VERONA NEWS

Josh Doig - Will be back versus Lazio Doig has recovered from the flu, coach Marco Zaffaroni announced.

Impact Doig missed the past game due to an illness, but he easily shook it off afterward. He should be back in the XI, replacing either Jayden Braaf or Fabio Depaoli compared to last week. He has provided two assists and added four off-target shots, four chances created, and nine crosses (four accurate) in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Unused in Udinese tilt Verdi (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 1-1 tie with Udinese.

Impact Verdi returned to the squad list after a minor thigh injury, but he hadn't a regular role even before the problem, and he faces increased competition given the recent additions of Jayden Braaf and Cyril Ngonge.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pawel Dawidowicz - Clears suspension Dawidowicz completed his one-game ban in Monday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Dawidowicz will be eligible for Monday's home game against Lazio, where he'll compete for the starting job with Federico Ceccherini and Giangiacomo Magnani. He has logged ten tackles (all won), five interceptions, and 15 clearances in the last four games, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes once against Udinese Montipo made seven saves, had two clearances and one punch, and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Montipo couldn't catch an exquisite finish by Lazar Samardzic, but he parried away multiple attempts on goal to preserve the result. He has kept two clean sheets in the last five matches, giving up just three goals and making 19 saves. Verona will host Lazio next Monday.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Wins two tackles against Udinese Hien won two of four tackles and five duels and had two blocks and one clearance in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Hien turned in another solid shift in the back even though his side failed to secure the clean sheet in this one. He has contributed to two in the past five matches, recording 13 tackels (six won), 21 clearances, and three blocks in the last five tilts.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Relatively quiet in Udinese game Djuric won 11 duels, drew one foul, and recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Djuric has taken over the starting role as no.9, but his production remains pretty lacking, especially in the scoring department. He has logged one goal, five shots (two on target), eight chances created, and seven clearances in the last five matches.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Works hard versus Udinese Tameze had three blocks and three interceptions and won seven duels in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Udinese.

Impact Tameze did nothing on offense, but he was remarkable in the passive phase, although his side eventually gave up one goal anyway. He has tallied one chance created, eight tackles (three won), six interceptions, and eight clearances in the last five matches.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giangiacomo Magnani - Very solid versus Udinese Magnani won four of six tackles and 11 duels and had three blocks, and two interceptions in Monday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Magnani had a great showing while filling in for Pawel Dawidowicz and he might stay in the XI even though the teammate cleared a suspension in this one, as he has fared well when called upon lately. He has notched ten tackles (seven won), six interceptions, 12 clearances, and four blocks in the last four appearances.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Swings in eight crosses in Udinese game Lazovic had two interceptions and registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Monday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Lazovic was involved in the Rodrigo Becao's own goal in the early going, as he fired off from distance and the defender beat his own goalie deflecting the attempt with a header. He piled up stats thanks to corner kicks, but he wasn't very accurate. He has tallied three goals, one assist, 11 shots (six on target), and 22 crosses (five accurate) in the last four games. Verona will host Lazio Monday.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lasagna - Takes four shots in Udinese game Lasagna had four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Lasagna paced his team in attempts, but he once again had poor aim and was unable to break through despite his volume. He hasn't hit the net since the opener. He has posted five shots (one on target), two chances created, and three inaccurate crosses in the last three matches.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing Europe, Udinese draws with Verona 1-1 in Serie A

Udinese climbed closer to the Europe spots in Serie A after drawing with relegation-threatened Hellas Verona 1-1

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adolfo Gaich - Joins Verona Gaich has joined Verona on a season-long loan from CSKA Moscow, the League site announces.

Impact Gaich has logged two goals and two assists in 11 matches across all competitions in Russia so far. He played at Benevento two years ago, posting two goals, 23 shots (six on target), five chances created, and one cross in 15 appearances (nine starts). He'll likely back up Milan Djuric.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Doig - Will miss Udinese tilt Doig is out for Monday's match versus Udinese due to an illness, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Doig won't be involved in this one as he came down with the flu Monday. Darko Lazovic is returning to his previous flank role in relief, while Jayden Braaf is logging his first start since joining.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Derby-West Ham in FA Cup; Villarreal eyes top 4

West Ham looks to avoid becoming the 12th Premier League team to be eliminated from the FA Cup when it heads to third-tier Derby

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ondrej Duda - Moves to Verona Duda has joined Verona on loan with conditioned obligation to buy from FC Koln, the teams announced.

Impact Duda will contribute to replacing midfield Ivan Ilic, who's on the verge of leaving the club. He has logged 12 shots (three on target), eight chances created, 12 crosses (ninea accurate), and nine tackles in 13 Bundesliga appearances this season.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Will be option versus Udinese Verdi (thigh) will resume being available in Monday's match against Udinese, coach Marco Zaffaroni informed.

Impact Verdi will return to the squad list after missing two games with a minor muscular problem. His presence could affect Yayah Kallon and Kevin Lasagna's minutes, although he will likely be used off the bench. He has scored once and posted six shots (two on target), seven crosses (one accurate), and three corners in the last five appearances (one start).

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Veloso - Picks up injury Veloso is nursing a calf injury, coach Marco Zaffaroni announced.

Impact Veloso was a late scratch last week and will sit out his second consecutive game Monday, and potentially more since the extent of the problem hasn't been disclosed. With Ivan Ilic and Martin Hongla unavailable for transfer market reasons, Verona are down to Adrien Tameze, Ibrahim Sulemana, and some youngsters in the midfield.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Henry - Likely done for the season Henry has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in the right knee, Verona announced.

Impact Henry will undergo surgery in the next few days and, considering the standard timetable, he probably won't be able to return this season. Verona might sign another striker to join Milan Djuric up front.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ajdin Hrustic - Undergoes ankle surgery Hrustic went under the knife to repair some ligaments in the left ankle, Verona announced.

Impact Hrustic has been dealing with issues in the area for a while, even though he gutted it out to play in the World Cup. He'll be out for at least a couple of months after surgery. He has featured just three times with Verona so. They recently added Jayden Braaf and Cyril Ngonge at his position.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A leader Napoli wins at regional rival Salernitana 2-0

Serie A leader Napoli has bounced back from its Italian Cup elimination with a 2-0 win at regional rival Salernitana

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lorenzo Montipo - Keeps clean sheet versus Lecce Montipo recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Montipo wasn't threatened too much in this one and blanked the opponents for just the second time in the season, both coming in the last four matches, where he has allowed just two goals and made 12 saves. Verona will visit Udinese next Monday.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giangiacomo Magnani - Come off the bench well versus Lecce Magnani had five clearances and one block and won three of four tackles and six duels in 61 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Magnani replaced Pawel Dawidowicz in the first half and helped his team stymie a pretty good team. He should get the start in next Monday's match versus Udinese since his teammate will be suspended. He has logged six tackels, eight interceptions, 11 clearances, and five blocks in seven appearances (two starts).

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Solid in shut-out win over Lecce Hien won one of five tackles and 14 duels and five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Lecce.

Impact Hien had become a regular starter after the World Cup break and has been able to routinely put up good numbers, although this was the first time his team didn't concede. He has logged nine tackles (four won), three interceptions, 20 interceptions, and one block in the last four matches.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Wins two tackles versus Lecce Tameze won four duels and two of three tackles and registered one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Tameze shined defensively and contributed a little in the final third as well, putting together one of his typical stat lines. He has logged six tackles (four won), three interceptions, eight clearances, and two blocks in the last four tilts.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Creates three chances versus Lecce Djuric drew four fouls, won 18 duels and one of two tackles, and created three scoring chances in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Djuric failed to take a shot, but he led his team in chances, mostly thanks to his prowess in the air. He has pulled away from his competitor Thierry Henry in recent matches, and the teammate got hurt in this one. He has scored once and logged four attempts (two on target) and six key passes in the last four matches.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE