Impact Gasper tied his season high in clearances as Lecce sat back for most of the game and eventually caved. He has posted five tackels (one won), five interceptions, 23 clearances and even blocks in the last five contests.
OCTOBER 26 • 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 +379 TOTAL 2.5
Kialonda Gaspar - Does his part versus Napoli Gaspar registered one interception, eight clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.
Federico Baschirotto - Racks up stats in Napoli bout Baschirotto registered one tackle (one won), two interceptions, four clearances and three blocks in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.
Impact Baschirotto did his best to try to contain the opponents, and Lecce were much better defensively than in the previous game but still had nothing to show for it. He has totaled seven tackels (six won), seven interceptions, 24 clearances and 10 blocks in the last five rounds, with no clean sheets.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Krstovic - Fires two shots versus Napoli Krstovic drew three fouls and had two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.
Impact Krstovic had fewer opportunities than normal due to the challenging match-up and salvaged some production offensively. He hasn't scored in the last five games, posting 11 shots (four on target), four key passes and one cross (zero accurate).
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Krstovic - Fires two shots versus Napoli Krstovic drew three fouls and had two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.
Impact Krstovic had fewer opportunities than normal due to the challenging match-up and salvaged some production offensively. He hasn't scored in the last five games, posting 11 shots (four on target), four key passes and one cross (zero accurate).
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Dorgu - Logs five clearances against Napoli Dorgu recorded two shots (zero on goal), two tackles (one won), five clearances and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.
Impact Dorgu moved to the rearguard to replace Antonino Gallo (suspension) and was less active offensively than usual, but he held his own and put up numbers in the back. He has scored once and logged 10 shots (two on target), four chances created, eight crosses (one accurate) and 13 tackles (seven won) in the last five fixtures.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Antonino Gallo - Clears disqualification Gallo completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.
Impact Gallo will likely return to the XI against Verona, with Patrick Dorgu moving to a more attacking role or the right wing if Frederic Guilbert (thigh) doesn't return. He has started every game so far and has tallied seven chances created 18 crosses (three accurate), seven tackles (three won) and five clearances in the most recent five, with one clean sheet.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Lameck Banda - Peppy in Napoli contest Banda drew four fouls and recorded three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Napoli.
Impact Banda got his first nod in a while after dealing with a lingering knee injury and his best showing of the season, as he gave the opponents fits with his sprints, but with no end product. He'll be a fixture of the formation if he stays healthy. He has logged six shots (one on target), four key passes and six crosses (two accurate) in his last four appearances.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes once against Napoli Falcone registered seven saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.
Impact Falcone bounced back after a romp and caught almost everything in one of his top performances of the season, but Giovanni Di Lorenzo eventually managed to punch one in. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in five fixtures, where he has given up 13 goals and made 26 saves. Lecce will host Verona on Tuesday.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Frederic Guilbert - Will miss Napoli game Guilbert won't be involved Sunday due to muscle fatigue, Lecce relayed.
Impact Guilbert will miss at least one fixture due to a minor injury and will face a race against the clock to be ready against Verona a few days later. Andy Pelmard or Gaby Jean will replace him since Patrick Dorgu, who filled in the last time he was out, will substitute for Antonino Gallo (suspension) on the other wing.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Lameck Banda - Creates one chance against Fiorentina Banda (knee) had two crosses (one accurate) and one key pass and drew two fouls in 45 minutes in Sunday's 6-0 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Banda played a half after a knee issue and looked reasonably well despite the result. He'll be in contention to start against Napoli since Patrick Dorgu will likely move to the defense due to Antonio Gallo's suspension.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Mohamed Kaba - Returns from major injury Kaba (knee) had three touches and one tackle (zero won) in 15 minutes in Sunday's 6-0 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Kaba returned to the pitch after an extended absence, although in a limited fashion. He'll compete with Balthazar Pierret and Lassana Coulibaly going forward, but he'll likely be used in short spurts for a while given the situation. He recorded 14 shots (six on target), 39 tackles, 12 interceptions and 13 clearances in 23 appearances (15 starts) last season.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Wladimiro Falcone - Day to forget in goal Falcone had five saves and allowed six goals in Sunday's 6-0 defeat versus Fiorentina.
Impact Falcone conceded six goals to bring his total to 18 goals conceded in eight games. With five saves, this was his second-highest number of saves in a game for the season.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Antonino Gallo - Sent off against Fiorentina Gallo had one cross (one accurate) and one tackle in 45 minutes in Sunday's game versus Fiorentina before being expelled for denying a goal-scoring opportunity.
Impact Gallo didn't do much during his time on the pitch and saw red for tripping an opponent who was about to enter the box. He'll miss Saturday's away game versus Napoli, where Patrick Dorgu will likely move to left-back, with Tete Morente or Lameck Banda in front of him.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Mohamed Kaba - Available for season debut Kaba (knee) is in the squad to face Fiorentina on Sunday.
Impact Kaba returns for the first time this season after tearing his ACL in March. The midfielder started 15 of his 23 appearances last year as a defensive minded option in the center of the pitch.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Filip Marchwinski - Suffers ankle problem Marchwinski won't be involved Sunday due to an ankle sprain, Lecce relayed.
Impact Marchwinski got banged up while on international duties and will sit out at least one contest because of it. He played 14 minutes in the opener and has been an afterthought ever since.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Hasa - Picks up thigh problem Hasa has been ruled out for Sunday's fixture versus Lazio due to muscle fatigue, Lecce announced.
Impact Hasa will miss at least one game due to a minor muscular ailment. He has yet to log any minute since joining the team late in the summer window.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Medon Berisha - Not coming back against Fiorentina Berisha (thigh) didn't make Lecce's squad list to face Fiorentina on Sunday.
Impact Berisha will sit out his third straight game due to a thigh problem despite the break. Lecce have fielded Lassana Coulibaly and Balthazar Pierret together consistently while he was shelved.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Lameck Banda - Good to go for Fiorentina match Banda (knee) "rehabbed for 12 days during the break but looked good during the final practice," coach Luca Gotti relayed.
Impact Banda got past a knee problem that nagged him for a while and will be available against Fiorentina but will probably be managed at first. His return should impact Ante Rebic and Tete Morente's minutes. He has played five times (two starts) so far, tallying seven shots (two on target), six key passes and 10 crosses (three accurate).
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Bonifazi - Undergoes knee surgery Bonifazi had surgery on his right knee to address a double meniscus tear, Lecce announced.
Impact Bonifazi missed the last two matches while undergoing medical evaluations and will be on the mend for at least a month after going under the knife. Gaby Jean and Andy Pelmard will back up the starters Federico Baschirotto and Kiolanda Gaspaer while he's out.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Mohamed Kaba - Starts ramping up in training Kaba (knee) practiced fully with the rest of the group on Monday, Lecce announced.
Impact Kaba has been out of action since March due to an ACL tear but has been able to respect the usual timetable for this kind of injury. If all goes to plan, he'll likely be available versus Fiorentina on October 20.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Ante Rebic - Serviceable in Udinese clash Rebic won one of one tackle and recorded five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Udinese.
Impact Rebic managed to get something going with his activity on the wing, but his deliveries were all wayward. He has started consistently since joining but has yet to make the stat sheet after five appearances, logging four shots (one on target), 11 key passes and 19 crosses (eight accurate).
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Baschirotto - FIlls it up versus Udinese Baschirotto had one tackle (one won), seven clearances, two blocks and one shot on target in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Udinese.
Impact Baschirotto was on point and tallied a new season high in clearances, but Udinese still scored and came away with the full spoils. He has logged 24 clearances, seven tackles and six interceptions in the last five rounds, with two clean sheets.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Krstovic - Blanketed by Udinese Krstovic drew three fouls, won one of two tackels and had one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Udinese.
Impact Krstovic had his worst showing to date as he struggled to get open, and his teammates couldn't get the ball to him in the box. He has hit the net once and added 21 shots (eight on target) and four chances created in the last four rounds.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Antonino Gallo - Passable in Udinese game Gallo registered one shot (zero on goal), had three interceptions, three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Udinese.
Impact Gallo put up his usual numbers while contributing on both ends in the loss. He has recorded 10 key passes, 20 crosses (four accurate), 12 clearances and eight tackles (four won) in the last five matches.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Dorgu - Fires three shots in Udinese tilt Dorgu won one of three tackles and recorded three shots (zero on goal), three interceptions and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Udinese.
Impact Dorgu had a complete performance and filled it up on both ends as he handled multiple roles on the right wing and was the only Lecce player to have multiple attempts, although none was close to the mark. He has scored once and added 11 shots (three on target), four key passes and eight crosses (zero accurate) in the last five games.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
