US LECCE NEWS

Patrick Dorgu - Takes two shots against Atalanta Dorgu drew one foul and registered two shots (zero on goal) and one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Dorgu didn't amass many stats but had a solid first half, putting a decent amount of pressure on the opposing defense, but he had a goal waived off due to an offside and was pulled early after the interval to go with a more offensive-minded lineup. He has played as a winger rather than as a fullback following a coaching change, scoring once and adding five shots (two on target), two key passes and four crosses (two accurate) in the last five matches.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Notches five clearances versus Atalanta Baschirotto generated one tackle (zero won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Baschirotto had a fine display from a personal standpoint but his club allowed two goals to the opponents early in the second half. He has recorded three tackles (two won), one interception and 17 clearances in the last six rounds, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marin Pongracic - Under pressure agaisnt Atalanta Pongracic created one chance and registered three tackles (two won), three clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Pongracic was busy throughout the match as Atalanta pulled the strings, racking up stats, but his side gave up two goals. He has logged five tackles (three won), eight interceptions and 14 clerances in the last four fixtures, with no clean sheets.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Decent in Atalanta tilt Gallo registered four crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (one won), one clearance and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Gallo made his presence felt on the wing as usual but wasn't as precise as in other instances while still leading his team in deliveries. He has assisted once and totaled nine key passes, 27 crosses (six accurate), 12 clearances and eight tackles (four won) in the last five games.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Workmanlike in Atalanta game Krstovic won one of two tackles and registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Krstovic picked up a small amount of stats across the board in the loss but wasn't as impactful as in other contests. He has hit the net twice and added one assist, 15 shots (four on target) and five chances created in the last five rounds.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Fires six shots against Atalanta Piccoli drew one foul and recorded six shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Piccoli led his team in attempts with a wide margin but couldn't manage to put one past Juan Musso. He has scored once in his last four showings, posting 13 shots (six on target), one key pass and one tackle (one won).

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Lets two in against Atalanta Falcone registered seven saves and one clearance and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Falcone did the best he could to limit the damage but wasn't spotless on the second goal for the opponents, coming out with the wrong timing on a corner kick. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in four titles, giving up six goals and making 10 saves. Lecce will face Napoli away in the season finale.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Limps off against Atalanta Gendrey generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) before exiting Saturday's game versus Atalanta after 29 minutes due to a thigh/groin injury, La Gazzetta del...

Impact Gendrey got banged very early and eventually left midway through the first half. He'll have to be assessed ahead of the season finale versus Napoli. Lorenzo Venuti replaced him off the bench and would get the start if he was unable to go next week.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Sansone - Absent for Atalanta match Sansone (thigh) hasn't been selected for Saturday's tilt against Atalanta, Lecce announced.

Impact Sansone will miss the second match in a row due to a thigh injury. Hamza Rafia played as a no.10 in relief in the previous match, but Roberto Piccoli is back from suspension in this one. Santiago Pierotti and Remi Oudin are also candidates for the role.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Seven crosses in home loss Gallo had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 2-0 defeat to Udinese.

Impact Gallo led Lecce in crosses as usual, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The left-back has only three assists in the season, though. He has 132 crosses over 33 appearances (28 starts).

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pontus Almqvist - Creates two chances versus Udinese Almqvist had two tackles (one won) and one interception in Monday's 2-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Almqvist had a decent outing, but couldn't help Lecce avoid the tough home loss. The midfielder led them in chances created during the match. He was back in the starting XI after three games.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Takes three shots in loss Krstovic registered three shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 2-0 defeat against Udinese.

Impact Krstovic led Lecce in shots, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The forward has seven goals in the season, including two in his previous two starts.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Makes one save in loss Falcone (calf) recorded one save and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-0 defeat to Udinese.

Impact Falcone did not miss any time with his calf injury, but conceded twice as Lecce lost at home. The goalkeeper has four clean sheets in his last eight starts, though. He will look to bounce back against Atalanta on Saturday.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Completes suspension Piccoli served a one-game ban in Monday's 2-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Piccoli will be available and likely start over Hamza Rafia, who moved to a more offensive role in this one, against Atalanta on Saturday. He has scored once and added 12 shots (five on target), one key pass and three clearances in his last four showings.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Sansone - Ruled out for Udinese game Sansone won't play Monday versus Udinese due to a thigh injury, Lecce coach Luca Gotti informed.

Impact Sansone would have likely started replacing Roberto Piccoli but picked up an ailment during the week. Pontus Almqvist and Santiago Pierotti are the next men up in the role.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Beaten once by Cagliari Falcone recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Falcone couldn't do much more on a tap-in by Yerry Mina and didn't see many more shots come his way after that. He has kept four clean sheets in the last seven rounds, making 21 saves and giving up five goals. Lecce will host Udinese next Monday.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Will miss Udinese game Piccoli had two clearances, one off-target shot and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Piccoli didn't have a great showing and was pulled early to avoid risks. He'll be unavailable for next Monday's home game versus Udinese due to yellow-card accumulation. Nicola Sansone or Santiago Pierotti will replace him up front.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Sends in nine crosses versus Cagliari Gallo recorded one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate), two tackles (one won) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Gallo was highly energetic as usual, pacing his team in key passes and being the runner-up for deliveries. He contributed to the equalizer with a scamper down the wing and a cross that met Pontqus Almqvist on the other side of the pitch. He has assisted once and added 10 chances created, 19 crosses (eight accurate) and 10 tackels (five won) in the last five matches.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Fares decently in Cagliari game Gendrey had two shots (zero on goal), one clearance, one block and five crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Gendrey ventured down the flank often but wasn't too impactful in the final third while still putting together an okay two-way stat line. He has scored once and totaled five shots (two on target), eight crosses (one accurate), seven tackles (five won) and eight clearances in the last four rounds.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Suspended for Udinese clash Ramadani (illness) had one inaccurate cross, drew two fouls, committed twice and was booked for the 13th time in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Ramadani wasn't his best self following a two-week absence and had a low-wattage performance before being replaced. He'll miss another match due to yellow-card accumulation. Hamza Rafia or Joan Gonzalez will substitute for him against Udinese next Monday.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Sansone - Lively against Cagliari Sansone registered three shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate), two key passes and four corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Sansone came in at half-time to replace Roberto Piccoli and frequently led the charge for his side offensively. He might start versus Udinese next Monday since his teammate will be suspended. He has scored once and posted five shots (one on target), two key passes and seven crosses (two accurate) in his last four appearances.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Oudin - Productive in Cagliari game Oudin generated two shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate), two chances created and six corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Oudin paced his team in deliveries thanks to a robust number of set pieces but wasn't always terribly precise. His competitor Pontus Almqvist had an assist off the bench. He has started in four straight matches, providing one helper and adding 11 key passes, 32 crosses (13 accurate) and 20 corners.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pontus Almqvist - Dishes assist in Cagliari match Almqvist assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Almqvist made his presence felt off the bench by teeing up Nikola Krstovic after zooming past a pair of opponents down the wing. He hadn't contributed to a goal since November, and it's his first assist of the season. The good performance could allow him to earn more minutes in the final games. He has logged three shots on target, three key passes and two crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances (two starts).

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Levels Cagliari game Krstovic drew one foul and scored one goal to go with four shots (one on target) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Krstovic was at the right place at the right time to nudge home a square ball by Pontus Almqvist late in the game, hitting the net for the second consecutive round after a long drought. He has added one assist, 19 shots (five on target) and seven chances created in his last five matches.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Getting nod on Sunday Ramadani (illness) will start in Sunday's clash with Cagliari.

Impact Ramadani will recapture his usual role after sitting out two games due to pharyngitis as anticipated by his coach. Hamza Rafia and Joan Gonzalez will instead provide depth in the midfield.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE