Impact Busio was expected to start as usual, but he has been ruled out altogether. Venezia has been navigating a COVID-19 outbreak for a few days. Tanner Tessmann is filling in for him in the midfield.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
VENEZIA FC 2-2-6 · 18TH IN SERIE A · RELEGATION
2-2-6 · 18TH IN SERIE A · RELEGATION
Next Match vs Inter Milan (A) · Sun 7:45PM
VEN +1367 TOTAL 3.5
Gianluca Busio - Scratched for Inter clash Busio is not on the bench for Saturday's game versus Inter, Venezia inform.
Mattia Aramu - Unavailable against Inter Aramu missed out on the game-day squad list to face Inter Saturday.
Impact Aramu is a surprise scratch and Venezia have dealt with a COVID-19 outbreak over the last week or so. They are going with a more defensive look in this one, featuring one more center-back and David Okereke and Thomas Henry together up front.
JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Morris, Weah, Dest, Zardes on US roster for WCup qualifiers
Jordan Morris, Tim Weah, Sergiño Dest and Gyasi Zardes returned from injuries to make the U.S. roster ahead of the next three World Cup qualifiers, while Gio Reyna, Gianluca Busio...JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nani - Debuts, records assist Nani logged one assist across 18 minutes during a 1-1 draw Sunday versus Empoli.
Impact Nani logged his Venezia debut less than one week after being signed. Team manager Paolo Zanetti replaced Cristian Molinaro with the 35-year-old. Less than two minutes into his Venezia debut, Nani recorded an assist by contributing a pass to David Okereke.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luca Lezzerini - Starts, saves five shots Lezzerini logged five saves across 90 minutes during a 1-1 draw Sunday versus Empoli.
Impact Sergio Romero was unavailable because of an undisclosed injury. Venezia manager Paolo Zanetti utilized Lezzerini, whose last Serie A stat line included three saved shots at Empoli on Sept. 11. The goalkeeper's previous experience presumably helped him do well again Sunday.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Okereke - Scores goal off bench Okereke scored one goal across 55 minutes during a 1-1 draw Sunday versus Empoli.
Impact Venezia manager Paolo Zanetti decided to replace Sofian Kiyine with Okereke after 35 minutes of game time. The substitute logged his third goal across seven Serie A appearances since November.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Aramu - Logs three accurate crosses Aramu logged three accurate crosses during a 1-1 draw Sunday versus Empoli.
Impact Aramu logged more accurate crosses than any other Venezia footballer did Sunday. When considering the team's last three Serie A games, those indicate his cross accuracy has been great. Aramu recorded eight accurate crosses among 20 attempts.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Vacca - Wins one tackle against Empoli Vacca drew one foul and won one tackle in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.
Impact Vacca returned after sitting out one game as he had reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. He should be back in the XI in Saturday's road game versus Inter, although he does not offer much fantasy value given his defense-first role in the midfield.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Vacca - Bench option against Empoli Vacca (undisclosed) is available for Sunday's match versus Empoli.
Impact Vacca is good to go after sitting the past two matches reportedly because he contracted COVID-19 during the holidays. He will provide depth to the midfield in his first game back. He has recorded one assist, three chances, 26 tackles and 14 interceptions in 12 games so far.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ridgeciano Haps - Will miss Empoli match Haps was not included in Venezia's game-day squad list to face Empoli Sunday.
Impact Haps has generally started at left-back when available, but he is absent for this one a day after Venezia announced four unnamed COVID-19 cases in the squad. Cristian Molinaro is taking his place.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pasquale Mazzocchi - Ruled out for Empoli match Mazzocchi is absent from Venezia's squad list to face Empoli Sunday.
Impact Mazzocchi was expected to start with Tyronne Ebuehi away for AFCON, but he has been suddenly scratched. Venezia announced four unnamed COVID-19 cases in the squad Saturday. Given the lack of options, Ethan Ampadu is filling in at right-back.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Johnsen - Unavailable against Empoli Johnsen is missing from Venezia's squad list to face Empoli Sunday.
Impact Johsen was said to be in contention to start in this one, but he has been ruled out altogether. Venezia informed Saturday that four unnamed players tested positive for COVID-19. Sofian Kiyine is partner regulars Thomas Henry and Mattia Aramu in this one.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Romero - Scratched for Empoli game Romero (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's game versus Empoli.
Impact Romero was expected to start as usual in this one but he has been ruled out altogether. Venezia announced four unnamed COVID-19 cases Saturday. Luca Lezzerini is replacing him between the sticks.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nani joins Serie A's Venezia after Orlando City SC departure ' MLSSoccer.com Former Orlando City SC star Nani has signed with Italian Serie A club Venezia FC through the 2022-23 season, it was announced Friday. The 35...
JANUARY 14, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Nani - Signs with Venezia Nani has agreed to an 18-month contract with Venezia after leaving Orlando, the club announced.
Impact Nani heads back to Serie A after a short stint at Lazio in 2017/2019. He posted ten goals, seven assists, 66 shots and 44 chances in 29 appearances with Orlando City last season. He will compete with Mattia Aramu, Sofian Kiyine and Dennis Johnsen at Venezia.
JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sofian Kiyine - Creates one chance against Milan Kiyine (undisclosed) took one off-target shot, created one scoring chance, sent in one inaccurate cross and drew one foul in 30 minutes Sunday's 0-3 loss to Milan.
Impact Kiyine was used off the bench in this one as he was nursing an undisclosed muscular problem and put up small numbers. He had started in five of the previous six matches, recording five shots, eight chances and 17 crosses. Venezia will host Empoli Sunday.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tanner Tessmann - Eligibile for Milan game Tessmann will be available in Monday's road game against Milan following a one-game suspension.
Impact Tessmann got the standard one-game ban and will resume being an option, although he is generally not a starter. He would have better chances to play if Antonio Vacca continued to miss time. He has logged seven shots, eight tackles and nine clearances in 12 matches (three starts) so far.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Caldara - Will return versus Empoli Caldara will be eligible to play in Sunday's home game versus Empoli after being suspended for yellow-card accumulation.
Impact Caldara will resume starting over Michael Svoboda, who struggled against Milan. He has notched 21 tackles, 35 interceptions and 58 clearances in 16 matches, with two clean sheets.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Okereke - Creates two chances Okereke took an off target shot and created two chances during Sunday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.
Impact Okereke was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Venezia were shutout by Milan on Sunday. The forward took just one shot without crossing but his two chances created were the team-high total in the loss.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Romero - Concedes three on Sunday Romero allowed three goals while making four saves during Sunday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.
Impact Romero conceded a goal in the first half and two in the second as Venezia dropped all three points on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed 25 goals in 13 league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 59.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Svoboda - Sent off against Milan Svoboda won two of two tackles, had three clearances and one block and was expelled in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Milan.
Impact Svoboda had a poor performance and capped it off by stopping a shot on goal with a handball. He will be suspended for next Sunday's home game versus Empoli, where the starter Mattia Caldara will return from suspension.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tyronne Ebuehi - Departs for AFCON Ebuehi has reached Cameroon to play in AFCON with Nigeria, Venezia informed.
Impact Ebuehi stayed with his side longer than other players, but Venezia did not play Thursday against Salernitana. He will be unavailable for the next three games, where Pasquale Mazzocchi will see most of the minutes at right-back.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sofian Kiyine - Fit for Milan game Kiyine has shaken off his muscular problem and will be an option for Sunday's game versus Milan, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.
Impact Kiyine did not make the trip to Salerno for the game that did not take place, but he managed to recover in the last couple of days. He will likely be a bench option given the situation, even though he has started in most of the recent matches. He has tallied three shots, seven chances and ten crosses in the last five games. David Okereke, Thomas Henry and Dennis Johnsen are all available compared to the final games of 2021.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Romero - Available versus Milan Romero would have not played against Salernitana as he had to quarantine after a late return from Argentina, but he did not test positive for COVID-19 and will be available Sunday...
Impact Romero would have sat out the previous match had it been played, but he is good to go for this one and will most likely start on goal, as it has been the case since he joined as a free agent. He has allowed 22 goals, made 55 saves and kept three clean sheets in 12 matches so far.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Aramu - Salernitana game will not take place Venezia will not face Salernitana Thursday as the opponents halted all team activities following more COVID-19 cases, the club announced.
Impact Venezia will be initially awarded this one, but it will be rescheduled at a later date after an appeal. They will return on the pitch Sunday against Milan.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
