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Martin Hongla - Creates two chances in World Cup opener Hongla took one shot on target, created two scoring chances and had one interception and three clearances in Thursday's 0-1 loss to Switerzland.

Impact Hongla was serviceable at both ends and co-led his team in key passes along with Bryan Mbuemo. He has tallied six shots (three on target), three chances created, eight crosses (one accurate), and eight tackles in nine appearances with Verona.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Club teams impacted Italy's failure to qualify for World Cup

A lack of respect for the national team contributed to Italy's failure to qualify for a second straight World Cup

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Lasagna - Assists versus Spezia Lasagna assisted one goal from his only chance created, took five shots (one on target) and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Lasagna assisted Simone Verdi's opener in the 30th minute, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. That was his second assist, to go with one goal. The forward also received his first yellow card in 13 appearances (nine starts) so far.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Koray Gunter - Subs off injured in loss Gunter made four interceptions, six clearances and one block before subbing off with an undisclosed injury in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Gunter was having a great defensive outing before subbing off with an undisclosed injury during halftime. After being replaced, they conceded twice and dropped the win at home. The centerback still led his side in clearances and interceptions. He will be evaluated again during the World Cup break.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Scores opener in loss Verdi scored one goal from four shots and sent in one inaccurate cross in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Verdi scored in the 30th minute to give them the lead, but they couldn't hold it and dropped all three points at home. That was his first goal in the season. The midfielder also logged his fifth start in eight appearances so far.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes twice in loss Montipo made seven saves and two clearances in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Montipo did well in the first half, but conceded twice in the second and they ended up with the home loss. The goalkeeper matched his season-high in saves, but it wasn't enough. He will now look to bounce back at Torino after the World Cup break on Jan 4.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ajdin Hrustic - Unused against Torino Hrustic (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Spezia.

Impact Hrustic was on the bench after missing three weeks with an ankle sprain, but the coach went with fitter options in this one. He'll likely split time with Kevin Lasagna, Simone Verdi, and Yayah Kallon moving forward. He heads into the World Cup with Australia having logged three off-target shots, three chances created, seven crosses (two accurate), and two tackles in five matches.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Poland 'keeper Drągowski to miss World Cup with injury

Poland goalkeeper Bartłomiej Drągowski will miss the World Cup after seriously injuring his right ankle while playing for Spezia in the Italian league

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Napoli in firm control of Serie A after final games of year

Only AC Milan will end the year less than 10 points behind runaway Serie A leader Napoli

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roberto Piccoli - Will not return against Spezia Piccoli (thigh) will stay on the mend for Sunday's clash with Spezia, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Piccoli will skip the third straight contest due to a thigh injury. Thomas Henry and Milan Djuric have played as center-forwards lately, while Kevin Lasagna, Simone Verdi, and Yayah Kallon are the top options in the supporting roles. Piccoli closes the fist portion of the campaign with four shots (two on target), one chance crated, two inaccurate crosses, and one tackle in four appearances (two starts).

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Coppola - Out against Spezia Coppola (thigh) won't return in Sunday's match versus Spezia, coach Salvatore Bocchetti informed.

Impact Coppola has been out since early October due to a major thigh strain. The gaffer voiced his confidence in the youngster, suggesting he'll have a consistent role in the second half of the season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ajdin Hrustic - Available versus Spezia Hrustic (ankle) will be called up for Sunday's match against Spezia, coach Salvatore Bocchetti announced.

Impact Hrustic has missed the last four matches due to an ankle sprain and could potentially log some minutes before the World Cup, which he will take part in with Australia. He has registered three off-target shots, three chances created, seven crosses (two accurate), and two tackles in five appearances (three starts).

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Vlahović included in Serbia's World Cup squad

Center forward Dušan Vlahović has been included in Serbia’s squad for the World Cup despite missing his last four matches with Juventus because of a groin problem

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pawel Dawidowicz - Wins three tackles against Juventus Dawiwodicz created one scoring chance, won six duels and three of five tackles, and had six clearances in Thursday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Dawidowicz picked up a decent amount of stats in the back, but he was an unlucky protagonist on the deciding goal, as he couldn't stop Moise Kean, and the deflected his shot, making it tougher to catch for his goalie. He'll split time with Isak Hien and Koray Gunter going forward.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Delivers five crosses in Juventus clash Verdi created one scoring chance and had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), and three corners in Thursday's 0-1 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Verdi got more minutes than his first match after a small injury and was pretty productive, considering the limited playing time. He might get the nod over Yayah Kallon in Sunday's home game versus Spezia. He has tallied seven shots (zero on target), seven chances created, and 30 crosses (seven accurate) in the last five appearances. Verona will face Spezia at home Sunday.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Hongla - Decent against Juventus Hongla had three shots (one on goal) and one interception, drew one foul and won six duels in Thursday's 0-1 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Hongla put together a well-rounded stat line in the loss, as he's one to do. He has gotten more run with Ivan Ilic on the mend. He has posted three inaccurate crosses, five tackels (three won), two interceptions, and three clearances in the last five starts.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yayah Kallon - Spry versus Juventus Kallon won two duels, drew one foul, and had five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 0-1 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Kallon took advantage of the absences to get another start and fared pretty well, although he didn't take a shot, and his side lost. He has had one attempt, two five chances created, and 12 crosses (five accurate) in the last five fixtures.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lasagna - Takes four shots versus Juventus Lasagna drew three fouls and had four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and three chances created in Thursday's 0-1 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Lasagna was the most energetic guy in the Verona attack and fired off at will, especially from distance, often narrowly missing the goal. He has fallen a little out of favor lately, but the good showing could earn him another start in Sunday's home game versus Spezia. He has registered seven shots (three on target), three chances created, and one inaccurate cross in the last four games.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Terracciano - Energetic versus Juventus Terracciano had seven crosses (one accurate), two corners, and one chance created and won five duels in Thursday's 0-1 loss against Juventus.

Impact Terracciano got a spot start with Darko Lazovic not in great shape and paced his side in crosses, although he wasn't super accurate. He hadn't gotten the nod since mid-September and hadn't played in six of the last eight matches. He has tallied two shots (one on target), four chances created, 12 crosses (three accurate), seven clearnces, and eight takcles in seven appearances (four starts).

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Beaten once by Juventus Montipo had two saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Montipo wasn't very busy, but he conceded nonetheless, as Moise Kean burnt him on a counter with a short deflected by a teammate. He has yet to keep a clean sheet, while he has surrendered 27 goals and made 49 saves. Verona will face Spezia at home Sunday.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Swings in three crosses versus Juventus Lazovic created one scoring chance and sent in three crosses (all accurate) in 25 minutes in Thursday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Lazovic came off the bench given his imperfect conditions, but he was still fairly productive and precise. He will likely replace either Filippo Terracciano or Josh Doig in Sunday's home game versus Spezia. He has recorded five shots (two on target), one chance created, nine crosses (four accurate), and four clearances in the last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Unused versus Juventus Ilic (leg) didn't play in Thursday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Ilic returned to the bench after a month, but he didn't get any minutes. It remains to be seen whether it'll happen in the final match before the World Cup. He has logged seven shots (two on target), 14 chances created, 39 crosses (15 accurate), and ten tackles in seven appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giangiacomo Magnani - Clears suspension Magnani served his one-game ban in Thursday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Magnani will be eligible to play against Spezia Sunday, but he has four more established options ahead of him in the defensive pecking order. He has featured four times so far, logging two tackles, four interceptions, six clearances, and four blocks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus beats Verona 1-0 to move into top 4 in Serie A

Juventus could end the year in the top four in Serie A despite a bad start to the season

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Real Madrid hosts Cádiz; United-Villa rematch

Real Madrid needs to beat relegation-threatened Cádiz to enter the World Cup break closer to Spanish league leader Barcelona

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS