VENEZIA FC NEWS

Ethan Ampadu - Sent off in Salernitana game Ampadu had two interceptions, won two of five tackles and eight duels and was sent off in Thursday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Ampadu worked hard in the midfield as usual but picked up two quick yellow cards out of frustration late in the game. He will have to sit out Sunday's home match against Bologna. Luca Fiordilino and Antonio Vacca will be the top candidates to replace him in the midfield, while Micheal Svoboda could get another nod in the back.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Imprecise versus Salernitana Aramu took three off-target shots, sent in eight crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and drew five fouls in Thursday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Aramu led his team in both shots and crosses, but he did not have great touch in the final third. He snapped out of a scoring slump in the previous match. He has logged 13 shots (three on target), three chances and 22 crosses (four accurate) in the last five matches. Venezia will face Bologna at home Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Scores against Salernitana Henry took two shots (one on target), created two chances, won six duels and scored a goal in Thursday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Henry bagged his eighth goal of the season by beating Luigi Sepe to the punch on a reboard inside the six-yard box. He has scored twice and added seven shots (four on target) and two chances in the last five games. Salernitana will host Cagliari Sunday. Venezia will face Bologna at home Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niki Maenpaa - Concedes twice against Salernitana Maenpaa had two saves, two clearances and one punch and surrendered two goals in Thursday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Maenpaa was once again let down by his defense, as he conceded on a PK and point-blank shot by Simone Verdi. He allowed 23 goals and made 28 saves since taking over after Luca Lezzerini and Sergio Romero got hurt, failing to keep a clean sheet. Venezia will face Bologna at home Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Spared in Salernitana match Vacca (nose) was not involved in Thursday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Vacca was part of the initial squad list, but he was cut on game day because of the recent nose fracture. He has been cleared to play with a mask, therefore he will be in the running to replace Ethan Ampadu in Sunday's home game versus Bologna. He has recorded one assist, five chances, 35 tackles and 19 interceptions in 19 seasonal appearances.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Misses Salernitana game Ebuehi (thigh) was not part of the game-day squad list to face Salernitana Thursday.

Impact Ebuehi was said to be in better shape after a thigh injury, but the coach opted to select healthier options for this one. If fitter, he could supplant Ales Mateju in Sunday's home game against Bologna. He has notched five chances, 28 crosses (six accurate), 23 tackles and 16 interceptions in 18 appearances.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Called up for Salernitana game Ebuehi (thigh) has been named in Venezia's squad list to face Salernitana Thursday.

Impact Ebuehi has shaken off the latest thigh injury that cost him the previous three games. The coach was non-committal on giving him the nod right away, but he has been starting over Ales Mateju in the last few months. He has tallied two shots (one on target), two chances, seven crosses (two accurate) and five interceptions in the last four appearances.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Sends in three crosses in loss Haps registered one off-target shot, three inaccurate crosses, one clearance and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 loss at Juventus.

Impact Haps sent in the second-most crosses for his side, but couldn't help them earn at least one point on the road. The left-back also received his sixth yellow card in the season. That's something to consider when they visit Salernitana on Thursday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dor Peretz - Assists as substitute Peretz assisted one goal from his only chance created and made one tackle (won) in 26 minutes Sunday's 2-1 loss at Juventus.

Impact Peretz subbed on in the second half and assisted Mattia Aramu's equalizer in the 71st minute -- but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The midfielder has only two starts in 14 appearances in the season, the last one in September. He will now look for more playing time at Salernitana on Thursday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Scores at Juventus Aramu scored one goal from four shots, sent in five crosses (one accurate), made two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 loss at Juventus.

Impact Aramu scored in the 71st minute to give them the equalizer, but they conceded again later and ended up with the road loss. The midfielder now has six goals in the season, while also receiving his sixth yellow card in the proccess. He will now look to find the back of the net again at Salernitana on Thursday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niki Maenpaa - Makes two saves in loss Maenpaa made two saves and one clearance during Sunday's 2-1 loss at Juventus.

Impact Maenpaa conceded once in each half, both times to Leonardo Bonucci, as they ended up with the road loss. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet in 13 appearances (12 starts) in the season. He will now look for his first when they visit Salernitana on Thursday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Undergoes surgery Vacca suffered a nose fracture in the Juventus game, which was surgically reduced Monday, and has been cleared to practice right away, Venezia announced.

Impact Vacca has quickly been fitted with a mask, so he should be an option for Thursday's away game versus Salernitana despite the injury. He started over Gianluca Busio and Luca Fiordilino over the weekend. He has logged two chances, eight tackles (two won), four interceptions and two blocks in the last five appearances.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Subs off versus Juventus Vacca created one chance and committed one foul in 37 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Juventus before bowing out due to a nose injury.

Impact Vacca caught an elbow to the face and was bleeding profusely. He might have suffered a nasal fracture, which puts him in question for the next two matches against Salernitana and Bologna. He was replaced by Luca Fiordilino.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Starting against Juventus Vacca (thigh) is in the XI to face Juventus Sunday.

Impact Vacca is playing over David Okereke and Dennis Johnsen as new coach Andrea Soncin went with a more defensive-minded lineup, moving Mickael Cuisance a few meters up on the pitch. Vacca has logged one chance, nine tackles (three won), four interceptions and two blocks in his last six appearances.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Available versus Juventus Vacca has recovered from his thigh injury and will be an option for Sunday's game against Juventus, coach Andrea Soncin announced.

Impact Vacca missed the last two matches due to his latest muscular injury. He will be in contention to start in the midfield, challenging Gianluca Busio and Mickael Cuisance. He has posted four chances, one assist, 35 tackles and 19 interceptions in 18 games (12 starts).

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Modolo - Undergoes season-ending surgery Modolo will miss six weeks following a clean-up surgery of the left knee, Venezia announced.

Impact Modolo tried to rehab a meniscus problem through a conservative treatment, but he eventually needed to go under the knife and will not be able to return before the end of the season. Pietro Ceccaroni, Marco Caldara and Michael Svoboda will be the top center-backs down the stretch, with Ethan Ampadu as an emergency option.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Will return versus Juventus Haps cleared his one-game ban in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Haps sat out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. He will likely get the nod over Maximilian Ullmann in next Sunday's away game versus Juventus. He has logged three shots (zero on target), eight crosses (one accurate), eight tackles (four won) and ten clearances in the last five appearances.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sofian Kiyine - Eligible for Juventus game Kiyine served his one-game suspension in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Kiyine will be back on the squad list for next Sunday's away game against Juventus and will provide some depth in the midfield and in the attack. He has started just once in the last six matches, posting four chances, 11 crosses (one accurate), four tackles (three won) and two interceptions.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ales Mateju - Decent against Atalanta Mateju sent in five crosses (two accurate), created one scoring chance, won five duels and had two clearances in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Mateju was passable on both ends despite the losinge effort and paced his side in crosses. The starter Tyronne Ebuehi is expected to miss more time. He has logged 12 crosses (four accurate), three chances, eight tackles and seven interceptions in four appearances so far. Venezia will visit Juventus next Sunday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Ceccaroni - Wins six duels in Atalanta game Ceccaroni had two blocks and five clearances and won six duels and two of four tackles in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Ceccaroni was solid as usual in the back, but his side once again gave up multiple goals. He has tallied 45 tackles, 21 interceptions, 120 clearances and 27 blocks in 30 games, with just three clean sheets. Venezia will visit Juventus next Sunday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Fills stat sheet against Atalanta Ampadu won 15 duels and three of two tackles and had six clearances and six interceptions in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Ampadu had a tremendous defensive display, posting a new season high interceptions and matching that in clearances, but it was not enough to keep the opponents in check. He has recorded five shots, five crosses (two accurate); 12 tackels (11 won) and 14 interceptions in the last five appearances. Venezia will visit Juventus next Sunday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domen Crnigoj - Finds target in Atalanta game Crnigoj took two shots (both on target), sent in two inaccurate crosses, had one interception and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Crnigoj was lively off the bench and found a late goal with a neat finish in front of the goalie after beating the offside trap. It is his third in the season. He has started three times in the last six fixtures, posting six shots (two on target), one chance, three crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles (two won). Venezia will visit Juventus next Sunday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Pierre Nsame - Provides assist against Atalanta Nsame created two scoring chances, drew one foul, won three duels and picked up an assist in 15 minutes in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Nsame came off the bench well and made the most of his minutes, springing Domen Crnigoj in space with a great through ball to set up a consolation goal. He might take some minutes away to David Okereke. He has logged five shots (zero on target), five chances and one cross in ten appearances so far (one start). Venezia will visit Juventus next Sunday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Paltry in Atalanta game Henry took one off-target shot, drew two fouls and won seven duels and one tackle in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Henry had some success in the physical battles with the opposing defenders, but he was ineffective in the final third. He has scored once in the last five appearances, adding nine shots (five on target), two chances and one cross (zero accurate). Venezia will visit Juventus next Sunday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Struggles versus Atalanta Okereke sent in one inaccurate cross, won one tackle, had one successful take-on and was dispossessed twice in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Okereke did not get anything going in a rough offensive game for his side. He has not scored in seven matches, where he has logged just two shots, four chances and six crosses (two accurate). Venezia will visit Juventus next Sunday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE