US LECCE NEWS

Ylber Ramadani - Will return against Cagliari Ramadani (illness) "could start against Lecce as it seems nothing happened even though he was out for 10 days," coach Luca Gotti announced.

Impact Ramadani will be back from an illness and has good chances of making the XI right away, replacing Hamza Rafia. He has logged five key passes, two crosses (zero accurate), seven tackles (three won) and four interceptions in his last five showings.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes once against Monza Falcone registered no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Falcone plucked grass throughout the game but Monza equalized through a PK at the death due to handball. He has kept three clean sheets in the last six rounds, making 19 saves and giving up four goals. Lecce will visit Cagliari next Sunday.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Marin Pongracic - Solid in Monza game Pongracic registered one tackle (zero won), five clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Pongracic more than held his own from a personal standpoint, but Lecce failed to secure a clean sheet due to a late and rather silly penalty. He has contributed to blanking the opponents three times in the last five matches, posting six tackles (five won), seven interceptions and 19 clearances.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Dorgu - Rather quiet against Monza Dorgu drew one foul and recorded two crosses (one accurate), one clearance, and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Dorgu couldn't follow up his previous strong showing with an equally productive one. He's likely to keep playing in an offensive role the rest of the way since Lameck Banda (knee) is lost for the season. He has scored once and added six shots (four on target), three chances created and eight crosses (two accurate) in the last five rounds.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hamza Rafia - Works hard in Monza fixture Rafia won five of seven duels and 11 duels and had one shot (zero on goal) and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Rafia had a remarkable defensive performance while filling in for Ylber Ramadani (illness) for the second game in a row, but his side allowed a late goal on a PK. He has posted four shots (zero on target), 12 tackels (eight won), and seven crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Dynamic in Monza match Gallo registered two shots (two on goal), two interceptions, and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Monza.

Impact Gallo was one of the most active men on offense for his side and had a pair of juicy chances but failed to convert them. He has assisted once and added three shots (one on target), 11 chances created, 23 crosses (eight accurate) and eight takcles (four won) in the last five matches.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Oudin - Takes three shots versus Monza Oudin had three shots (zero on goal), two interceptions, one block and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Oudin stayed in the XI despite the return of Pontus Almqvist and was moderately active in both phases in a tightly-contested game. He has started thrice in a row, notching one assist, four shots (zero on target), nine chances created and 22 crosses (10 accurate).

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Pierotti - Provides assist against Monza Pierotti assisted once to go with one tackle (one won) and one chance created in eight minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Monza.

Impact Pierotti again didn't need much time to make an impact, dishing his second assist in the last four rounds, sending the ball toward Nenad Krstovic with a little header. He has always been used off the bench in his seven appearances, totaling four shots (one on target), two key passes and two crosses (zero accurate).

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Passable in Monza game Gendrey (thigh) recorded one cross (one accurate), two tackles (both won), one clearance and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Monza.

Impact Gendrey wasn't bothered by a small physical problem and played almost the entire game, picking up a small amount of stats across the board. He has seen full minutes in four of the last five rounds, scoring once and logging four crosses (one accurate), four shots (two on target), 10 tackles (seven won) and 12 clearances.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Scores versus Monza Krstovic drew four fouls and scored one goal to go with four shots (one on target) and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Monza.

Impact Krstovic didn't do much other than trying to beat the goalie from distance and eventually managed, putting it in the top corner from outside the box in the stoppage time. He hadn't hit the net in three months. He's up to six goals in the season. The slump hadn't affected his playing time. He has assisted once and posted 18 shots (four on target), 11 chances created and two tackels (zero won) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Starting on Saturday Gendrey (thigh) has made Lecce's XI for Saturday's match versus Monza.

Impact Gendrey escaped without any significant problem after limping off last week and is getting the nod over Lorenzo Venuti at right-back as has been the case for most of the season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Called up for Monza game Gendrey (thigh) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Monza on Saturday.

Impact Gendrey avoided any lingering problem after bowing out early last week and might be able to retain his usual starting role. He has tallied 14 clearances, nine tackles (six won) and four interceptions in the last five rounds, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Stays out for Monza match Ramadani (illness) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game versus Monza, Lece relayed.

Impact Ramadani has dealt with a severe illness for about a week and has yet to return to training. Hamza Rafia got the start in relief last week, while Joan Gonzalez came off the bench.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Picks up first assist Krstovic assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Krstovic picked up his first assist of the season as he delivered a through ball to Roberto Piccoli in the 61st minute of play to give his side a 3-0 lead. He registered at least two chances created in a match for the fifth time in six appearances, with a total of 16 chances created in that span. This also marked the fourth time that Krstovic tied his season high of two shots on target in a match.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Remi Oudin - Tallies second assist Oudin assisted once to go with six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Oudin helped his side get the party started as he sent a cross to Valentin Gendrey, who headed one in from the right side of the six yard box. The assist marked the first in the last 13 games and the second of the campaign for Oudin. Meanwhile, this marked the fourth time in his last five appearances that he delivered at least two accurate crosses.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Notches assist in win Gallo assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and five chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Gallo helped his team open the scoring as he sent a cross to Patrick Dorgu, who fired a shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner of the goal in the 15th minute of play. It marked the first assist in 17 outings and the third of the season for Gallo, whose five chances created in the match also marked a new season high. On the defensive end, this was the second time in three outings that Gallo registered four tackles and two tackles won.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Dorgu - Nets second of the season Dorgu scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Sassuolo.

Impact Dorgu picked up his fourth consecutive start and buried his first goal within that span. His three shots and two shots on target in the match each mark a season high. This also marked the third time in the last five outings that Dorgu accounted for at least one chance created.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Scores first goal in 10 outings Piccoli scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Piccoli picked up his second consecutive start and a sixth start in nine appearances. His goal marked his first in 10 outings and his fifth on the season. He fired a total of five shots with two on target for a second straight game and has shown a propensity for the attack, with seven shots on goal in the last five matches.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Three saves in win Falcone registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact This marked the seventh time in the last eight outings that Falcone registered at least three saves. He is up to a total of 31 saves in that span, compared to nine goals conceded. Up next for Lecce is a meeting with Monza on Saturday.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Will recover during the summer Banda will be out for about 45 days after getting his knee scoped, Lecce announced.

Impact Banda will miss the remaining fixtures but will be ready for the start of the next season since the surgery revealed no structural damage.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pontus Almqvist - Serves disqualification Almqvist served a one-game suspension in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Almqvist will be available against Monza on Saturday and could replace Remi Oudin or Roberto Piccoli in the XI depending on the scheme. He has tallied nine shots (five on target), two key passes and three crosses (zero accurate) in his last five appearances, with no goal contributions.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gendrey - Scores and subs off against Sassuolo Gendrey scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two tackles (one won), three clearances and three interceptions in 84 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo before...

Impact Gendrey opened the scoring with a sneaky header and had a complete performance but couldn't finish the game due to muscular discomfort and had to be carried off the pitch. Lorenzo Venuti would replace him in the XI if he couldn't recover in time for Saturday's home game against Monza.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Will sit Sassuolo clash Ramadani won't play versus Sassuolo on Sunday due to pharyngitis, Lecce announced.

Impact Ramadani came down with an illness late in the week and will miss at least one fixture because of it. Joan Gonzalez should return to the starting XI as a result of his absence.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Done for the season Banda will undergo right knee surgery due to persistent pain near his patella, Lecce announced.

Impact Banda has been in and out of the squad list as of late because of multiple injuries and will be shut down to heal completely. Patrick Dorgu, Pontus Almqvist, Nicola Sansone and Santiago Pierotti will man the flanks the rest of the way.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Makes one save in win Falcone made one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Falcone registered a third clean sheet in the last four games. He is up to an impressive total of 16 saves within that span, while this marked the first time in the last nine outings where he was limited to just one save. Up next for Lecce is a meeting with Sassuolo on Sunday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE