VENEZIA FC NEWS

Niki Maenpaa - Gives up one goal Maenpaa had no saves and conceded one goal in the 1-0 loss to Lazio on Monday.

Impact Though Lazio were heavy favorites going into this match, their offensive production was limited, and only managed to win thanks to a Ciro Immobile penalty in the 58th minute. Aside from that, Maenpaa was lucky there weren't any other attempts, as he has had very limited playing time. At this moment, it is unlikely he will make an appearance in the next match against Sampdoria.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Makes return as subsititute Henry had one shot (on goal) in 26 minutes in the 1-0 loss to Lazio on Monday.

Impact Though he didn't miss any matches, Henry has been recovering from an illness, and it was a game time decision whether he would make an appearance tonight. The forward's minutes and efficiency were below his average, as he has scored two goals in his last four matches. Hopefully he will be feeling better before the next one against Sampdoria.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Makes return as substitute Ebuehi had one cross in 45 minutes of play in the 1-0 loss to Lazio on Monday.

Impact After missing the last two matches with a thigh injury, Ebuehi was finally ruled eligible to return against Lazio. His contribution was minimal, though, and it may indicate that the defender is not mentally ready to return. Ebuehi has missed six of the last nine matches, and it is unclear how much he will play in the next one against Sampdoria.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Has three crosses in return Busio had two shots (neither on goal), three crosses, one interception, two tackles and sustained two fouls in the 1-0 lose to Lazio on Monday.

Impact After missing one match with an undisclosed injury, Busio managed to make a significant contribution in this appearance. The midfielder was unable to score, but his remains a consistent crosser. If his health stays strong, expect the same from him in his next appearance against Sampdoria.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Playing against Lazio Busio (undisclosed) was named to the starting XI versus Lazio on Monday.

Impact Busio has missed three of the club's previous seven contests due to various ailments. The midfielder started two of those four appearances in which he recorded three crosses (zero accurate), eight tackles (three won) and one corner. When he does start, Busio does generate some crosses but is unlikely to lead the team and likely will offer more mid-range fantasy value.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Dealing with illness Henry is under the weather and might not start Monday versus Lazio, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Henry has been named in the squad list and will be assessed throughout the day to determine how many minutes he could handle. Jean-Pierre Nsame or Sofian Kiyine would replace him in the XI if the coach decided to spare him.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Available versus Lazio Busio will be an option Monday against Lazio, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Busio was a late scratch for the previous game due to muscle fatigue, but he has mostly practiced regularly throughout the week. He has strong chances to be in the XI considering the absences of Mickael Cuisance and Antonio Vacca. He has logged one goal, 11 shots, 32 crosses and 44 tackles in 23 appearances (19 starts).

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Johnsen - Stays out for Lazio match Johnsen is unavailable for Monday's game against Lazio due to an ankle sprain, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Johnsen will miss the second straight match after rolling his ankle in practice, but the injury is not believed to be too serious. Luis Nani and Arnor Sigurdsson will have a better shot of seeing good minutes with Johnsen on the mend.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Called up for Lazio match Ebuehi (thigh) has been named in Venezia's squad list to face Lazio Monday.

Impact Ebuehi is available after missing two matches with a thigh strain. The coach hinted they will be cautious with him, therefore Ales Mateju or Ethan Ampadu might start at right-back in this one. Ebuehi has logged five shots, three chances, 19 tackles and 28 clearances in 14 matches (nine starts).

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Suffers new injury Vacca will miss Monday's match versus Lazio and likely more time due to a new muscular problem, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Vacca has been routinely on the shelf with calf and thigh issues throughout the season and will probably be fully assessed after the upcoming game. Gianluca Busio and Luca Fiordilino will pick up the slack in the midfield, but he has not been a consistent starter lately.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Undergoes knee surgery Romero had keyhole surgery to remove some loose bodies in the right knee, Venezia announced.

Impact Romero had already been ruled out for Monday's game versus Lazio and will most likely sit out additional matches, but he is not dealing with a new serious injury. Niki Maenpaa will fill in between the sticks until he is ready to return.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Will miss Lazio game Romero did not travel to Rome with the rest of the team for Monday's game against Lazio and will likely undergo knee surgery in the next few days, Trivenetogoal informs.

Impact Romero supposedly got injured in practice and will sit out Monday's fixture and likely more. The team will provide further details if he does need to go under the knife. With Luca Lezzerini (thigh) lost for the season, Niki Maenpaa will return in goal after a shaky start of the season and will be backed up by Bruno Bertinato.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Cuisance - Will miss more time Cuisance was diagnosed with a calf strain after being a late scratch for the Sassuolo game, Trivenetogoal informs.

Impact Cuisance will likely sit out the next two matches against Lazio and Sampdoria and return after the next international break. Luca Fiordilino and Antonio Vacca got the start in the midfield in the last game, but regulars Gianluca Busio, Ethan Ampadu and Domen Crnigoj were not in great shape Sunday.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Johnsen - Nursing injury Johnsen missed Sunday's 1-4 loss to Sassuolo due to a sprain, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Johnsen was suspiciously absent from the game-day squad list Sunday. The coach did not reveal whether he is dealing with a knee or ankle injury. He will likely take some tests ahead of Monday's away game versus Lazio, where Venezia will be without top winger Mattia Aramu.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Cuisance - Nursing muscular injury Cuisance was unavailable for Sunday's game against Sassuolo due to a late physical problem, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Cuisance was unable to play in this one due to an unspecified muscular injury that will be better assessed in the next few days. Gianluca Busio was hurt too, so Antonio Vacca, Luca Fiordilino and Sofian Kiyine got the start in the midfield. Venezia will face Lazio away next Monday.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Late scratch for Sassuolo game Busio did not feature in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Sassuolo due to a late muscular issue, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Busio was unusually on the stands Sunday and the coach disclosed the reason why after the game, but did not further elaborate on his status. He will have to be further evaluated ahead of Monday's road game against Lazio. Antonio Vacca, Luca Fiordilino and Sofian Kiyine started in the midfield Sunday as Ethan Ampadu and Domen Crnigoj were not in great shape either and Mickael Cuisance was out too.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Ceccaroni - Blocks three shots against Sassuolo Ceccaroni won one of two tackles and three duels and had three clearances and three blocks in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Ceccaroni put up his usual convincing numbers in the back, but Venezia were steamrolled in this one. He has posted 34 tackles, 18 interceptions, 106 clearances and 20 blocks in 25 games, with three clean sheets. Venezia will visit Lazio next Monday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Logs three interceptions against Sassuolo Haps took one off-target shot, sent in one accurate cross, had three interceptions and won four duels in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Haps put together a decent line by chipping in at both ends of the pitch, although he was not as impressive as some of his recent displays. He has scored once and tallied four shots, six crosses, five tackels and eight interceptions in the last five appearances. Venezia will visit Lazio next Monday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Fiordilino - Works hard against Sassuolo Fiordilino took two shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and won two of four tackles in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Fiordilini drew a suprise start and was a serviceable contributor in both phases and also had a goal waved off due to a slight offside. He will look to continue challenging Gianluca Busio and Ethan Ampadu going forward. He has notched two shots, three chances, ten tackles and eight interceptions in eight appearances (three starts). Venezia will visit Lazio next Monday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ales Mateju - Provides assist against Sassuolo Mateju had three interceptions, sent in four crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Mateju shined in his debut with his new team despite the large loss, providing great offensive punch out of the right flank and finding Thomas Henry with a pinpoint delivery. Considering his display, his playing time should be fairly secure until Tyronne Ebuehi returns. Venezia will visit Lazio next Monday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Held in check by Sassuolo Okereke took one off-target shot, sent in one accurate cross, created one scoring chance and won one duel in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Venezia.

Impact Okereke had trouble shaking free in this one and never really got it going. He has scored just twice in the last eight appearances. He has logged nine shots, two chances and three crosses in the last five matches. Venezia will visit Lazio next Monday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Misses PK in Sassuolo match Aramu took two shots (one on target), sent in seen crosses (three accurate), created four scoring chances and missed a penalty kick in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Sassuolo and will be sus...

Impact Aramu once again paced his team in crosses and chances, but he had a PK saved late in the game and also picked up his fifth yellow card of season, triggering a one-game disqualification. He will miss next Monday's road game against Lazio, where Luis Nani or Gianluca Busio could take his place depending on the scheme. The two aforementioned teammates and Sofian Kiyine will be the main candidates to take care of set-pieces, while David Okereke will be the top penalty-kick taker.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Finds target versus Sassuolo Henry took three shots (two on target), created one chance, drew one foul and won four duels in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Henry bagged what turned out to be just a consolation goal for his side with a comfortable finish from inside the six-yard box. He has hit the net three times in the last seven matches, adding eight shots and four chances. Venezia will visit Lazio next Monday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sofian Kiyine - Delivers five crosses against Sassuolo Kiyine (thigh) took one off-target shot, sent in five crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and won one tackle in 64 minutes in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Kiyine drew the start right away upon recovering from a thigh problem that cost him the past four games but, while he had decent volume in terms of crossing, he was not precise. He should stay in the XI in the next game since Mattia Aramu will be absent and should take care of free kicks. He has notched 15 shots, 16 chances, 40 crosses and 20 tackles in 18 games (12 starts). Venezia will visit Lazio next Monday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arnor Sigurdsson - Plays handful of minutes versus Sassuolo Sigurdsson (ankle) created one scoring chance and was dispossessed once in four minutes in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Sigurdsson worked his way back after missing three matches due to an ankle injury, but he played very little. He might have a shot at seeing more minutes in the next game due to Mattia Aramu's suspension, but he has never started so far. He has logged one shot, two chances and three crosses in eight off-the-bench appearances. Venezia will visit Lazio next Monday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE