VENEZIA FC NEWS

David Schnegg - Good to go for Spezia game Schnegg (neck) is available for Sunday's match versus Spezia, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Schnegg subbed off last week after a blow to the neck, but the issue did not linger. He will be in contention to start with Cristian Molinaro. He has posted one chance, one interception and one clearance in two appearances thus far.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arnor Sigurdsson - Suffers small injury Sigurdsson will miss a pair of weeks due to a minor muscular issue, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Sigurdsson did not play in the last game following a late return from international duties and got hurt during the week, further delaying his integration in the rotation. Mattia Aramu, Dennis Johnsen and David Okereke remain the top options on the wings for Venezia.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Picks up muscular injury Haps will miss a couple of weeks because of an unspecified muscular problem, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Haps was ramping up in practice to get fully into shape, but he will now be forced to miss multiple games given the busy schedule. David Schnegg and Cristian Molinaro will be the primary choices at left-back while Haps recovers.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Available against Spezia Aramu (thigh) needs to be managed but he is good to go for Sunday's match versus Spezia, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Aramu picked up a small muscular problem in the previous game. The coach said that he is tempted to start him given his importance to the team, but the decision will go down to the wire. He picked up an assist last week. David Okereke would take his place if he was not in the XI.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Not ready to play Ampadu (conditioning) will miss Sunday's match versus Spezia, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Ampadu had limited time to practice following the late move and international duties and also had to quarantine after taking care of some paperwork. Venezia will continue to rely on the center-backs they have been using thus far.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Lezzerini - Will miss time Lezzerini will be sidelined for two-to-three weeks because of a thigh injury, Il Messaggero Veneto reports.

Impact Lezzerini was forced to sub off at half time of the past game and will sit out a few contests while he rehabs. He has alternated with Niki Maenpaa to open the season as neither has been fully healthy thus far. Venezia will host Spezia Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Fiordilino - Will miss time Fiordilino is set to skip multiple matches due to a shoulder sprain, Trivenetogoal reports.

Impact Fiordilino bowed out early over the weekend and the tests confirmed the early diagnosis. He will probably sit out three or four games. The next in line in the Venezia midfielder are Domeng Crnigoj and Tanner Tessmann.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Avoids serious injuries Aramu took some tests on his thigh and they came back clean, Trivenetogoal reports.

Impact Aramu will practice on the side for a few days and will try to be available for Sunday's game versus Spezia, the site adds. He pulled the strings and picked up an assist in the few minutes he played versus Empoli. David Okereke and Arnor Sigurdsson would be the main candidates to take his place if he were to miss time.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Delivers two crosses versus Empoli Busio created one chance, delivered two crosses, won three tackles, made one interception, drew one foul and made three blocks in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Busio was not able to make it on the scoresheet Saturday but he was active on both ends of the pitch as he racked up both offensive and defensive stats to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has collected one shot, two chances created and five crosses in two appearances since transferring to Italy.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Scores versus Empoli Okereke scored one goal on two shots (one on target) and made one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Okereke came off the bench in the second half and found the back of the net minutes later for his first goal of the season. The striker has also collected five shots, one cross, one tackle and two fouls drawn in two appearances. He will push to be included in the starting XI Sunday versus Spezia.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Niki Maenpaa - Makes two saves in win Maenpaa made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Maenpaa came off the bench in the second half and made two important saves to help his side take home all three points. The keeper has now produced four saves and three goals allowed in two appearances this season. He should be included in the starting XI Sunday versus Spezia.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Schnegg - Subs off against Empoli Schnegg had two clearances, one interception and one successful take-on and won one duel before bowing out due to a neck/shoulder problem in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Schnegg picked up a knock during the first half but soldiered through it until intermission. He will be assessed throughout the week. Cristian Molinaro replaced him at left-back. Venezia will host Spezia next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Fiordilino - Bows out early versus Empoli Fiordilino created one scoring chance, had one block and one clearance and won three duels in 54 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli and sub off due to a shoulder bruise.

Impact Fiordilini was a surprise starter and held his own in the midfield taking care of the dirty work. He will likely undergo some tests during the week. Domen Crnigoj took his place in the midfield. Venezia will host Spezia next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Lezzerini - Subs off versus Empoli Lezzerini had three saves and bowed out at halftime due to some discomfort in his thigh in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Lezzerini did not concede while playing, but he could not continue after half-time. He was replaced by Niki Maenpaa, as the two have alternated between the sticks thus far. He will take some tests during the week. Venezia will host Spezia next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Assists and subs off versus Empoli Aramu sent in two crosses, created three scoring chances, picked up an assist and subbed off after 33 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Aramu had a productive return after a two-game suspension as he set up Thomas Henry with a great cross to set up the early goal. However, he was forced to bow out early due to a thigh problem, DAZN's sideline reported indicated. He will be assessed during the week. David Okereke would likely take his place if he was forced to miss time. Venezia will host Spezia next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arnor Sigurdsson - Unavailable versus Empoli Sigurdsson was not called up for Saturday's game against Empoli due to a late return from international duties, Venezia informed.

Impact Sigurdsson will head back to Italy only on game-day after playing with Iceland. Venezia will start two among the returning Mattia Aramu, Dennis Johnsen and Davide Okereke on the wings Saturday versus Empoli.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jack De Vries - Unavailable versus Empoli De Vries did not make Venezia's squad list to face Empoli Saturday.

Impact De Vries is likely still getting ready to play and adjusting to his new surroundings after the recent move and a long absence caused by a head injury. Venezia are fairly deep at the position with the return of Mattia Aramu.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Niki Maenpaa - Good to go for Empoli game Maenpaa (back) has shaken off his injury during the break, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Maenpaa is available after missing one game with back pain. However, Venezia do not have a clear-cut starter between the sticks yet, therefore he will be in contention with Luca Lezzerini Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Unavailable against Empoli Ampadu will miss Saturday's game against Empoli as he has yet to practice with the team following his move from Chelsea, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Ampadu was signed on deadline day and then went on international duties in the past two weeks. He will be given time to get to know his teammates before playing. He figures to be one of the starters in the back once fully integrated. Pietro Ceccaroni or Michael Svoboda will partner Mattia Caldara Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dor Peretz - Picks up knee injury Peretz will miss up to three weeks due to a knock on the patella, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Peretz is set to miss multiple matches considering the busy schedule. His absence will lead to more minutes for Domen Crnigoj, Antonio Vacca and Tanner Tessmann, while Gianluca Busio and Daan Heymans figure to be atop the depth chart. Venezia will face Empoli away Friday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union loan midfielder Jack de Vries to Venezia FC ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan The Philadelphia Union have loaned homegrown midfielder Jack de Vries to Serie A side Venezia FC, the club ann...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Fond farewell? Johnny Russell and Daniel Salloi explain expensive prank on Gianluca Busio ' MLSSoccer.com Before he departed Sporting Kansas City on a club-record transfer to Serie A side Venezia FC, Gianluca Busio was the subject of one last pra...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Daniel Salloi and Johnny Russell Prank Gianluca Busio ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sporting Kansas City confirm transfer of Gianluca Busio to Venezia FC in club-record deal ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer Sporting Kansas City homegrown midfielder Gianluca Busio has officially been transferred to Serie A side V...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Official: Serie A's Venezia FC sign Tanner Tessmann from FC Dallas ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer FC Dallas have transferred midfielder Tanner Tessmann to Serie A side Venezia FC, the club announced Thurs...

JULY 15, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM