VENEZIA FC NEWS

Dennis Johnsen - Silent in Napoli match Johnsen (COVID-19) sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance, won one tackle and was dispossessed three times in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Johnsen returned after two games on the shelf and drew the start over Mattia Aramu and their other attackers, but he did not do a lot. He had come off the bench in three of the previous five matches, tallying one assist, six chances and six crosses. Venezia will face Torino away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Sees red in Napoli game Ebuehi sent in three crosses (one accurate), had two interceptions and five clearances and was sent off late in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Ebuehi had an energetic outing in both phases in his first game back after AFCON, but he had a rough tackle on Dries Mertens late in the game and was expelled. He will be suspended for Saturday's away game against Torino, where Ethan Ampadu will likely play as right-back.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Quiet off bench in Napoli clash Aramu (COVID-19) sent in one inaccurate cross, won four duels and one tackle and drew three fouls in 20 minutes in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Aramu returned after missing one game because of COVID-19, but he was likely lacking some conditioning as he generally serves a big role for Venezia. He should be in better shape for next Saturday's away game versus Torino. He has tallied five shots, three assists, 27 shots and 74 crosses in 19 appearances. Venezia will face Torino away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Used off bench against Napoli Busio (COVID-19) had one interception and one clearance and won one duel in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Busio worked his way back after the viral infection, but he was brought off the bench for the third time in the past four matches. He will continue to compete with Domen Crnigoj and their other options in the midfield going forward. He has tallied 11 shots, 30 crosses, 36 tackles and 19 clearances in 21 appearances. Venezia will face Torino away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Wins five duels against Napoli Haps (COVID-19) sent in two crosses (one accurate), had two interceptions and one block and won five duels in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Haps returned after missing two games as expected, but he put together only a low-end line in this one. His competitor Maximilian Ullmann was out with an injury in this one. He has posted one assist, eight chances, 17 tackles and 19 clearances in 11 appearances. Venezia will face Torino away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Lezzerini - Beaten twice by Napoli Lezzerini had four saves and gave up two goals in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Lezzerini stayed between the sticks despite Sergio Romero being available, and held his own, although Napoli still manage to break through twice. The two goalies will be in contention in next Saturday's road game versus Torino.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sofian Kiyine - Will miss Napoli clash Kiyine has been ruled out for Sunday's match versus Napoli due to a muscular injury, Trivenetogoal reports.

Impact Kiyine did not make the squad list and will likely be better assessed after the game. He has generally alternated with Mattia Aramu and Mickael Cuisance lately, who are both available for this one.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maximilian Ullmann - Ruled out for Napoli game Ullmann is missing from Venezia's squad list to face Napoli Sunday.

Impact Ullmann started right away after joining, but he picked up an undisclosed injury during the week. Ridgeciano Haps exited the COVID-19 protocol during the break and will be back in the XI as the left-back Sunday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Ridgeciano Haps - Likely to be back versus Napoli Haps has tested negative for COVID-19, Venezia informed.

Impact Haps was sidelined for two matches because of Coronavirus. He is set to alternate with newcomer Maximilian Ullman from here on out. He has logged eight chances, 12 crosses, 15 tackles and 14 interceptions in ten matches so far.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Set to return Busio has cleared the COVID-19 protocol, Venezia announced.

Impact Busio missed the previous game due to the viral infection and will use the next few practices to work on his conditioning. He will compete with Tanner Tessmann and Domen Crnigoj to start in Sunday's home game against Napoli. He has posted three chances, eight crosses and five tackles in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Clears COVID-19 protocol Aramu has returned to practice as Venezia announced to no longer have any case within the squad.

Impact Aramu sat out the previous match because of Coronavirus, although the team had not disclosed the names beforehand. He will have a few days to be ready for Sunday's home game versus Napoli, and he might be eased into action. He has notched one goal, one assist, 11 shots and 35 crosses in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Pierre Nsame - Transfers to Venezia Nsame has joined Venezia on a season-long loan with option to buy from Young Boys, the side announced.

Impact Nsame scored 26 goals and provided 11 assists in 42 matches across all competitions last season and was highly productive during his time in Switzerland. He will compete with Thomas Henry and David Okereke at Venezia.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Returns in Venice Ebuehi has headed back to Italy as Nigeria was eliminated early, Venezia director informed.

Impact Ebuehi was a late addition to the squad and was unavailable for the past three matches. He is poised to be the starting right-back with Pasquale Mazzocchi no longer in town, although Venezia might bring somebody in on deadline day. He has logged three shots, 17 crosses, 17 tackles and 22 clearances in 12 games (eight starts) so far.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Johnsen - Shakes off COVID-19 Johnsen returned to practice Tuesday, Il Gazzettino reports.

Impact Johnsen missed the last two matches as he was reportedly part of a COVID-19 outbreak within the team. He will be available for February 6th's game against Napoli. He has started in three out of the last five fixtures, tallying one assist, six chances and six crosses.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Will be back against Napoli Romero has cleared the COVID-19 protocol, Il Messaggero reports.

Impact Romero sat out the past two matches, although the team, while announcing a few cases, had not named the players involved in the outbreak. He will resume starting over Luca Lezzerini after the break. He has allowed 25 goals, made 59 saves and kept three clean sheets in 13 games.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Will miss extended time Vacca suffered a biceps femoris strain in the right thigh in the Inter game and will miss three-to-four weeks, Trivenetogoal reports.

Impact Vacca bowed out in the first half Saturday and will have to sit out three or four matches despite the break. If Venezia do not sign any new midfield, Tanner Tessmann and Luca Fiordilino will replace him in February. Next up for Venezia is a challenging home game against Napoli.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Modolo - Very busy in Inter game Modolo had three blocks, two interceptions and 13 clearances and won three duels in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Modolo drew a rare start as the coach opted to go with a more defensive lineup and racked up stats across the board in the back since Venezia had two defend for most of the game. He has played just in four matches so far, recording 17 clearances, five blocks and three interceptions. Venezia will face Napoli at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Logs double-digit clearances versus Inter Caldara had three blocks, one interception and ten clearances and won five duels in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Caldara could not prevent the opponents from scoring twice, but he assembled a busy line nonetheless considering the nature of the contest. He has tallied 24 tackles, 36 interceptions, 72 clearances and 21 blocks in 18 matches, with two clean sheets. Venezia will face Napoli at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Tessmann - Brings the hustle in Inter match Tessmann had two interceptions and three clearances and won one of two tackles and six duels in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Tessmann was thrust into the XI considering that multiple starters were out and worked hard in the midfield, as he is one to do. He has recorded seven shots, two chances, 10 tackles and 13 clearances in 14 games (five starts). Venezia will face Napoli at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Provides assist against Inter Ampadu sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, won two of three tackles and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Ampadu manned the right flank with Pasquale Mazzocchi and Tyronne Ebuehi both unavailable and connected with Thomas Henry on the early goal. It is his third assist of the season, while he has notched 11 chances, ten crosses, 32 tackles and 24 interceptions in 15 appearances. Venezia will face Napoli at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Scores against Inter Henry took one shot on target, drew four fouls, won six duels and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Henry made the most of his lone opportunity by beating Samir Handanovic with a close-range header and then went to battle with opposing defenders on long balls, ofter emerging victorious. He is now up to four goals, three assists, 29 shots and 11 chances in 20 appearances (12 starts). Venezia will face Napoli at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Takes two shots against Inter Okereke fired two shots on target and was dispossessed twice in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Okereke had a clinical performance as he threatened Samir Handanovic twice with solid attempts, but he did not pick stats in any other area. He has scored once and posted eight shots, three chances and four crosses in the last four matches. Venezia will face Napoli at home on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Lezzerini - Concedes twice versus Inter Lezzerini had ten saves and gave up two goals in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Lezzerini filled in for Sergio Romero for the second consecutive game and had a strong performance, stopping several threatening attempts by Inter. However, the adversaries still manage to break through twice and win the game. The starter should be back for January 6th's match against Napoli.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Leaves Inter game in first half Vacca won one duel, had one successful take-on and committed one foul in 25 minutes in Saturday's clash with Inter before bowing out with an apparent muscular injury.

Impact Vacca clutched the back of his thigh after a sprint and was quickly substituted. Due to a COVID-19 outbreak, Luca Fiordilino was the only other midfielder available off the bench. Vacca will be assessed during the upcoming break.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE