VENEZIA FC NEWS

Jean-Pierre Nsame - Creates three chances against Spezia Nsame won one duel, had one clearance and created three scoring chances in S 33 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Nsame led his team in chances despite coming off the bench, but he did not manage to take a shot. He is still scoreless since joining and has to compete for minutes with Thomas Henry and David Okereke. He has tallied five shots, three chances and one crosses in eight appearances (one start). Venezia will host Udinese next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Active versus Spezia Ebuehi took two shots (one on target), sent in two inaccurate crosses, created one scoring chance and had three interceptions in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Ebuehi had a pep in his steps and managed to contribute on both ends in this one. He has recorded five chances, 28 crosses, 21 tackles and 30 clearances in 17 appearances so far. Venezia will host Udinese next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Has key error in Spezia game Caldara drew two fouls, won seven duels, had four clearances and one block in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Caldara put up decent numbers in the back, but he also had a series of blunders and a misplaced header led to the late game-winner by the opponents. He has notched 12 tackles, 11 interceptions, 15 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches. Venezia will host Udinese next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Productive against Spezia Aramu took five shots (one on target), sent in six crosses (two accurate), drew two fouls and won three duels in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Aramu easily paced his team in shots and crosses and had the best chance of the game with a missile from distance, which rattled the woodwork. He has registered 16 shots, 11 chances and 34 crosses in the last five matches, where he has been unable to score or assist. Venezia will host Udinese next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Creates two chances versus Spezia Okereke won five duels and one of two tackles and created two scoring chances in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Okereke led the frontline with Thomas Henry suspended, but he was held in check and did not manage to fire off a shot. He has scored once and added four shots, four chances and six crosses in the last five appearances. Venezia will host Udinese next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Cuisance - Wins four duels against Spezia Cuisance (calf) took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, won four duels and was dispossessed four times in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Cuisance made the XI after shaking off a calf problem that sidelined him for three matches, but he did not have a great impact and turned the ball over multiple times. He should remain a fixture of the starting lineup, as it has been the case since he joined in January. He has recorded four shots, six chances, eight crosses and 13 tackles in eight appearances. Venezia will host Udinese next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Johnsen - Quiet versus Spezia Johnsen (ankle) won one tackle and two duels, drew one foul and was dispossessed three times in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Johnsen drew the start upon recovering from an ankle sprain, but he was highly ineffective. He will likely head back to the bench with Thomas Henry returning from suspension in next Sunday's home game versus Spezia. He has tallied two assists, 12 shots, 21 chances and 32 crosses in 20 appearances (14 starts).

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Will return versus Udinese Henry served his suspension in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Henry was sent off in the previous match and got the standard one-game ban. He will be back in the fold for next Sunday's home game against Udinese, where he will likely replace Dennis Johnsen or David Okereke in the XI. He has notched two goals, eight shots, four chances and two crosses in the last five appearances.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Modolo - Unused versus Spezia Modolo (knee) did not play in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Modolo was available after missing one game, but the coach stuck with his usual defense in this one. He has featured in five matches, tallying four tackles, three interceptions, 20 clearances and five blocks. Venezia will host Udinese next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niki Maenpaa - Concedes once against Spezia Maenpaa had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Maenpaa had three monster saves during the course of the game to maintain the tie, but he could not do much on a tap-in by Emmanuel Gyasi in the stoppage time. It is more likely than not that he will start the rest of the way since Sergio Romero and Luca Lezzerini are hurt. He has surrendered 13 goals and made 16 saves in nine matches, with no clean sheets. Venezia will host Udinese next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Will not return soon Romero (knee) is rehabbing in Argentina and it is uncertain when he will be back, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Romero underwent surgery to clean up the right knee in March and might not return before the end of the season. Niki Maenpaa might start the rest of the way, as Luca Lezzerini is nursing a major injury as well.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Modolo - Likely for Spezia game Modolo (knee) had no lingering issues after sitting out the last game before the break, Corriere del Veneto informs.

Impact Modolo was dealing just with some soreness and should be part of the squad list to face Spezia Saturday. He has tallied four tackles, three interceptions, 20 clearances and five blocks in five appearances (three starts) so far.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Johnsen - Probable for Spezia tilt Johnsen (ankle) is expected to be an option for Saturday's game versus Spezia, Corriere Veneto reports.

Impact Johsen sat out the last three games due to an ankle sprain, but he has mostly practiced fully throughout the break. He has ceded his starting job in the last couple of months and should be a bench option once Serie A resumes. He has logged one assist, six chances and two crosses in his last five appearances (one start).

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Cuisance - Set to return versus Spezia Cuisance (calf) has returned to full training during the break, Corriere Veneto informs.

Impact Cuisance missed the last three matches because of a calf strain. He was a full-time starter before the hiccup, but he might see limited action in his first game back. He has tallied two shots, five chances, eight crosses and 12 tackles in seven games since joining in January.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Takes three shots versus Sampdoria Aramu took three off-target shots, created two chances, sent in seven crosses (three accurate) and made one clearance in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Aramu had a great offensive performance, leading his side in shots, chances created and crosses, but couldn't help them earn at least one point at home. The forward has five goals and four assists in the season so far. He will now look to get back on the scoresheet when they visit Spezia on Apr 2.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Picks up yellow card as sub Busio made two tackles (both won) and picked up a yellow card in 34 minutes during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Busio subbed on in the second half and couldn't do much to avoid the loss at home. The midfielder also received his sixth yellow card of the season in the proccess. That's something to keep in mind when they visit Spezia on Apr 2.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Sends in five crosses in loss Okereke sent in five crosses (one accurate), made one interception and one clearance and picked up a yellow card.

Impact Okereke was active on offense with five crosses, but was quiet other than that during the home loss. The forward also failed to take a single shot for the second straight game, while receiving his second yellow card of the season. He will now look for better luck at Spezia on Apr 2.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Sends in six crosses in loss Haps registered one off-target shot, six crosses (one accurate), two interceptios, two clearances and a yellow card in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Haps sent in the second-most crosses for his side, but they couldn't find the back of the net and ended up dropping all three points at home. The left-back was also part of the defense that failed to keep the clean sheet, while receiving his third yellow card of the season. He will now look for an easier matchup at Spezia on Apr 2.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Niki Maenpaa - Makes two saves in loss Maenpaa made two saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Maenpaa started for the second game in a row in relief of the injured Sergio Romero, but again ended up with the loss. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet after eight appearances in the season (seven starts). He will now look to bounce back at Spezia on Apr 2.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Sent off versus Sampdoria Henry took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance, drew three fouls and was booked twice in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Henry did not have a good showing as he was inaccurate and poorly fed, and he picked up two yellow cards for arguing too much. He will miss the road game versus Sampdoria after the break. Jean Pierre Nsame or a midfielder will replace him in the XI since Venezia went with a more offensive-minded lineup in this one. David Okereke will be the main scoring threat.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Modolo - Ruled out for Sampdoria game Modolo (knee) did not make Venezia's squad list to face Sampdoria Sunday.

Impact Modolo has a balky knee and will look to recover during the break. Michael Svoboda will back up the starter in this one.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Modolo - Questionable for Sampdoria match Modolo has been named in Venezia's squad list to face Sampdoria Sunday, but he is nursing knee soreness, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Modolo will be assessed on game-day to determine whether he could be an option. He has occasionally started in the back, but Mattia Caldara and Pietro Ceccaroni remain the top two options.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Emergency option against Sampdoria Vacca (undisclosed) logged just one full practice this week and will be available just in case of emergency in Sunday's match versus Sampdoria, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Vacca sat out the previous game due to a muscular problem, but it was not too severe. He is a long-shot to feature in this one given the circumstances. He has tallied three shots, 34 tackles, 16 interceptions and ten clearances in 16 matches so far.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Will be back against Sampdoria Aramu served his one-game suspension in Monday's 0-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Aramu missed one match due to yellow-card accumulation. He will return to the XI in Sunday's away game, likely replacing a midfielder since the coach went with a more defensive-minded lineup Monday. He has provided one assist in the last five games, adding nine shots, 16 chances and 29 crosses.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Fiordilino - Plays strong defense against Lazio Fiordilino had one cross, four tackles, two fouls and created two chances in the 1-0 loss to Lazio on Monday.

Impact Thanks to the strong defense led by Fiordilino, Lazio was only able to fire 10 shots in this match, and only one of them was on target. The midfielder has played inconsistently, but he is always good for at least a few tackles. If he makes an appearance in the next match against Sampdoria, expect similar results.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE