VENEZIA FC NEWS

Sofian Kiyine - Picks up muscular injury Kiyine was not inserted in Venezia's squad list to face Salernitana Thursday because of a muscular problem.

Impact Kiyine has been ruled out in advance even though the coach had voiced some optimism about his status in the pre-game presser despite an ailment. Dennis Johnsen or David Okereke will man the left flank until he returns.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Will miss Salernitana game Vacca is not present in Venezia's squad list for Thursday's game against Salernitana.

Impact Vacca has often missed time with nagging injuries throughout the season, and Venezia also announced two unnamed COVID-19 cases in recent days. Domen Crnigoj and newcomer Mickael Cuisance are the next men up in the midfield.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Unavailable against Salernitana Romero (undisclosed) was not included in Venezia's squad list to face Salernitana Thursday.

Impact Romero is out for unspecified reasons, but Venezia announced two unnamed positive COVID-19 cases after the holidays. His backups Niki Maenpaa and Luca Lezzerini have both started matches before he joined.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Still with the team Ebuehi has been named in Venezia's squad list to face Salernitana Thursday.

Impact Ebuehi is still listed in the Nigerian team for AFCON, but he has not left yet. He was a late addition after some injury dropouts. He will compete for the starting job with Pasquale Mazzocchi and Ridgeciano Haps in the upcoming matches.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mickael Cuisance - Moves to Venezia Cuisance has agreed to a contract until 2025 upon joining Venezia on a permanent transfer from Bayern Munich, the club announced.

Impact Cuisance had barely featured this season, playing just 12 minutes in Bundesliga. He should have a significant role at Venezia once he will have adjusted to the new league. He posted two goals, one assist, nine chances and 24 tackles in 23 games (11 starts) at Marseille last season.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Called up for AFCON Ebuehi was a late addition to the Nigeria roster for the African Cup of Nations.

Impact Ebuehi replaced a late drop-out due to injury and will be unavailable for the next four Serie A games. He has played on both defensive flanks lately. Pasquale Mazzocchi and Ridgeciano Haps will see the lion's share of minutes in those roles going forward.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Unused against Lazio Haps (thigh) was available but did not feature in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Haps shook off some muscle fatigue that held him out for one game, but the coach continued to roll with Pasquale Mazzocchi and Tyronne Ebuehi, who had done well in the previous tilt. He could replace one of the two in January 6th's road game versus Salernitana. He has posted one assist, eight chances, seven crosses and eight interceptions in the last five starts.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Picks up fifth yellow card Caldara registered one chance created, one tackle (won), three interceptions, two clearances, one block and a yellow card in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Caldara co-led his side in interceptions, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The centerback also received his fifth yellow card of the season. He will be suspended at Salernitana on Jan 6, and will likely return when they host Milan on Jan 9.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Makes one save in loss Romero made one save during Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Romero had a game to forget, conceding three goals and making a season-low one save in the proccess. The goalkeeper will now look to bounce back when they visit Salernitana on Jan 6.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Tessmann - Sent off against Lazio Tessmann had one interception, drew one foul and was sent off for a harsh tackle in 22 minutes in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Tessmann was expelled for hitting an opponent on the shin while trying to steal the ball away. He should not get more than the standard one-game suspension. He will miss January 6th's road game against Salernitana. He generally backs up Antonio Vacca and Domen Crnigoj in the midfield.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Will miss Lazio game Henry is absent for Wednesday's match versus Lazio due to the flu, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Henry was supposed to start, but he came down with an illness. Francesco Forte is leading the frontline, while David Okereke will begin on the bench in his return from a thigh injury.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Modolo - Available versus Lazio Modolo (back) has been included in Venezia's squad list for Wednesday's game against Lazio.

Impact Modolo is fit enough to be an option despite suffering a thigh contracture last week. He has played just once so far when starter Pasquale Ceccaroni was unavailable, which is not the case for this game.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Called up for Lazio match Haps (thigh) has been included in Venezia's squad list to face Lazio Wednesday.

Impact Haps is available after sitting out one game with an ailment. If healthy enough to handle major minutes, he will challenge Pasquale Mazzocchi and Tyronne Ebuehi who manned the defensive flanks in the previous game. He has logged one assist, eight chances created, ten crosses and 13 tackles in nine appearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Four interceptions against Sampdoria Ampadu made four interceptions in a 1-1 draw against Sampdoria on Sunday.

Impact Ampadu had a decent day for the visitors. The 21-year-old made four interceptions, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Ampadu also made a solitary clearance.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Provides assist off bench against Sampdoria Vacca provided an assist after coming off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Sampdoria on Sunday.

Impact Vacca had a decent outing for the visiting side. The 31-year-old came as a substitute in the 57th minute and provided an assist for the team's only goal in the match 30 minutes later. Other than that, Vacca also made a couple of interceptions.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Six saves against Sampdoria Romero made six saves and conceded a goal in a 1-1 draw against Sampdoria on Sunday.

Impact Romero had an impressive game for the visitors. The 34-year-old conceded a goal but made six crucial saves as well. It was the fifth consecutive fixture where Romero failed to keep a clean sheet.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Scores off bench against Sampdoria Henry scored a goal after coming off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Sampdoria on Sunday.

Impact Henry had a good game for the visitors. The 27-year-old came as a substitute in the 57th minute and scored the team's only goal in the match 30 minutes later. It was Henry's third goal of the league campaign.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Provides assist against Sampdoria Vacca (foot) created two scoring chances, won two of two tackles, had one clearance and picked up an assist in 32 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Sampdoria.

Impact Vacca returned after missing one game and was instrumental in the equalizer, as he intercepted a ball that eventually led to Thomas Henry's successful piledriver. It is his first helper of the season. He is the starter in his role, but he has to be managed carefully due to his age and injury history. He will be in contention with Domen Crnigoj and Tanner Tessmann to get the nod in Wednesday's home game versus Lazio. He has tallied three chances, 25 tackles, 13 interceptions and nine clearances in 11 games (eight starts).

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Modolo - Suffers thigh injury Modolo is dealing with a significant thigh contracture, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Modolo will likely miss the next two matches and look to recuperate during the upcoming break. He got his lone start recently while Pietro Ceccaroni was suspended and Micheal Svoboda not in great shape, but he is generally the fourth option in the back.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Available against Sampdoria Vacca (foot) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Sampdoria, but he can not play too many minutes, coach Paolo Zanetti warned.

Impact Vacca has recuperated enough from a heel issue that cost him two out of the last three games. His minutes are set to be capped even if the coach decides to start him. He will be in contention primarily with Domen Crnigoj. He has logged 23 tackles, 11 interceptions, eight clearances and five blocks in ten games (eight starts).

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Picks up thigh problem Haps will miss Sunday's road game versus Sampdoria due to muscle fatigue, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Haps is in danger of sitting out two straight games considering the short turnaround, even though his issue is minor. Either Cristian Molinaro or Pasquale Mazzocchi will fill in for him at left-back Sunday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Niki Maenpaa - Available midweek Maenpaa (back) was on the bench for Tuesday's Coppa Italia match versus Ternana.

Impact Maenpaa has shaken off the back problems that sidelined for a couple of weeks. With Sergio Romero entrenched as the starter and Luca Lezzerini currently healthy, he is now the third-stringer.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Fiordilino - Returns in cup game Fiordilino (groin) drew the start in Wednesday's Coppa Italia game against Ternana.

Impact Fiordilino has been on the shelf since mid-October due to sports-hernia surgery. He was temporarily excluded from the squad list when they signed Sergio Romero, so it is likely he will remain ineligible for the next two matches. However, the coach says that he counts on him for depth in the midfield and therefore he should resume being an option in January after some departures or other cuts. He has logged four interceptions, two clearances, one block, and one chance created in three appearances so far.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 14, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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DECEMBER 14, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM