VENEZIA FC NEWS

Sergio Romero - Concedes four goals versus Sassuolo Romero had six saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Romero had a rather unfortunate display as he was beaten by a sure-fire shot by Giacomo Raspadori in the early going and then by three penalty kicks, and he came close to catching all three. He has surrendered eight goals and made 15 saves in the last three matches since returning between the sticks. Venezia will visit Lazio next Monday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arnor Sigurdsson - Called up for Sassuolo match Sigurdsson (ankle) has been named in Venezia's squad list for Sunday's game versus Sassuolo.

Impact Sigurdsson spent some time away from the team for some specialistic consults, but his problem was not as severe as initially thought and he will resume providing depth to the attack. He has not had a consistent role thus far and never started. He has tallied one shot, three crosses and one chance in seven off-the-bench appearances.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sofian Kiyine - Available against Sassuolo Kiyine (thigh) has been named in Venezia's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Kiyine could make his return after sitting out four matches with a thigh injury. He has generally been a rotational piece in multiple roles. He has logged 14 shots, 15 chances, 35 crosses and 19 tackles in 17 appearances (11 starts).

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nani - Makes one tackle as sub Nani played 23 minutes during Sunday's 3-1 loss at Verona and made one tackle (won).

Impact Nani again couldn't do much to help his side with limited time in the field, subbing on for Mattia Aramu in the 67th minute. The started in two of his five appearances so far, assisting once. He will now look for more playing time when they host Sassuolo on Sunday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Johnsen - Assists as substitute Johnsen assisted one goal from his only chance created and sent in one accurate cross in 23 minutes during Sunday's 3-1 loss at Verona.

Impact Johnsen subbed on in the second half and assisted David Okereke's goal in the 81st minute. That was his second assist in the season. The forward has been in and out the starting XI lately, and will now look to get the nod against Sassuolo on Sunday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Scores in road loss Okereke scored one goal from three shots, made three tackles (one won), one interception and two clearances in Sunday's 3-1 loss at Verona.

Impact Okereke scored in the 81st minute to cut Verona's lead to 2-1, but they conceded again later and ended up with the road loss. The forward now has six goals in the season. He will look to find the back of the net again when they host Sassuolo on Sunday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Makes six clearances at Verona Caldara registered two off-target shots, five tackles (four won), four interceptions, six clearances and a yellow card in Sunday's 3-1 loss at Verona.

Impact Caldara had a great defensive outing, leading his side in tackles and clearances and making the second-most interceptions, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The centerback also received his ninth yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now need to be careful against Sassuolo on Sunday to avoid a suspension.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Makes eight saves in loss Romero made eight saves and one clearance in Sunday's 3-1 loss at Verona.

Impact Romero had a good outing and made his second-most saves in the season, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss -- in an amazing performance from Giovanni Simeone. The goalkeeper has only three clean sheets in the season, the last one in November, and will now look to bounce back when they host Sassuolo on Sunday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Will miss multiple games Ebuehi suffered a strain of the semitendinosus muscle in the right leg, Trivenetogoal reports.

Impact Ebuehi will be forced to sit out three or four matches because of the injury. Depending on which scheme the coach uses, Ethan Ampadu, Domen Crnigoj and Ales Mateju will play on the right flank in the next few tilts.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Fills stat sheet in draw Caldara made six tackles (five won), seven clearances, three interceptions and one block during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Caldara had another stat-stuffing performance at the heart of the defense, which included game-highs in both tackles and interceptions. The centre back has been very effective as of late, having racked up 12 tackles, 22 clearances, 11 interceptions and six blocks over his last four starts. Up next for Caldara is Sunday's visit to Verona.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Takes six shots in draw Aramu had six shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in eight crosses (two accurate) and suffered three fouls during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Aramu was one of the best men on the pitch here, pacing all players in shots attempted and crosses. The attacker couldn't appear on the scoresheet, but still had one of his biggest performances of the season so far. He'll try to keep it up during Sunday's visit to Verona.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Concedes once in return Romero made one save and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Romero returned to the team after recovering from a COVID-19 infection and was beaten in the 29th minute when Caleb Ekuban fired a powerful low shot to draw things level at 1-1. Other than that, he showed his usual safety when called into action. Clean sheets have been hard to come by for the veteran goalkeeper, but he usually makes up for that with a lot of saves as he has 60 over 14 league starts this season. Up next for Romero is Sunday's visit to Verona.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Scores in draw Henry scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance and suffered two fouls during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Henry opened the scoring for Venezia in the 13rd minute, appearing unmarked in the far post to slot the ball home after a corner kick was nodded behind by a teammate. But then the forward couldn't produce much afterwards, which led him to be subbed off in the closing stages of the match. With five goals and three assists over 23 appearances in his maiden Serie A season, Henry will try to add to his account during next Sunday's visit to Verona.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Ceccaroni - Provides assist in draw Ceccaroni provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created one chance and made four tackles (two won), eight clearances and one block during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Ceccaroni appeared on the near post to assist Thomas Henry for the opening goal of the match in the 13th minute and then put up an impressive performance at the heart of the defense. The centre back is always a reliable source of fantasy numbers and will try to remain productive during next Sunday's visit to Verona.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Unused against Genoa Vacca (thigh) did not feature in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Vacca was available for the first time in a month, but the coach did not field him. He is likely going to be eased into action, but he has generally started when healthy. However, he does not carry much fantasy value due to his defensive style.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Available against Verona Okereke will return in Sunday's away game against Verona after a one-game suspension.

Impact Okereke was expelled for a harsh foul but did not get more than the standard ban. He could get the start over Thomas Henry or Luis Nani Sunday. He has scored once and added 11 shots, four chances and four crosses in the last five tilts.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Will be back versus Verona Busio served his one-game suspension in Sunday's away game against Verona

Impact Busio had to sit out one game after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. Depending on which scheme the coach uses, he could replace Michael Svoboda or Domen Crnigoj. He has notched one goal, two assists, 15 chances and 32 crosses in 22 appearances so far.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Subs in and out against Genoa Ebuehi sent in one cross and had one clearance in 30 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Genoa before leaving with an injury, Venezia announced.

Impact Ebuehi did not start since he was not 100 percent and had to be replaced after subbing due to a muscular problem. He is headed for some tests ahead of Sunday's road game against Verona.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Makes bench Sunday Vacca is fit and in the match day squad to face Genoa on Sunday.

Impact Vacca returns after missing the previous two matches with a thigh strain. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ales Mateju - Available against Genoa Mateju has shaken off COVID-19 and has been named in Venezia's squad list to face Genoa Sunday.

Impact Mateju tested positive right after signing as a free agent. He shook it off and returned to practice in the last couple of days. He will alternate with Tyronne Ebuehi at right-back going forward, replacing Pasquale Mazzocchi that left in January.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Modolo - Fine for Genoa game Modolo (illness) returned to full practice in the lead-up of Sunday's match versus Genoa, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Modolo is poised to be an option Sunday, but he is unlikely to see meaningful playing time since the two starters Pietro Ceccaroni and Matteo Caldara are available and Michael Svoboda fared decently last week. He has appeared in four matches (two starts), tallying two tackles, three interceptions, 17 clearances and five blocks.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Expected back for Genoa game Vacca (thigh) is not 100 percent but should be an option for Sunday's match versus Genoa, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Vacca sat out the last two matches because of a thigh strain. The coach suggested he will be brought along slowly considering his injury history, but Venezia are one man short in the midfield since Gianluca Busio is suspended, so he can log some minutes off the bench. He generally is not a fantasy asset, having logged one assist, 27 tackles, 15 interceptions and three chances in 14 games (ten starts).

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arnor Sigurdsson - Dealing with significant injury Sigurdsson is currently in Iceland to rehab for an injury that already affected him in the past, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Sigurdsson is reportedly dealing with an ankle injury and has no timetable to return. Venezia will move forward relying on their other offensive options, but he had not played much up to this point.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio reflects on growing up at Sporting KC, Serie A and Lorenzo Insigne ' MLSSoccer.com Gianluca Busio was just a kid when he arrived at Sporting Kansas City’s academy. Last August, he left as a mature teenager, embarking on a E...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sergio Romero - Will resume starting against Genoa Romero tested negative for COVID-19 after the trip to Argentina and trained fully Wednesday, Il Gazzettino reports.

Impact Romero will reclaim the starting job he had relinquished to Luca Lezzerini as the teammate suffered a serious thigh injury. He has allowed 25 goals, made 59 saves and kept three clean sheets in 13 appearances. Venezia will host Genoa SUnday.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE