) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Rafia drew the start for the first time in a couple of months and had a complete performance, filling it up offensively thanks to several corner kicks. It remains to be seen whether he has done enough to supplant Balthazar Pierret. He has notched nine crosses (one accurate), 10 tackles (seven won), four key passes and four interceptions in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE