Impact Falcone helped Lecce claim all three points by shutting out Sampdoria on Saturday. The clean sheet was the first in 15 league starts for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 51.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
US LECCE 4-4-8 · 14TH IN SERIE A
4-4-8 · 14TH IN SERIE A
Next Match vs Lazio (H) · Sat 7:45PM
LEC +383 TOTAL 2.5
Wladimiro Falcone - Shuts out Sampdoria Falcone kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Saturday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.
Lorenzo Colombo - Involved in both Lecce goals Colombo scored a goal and had an assist while taking four shots (one on goal), crossing once inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.
Impact Colombo opened the scoring with goal in first half stoppage time before setting up Lameck Banda in the 83rd to play a role in both Lecce goals. The goal was the third in 13 appearances for the forward while his assist tied him for the team-high with two.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lameck Banda - Scores as substitute Banda scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Saturday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.
Impact Banda entered the match in the 71st minute and scored Lecce's second goal in the 83rd. The goal was the first in 15 appearances, ten starts, for the forward to go along with one assist.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clinical finishing by Radonjic | Every Goal | Round 14 | Serie A 2022/23
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Giuseppe Pezzella - Ruled out for Sampdoria game Pezzella won't play versus Sampdoria Saturday due to a stomach bug, Lecce announced.
Impact Pezzella hasn't been able to practice in the last couple of days and won't be an option for this one. Antonino Gallo will continue to start at left-back.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes one goal versus Atalanta Falcone had three saves, two clearances, and one punch and was beaten once in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.
Impact Falcone helped his team come away with the narrow win with a few strong saves in the second half, while Duvan Zapata burned him in a one-on-one situation late in the first one. He has surrendered 17 goals and made 49 saves in 14 matches with no clean sheets. Lecce will visit Sampdoria Saturday.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marin Pongracic - Holds up against Atalanta Pongracic had two tackles (one won), five clearances, one block, and four interceptions in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Atalanta.
Impact Pongracic had his hands full in the back, considering the difficulty of the match-up, but he responded well, and Lecce conceded just once. He has recorded ten tackles (eight won), eight interceptions, 18 clearances, and two blocks in the last five appearances.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antonino Gallo - Productive again in Atalanta clash Gallo won two of two tackles and had four crosses (three accurate), one interception, and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Atalanta.
Impact Gallo picked up stats at both ends in another dynamic showing motoring up and down the left flank. He has tallied seven chances created, 15 crosses (six accurate), 11 tackles (four won), and 12 clearances in the last five appearances, assisting once.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Morten Hjulmand - Wins four tackles against Atalanta Hjulmand won 11 duels and four of four tackles and had three interceptions and one block in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.
Impact Hjulmand was extra busy defensively and more than held his own against a high-wattage side. He has recorded three off-target shots, one chance created, 12 tackles (seven won), and seven interceptions in the last four matches.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gabriel Strefezza - Swings in five crosses against Atalanta Strefezza won seven duels, drew four fouls, and had three shots (one on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Atalanta.
Impact Strefezza paced his team in shots and crosses, but other Lecce played did more damage than him on the offensive end. He has logged seven shots (one on target), three chances created, 17 crosses (seven accurate), and nine tackles (two won) in the last five matches, without scoring or assisting. Lecce will visit Sampdoria Saturday.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Samuel Umtiti - Doesn't feature versus Atalanta Umtiti (thigh) was an unused sub in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.
Impact Umtiti was available after subbing off due to a gluteus contusion in the past game, but the coach erred on the side of caution. He will compete with Valentin Gendrey and Marin Pongracic to start versus Sampdoria Saturday. He has registered three tackles, two interceptions, ten clearances, and four blocks in four appearances so far, with no clean sheets.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Tuia - Unused versus Atalanta Tuia (undisclosed) didn't play in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.
Impact Tuia quickly returned to the squad list after a one-game absence, but Federico Baschirotto, Marin Pongracic, and Samuel Umtiti are firmly ahead of him in the defensive pecking order.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Baschirotto - Finds target versus Atalanta Baschirotto scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two blocks, and seven clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Atalanta.
Impact Baschirotto was his usual reliable self in the back, and he used his physicality in the opposing box as well, scoring his first-ever goal in Serie A with a header. He has started every match so far. He has posted four tackles (two won), seven interceptions, 27 clearances, and four blocks in the last five games.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joan Gonzalez - Sets up teammate in Atalanta clash Gonzalez assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Atalanta.
Impact Gonzalez did a little bit of everything in the midfield and found Federico Baschirotto with a corner kick ahead of the opening goal. It's his second assist of the season, with both coming in the last five matches, where he has added four off-target shots, four chances created, and five crosses (one accurate). He has also scored once in the season.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Di Francesco - Scores against Atalanta Di Francesco scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate), and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Atalanta.
Impact Di Francesco doubled his team's lead in the first half with a precise strike from inside the box for his first goal of the season. The coach talked him up after the match, so he could get some run over Lameck Banda and Remi Oudin going forward. He hadn't started since mid-September. He has logged four shots (two on target), three chances created, and four crosses (zero accurate) in the last five appearances.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Colombo - Provides assist versus Atalanta Colombo won five duels and assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.
Impact Colombo stayed in the XI over Assan Ceesay after a good performance over the weekend and combined with Federico Di Francesco ahead of the second goal for his side. He has posted one goal, one helper, four shots (one on target), and three chances created in his two consecutive starts. It's possible the teammate will return to the XI out of rotation versus Sampdoria Saturday, but he might have gained the upper hand for the prosecution of the season.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Alessandro Tuia - Available versus Atalanta Tuia (undisclosed) has been called up for Wednesday's match against Atalanta.
Impact Tuia is fit after missing the previous game with an unspecified physical problem. He's usually the fourth option in the back and has featured just twice so far, posting two tackels, four interceptions, and five clearances.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Samuel Umtiti - Faces late fitness test Umtiti (thigh) has been called up for Wednesday's match versus Atalanta. "He practiced on the side yesterday, while he did almost everything today. We'll talk tomorrow and decide t...
Impact Umtiti left the last game early due to a knock on the muscle, avoiding serious issues. However, he might head to the bench in this one since he's not 100 percent, with Marin Pongracic returning to the XI.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kastriot Dermaku - Diagnosed with strain Dermaku sustained a biceps femoris strain in the right thigh, Lecce announced.
Impact Dermaku will miss the next two matches and return in January. Federico Baschirotto, Marin Pongracic, Samuel Umtiti, and Alessandro Tuia will be the top options in the back for the Atalanta and Sampdoria matches.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Kastriot Dermaku - Suffers thigh problem Dermaku picked up a flexor muscle issue in the Udinese match, Lecce informed.
Impact Dermaku came off the bench to replace Samuel Umtiti and played 33 minutes. He's still being fully examined, but he couldn't practice following the match, which doesn't bode well for his availability in the next two fixtures.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Samuel Umtiti - Avoids major problems Umtiti has been diagnosed with a gluteus contusion, Lecce informed.
Impact Umtiti practiced on the side Monday, and he might be forced to skip Wednesday's clash with Atalanta, but the injury isn't overly concerning, and should be able to play relatively soon. Marin Pongracic will likely be back in the XI in the midweek round.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wladimiro Falcone - Beaten once by Udinese Falcone had four saves, two punches, and three clearances and gave up one goal in Friday's 1-1 tie with Udinese.
Impact Falcone was busy and brilliant as usual, but he could do nothing on a point-blank effort by Beto in the second half. He has surrendered seven goals and made 19 saves in the last five matches. Lecce will host Atalanta Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
