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Lameck Banda - Quiet versus Cremonese Banda (knee) had one off-target shot, sent in two inaccurate crosses, won one tackle, and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Cremonese.

Impact Banda didn't miss time despite a small knee ailment, but he didn't have a particularly good showing in the first match after the break. He's been highly dynamic but has lacked touch in the final third thus far. He has logged one assist, 13 shots (four on target), and 14 crosses (zero accurate) in eight appearances.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kastriot Dermaku - Available versus Cremonese Dermaku (thigh) has been called up for Sunday's match against Cremonese.

Impact Dermaku will be an option for the first time this season following a major thigh problem, but it'll most probably take multiple absences for him to find some playing time in the back.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Good to go for Cremonese game Banda (knee) returned to full practice Thursday, Lecce announced.

Impact Banda was managed through the break due to a knock, but the issue never appeared too serious, and he will be an option for Sunday's game. He'll compete for the starting job with Federico Di Francesco. He has notched one assist, 12 shots (four on target), one chance create,d and 12 inaccurate crosses in seven appearances (five starts).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Di Francesco - Recovers from small injury Di Francesco (thigh) went back into full training Tuesday, Lecce announced.

Impact Di Francesco practiced on the side for a week after suffering a small thigh problem, but the break helped him not miss time. He could get the start versus Cremonese if Lameck Banda (knee) isn't 100 percent. He has tallied one assist, three shots (one on target), six chances created, and five inaccurate crosses in seven appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Di Francesco - Nursing thigh problem Di Francesco has been diagnosed with a pectineus muscle pull in the left thigh, Lecce announced.

Impact Di Francesco will practice on the side for a few days to try shaking off the ailment, but it's not a given he will be able to recover in time for October 2's game versus Cremonese.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Will skip international duties Banda will not answer Zambia's call-up because of a minor knee sprain, Lecce announced.

Impact Banda will stay home to try recovering ahead of the Cremonese game, and the injury doesn't seem overly severe.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes once against Salernitana Falcone had four saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Falcone stopped multiple attempts by the enemies and was beaten just by an own goal by Joan Gonzalez. He's been good so far despite failing to record a single clean sheet. He has conceded eight times and made 24 saves. Lecce will host Cremonese after the break.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marin Pongracic - Piles up stats against Salernitana Pongracic created one chance and had three tackles (three won), four clearances, and two interceptions in Friday's 2-1 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Pongracic helped his team keep the opponents in check with another tidy display in the back. He has quickly become a regular stater after joining, and he has logged six tackles, seven interceptions, and ten clearances in three games.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Wins three tackles versus Lecce Baschirotto won three of three tackles and four duels and had one interception and six clearances in Friday's 2-1 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Baschirotto turned in another very muscular display, and his good showings have kept him in the lineup over Samuel Umtiti. He has posted 12 tackles, ten interceptions, 38 clearances, and six blocks in seven matches, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Askildsen - Pretty busy against Salernitana Askildsen created one chance and had two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and three corners in Friday's 2-1 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Askildsen drew his second start of the season, relieving Kristijan Bistovic, and put together a solid stat-line with the help of a few set pieces. He has logged five shots (one on target), two chances created, 12 crosses (three accurate), and four interceptions in six appearances.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Hjulmand - Sets up teammate in Salernitana tilt Hjulmand won three duels and assisted once to go two chances created and one clearance in Friday's 2-1 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Hjulmand wasn't particularly active in the final third but sprung Assan Ceesay loose with a great long ball ahead of the opening goal. He has recorded two assists, seven chances created, 22 tackles, and 13 interceptions in seven starts.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Provides assist in Salernitana game Gallo had one interception and assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Gallo played just 16 minutes but made them count by finding Gabriel Strefezza at the edge of the box before the game-winner. He has backed up Giuseppe Pezzella in the last two games after opening the season as the starter. He has tallied seven chances created, 15 crosses (four accurate), and seven clearances so far.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Gonzalez - Saddled with own goal versus Salernitana Gonzalez won two duels and had three crosses (zero accurate) and one interception and scored an own goal in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Gonzalez equalized the match early in the second half with a goofy attempt to clear the ball on a corner kick that went in the opposite direction. Despite the unfortunate episode, he's been one of the early revelations of the season, as he has surprisingly been a regular and logged one goal, four chances created, nine tackles, and five interceptions in seven appearances (five starts).

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Decides Salernitana game Strefezza (calf) won three duels, had one successful take-on, and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Strefezza delivered in his return by claiming all the three points late with a gorgeous curled shot from just outside the box. It's his second goal of the season, while he has logged nine shots (five on target), five chances created and 18 crosses (four accurate). Lecce will host Cremonese after the break.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mert Cetin - Unused versus Salernitana Cetin (ankle) didn't feature in Friday's 2-1 win against Salernitana.

Impact Cetin resumed being available after sitting out multiple matches, but he'll have his work cut out for him to be a regular considering the high-profile moves made by Lecce in the back late in the window.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assan Ceesay - Scores against Salernitana Ceesay drew three fouls and scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-1 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Ceesay hit the net at the end of a solo counter where he weaved his way through a pair of defenders before beating the goalie and registering his second goal of the season. He could have had a bigger day since he paced his team in shots and had another pair of good opportunities. He has logged 11 shots (three on target), four crosses (two accurate), and six tackles in seven appearances. Lecce will host Cremonese after the break.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serie B champion Lecce beats Salernitana 2-1 for first win

Serie B champion Lecce won at Salernitana 2-1 for its first win since returning to the top division

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mert Cetin - Included in squad Friday Cetin (ankle) was named to the match-day squad versus Salernitana on Friday, per SkySports.

Impact Cetin is back in the squad for the first time since the season opener versus Inter Milan when he was forced off in the 21st minute. Given his extended layoff, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see the defender being eased back into action with an appearance off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Premier League resumes; Lecce visits Salernitana

The Premier League resumes after a two-week break prompted by the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who will be the subject of tributes in matches between Aston Villa-Southampton and No...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kastriot Dermaku - Not returning versus Salernitana Dermaku (thigh) wasn't named in Lecce's squad list to face Salernitana Friday.

Impact Dermaku started ramping up in practice earlier this week but will be given more time to recover from a significant thigh strain. Marin Pongracic and Federico Baschirotto are the frontrunners to get the nod in the back.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Available against Salernitana Strefezza (calf) will be called up for Friday's game versus Salernitana, coach Marco Baroni announced.

Impact Strefezza is back sooner than expected from a calf strain, but he might not start, differently than usual, since he has logged just one full training session. He will be in contention primarily with Federico Di Francesco. He has scored once and tallied seven shots (four on target), five chances created, and 18 crosses (four accurate) in four games.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Formerly known for its goals, Atalanta relies on defense now

Atalanta wasted a chance to reclaim the Serie A lead when it was held to a 1-1 draw at home by promoted Cremonese

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atalanta beats Berlusconi's Monza 2-0, moves atop Serie A

Unbeaten Atalanta moved two points clear atop the Serie A after beating Silvio Berlusconi’s last-placed Monza 2-0

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Unbeaten Atalanta at last-place Monza in Serie A

Unbeaten Atalanta visits last-place Monza on Monday knowing that a win will take it top of the Italian league

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Arsenal looks to extend perfect start to season

Arsenal is the only team with a 100% record after four rounds of the Premier League heading into a home match against Aston Villa

AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS