Verona Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Stefan Mitrovic - Provides jolt against Milan Mitrovic had five crosses (zero accurate), won two of two tackles and drew one foul in 33 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Mitrovic had his most convincing performance since moving to Serie A but couldn't connect with his teammates in any of his deliveries. He has seen consistent minutes off the bench in recent tilts, totaling six inaccurate crosses, three tackles and two interceptions.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Fabien Centtonze - Sends in six crosses against Milan Centonze recorded three clearances, six crosses (one accurate), two interceptions and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Centonze was picked over Jackson Tchatchoua, likely for defensive purposes since he had to guard Rafael Leao, and was fine on both ends, leading his team in deliveries. He has been fielded from the start in two of the last four rounds. He has logged nine crosses (two accurate), 10 clearances, and six interceptions in his last five showings.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Creates five chances versus Milan Duda generated two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), five key passes and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Duda was the top creator for his side, as often happens, but his teammates didn't exploit his dishes. He tallied a new season high in chances created. He last assisted in mid-January. He has logged eight shots (two on target), 10 chances created and 11 crosses (two accurate) in the last five games.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Suslov - Lively in Milan tilt Suslov registered three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate), four tackles (three won) and two corners in Sunday's 3-1 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Suslov had his usual bubbly display despite the tough result for his side, also often tracking back to help the midfield. He has assisted once and added 12 shots (four on target), seven chances created and 19 crosses (eight accurate) in the last five rounds.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pawel Dawidowicz - Bows out against Milan Dawidowicz had one tackle (zero won), one block and one clearance in 57 minutes before leaving Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Milan due to an apparent ankle injury, La Repubblica info...

Impact Dawidowicz had a rare poor performance as he paved the way for the second goal by the opponents by turning the ball over in front of his box. He couldn't continue after getting hit on the ankle in a tackle. He'll take some tests during the break. Diego Coppola and Giangiacomo Magnani would form the starting pair in the back if he missed time.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tijjani Noslin - Scores in Milan clash Noslin scored one goal to go with six shots (two on target), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-1 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Noslin had arguably his best showing since moving to Italy and temporarily re-opened the game in the second half with a fine piledriver from outside the box. It's his second goal since switching sides, with both coming in the last five games, where he has added 11 shots (six on target), three key passes and five crosses (one accurate).

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Clears disqualification Henry served a one-game ban in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Henry was given the standard punishment after an altercation with the opposing coach following the Lecce game. He'll be available against Cagliari, but Tijjani Noslin and Karol Swiderski are ahead of him in the depth chart. He has started once in his last four appearances and saw scarce minutes in the other three. He has posted five shots (two on target) and one clearance in such a stretch.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Gives up three goals to Milan Montipo had three saves and conceded three goals in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Montipo was beaten thrice for the first time since early December, conceding on a point blank effort by Theo Hernandez, a tap-in and a gem from outside the box by Samuel Chukwueze. He has blanked the opponents twice in the last five matches, making 12 saves and surrendering seven goals. Verona will face Cagliari away on April 1.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A coach fired after appearing to head-butt opposing striker

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MARCH 10 • YOUTUBE

Pawel Dawidowicz - Completes suspension Dawidowicz cleared a one-game ban in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Dawidowicz will be eligible to play in next Sunday's home game versus Milan and most likely start over either Diego Coppola or Giangiacomo Magnani. He has totaled 10 tackels (five won), 24 clearances and three interceptions in his last five showings, contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Blanks Lecce Montipo registered four saves, one punch and one clearance and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Montipo was sure-handed in the shutout win, and the attempts by the opponents weren't overly threatening. The Verona defense has turned the corner in recent weeks, allowing him to keep three clean sheets in the last five rounds, where he has conceded four goals and made 10 saves. Verona will host Milan on Sunday.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Giangiacomo Magnani - Piles up stats against Lecce Magnani had one tackle (one won), 12 clearances, two blocks and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Magnani was very busy and highly instrumental in shutting down a middling frontline. He recorded a new season high in clearances. He has started in four of the last five fixtures, posting three tackles (one won), nine interceptions and eight blocks, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Coppola - Fills in well against Lecce Coppola had two blocks, three interceptions and six clearances and won five duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Coppola patrolled his area well while replacing Pawel Dawidowicz, helping his team contain the opponents. He has occasionally started over Giangiacomo Magnani in recent weeks. He has logged 10 tackles (seven won), 22 clearances and six interceptions in his last five showings, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cabal - Turns in good shift versus Lecce Cabal won eight duels and had three crosses (one accurate), three clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Cabal was a steady contributor in both cases as has routinely been the case lately. He has logged 12 crosses (two accurate), 15 clearances and seven tackles (five won) in the last five rounds.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Serviceable against Lecce Duda generated three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), one interception and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Duda had a run-of-the-midfield display but contributed almost in every category in both phases. He has recorded 17 crosses (seven accurate), 10 chances created and 12 tackles (nine won) in the last five rounds.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Sent off after final whistle against Lecce Henry won one duel, committed three fouls and took one shot on target in three minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lecce and was shown a red card after the end of the game.

Impact Henry played very limited minutes after starting last week and got into it with a few adversaries and the opposing coach during and after the match, which led to the red card. He'll be suspended for at least Sunday's home game versus Milan. Tijjani Noslin and Karol Swiderski will be the options at the no.9 role while he's out.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Suslov - Dishes assist in Lecce tilt Suslov assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two key passes in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Suslov paced his team in deliveries and chances created as he often does and slipped the ball to Michael Folorunsho before a shot from distance that beat the goalie. It's his fourth assist of the season, with two coming in the last five games, where he has totaled 10 shots (four on target), 14 crosses (seven accurate) and seven key passes.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Scores versus Lecce Folorunsho (illness) drew three fouls and scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Folorunsho played the whole game after a brief absence and decided it with a solid effort from outside the box that was deflected by an opponent. It's his fourth goal of the season and the third in the last two months. He has bagged two in the last five matches, logging one assist, eight shots (one on target) and seven chances created.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Starting against Lecce Folorunsho (illness) is in the initial XI to face Lecce on Sunday.

Impact Folorunsho will reclaim his usual starting job upon recuperating from a bout with the flu, replacing Thomas Henry, while Tijjani Noslin will lead the line. He has posted three goals, one assist, 33 shots (10 on target) and 45 crosses (six accurate) in 25 games this season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Fit for Lecce game Folorunsho (illness) "has recovered during the week. He has practiced well and is fine. We'll see whether to use him from the start or off the bench," coach Marco Baroni informed.

Impact Folorunsho will return after dealing with an illness and will compete with Darko Lazovic, Tijjani Noslin, and Karol Swiderski to start given his versatility. He had made the XI in nine straight games before the hiccup. He has scored and assisted once in his last five appearances, adding six shots (two on target), six chances created and eight inaccurate crosses.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Suslov - All-around display versus Sassuolo Suslov registered two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Suslov took multiple shots for the third game running while winning all three of his tackles and crossing accurately once from two corners taken. He has four G/A to his name this season but his 36 shots and 18 chances created in 21 appearances (17 starts) suggest that more goalscoring production is on the horizon.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cabal - Solid at both ends Juan Cabal had two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Sassuolo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st...

Impact Cabal took a season-high two shots while winning his only tackle and making three clearances on the defensive end. It was an all-action performance from the left-back, who also drew three fouls and crossed four times. He has only missed three minutes in Verona's last seven games and is in strong form heading into a match against Lecce on Sunday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Assists as substitute Bonazzoli assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Bonazzoli assisted fellow sub Karol Swiderski for Verona's winner in the 79th minute as he earned his second goal involvement of the season. He has not started a game since Nov. 10 and has to make do with playing sporadically from the bench, something unlikely to change much despite this decisive cameo.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Swiderski - Scores late winner from bench Swiderski scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Swiderski had started and played 58 minutes for Verona last time out away to Bologna, his longest outing since joining them in January from Charlotte FC but found himself on the bench for this contest. He responded by scoring with his only shot while helping Verona to a clean sheet with three blocks and a clearance in 23 minutes on the pitch.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Serie A coach fired after appearing to head-butt opposing striker