Venezia FC Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Mikael Ellertsson - Fairly lively versus Fiorentina Ellertsson drew four fouls, won eight duels and recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Ellertsson was pretty energetic and involved but didn't do a ton in the final third like the rest of his teammates. He has assisted once and added two shots (zero don't target), four key passes and three clearances.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alfred Duncan - Pretty good in Fiorentina tilt Duncan created two scoring chances and registered two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Duncan was one of the few players who salvaged a decent stat line on the offensive end, as Venezia didn't create much in this one. He has quickly become a staple. He has logged two key passes, three crosses (all accurate) and four tackles in two rounds.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candela - Swings in three crosses in Fiorentina game Candela committed one foul and recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Candela drew his first start after serving a suspension and led his team in deliveries in a game that didn't have a lot of offense, but he was imprecise. He's the top option in his role over newcomer Richie Sagrado for now.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marin Sverko - Wins four duels against Fiorentina Sverko had one clearance, one interception and one cross (zero accurate) and won four duels in in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Sverko wasn't as busy as other defenders but turned in a good shift and picked up a solid amount of stats as his side blanketed the opponents. He has logged six interceptions, two tackles and five clearances in two games. He's not facing much competition since he's the only left-footed center-back in the squad.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Altare - Bounces back against Fiorentina Altare had four clearances, one block, two crosses (one accurate) and three tackles (three won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Altare redeemed himself after an own goal in the opener with a respectable performance in the back. He should be a regular throughout the season unless Venezia sign new defenders. He has posted three tackles, nine clerances and two interceptions in two games.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Joronen - Keeps clean sheet versus Fiorentina Joronen had eight saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Joronen was the best performer for his side in the gritty draw, bouncing back from the opener and rejecting several attempts on goal in brilliant fashion. He had given up three goals last week. He has made 12 saves in two games. Venezia will host Torino on Friday.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bjarki Bjarkason - Will skip next two games Bjarkason (undisclosed) "will certainly return after the break," coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Bjarkason will have to sit out two more fixtures with an injury he suffered right before the start of the season. His absence will lead to more minutes for Gaetano Pio Oristanio, Nicholas Pierini and Mikael Egill Ellertsson.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mato Jajalo - Sidelined for Fiorentina fixture Jajalo (undisclosed) won't be called up for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina, coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Jajalo hasn't been spotted in training for over a month at this point, but the club hasn't revealed the nature of his problem. He'll try to come back after the early September break.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Pohjanpalo - Stays out for Fiorentina game Pohjanpalo (thigh) "won't be an option for Saturday but will most likely return next week," coach Eusebio Di Francesco relayed.

Impact Pohjanpalo will sit his second consecutive fixture due to a thigh issue but is almost out of the woods. Christian Gytkjaer is the favorite to lead the line again.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Moves to Venezia Nicolussi Caviglia has joined Venezia on loan with a conditioned obligation to buy from Juventus, the team announced.

Impact Nicolussi moves to a smaller team after featuring just eight times (three starts) in the previous campaign, logging eight key passes, 18 crosses (seven accurate) and 13 corners. He should soon become a fixture of the formation.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Altare - Unlucky own goal Altare registered an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Altare's otherwise positive defensive performance was marred by his own goal late into the second half. Altare, attempting to defend an incoming cross, was caught sliding towards his own goal and slotted the ball home to put the match out of reach. Otherwise, Altare's five clearances led Venezia. He also has two interceptions and a block. The appearance marked Altare's first in Serie A since the 2021 - 2022 campaign with Cagliari in which he scored once over 19 appearances (17 starts).

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Ellertsson - Supplies assist in loss Ellertsson assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Ellertsson pounced on a loose ball in the box and quickly found the pass the led to Venezia's early goal to open the scoring Sunday. He was credited with three chances created and added two clearances to the defensive effort during his 70 minutes of play. The young midfielder should play a key role in the Venezia midfield as they attempt to stave off a return to Serie B. During the 2023 - 2024 Serie B campaign, Ellertsson scored twice and provided three assists over 35 appearances (20 starts).

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Joronen - Concedes three in loss Joronen had four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Joronen parried aside four of the six shots on target he faced Sunday and saw an own goal pushed over the line as Venezia fell 3 -1 to Lazio. The appearance marked Joronen's first match in Serie A since the 2019 - 2020 campaign with Brescia in which we recorded five clean sheets over 29 starting appearances. Joronen and Venezia will look for their first points as a newly promoted side Sunday when they travel to face Fiorentina.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Struggles against Lazio Oristanio (thigh) created one scoring chance and had one inaccurate cross, one tackle and one clearance in 53 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Oristanio recovered from injury and was able to start, but he lacked burst and didn't put up good numbers. He was replaced by Nicholas Pierini early in the second half. Venezia aren't very deep offensively but he'll need to show well to log heavy minutes.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Idzes - Eligibile for Lazio fixture Idzes served a one-game disqualification in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Idzes will debut in Serie A against Fiorentina next week, likely replacing Michael Svoboda, who struggled in the opener. He was a staple last season, and Venezia haven't added new defenders for now.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saad El Haddad - Available versus Fiorentina El Haddad completed a one-game suspension in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact El Haddad will be an option against Fiorentina but projects to be just a fringe part of the rotation fresh off the youth academy. He could get some minutes throughout the season if Venezia don't sign other attackers.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candela - Completes ban Candela served a one-game ban in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Candela will be available to make his Serie A debut against Fiorentina and will compete and alternate with Richie Sagrado all season long. He recorded three assists and scored once in 41 games in the past campaign in Serie B.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Ready for club debut Oristanio (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Oristanio starts as expected following his recovery from a thigh injury which kept him out of last week's Coppa Italia match against Brescia. The attacker makes his club debut Sunday after having three goal involvements across 25 appearances for Cagliari last season.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Pohjanpalo - Doesn't recover for first match Pohjanpalo (thigh) hasn't been included in Venezia's squad list to face Lazio on Sunday.

Impact Pohjanpalo picked up a thigh strain at the beginning of August and needs more time to recuperate. He's iffy also for the next two games. Christian Gytkjaer and Antonio Raimondo are the next men up at the position.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Good to go for Lazio match Oristanio (thigh) has been selected for Sunday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Oristanio has shaken off his minor problem and will be in contention to start up front. He's likely to be a fixture of the formation when fully healthy, but the gaffer could decide to field two among Nicholas Pierini, Issa Doumbia or Mikael Egill Ellertsson in this one since he's not 100 percent.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mato Jajalo - Ruled out for Lazio fixture Jajalo (undisclosed) didn't make Venezia's squad list to face Lazio on Sunday.

Impact Jajalo has been dealing with an undisclosed muscular problem as of late and won't be involved in the opener. He's pretty further down the pecking order in the midfield at this stage.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bjarki Bjarkason - Will sit Lazio match Bjarkason (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's match versus Lazio.

Impact Bjarkason picked up an undisclosed match and will miss at least one match because of his. He projects to be a backup in multiple roles this season.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Saad El Haddad - Disqualified for Lazio tilt El Haddad is unavailable for Sunday's match versus Lazio due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact El Haddad played for the youth team last season but has been involved in the summer friendlies due to a lack of options. However, that won't be the case for the opener due to a suspension.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner Tessmann - Won't play in first few games Tessmann "isn't part of our project and won't be available for the first matches," director Filippo Antonelli told Il Gazzettino.

Impact Tessmann has asked out, and the team complied since he has just a year on his contract, but his departure hasn't materialized yet. Venezia could revisit the situation after deadline day if he's still in town. In the meantime, they'll turn to Alfred Duncan, Nunzio Lella, Magnus Kofod Andersen and Issa Doumbia in the midfield.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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