US LECCE NEWS

Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes once against Lecce Falcone registered three saves and one clearance and gave up one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Falcone had a few big saves but was left flat-footed by a fantastic free kick by Jordan Zemura. He hasn't blanked the adversaries in three consecutive contests after two clean sheets in a row. He has made 16 saves and allowed six goals in such a stretch. Lecce will host Fiorentina on October 20.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Bonifazi - Absent for Udinese match Bonifazi (knee) has been omitted from Lecce's squad list to face Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Bonifazi will be sidelined for the third consecutive game while tending to an unspecified knee injury. He had a specialist consult earlier in the week. He has yet to play this season.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Medon Berisha - Remains sidelined Berisha (thigh) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game against Udinese.

Impact Berisha will miss his third game in a row due to a minor muscular problem right after getting his first start. Balthazar Pierret and Hamza Rafia have absorbed his minutes. Remi Oudin, Luis Hasa and Filip Marchwinski are also options in the midfield.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Ruled out for Udinese match Banda is missing from Lecce's squad list to face Udinese on Saturday due to a knee contusion.

Impact Banda has been dealing with the issue for a while and took a trip to visit a specialist earlier this week but was able to train on the side afterward, which suggests that he's not dealing with anything major even though he won't be an option for this one. Tete Morente, Ante Rebic and Remi Oudin will soak up his minutes.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Busy on both ends against Milan Gaspar generated two shots (zero on goal), four clearances, two tackles (one won) and two chances created in Friday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Gaspar was under pressure in the back and a threat on set pieces on offense, coming away with a well-rounded stat line. He has started every game so far, tallying ten tackles, 11 interceptions and 26 clearances and contributing to two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Comes off the bench versus Milan Banda had two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Banda hasn't started in two consecutive matches since suffering a minor knee injury. He faces more competition as Ante Rebic has looked increasingly good, but the two could also end up featuring together at the expense of Tete Morente. He has notched seven shots (two on target), six key passes and 10 crosses (three accurate) in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Comes off the bench versus Milan Banda had two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Banda hasn't started in two consecutive matches since suffering a minor knee injury. He faces more competition as Ante Rebic has looked increasingly good, but the two could also end up featuring together at the expense of Tete Morente. He has notched seven shots (two on target), six key passes and 10 crosses (three accurate) in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Sends in six crosses against Milan Gallo won one of two tackles and had one shot (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Gallo made his presence felt on offense despite the challenging match-up and the large result. He has produced nine chances created, 21 crosses (five on target) and eight tackles (six won) in the last five games.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Rebic - Dynamic in Milan fixture Rebic created six scoring chances and had one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (six accurate) and seven corners in Friday's 3-0 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Rebic took care of set pieces and was a menace, putting together easily his best showing of the young season and pacing his side in two offensive categories. He has looked progressively better physically since joining and earned a major role right away. He has tallied four shots (one on target), 10 key passes and 14 crosses (eight accurate) in four games.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Dorgu - Active versus Milan Dorgu won two of three tackles and recorded three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 3-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Dorgu motored down the wing a lot and was still a factor despite playing as a right-back filling in for Frederic Guilbert (suspension) in this one. He wasn't great defensively though. He should be back in a more attacking position in the next game. He has netted once and registered 12 shots (three on target), five chances created and six crosses (zero accurate) in five appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Misfires in Milan clash Krstovic had five shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 3-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Krstovic put up his usual numbers even though his side was contained in this one but was dangerous just once on an early daisy cutter in the bottom corner, but Mike Maignan answered the bell. He has scored twice and added 25 shots (10 on target) and five chances created in the last five tilts.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Guilbert - Clears suspension Guilbert completed a one-game ban in Friday's 3-0 loss to Milan.

Impact Guilbert was given the standard punishment as the League deemed that he hit an adversary with a slap and not an elbow. He'll be back in the XI versus Udinese, replacing either Tete Morente or Balthazar Pierret depending on the scheme, with Patrick Dorgu returning to a more offensive role. He has been a day-one starter and has tallied four crosses (one accurate), seven tackles and 10 clearances in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Beaten thrice by Milan Falcone registered three saves and two clearances and conceded three goals in Friday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Falcone was fine as usual, but his defense couldn't resist a massive salvo by Milan near the end of the first half that led to three pretty easy goals. He has kept two clean sheets, surrendered seven goals and made 14 saves in the last three matches. Lecce will face Udinese away next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Bonifazi - Out for Milan tilt Bonifazi hasn't been called up for Friday's game versus Milan and will undergo some tests due to a knee injury, Lecce announced.

Impact Bonifazi has had several issues with the joint in the past and might be headed for a spell on the sidelines. He has yet to play this campaign. Gaby Jean is the top deputy in the back sans him.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Puts up numbers against Parma Baschirotto registered two tackles (one won), two blocks, five clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Baschirotto shined in the back, but that wasn't enough to prevent Parma from hitting the net twice late in the game. It was one of his busiest showings yet. He has recorded seven tackles, seven interceptions, 15 clearances and six blocks, contributing to blanking the opponents twice.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Serviceable against Parma Gallo recorded four crosses (zero accurate), two clearances, one block and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Gallo did his part on either side of the pitch in the draw, leading his team in deliveries as he often does but without much accuracy this time. He has notched 13 chances created, 25 crosses (10 accurate) and 18 clerances through five matches, with two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Serviceable against Parma Gallo recorded four crosses (zero accurate), two clearances, one block and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Gallo did his part on either side of the pitch in the draw, leading his team in deliveries as he often does but without much accuracy this time. He has notched 13 chances created, 25 crosses (10 accurate) and 18 clerances through five matches, with two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Takes one shot versus Parma Banda (knee) had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one interception and one chance created in 25 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Banda made a cameo in his return from a minor knee injury and didn't do much during his time on the pitch. He could unseat either Tete Morente or Ante Rebic in the next game. He has tallied five shots (one on target), five key passes and nine crosses (two accurate) in four appearances (two starts).

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Provides assist in Parma game Ramadani assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two blocks and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Parma.

Impact Ramadani provided his contribution on both ends in this one and collected his first point by hitting Patrick Dorgu in strides past the defense on the opening goal. He has logged five chances created, 10 tackles and seven clearances so far.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Provides assist in Parma game Ramadani assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two blocks and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Parma.

Impact Ramadani provided his contribution on both ends in this one and collected his first point by hitting Patrick Dorgu in strides past the defense on the opening goal. He has logged five chances created, 10 tackles and seven clearances so far.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Dorgu - Scores against Parma Dorgu scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Dorgu tiptoed the offside trap and wrong-footed the goalie to open his seasonal tally in the first half. He finished the game as a right-back following Frederic Guilbert's red card and didn't look great on the game-tying goal. He has posted nine shots (two on target), three key passes and five crosses (zero accurate) in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Dorgu - Scores against Parma Dorgu scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Dorgu tiptoed the offside trap and wrong-footed the goalie to open his seasonal tally in the first half. He finished the game as a right-back following Frederic Guilbert's red card and didn't look great on the game-tying goal. He has posted nine shots (two on target), three key passes and five crosses (zero accurate) in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Nets in Parma contest Krstovic scored one goal to go with five shots (one on target) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Parma.

Impact Krstovic doubled his team's lead with a forceful free kick and the help of the deflection but also mismanaged some counters in the second half that could have potentially put away the game. He has scored twice and added 26 shots (10 on target) and three key passes in five tilts.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Gives up two goals versus Parma Falcone recorded eight saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Parma.

Impact Falcone was outstanding up until the stoppage time when his defense came apart and conceded two easy chances, and Parma pounced on them. He has kept two clean sheets, made 13 saves and surrendered eight goals in five fixtures. Lecce will visit Milan on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Guilbert - Sees red in Parma fixture Guilbert recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one interception in Saturday's game versus Parma before getting sent off early in the second half.

Impact Guilbert had a run-of-the-mill display before receiving his marching orders for elbowing an opponent away from the ball, which might lead to a multi-game suspension. Andy Pelmard, Gaby Jean and Kevin Bonifazi will be candidates to replace him versus Milan on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE