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Cyril Ngonge - Delivers one cross against Juventus Ngonge (ankle) had one cross (zero accurate), one tackle, and two duels in 13 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Ngonge saw limited action in his return from an ankle sprain. He'll compete with Kevin Lasagna, Simone Verdi, and Darko Lazovic going forward. He has scored twice in seven appearances, posting 13 shots (five on target), four key passes, and five crosses (four accurate).

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes once versus Juventus Montipo made one save, one punch, and one clearance and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Montipo didn't have to intervene a lot and could do little on Moise Kean's game-winner, as the opponent was wide open in the middle of the box. He has given up nine goals and made 12 saves in the last five matches, with no clean sheets. Verona will host Sassuolo Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Isak Hien - Ruled out for Juventus clash Hien (thigh) will miss Saturday's match versus Juventus.

Impact Hien featured with Sweden a few days ago, but he might have worsened his previous injury. Giangiacomo Magnani, Pawel Dawidowicz, and Federico Ceccherini are getting the start in the back.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - On track for Juventus game Verdi "will most likely be available against Juventus," coach Marco Zaffaroni announced.

Impact Verdi has shaken off a thigh strain pretty quickly and will be in the squad if he avoids late hiccups. He'll potentially be in contention to start in the hole if in good enough shape, although the manager sounded cautious about it. He has scored once and added four chances created, seven crosses (three accurate), and five corners in his last four appearances.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cyril Ngonge - Will return against Juventus Ngonge (ankle) is set to be called up for Saturday's match versus Juventus, coach Marco Zaffaroni announced.

Impact Ngonge returned to full training in the lead-up to the game and will play barring a late setback. He might be eased off the bench, but Verona are without Darko Lazovic in the role. He has logged two goals, 13 shots (five on target), four chances and four accurate crosses in six matches since joining.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Will miss Juventus clash Lazovic (thigh) won't be called up for the Juventus game, coach Marco Zaffaroni informed.

Impact Lazovic hasn't been able to recover from an ailment during the break, and the team will hold him out until he's fully healthy. The gaffer hinted at using Ondrej Duda as a no.10, with Miguel Veloso in the midfield, to replace him. Cyril Ngonge, Simone Verdi, Jayden Braaf, and Yayah Kallon are the other options for the position.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Out against Juventus Djuric (knee) won't be an option against Juventus, coach Marco Zaffaroni announced.

Impact Djuric is dealing with an edema in his right knee and needs to pain to subside before being available. Adolfo Gaich or Kevin Lasagna will lead the frontline Saturday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Coppola - Diagnosed with knee injury Coppola sustained a grade-one lesion of the MCL in the right knee in the last game, Verona announced.

Impact Coppola tweaked his knee in the first half, but he was able to finish the game. He'll miss the Juventus clash due to a suspension, and two or three further fixtures to recover from the injury, which occurred a week ago. Giangiacomo Magnani, Pawel Dawidowickz, and Federico Ceccherini will absorb his minutes.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Plays with Sweden Hien (thigh) came off the bench in Monday's Euro qualifier versus Arzebajan.

Impact Hien skipped the first international game on the schedule due to his previous thigh injury, but he returned to full training and featured a few days later. He's set to return to the XI versus Juventus after skipping two Serie A fixtures. He has tallied 11 tackles (four won), one interception, 14 clearances, and four blocks in his last five appearances, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Nursing some swelling Djuric didn't suffer a new knee injury but is dealing with lingering soreness caused by the previous one, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Djuric rushed his return from a meniscus surgery and bowed out in the first of the Sampdoria game due to pain in the joint. He didn't need tests to assess whether there was structural damage. He'll look to recuperate fully during the break.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Expected to be fine for Juventus game Lazovic escaped without significant injuries, Sportitalia informs.

Impact Lazovic left the last game due to some muscle fatigue, but the tests ruled out strains or other issues, and the break will easily allow him to be good to go for the next Serie A round. He has recorded nine shots (four on target), ten chances created, 24 crosses (five accurate), and 12 corners in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adolfo Gaich - Takes three shots against Sampdoria Gaich won eight duels and posted three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-3 defeat versus Sampdoria.

Impact Gaich came off the bench early to replace the injured Milan Djuric, and he was unlucky as he had the net twice, but both goals were waved off after VAR reviews due to slight offsides. He'll likely take over the no.9 role if Djuric had to miss time. He has logged 11 shots (two on target), four chances crated, and five tackles in seven appearances (four starts).

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Veloso - Produces off bench against Sampdoria Veloso created five scoring chances, won one tackle, and had six crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 1-3 defeat to Sampdoria.

Impact Veloso had easily his best performance of the season as he was extremely dangerous with his set pieces. He'll likely recapture a regular role if he manages to stay healthy, causing some adjustments across the formation, as Adrien Tameze and Ondrej Duda, who usually play in the midfield, are unlikely to fall out of the XI. He has tallied 17 chances created, 51 crosses (15 accurate), 26 corners, and 22 tackles in 17 appearances (ten starts).

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pawel Dawidowicz - Dishes assist in Sampdoria game Dawidowicz won two of four tackles and nine duels and assisted once to go with five clearances in Sunday's 1-3 loss against Sampdoria.

Impact Dawidowicz was fairly busy in the back and slipped to Marco Davide Faraoni on a set piece to collect his first assist of the season. He has started in four of the last five matches, recording four shots (zero on target), 13 tackles (eight won), five interceptions, and 12 clearances.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Scores against Sampdoria Faraoni won two of three tackles and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Faraoni bagged his first goal of the season with an alert deflection after a set piece. He has finally managed to stay healthy for a few weeks in a row. He has registered three chances created, ten crosses (one accurate), ten tackles (seven won), and nine clearances in the last four matches.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Allows two goals in Sampdoria game Montipo recorded one save and one clearance and gave up three goals in Sunday's 1-3 loss versus Sampdoria.

Impact Montipo was surprised by a long-range effort by Manolo Gabbiadini, where he looked slow to react, but couldn't do much on the two other goals. He has kept one clean sheet in five games, conceding eight goals and making 14 saves. Verona will face Juventus away on April 1.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lasagna - Fires four shots versus Sampdoria Lasagna (illness) took four shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, and sent in one inaccuarete cross in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Lasagna didn't get the start fresh off an illness, but he was the first attacker off the bench and paced his team in attempts, although without great precision. He has tallied seven shots (one on target) and three chances created in his last five appearances (one start).

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ceccherini - DNP versus Sampdoria Ceccherini was an unused sub in Sunday's match against Sampdoria.

Impact Ceccherini was available after a three-week absence, but the coach made different choices in the back. He'll have better chances to feature versus Juventus since Diego Coppola is disqualified. He has tallied five tackles (all woN), one interception, seven clearances, and two blocks in his last five games, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Coppola - Suspended for Juventus game Coppola had three interceptions and two clearances and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Coppola had an okay showing even though his side gave up three goals, but he'll be forced to skip one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Isak Hien (thigh) or Federico Ceccherini will substitute him versus Juventus..

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Bows out early against Sampdoria Lazovic left Sunday's 1-3 loss to Sampdoria at the 68th minute due to a muscular problem, coach Marco Zaffaroni announced, after posting four shots (two on target), two chances cre...

Impact Lazovic was easily the best man on the pitch for his side up to that point, but he felt some discomfort and was quickly replaced by Fabio Depaoli. Cyril Ngonge (ankle) should be back after the brace and will also be an option to substitute him, as he has starred in multiple positions lately.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Subs off in first half against Sampdoria Djuric left Sunday's game versus Sampdoria in the first half due to a right knee problem, TeleNuovo reports, after winning five duels and drawing two fouls.

Impact Djuric recently returned from having surgery on such knee, which was already heavily taped. He'll be assessed in the next few days to determine whether he's dealing with lingering soreness or if he picked up a new injury. He was replaced by Adolfo Gaich.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cyril Ngonge - Unavailable versus Sampdoria Ngonge (ankle) wasn't selected by Verona for Sunday's match against Sampdoria.

Impact Ngogne was a late call for this one according to the coach and therefore should be fine for the first game after the break. Darko Lazovic, Jayden Braaf, Yayah Kallon, and Kevin Lasagna will be the options in his role since Simone Verdi is out as well.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ceccherini - Called up for Sampdoria match Ceccherini (thigh) has been included in Verona's squad list to face Sampdoria Sunday.

Impact Ceccherini was close last week and will indeed return in this one after missing three games with a thigh problem. He could see some action, either starting or off the bench, since Isak Hien is hurt. He has recorded five tackles (all won), one interception, seven clearances, and three blocks in the last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lasagna - Will return versus Sampdoria Lasagna (illness) is good to go for Sunday's match against Sampdoria, coach Marco Zaffaroni informed.

Impact Lasagna is fine after dealing with the flu last week. He'll be in contention to play either as a no.9 or in a supporting role, considering that Simone Verdi is out and Cyril Ngonge is questionable. He has posted three off-target shots, four chances created, and one tackle in the last five appearances. He hasn't scorer since the opener.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE