VENEZIA FC NEWS

Antonio Vacca - Called up for Verona match Vacca (heel) has been named in Venezia's squad list to face Verona Sunday.

Impact Vacca sat out the midweek match due to soreness in the area, but the coach stated that his injury was minor and that he has good chances to start. He will be in contention with Tanner Tessmann. His role is mostly defensive-minded as he has logged 21 tackles, eight interceptions and seven clearances in nine appearances, creating one chance.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Probable for Verona game Okereke (thigh) is more likely than not to feature in Sunday's clash with Verona, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Okereke made the initial squad list after missing the midweek bout due to an ailment. He started in six straight games before the hiccup, scoring three times and taking nine shots. He might come off the bench on this occasion considering the physical problem. His main competitor is Thomas Henry.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Wins three duels against Atalanta Mazzocchi won two of two tackles and three duels, sent in one inaccurate cross and created one scoring chance in Tuesday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Mazzocchi had a fairly physical display but he was brought down by the large defeat like most of his teammates. He has enjoyed a nice run of starts with Tyronne Ebuehi currently on the mend. He has recorded 16 crosses, two chances created, seven interceptions and eight clearances in the past six matches. Venezia will host Verona Sunday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Postes three interceptions in Atalanta game Haps sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance, had three interceptions and won one duel in Tuesday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Haps put together a low-end line in the romp, chipping in on both phases, as he is one to do. He has logged five chances, 12 tackles, 11 interceptions and 15 clearances in eight matches. Venezia will host Verona Sunday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Busy versus Atalanta Caldara had two blocks and two clearances and won two of three tackles and six duels in Tuesday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Caldara had his hands full in the back and stuffed the stat sheet, but Atalanta overwhelmed the defense and bagged four goals. He has posted 18 tackles, 21 interceptions, 45 clearances and 13 blocks in 12 appearances, with two clean sheets. Venezia will host Verona Sunday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Draws four fouls against Atalanta Henry took one shot on target, had three successful take-ons, won nine duels and drew four fouls in Tuesday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Henry often emerged victorious from the physical duels with the opponents, but that did not translate into a major offensive production. He will see an uptick in playing time if David Okereke is forced to miss further time. He has logged one goal, two assists, 15 shots and seven chances created in 14 matches. Venezia will host Verona Sunday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Quiet against Atalanta Aramu sent in one inaccurate cross, drew one foul and won one duel in 32 minutes in Tuesday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Aramu was partially managed in this one given the busy schedule and the tough match-up and did not make an impact off the bench. He will be back in the XI in Sunday's home game versus Verona. He has posted four goals, two assists, eight chances created and 36 crosses in 12 appearances.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Suspended for Verona match Ampadu created two scoring chances, won five duels and two of two tackles and sent in two crosses in Tuesday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta and will miss one game due to yellow-card accumu...

Impact Ampadu put together a decent stat-line despite the rough result, but he will have to sit one out as he picked up his fifth yellow card. If healthy, Antonio Vacca will take his place in the midfield, otherwise Domen Crnigoj and Dor Peretz are next in line. Venezia will host Verona Sunday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Allows four goals versus Atalanta Romero had two saves and conceded four goals in Tuesday's 0-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Romero again paid the price for being behind a rather shoddy defense in this one despite his usually excellent showings. He has surrendered 13 goals, made 40 saves and kept three clean sheets in eight games. Venezia will host Verona Sunday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Unavailable versus Atalanta Okereke will miss Tuesday's match against Atalanta due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Okereke was surprisingly missing from the game-day squad. He will likely take some tests after the match. Dennis Johnsen and Thomas Henry are playing up front for Venezia in this one.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arnor Sigurdsson - Suffers knee injury Sigurdsson will miss Tuesday's game against Atalanta and likely more due to a knee sprain, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Sigurdsson picked up the injury in practice and is undergoing further evaluations. He is not a meaningful part of the offense as he has appeared just four times of the bench so far.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Will miss Atalanta game Vacca has a sore heel and will be out for Tuesday's match versus Atalanta, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Vacca picked up a small ailment and will try to recover for the following match, the coach added. Either Tanner Tessmann or Domen Crnigoj will replace him in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Lively against Inter Haps created two scoring chances and had two blocks, two interceptions and three successful take-ons in Saturday's 0-2 loss to inter.

Impact Haps put together a decent performance on both ends despite the difficult match-up. He has recorded four chances created, six crosses, 11 tackles and 15 clearances in seven games. Venezia will face Atalanta away Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Ceccaroni - Blocks four shots versus Inter Ceccaroni had four blocks, one interception and five clearances and won one duel in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Ceccaroni continues to have interesting volume, but Venezia do not keep many clean sheets. He has tallied 19 tackles, eight interceptions, 70 clearances and 11 blocks in 14 games. Venezia will face Atalanta away Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Serviceable against Inter Ampadu won three of three tackles and two duels, created one scoring chance and had one clearance in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Ampadu as usual exploited his muscularity in the midfield to contribute to the passive phase. He has provided two assists so far, adding five chances created, 15 tackles, 11 interceptions and 11 clearances in eight matches. Venezia will face Atalanta away Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Johnsen - Delivers five crosses in Inter clash Johnsen took one off-target shot, sent in five crosses (one accurate) and was dispossessed once in 28 minutes in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Johnsen was used off the bench in anticipation of the midweek round and due to the recent ankle injury, but he still put up okay numbers. He has tallied 11 shots, 12 chances created and 23 crosses in ten matches. Venezia will face Atalanta away Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sofian Kiyine - Busy against Inter Kiyine sent in five crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, had four successful take-on and won five duels in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Kiyine drew the start in this one and was pretty active, although he turned the ball over seven times. He has logged eight shots, seven chances created, 24 crosses and 13 tackles in nine games (six starts). Venezia will face Atalanta away Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Shackled by Inter Okereke sent in one inaccurate cross, committed one foul and won two duels in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Okereke was rendered inoffensive by the vaunted Inter defense in this one. He has scored three times, taken ten shots and sent in nine crosses in the last six matches. Venezia will face Atalanta away Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Fires three shots against Inter Aramu sent in three crosses (zero accurate), had one successful take-on, took three shots (one on target) and won one duel in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Aramu was again the most dangerous man for his side and challenged the goalie with two shots from distance in the lone attempts for Venezia. He has recorded four goals, two assists, eight chances created and 15 shots in 11 games. Venezia will face Atalanta away Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Svoboda - Unused versus Inter Svoboda (back) did not feature in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Svoboda was available following a small back procedure, but Mattia Caldara and Pietro Ceccaroni again paired up in the middle of the defense. He could relieve one of the two in the next pair of games. He has recorded eight tackles, two interceptions, 18 clearances and seven blocks in seven appearances. Venezia will face Atalanta away Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Domen Crnigoj - Makes sub appearance against Inter Crnigoj (thigh) sent in two crosses and had one interception in six minutes in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Crnigoj saw limited action in his return from a thigh ailment. He should get more playing time in the next couple of matches, but the coach appears to find starting trio in the midfield that does not include him. He has logged 12 crosses, eight tackles, eight interceptions and seven chances created in 12 matches (seven starts). Venezia will face Atalanta away Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Concedes twice against Inter Romero had nine saves and one clearance and allowed two goals in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Romero had another brilliant display and stopped multiple attempts on goal, but Inter still managed to hit the net twice. He posted a new season high for saves in this one. He has recorded 38 saves, surrendered nine goals and kept three clean sheets in seven matches. Venezia will face Atalanta away Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Svoboda - Available versus Inter Svoboda (back) has been included in Venezia's squad list to face Inter Saturday.

Impact Svoboda went under the knife for a disc problem in early November and returned within the expected timetable. He will resume challenging and alternating with Mattia Caldara in the next few matches. He has posted eight tackles, two interceptions, 18 clearances and seven blocks in seven games (five starts).

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Niki Maenpaa - Suffers back injury Maenpaa will miss Saturday's game versus Inter due to back pain, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Maenpaa is at risk of sitting out multiple matches considering the short turnaround. Luca Lezzerini is fit after back surgery and will back up Sergio Romero for the time being.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Lezzerini - Good to go for Inter game Lezzerini (back) will be called up for Saturday's match versus Inter.

Impact Lezzerini traveled with the team last week but ended up on the stands. He will back up Sergio Romero since Niki Maenpaa is on the shelf.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE