VENEZIA FC NEWS

Gianluca Busio - Busy in loss Busio created one chance on six crosses (two accurate) during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Busio created a single chance but had a solid fantasy floor even if the results weren't quite there. The midfielder maintained his duty on set-pieces, and is a strong fantasy option going forward. Next up is a tough trip to Genoa on Sunday.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Six crosses in loss Mazzocchi sent in six inaccurate crosses during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Mazzocchi made his sixth start of the season, and had plenty of opportunities to have a truly breakout fantasy performance. Unfortunately he struggled to find friendly heads with his crosses, and ended up with yet another lackluster showing. He's best left on the bench for fantasy purposes.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Molinaro - Assists in rare start Molinaro provided one assist on one chance created during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Salternitana.

Impact Molinaro provided his first assist of the season in a rare start at left-back. The defender did well, but with his limited upside and limited time on the pitch it's hard to see him being a consistent fantasy producer.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Scores and subs off against Salernitana Aramu took two shots (one on target), drew one foul and scored a goal in Tuesday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana but left at half-time due to muscle fatigue, DAZN reported.

Impact Aramu bagged a pretty goal by rifling it home from the middle of the box. However, he did not emerge from the locker room because of an ailment and will have to be assessed ahead of Sunday's game versus Genoa. Sofian Kiyine, Arnor Sigurdsson and Daan Heymans could fill in for him, although a pair of them could be needed in other roles.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Sent off against Salernitana Ampadu was shown a red card in the 67th minute of Tuesday's defeat against Salernitana, following a foul on Franck Ribery for his second booking of the game. He made a clearance an...

Impact Ampadu was only introduced into Tuesday's game at halftime and he picked up two yellow cards in 22 minutes, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's clash against Genoa. Mattia Aramu or Domen Crnigoj could fill in for him in midfield for the match.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - In action Tuesday Busio (knee) will start Tuesday's clash with Salernitana.

Impact Busio was forced off at halftime against Fiorentina on Saturday but will be making his ninth straight start for the club since joining from MLS at the deadline. In those previous eight matches, the midfielder has registered one goal on six shots (three on target), one assist, 10 crosses (two accurate) and five corners. Despite playing in a slightly more defensive role, Busio should still push up the pitch and could be a sneaky mid-range fantasy target.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Playing against Salernitana Aramu (illness) will be in the starting XI versus Salernitana on Tuesday.

Impact Aramu missed the club's previous clash against Fiorentina on Saturday but appears to be back up to 100 percent. Deployed in an attacking midfield role, Aramu should be a top-half fantasy target and will look to add to his existing two-goal total to start the year.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Scores own goal in loss Henry scored an own goal, took one shot off target, created one chance, drew three fouls and committed three fouls in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Sassuolo.

Impact Henry was unfortunate to score an own goal and did little on the offensive end. The striker has now registered one assist in his last three appearances, along with producing two shots and two chances created. He will look to bounce back Tuesday versus Salernitana.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Scores versus Sassuolo Okereke scored one goal on two shots on target, created one chance, delivered five crosses, won one tackle and drew wo fouls in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Sassuolo.

Impact Okereke had a great offensive outing Saturday as he found the back of the net early in the first half. The forward has now registered two goals in eight appearances this season, along with racking up 12 shots, three chances created and eight crosses in the same time span.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Provides assist in loss Ampadu provided one assist, created two chances, won one tackle, made one interception and drew one foul in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Sassuolo.

Impact Ampadu had a great offensive outing Saturday as he provided his first assist of the season early in the first half. The midfielder holds little offensive value, however, as he is better known to be racking up defensive stats.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Makes five saves in loss Romero made five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Sassuolo.

Impact Romero had a busy outing Saturday as he was forced to make five saves but it was not enough to avoid defeat. The keeper has now collected seven saves and allowed three goals in two appearances this season. He will look to bounce back Tuesday versus Salernitana.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daan Heymans - Available against Salernitana Heymans has returned from Belgium and will be an option for Tuesday's match versus Salernitana, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Heymans flew to his home country over the weekend for the loss of a relative, but he is back for this one. He has started only in the first two matches of the season so far. He has logged one assist, three chances created and three shots in six appearances (two starts).

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Questionable for Salernitana game Busio is dealing with a strong knock, but the MRI ruled out severe issues and he might be available Tuesday versus Salernitana, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Busio battled through a knee problem in the first half of the Sassuolo game before ultimately bowing out at intermission. The exams came back clean and he could make an appearance midweek, although the short turnaround does not help. The alternatives in the role would be Dor Peretz and Daan Heymans. He has logged one goal, one assist, six shots and 19 tackles in eight matches.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Will be back against Salernitana Aramu has shaken off his illness and will be available for Tuesday's match against Salernitana, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Aramu sat out the previous match due to an illness, but he tested negative for COVID and re-joined the team in a hurry. He could return to the XI right away, likely replacing Sofian Kiyine. He has posted two goals, one assist, seven shots and six chances created in six matches.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Okereke ends Serie A goal drought in Venezia's defeat against Sassuolo ' Goal.com David Okereke ended his five-game goal drought in the Serie A as Venezia suffered a 3-1 defeat to Sassuolo on Saturday.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Gianluca Busio - Leaves Sassuolo game at half-time Busio won two of two tackles and two duels and could not continue in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Sassuolo because of an apparent knee injury, Venezia informed.

Impact Busio picked up the problem midway throughout the first half, but he tried to play through it at first. He will take some tests shortly. He was substituted by Dor Peretz as Venezia are short-handed in the midfield since also Antonio Vacca is injured.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Ruled out for Sassuolo match Aramu (illness) was omitted from Venezia's squad list to face Sassuolo Saturday.

Impact Aramu is dealing with a non-COVID illness and will miss the trip to Reggio Emilia. Sofian Kiyine is the primary candidate to take his place as the main creator of the team. Arnor Sigurdsson should also see an uptick of playing time.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daan Heymans - Will miss Sassuolo match Heymans will skip Saturday's match against Sassuolo as he flew to Belgium for personal reasons, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Heymans might miss also Tuesday's game versus Salernitana considering the short turnaround. He could have been an option with Antonio Vacca on the mend, but the coach will pick among the other options in the midfield.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Will miss time Vacca suffered a thigh strain in the last game, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Vacca bowed out early in the past game and the initial optimism about the severity of the injury was wiped off by the tests. He will sit out the upcoming stretch of games and will be back after the third international break. The coach suggested Ethan Ampadu will move to pivot, opening a spot for Domen Crnigoj or Dor Peretz as box-to-box.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Doubtful for Sassuolo match Aramu came down with the flu late in the week, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Aramu is at serious risk of being excluded from the game-day squad list since he has little time to shake it off. Sofian Kiyine and Arnor Sigurdsson will be the primary candidates to take his place.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Johnsen - Will miss three weeks Johnsen underwent surgery to close a wound on the malleolus, which did not reveal any tendon issue, and has been given a three-week timetable, Venezia reports.

Impact Johnsen was carted off in the past game due to a major cut on the ankle, but he did not sustain further damage. He will miss the next three matches and has an outside shot to be back versus Roma. David Okereke and Sofian Kiyine are the primary candidates to pick up the slack in his role.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Keeps clean sheet against Fiorentina Romero had two saves, two clearances and one accurate keeper-sweeper in Monday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Romero started right away upon joining the club and, while he was not super busy, he helped them keep their first clean sheet of the season. Venezia will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Svoboda - Plays well against Fiorentina Svoboda had two blocks and five clearances and won four duels and one tackle in Monday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Svoboda was picked over Mattia Caldara for the second game in a row and had a quality performance in the back. He has tallied 13 clearances, six blocks and seven tackles in four matches. Venezia will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Draws four fouls versus Fiorentina Haps (thigh) had two interceptions and two successful take-ons, drew four fouls and won seven duels in Monday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Haps made his Venezia debut after shaking off a thigh injury during the break and, while he did not put up many stats on the offensive end, he had a rather dynamic outing. He should quickly rise to become the top option at left-back over Cristian Molinaro and David Schnegg. Venezia will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Gritty versus Fiorentina Ampadu had three interceptions, won four duels and two of three tackles and drew one foul in Monday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Ampadu drew another start in the midfield and took care of the dirty work exploiting his physicality. He has recorded five tackles, six interceptions and one chance created in three appearances. Venezia will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE