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Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes once in loss Montipo recorded one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Montipo conceded one goal in Wednesday's loss, the fifth time in his six starts this season he has conceded a maximum of one goal. He faced a season-low two shots on target in the match, an impressive feat by his defense to keep a good Atalanta attack at bay. He faces an easier matchup Monday at Torino, a side which has scored six goals in six league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Returns in Atalanta game Henry (knee) created one chance and drew one foul in 17 minutes in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Henry logged his first appearance in months after completing a lengthy rehab from an ACL tear. He saw minutes in his first call-up because Milan Djuric and Jordi Mboula were both on the shelf. That could be the case again in the next couple of games. He tallied two goals, 18 shots (two on target), and 13 chances created in 16 appearances before getting hurt last season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cabal - Out for Atalanta fixture Cabal hasn't been selected for Wednesday's game versus Atalanta, Verona announced.

Impact Cabal is missing due to a late undisclosed injury and will take some tests after the fixture. He has come off the bench three times in the first five games for a total of just 26 minutes. Their other center-backs are healthy.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordi Mboula - Unavailable against Atalanta Mboula (undisclosed) will miss Wednesday's game versus Atalanta, Verona announced.

Impact Mboula suffered an unspecified physical problem while training and will be evaluated after the match. He hasn't featured in the past two games. Cyril Ngonge, Federico Bonazzoli, Darko Lazovic, and Jackson Thatchoua will be the offensive options for the midweek round.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Ruled out for Atalanta game Djuric hasn't been called up for Wednesday's match versus Atalanta due to a late injury, Verona announced.

Impact Djuric got hurt in the final practice and will be assessed in the coming days. Cyril Ngonge or Federico Bonazzoli will play as a no.9 Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Quiet in Milan game Lazovic won five duels, drew one foul, and sent in one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Milan.

Impact Lazovic played in a more offensive role than usual, but he has yet to look totally right after a substantial preseason injury. He has notched four crosses (zero accurate), one tackle, and one block in two appearances. Verona will host Atalanta Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pawel Dawidowicz - Tallies six clearances against Milan Dawidowicz registered two tackles (one won), six clearances, and one interception in Saturday's 0-1 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Dawidowicz held up under pressure, but his side was caught off guard by a quick combination in the early going. He has posted 21 clearances, nine tackles, and four interceptions in five contests, contributing to two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Terracciano - Dynamic in Verona bout Terracciano won three of four tackles and recorded four crosses (one accurate), two clearances, and three chances created in Saturday's 0-1 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Terracciano returned to the XI as the coach switched things up a little and put in the work on the flank, co-leading his team in deliveries and chances created and defending well too. He has notched five key passes, 11 tackles, and eight crosses (three accurate) in five appearances (three starts).

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Creates three chances against Milan Duda drew three fouls and recorded two crosses (one accurate), three chances created, and one corner in Saturday's 0-1 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Duda continued his streak of viable performances this season and co-paced his team in key passes in this one. He has scored and assisted once and added 13 chances created and 14 crosses (six accurate) so far. Verona will host Atalanta Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cyril Ngonge - Workmanlike versus Milan Ngonge had three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate), two chances created, and one corner in Saturday's 0-1 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Ngonge didn't have his best performance, but his heavy usage in the Verona offense still allowed him to contribute across the board on offense. He's up to two goals, ten shots (seven on target), seven chances created, and ten crosses (five accurate) in five tilts. Verona will host Atalanta Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Energetic in Milan game Folorunsho (hip) won four of five tackles and nine duels and recorded three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Folorusnho wasn't affected by an ailment and had a costly giveaway before the Milan goal, but he was also one of the most active men for his side on either end. He has started in every game so far, generally doing a little bit of everything and registering five shots (two on target), two key passes, and eight tackles.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes once in Milan clash Montipo registered three saves, two clearances, and one punch, and allowed one goal in Saturday's 0-1 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Montipo was punished early by Rafael Leao as his defense came apart and kept his team afloat with a few big saves afterward, answering the bell, especially in a cross-shot by Yunus Musah. He has kept two clean sheets, surrendered five goals, and made 21 saves in five contests. Verona will host Atalanta Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Starting against AC Milan Folorunsho (hip) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Milan.

Impact Folorunsho's injury wasn't serious, so he gets the nod in midfield alongside Marvin Hongla in a 3-4-2-1 system. He has logged two chances created, five crosses (zero accurate), and seven clearances in four games so far.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Called up for Milan clash Folorunsho (hip) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Milan Saturday.

Impact Folorunsho left the last game a little early due to a contusion, and the tests ruled out anything more than that. Tomas Suslov and Suat Serdar would be the next man up if the coach decided to give him a breather considering the knock and the short turnaround. He has logged two chances created, five crosses (zero accurate), and seven clearances in four games so far.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Doig - Diagnosed with sprain Doig suffered a right ankle sprain with ligament damage, Verona announced.

Impact Doig avoided a fracture as initially feared but will still miss considerable time because of the injury. He'll try to return after the next international break, skipping just the next four fixtures. Darko Lazovic will take over the left flank and will be backed up by Filippo Terracciano and Juan Cabal.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giangiacomo Magnani - Stout versus Bologna Magnani had one tackle (one won), five clearances, and one interception in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Magnani piled up defensive numbers as the Verona rearguard was under pressure but held up in the second half. He has contributed to two clean sheets in four games, logging 17 clearances, six interceptions, and three tackles.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Stops opponents in Bologna match Hien recorded three tackles (one won), four clearances, and one interception in Monday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Hien returned from his second suspension of the season with a vengeance and guarded whoever was operating in his are well, contributing to his first clean sheet. He has registered six tackles, one interception, and seven clearances in two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cyril Ngonge - Subpar in Bologna bout Ngonge created two scoring chances and had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate), and one corner in Monday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Ngonge picked up a few offensive stats but wasn't as incisive as in other games in a pretty slow match for his side. He has scored twice and posted seven shots (three on target), five chances created, and six crosses (three accurate). Verona will face Milan away Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Productive against Bologna Duda drew two fouls and registered four crosses (two accurate), three chances created, and two corners in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Duda had a good output, pacing his side in deliveries and key passes, even though Verona had an underwhelming offensive performance as a whole in this one. He has scored and assisted once so far, adding ten chances created and 12 crosses (five accurate). Verona will face Milan away Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Limps off in Bologna game Folorunsho won two of two tackles and had one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 draw against Bologna before leaving due to a hip...

Impact Folorunsho got hurt in the first half but bit the bullet for a while and subbed off also because he was gassed. He should be fine going forward if the tests confirm the early diagnosis. He played in a slightly more defensive role in this one. He has tallied two chances created, five crosses (zero accurate), and two chances created in four matches.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Delivers three crosses against Bologna Lazovic (thigh) won one duel, created one scoring chance, and generated three crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Lazovic played more than a half as Josh Doig got hurt early and was fine but didn't seem to have his usual burst. He's poised to star on the flank since the teammate will have to miss a few matches. Verona will face Milan away Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Saponara - Unused against Verona Saponara (ankle) didn't play in Monday's 0-0 draw with Verona.

Impact Saponare recovered from an ankle problem, but the coach seems to have settled on Cyril Ngonge, Federico Bonazzoli, and Milan Djuric as his top offensive options and used one fewer attacking midfielder in this one, which will limit his opportunities to feature going forward.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Hongla - Wins two tackles in Bologna tilt Hongla (ankle) won four duels and two of three tackles and recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Hongla took advantage of the break to heal up from a minor ankle sprain and put up his usual numbers in the midfield, mostly contributing defensively. He has tallied seven tackles, two interceptions, and six clearances so far.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Shines versus Bologna Montipo had four saves and one clearance and allowed zero goals in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Montipo put his hands on a few attempts on goal and in particular a strong effort from Jesper Karlsson to protect the result. He has kept two clean sheets, made 18 saves, and allowed four goals so far. Verona will face Milan away Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE