VENEZIA FC NEWS

Mattia Caldara - Logs seven interceptions versus Juventus Caldara had one block, three clearances and seven interceptions and won three duels in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Caldara had a few great reads on opposing passes and came away with a new season high for interceptions, massively contributing to holding Juventus to one goal and guiding the back-line without Pietro Ceccaroni in the lineup. He has logged 20 tackles, 31 interceptions, 54 clearances and 15 blocks in 14 matches. Venezia will face Sampdoria away next Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Works hard in Juventus clash Busio took two shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate) and won three of five tackles and eight duels in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Busio was again able to pick up stats on both ends thanks to his energy in the midfield. He is not a major offensive weapon but he easily fills the stat-sheet. He has posted two assists, 25 crosses, 17 clearances and 31 tackles in 16 matches, scoring once. Venezia will face Sampdoria away next Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Fires three shots against Juventus Henry drew five fouls, won ten duels and took three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Henry went toe-to-toe with the opposing defenders and was often successful in the physical battle, but he was not particularly dangerous in his attempts. He has logged two goals, three assists, 23 shots and nine chances created in 16 matches (nine starts). He will continue seeing heavy minutes in the next two matches with David Okereke on the shelf. Venezia will face Sampdoria away next Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Provides assist against Juventus Haps sent in three crosses (all accurate), created three scoring chances, had two interceptions and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Haps was a factor in the final third, paced his team in chances and linked up with Mattia Aramu ahead of the equalizer. He has been able to put together a few well-rounded stat-lines since taking over the position. He has posted eight chances created, ten crosses, 13 tackles and 13 interceptions in nine appearances. Venezia will face Sampdoria away next Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Scores versus Juventus Aramu took four shots (two on target), sent in ten crosses (one accurate), created one chance and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Aramu was imprecise in his deliveries, but he leveled the game with a great lefty strike in the bottom corner from distance. He led his team in both shots and crosses, as it often happens. He is now up to five goals, two assists, 20 shots and nine chances created in 14 matches. Venezia will face Sampdoria away next Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Excels again in Juventus clash Romero had five saves, two clearances and one punch and gave up one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Romero could not catch Alvaro Morata's deflection, but he blocked multiple shots, in particular a point-blank range one by Federico Bernardeschi in the second half, allowing his team to pick up a point in a difficult match-up. He has surrendered 18 goals, made 48 saves and kept three clean sheets in ten matches. Venezia will face Sampdoria away next Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arnor Sigurdsson - Unused against Juventus Sigurdsson (knee) did not feature in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Sigurdsson was available after missing time with a knee sprain, but he has a couple of players ahead of him in the depth chart despite the absence of David Okereke. He has appeared just four times off the bench so far. Venezia will face Sampdoria away next Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Ceccaroni - Will return against Sampdoria Ceccaroni served his one-game suspension in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Ceccaroni will be back for next Sunday's road game against Sampdoria and will likely replace Marco Modolo in the XI. He has scored twice and logged 20 tackles, nine interceptions, 74 clearances and 12 blocks in 16 games, with three clean sheets.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Niki Maenpaa - On stands for Juventus game Maenpaa (back) did not make the Venezia's match-day squad list for Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Maenpaa was originally called up but he did not make the bench. He will be a third-stringer once he returns. Venezia will face Sampdoria away next Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arnor Sigurdsson - Called up for Juventus match Sigurdsson (knee) has been named in Venezia's squad list to face Juventus Saturday.

Impact Sigurdsson is available after sitting out the past two games due to a minor knee problem. He has had a small role so far, but Venezia recently lost one of their best attackers, David Okereke, therefore he will have more chances to be involved in the next few games. He has posted three crosses, one tackle and one interception in four off-the-bench appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Niki Maenpaa - Available against Juventus Maenpaa (back) has been called up for Saturday's match versus Juventus, Venezia informed.

Impact Maenpaa missed the last three games due to a back problem. He opened the season as the starter, but Venezia are now relying on Sergio Romero in the role.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Ruled out for Juventus game Vacca will miss Saturday's match against Juventus due to a foot problem, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Vacca has often picked up nagging problems throughout the course of the season and will be sidelined in this one as well. Either Tanner Tessmann or Domen Crnigoj will take his place in the midfield, with the latter offering more fantasy upside.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2021 • USSOCCER.COM

Domen Crnigoj - Scores versus Verona Crnigoj scored one goal on two shots on target, created one chance, delivered three crosses, made two interceptions and three clearances in Sunday's 4-3 loss versus Verona.

Impact Crnigoj had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net in the first half but it was not enough to help his side take home at least a point. The midfielder's playing time, however, is a concern as he has started once in the last three games. He will look to be confirmed in the starting XI Saturday versus Juventus after a great offensive performance.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Johnsen - Provides assist in loss Johnsen provided one assist, created one chance, delivered one cross, won one tackle and committed one foul in Sunday's 4-3 loss versus Verona.

Impact Johnsen had a good offensive outing Sunday as he registered one assist, but it was not enough to help his side take home at least a point. The forward's playing time, however, is a concern as he has started twice in the last four games. This was his first assist in 12 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Scores, assists in loss Henry scored one goal, provided one assist, scored an own goal, took five shots (two on target), created two chances and committed one foul in Sunday's 4-3 loss versus Verona.

Impact Henry had a great offensive outing as he scored one goal and registered one assist along with scoring an own goal. The striker has now collected two goals and three assists in 15 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Makes three saves in loss Romero made three saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-3 loss versus Verona.

Impact Romero had a poor outing as he conceded four goals in Sunday's 4-3 loss. The keeper has failed to keep a clean sheet in his last three appearances, but he has managed to produce 14 saves and allowed 10 goals in the same time span.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Diagnosed with thigh strain Okereke picked up a flexor strain in right thigh and will likely be out for three weeks, Trivenetogoal reports.

Impact Okereke immediately aggravated a previous minor thigh problem in the Verona game. He will most likely sit out the next three matches and return in January. Thomas Henry, Dennis Johnsen and Francesco Forte will absorb his playing time up front.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Wins two tackles against Verona Vacca (heel) had three interceptions, one clearance and one block and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Verona.

Impact Vacca returned from a brief absence and as usual put up numbers in the passive phase. He is now up to 23 tackles, 11 interceptions and eight clearances, while he has taken just one shot and created one chance in ten appearances. Venezia will host Juventus Saturday.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Available against Juventus Ampadu completed his one-game suspension in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Juventus.

Impact Ampadu will likely get the start as it has been the case for the previous four matches, even though Domen Crnigoj fared well in relief. He will also be an option to replace the suspended Pietro Ceccaroni in the back since he is rather versatile. He has logged two assists, seven chances created, 17 tackles and 12 interceptions in nine matches so far.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Ceccaroni - Scores and sees red in Verona match Ceccaroni had two clearances, won one tackle, scored one goal and was sent off in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Verona.

Impact Ceccaroni opened the scoring with a tap-in following a set piece, but he stopped a shot with a handball on the goal-line in the second half, earning a clear red card. He will be suspended for next Saturday's home game versus Venezia, where Mattia Caldara and Micheal Svoboda will probably pair up in the back.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Subs off immediately in Verona match Okereke played just six minutes in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Verona due to a muscular problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Okereke got the nod after missing the previous fixture due to a similar issue, but he did not last long. He is headed for some tests and will probably be forced to miss some time. Should that be the case, Thomas Henry and Dennis Johnsen would see an uptick of playing time.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Fit for Verona clash Vacca is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Verona.

Impact Vacca returns after missing Venezia's mid week match due to a heel issue. The midfielder will bridge the gap between attack and defense in Venezia's midfield for Sunday's Serie A clash with Verona.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Starting Sunday Okereke is fit and in the starting Xi for Sunday's match with Verona.

Impact Okereke returns to the team after missing Venezia's mid week match with a thigh injury. The forward will help lead the line for Sunday's Serie A clash with Verona.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Available versus Verona Ebuehi (thigh) has been included in Venezia's squad list to face Verona Sunday.

Impact Ebuehi sat out the past three matches due to a strain but managed to return earlier than expected. He will resume alternating with Pasquale Mazzocchi at right back. He has posted three chances created, 12 crosses and 12 tackles in eight games (five starts).

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE