VERONA NEWS

Simone Verdi - Picks up injury in Cremonese game Verdi "felt some pain in his flexor muscle and will have to be evaluated in the next few days," coach Marco Zaffaroni announced.

Impact Verdi finished the game after subbing on, but he was limping in the stoppage time. He'll be assessed ahead of Saturday's home game versus Inter. Yayah Kallon and Darko Lazovic have played over him as no.10s in the last two matches.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Hongla - Absent due to transfer market reasons Hongla wasn't called up for the last two matches "because he's making some assessments with the management about a potential transfer, and we need players that are fully focused,"...

Impact Hongla might remain sidelined until the situation is sorted. Ibrahim Sulemana has seen a clear uptick of minutes with Hongla sidelined, but starter Ivan Ilic returned in the past game.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lazović nets 2 as Verona beats Cremonese in relegation fight

Darko Lazović has scored twice to help Hellas Verona to a valuable 2-0 win over Cremonese in a Serie A relegation fight

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Arsenal looks to set up Man City meeting in FA Cup

Premier League leader Arsenal begins its FA Cup campaign at third-tier Oxford United in the final match of the third round

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ajdin Hrustic - Out against Cremonese Hrustic hasn't been called up for Monday's game versus Cremonese, Verona relay.

Impact Hrustic dealt with an ankle injury before the break but was able to play in the World Cup and logged a few minutes in the midweek round as well. He has featured six times (three starts) with Verona so far. Darko Lazovic, Yayah Kallon, and Simone Verdi should see action at his position Monday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Hongla - Will miss Cremonese tilt Hongla won't be involved in Monday's game versus Cremonese, Verona announced.

Impact Hongla is absent for unknown reasons. Ibrahim Sulemana started next too Adrien Tameze in the midfield in the past game, but Miguel Veloso and Ivan Ilic are also candidates for the job.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lasagna - Shelved for Cremonese game Lasagna (thigh) won't return in Monday's clash with Cremonese, coach Marco Zaffaroni announced.

Impact Lasagna will miss the second game in a row due to lingering fatigue. Yayah Kallon and Darko Lazovic supported Milan Djuric in the previous game. Simone Verdi is also in the mix at the position.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes once in draw Montipo made two saves and conceded one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Torino.

Impact Montipo faced three shots on target Wednesday, conceding once in the 64th minute to allow Torino to comeback and draw the game. He has made at least two saves for the third straight game and for the 14th time in 16 matches. However, the Italian keeper has yet to keep a clean sheet this season. He may have his best chance yet Monday, with a home match versus winless Cremonese who have just 11 goals in 16 games this season.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Assist versus Torino Lazovic had one assist off three chances created and recorded four shots (one on target) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Torino.

Impact Lazovic recorded his second assist of the season Wednesday, assisting Milan Djuric just before halftime. The Serbian created two other chances, as well as recording four shots. He now sits joint top on the team with two assists in 12 appearances. Next match versus winless Cremonese presents a good chance for Lazovic to add to that tally, as the team have allowed 27 goals in 16 matches.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Scores in draw Djuric had three shots (one on target) and scored one goal, created one chances and won 14 aerial duels in Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Torino.

Impact Djuric scored just before halftime off a Darko Lazovic assist, his first goal of the season. He dominated in the air as well, winning a whooping 14 aerial duels throughout his 90 minutes. The 32-year-old forward also recorded two off target shots and one chance created in the match. With just one goal in 12 appearances, Djuric was finally able to break out of his cold streak and give his side just its fourth positive result in 16 games.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Unused sub against Torino Piccoli (thigh) didn't play in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Torino.

Impact Piccoli was an option after missing four matches with a thigh injury, but the coach went with Milan Djuric and Thomas Henry as the center-forwards in this one. He'll probably have to wait for his opportunities.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Wins one tackle against Torino Ilic (undisclosed) played 18 minutes in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Torino, registering one successful tackle.

Impact Ilic starred in his first game with Verona since mid-September. His role is bound to increase once he'll have his legs fully underneath him, and he'll resume being an intriguing fantasy option as well given his all-around skill-set.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lasagna - Ruled out for Torino game Lasagna (thigh) is unavailable for Wednesday's match against Torino, Verona announced.

Impact Lasagna is nursing muscle fatigue and has been unable to recuperate in time for the first match of 2023. Adrien Tameze or Yayah Kallon will play in a supporting role along with Simone Verdi.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Available versus Torino Ilic (undisclosed) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Torino Wednesday.

Impact Ilic picked up a new injury during the World Cup, but he has managed to shake it off, and he could log his first appearance with Verona since late September. While he'd be a starter if fully healthy, he will likely be eased into action at first. He has recorded 14 chances created, 39 crosses (15 accurate), ten tackles, and ten clearances in seven matches.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Available versus Torino Piccoli (thigh) "has practiced regularly lately and is fit for Wednesday's match against Torino," coach Marco Zaffaroni announced.

Impact Piccoli could not play in the December friendlies after missing four games with a thigh strain, but he completed the rehab. "He'll be very useful, especially in certain types of matches," the gaffer added. He has played in just four fixtures due to multiple injuries in the first half of the season, logging four shots (two on target), one chance created, and two inaccurate crosses.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lasagna - Questionable for Torino tilt Lasagna (undisclosed) will be a late call for Wednesday's game versus Torino, coach Marco Zaffaroni announced.

Impact Lasagna picked up a minor muscular problem in a recent friendly and might see limited minutes even if he manages to be available. He has starred in a supporting role in recent matches. Darko Lazovic, Adrien Tameze, and Yayah Kallon would be the options to join Simone Verdi behind the striker, with some tweaks in other roles in the first two instances.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Nursing injury Ilic hasn't played in the recent friendlies due to an injury he suffered with Serbia, coach Marco Zaffaroni announced.

Impact Ilic played just 33 minutes in Qatar before getting hurt, and he has been limited after returning, missing all the matches so far. The gaffer stated that he'll be re-assessed next week, but he didn't sound optimistic about his availability versus Torino on January 4.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Risks to be out long term Faraoni is nursing a significant rectus femoris strain and might not return before the end of January, L'Arena reports.

Impact Faraoni suffered the injury at the beginning of November, and coach Marco Zaffaroni stated that it was a "recent-to-medium term problem," after friendly Wednesday. He's set to skip a few more matches, with Fabio Depaoli and Filippo Terracciano filling in for him on the right flank.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Piccoli - Not ready to play Piccoli (thigh) missed Sunday's friendly against NK Istra as he's recovering from his injury, Verona report.

Impact Piccoli sustained a thigh strain in late October and hasn't gone into full training yet. He'll attempt to ramp up in the final weeks of December ahead of Serie A's resumption.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Still nursing injury Faraoni (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's friendly versus NK Istra as he's completing the rehab from his previous problem, Verona inform.

Impact Faraoni suffered a thigh strain in early November, and he's not fully fit yet, plus his team is taking a cautious approach. He has a couple of weeks to get into shape to avoid missing further matches.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koray Gunter - Features versus NK Istra Gunter (undisclosed) starred in Friday's friendly against NK Istra, Verona relay.

Impact Gunter left the last match before the World Cup early, but the problem was minor, and he was able to play in the first friendly. He'll remain a key part of the defense moving forward. He has logged ten tackles, 30 interceptions, 45 clearances, and 15 blocks in 13 appearances.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Coppola - Plays in friendly Coppola (thigh) got the start in Sunday's friendly versus NK Istra, Verona inform.

Impact Coppola has shaken off the injury that sidelined him since late September, as he anticipated early in the break. He'll rotate with Isak Hien, Pawel Dawidowicz, Koray Gunter, and Federico Ceccherini in the back three from January on. He has posted 12 tackles, seven interceptions, 18 clearances, and three blocks in six starts, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Coppola - Nearing return Coppola told L'Arena that "he had a long injury, but he has recovered and will be ready for January," during a team event.

Impact Coppola had a good start, but he picked up a severe thigh strain in late September and hasn't been seen since. Coach Salvatore Bocchetti expected him to recuperate fully during the break, and that appears to be the case.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Australia aims for World Cup 'shock' against Argentina

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DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ajdin Hrustic - Two sub appearances Hrustic came off the bench twice for 27 total minutes during the World Cup group stage.

Impact Hrustic came off the bench twice, though he made just nine total passes in those two appearances. The midfielder has dealt with injury and fallen out of the starting XI domestically, making his minimal role unsurprising.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE