VERONA NEWS

Ivan Ilic - Called up for Juventus clash Ilic (leg) made the squad list to face Juventus Thursday, Verona announced.

Impact Ilic is available to return after six matches on the mend, even though the coach had voiced his pessimism in the last few days. He'll likely make just a cameo, considering his extended absence. He has logged seven shots (two on target), 14 chances created, 39 crosses (15 accurate), and ten tackles in seven starts.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Will miss last two games Faraoni has been diagnosed with a biceps femoris strain in the right thigh, Sky Italy relays.

Impact Faraoni will skip the upcoming fixtures versus Juventus and Spezia and return in January. Darko Lazovic, Fabio Depaoli, and Filippo Terracciano will be the top choices to man the right wing in relief.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Should be fine for Juventus game Lazovic bowed out of the last game because he was cramping and not because of a new injury, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Lazovic started immediately after shaking off a previous physical problem, but he couldn't finish the game. He's set to be available for Thursday's clash with Juventus, but it's possible he's used off the bench given the situation. However, the possible absence of Marco Davide Faraoni could force the coach to field him even if he's not 100 percent. Fabio Depaoli, Josh Doig, and Filippo Terracciano are the other options on the flank. He has tallied one assist, ten shots (two on target), eight chances created, and 31 crosses (five accurate) in nine appearances.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Comes off bench versus Monza Verdi (thigh) had one pass and one inaccurate cross in 14 minutes in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Monza.

Impact Verdi quickly shook off some muscle fatigue that cost him the previous game, but he didn't get as many minutes as usual. He could return to the XI quickly, considering that they are dealing with several injuries. He had started three games in a row before the hiccup, logging five shots (one on target), seven chances created, and 31 crosses (eight accurate).

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Not expected back for last two games Ilic "hurt and won't be available this week either," coach Salvatore Bocchetti told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Impact Ilic will miss two more matches, barring a surprising turn of events, and hasn't featured since mid-September due to a mysterious leg injury. Adrien Tameze, Martin Hongla, Miguel Veloso, and Ibrahim Sulemana have filled in for him in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - One save in defeat Montipo made one save (two goals conceded) during Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Monza.

Impact Montipo and the rest of his outfielders had a match to forget and were heavily out-possessed throughout the afternoon. Next up for the keeper is a tough home matchup Thursday with Juventus.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Eligible to face Juventus Hien served his one-ban for yellow card accumulation in Sunday's 0-2 loss versus Monza.

Impact Hien will be an option for Thursday's home fixture versus Juventus, although he's not a lock to start with Federico Ceccherini and Pawel Dawidowicz also back into the fold. He has recorded eight tackles (three won), eight interceptions and eight clearances in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pawel Dawidowicz - Will be back versus Juventus Dawidowicz cleared his one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Monza.

Impact Dawidowicz will return for Thursday's Juventus clash after getting sent off for an ugly tackle on Nicolo Zaniolo. He'll compete with Isak Hien for the starting job. He has logged one goal, six tackles, three interceptions, seven clearances, and two blocks in five appearances, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ceccherini - Clears suspension Ceccherini is eligible to face Juventus Thursday following a one-game disqualification.

Impact Ceccherini missed one due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll likely get the nod in the midweek contest, as has been been the case in the last four matches where he was available, where he has scored once and posted nine tackles (six won), three interceptions, eight clearances, and one block, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sarri's Lazio surging as Mourinho's Roma struggles again

José Mourinho and Maurizio Sarri are going in opposite directions in their second seasons in the Italian capital

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darko Lazovic - Bows out early versus Monza Lazovic had one inaccurate cross and three passes in 60 minutes before subbing off in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Monza due to an apparent thigh problem, TeleNuovo informs.

Impact Lazovic got the nod right away after returning from a problem in the same area, but he had a muted performance and couldn't finish the match. He'll have to be assessed to determine whether he just ran out of gas or he picked up a new issue. He was replaced by Josh Doig.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Bows out in Monza game Faraoni had two blocks and sent in one inaccurate cross in 18 minutes before leaving Sunday's match versus Monza due to an apparent quad injury, TeleNuovo reports.

Impact Faraoni couldn't continue after signaling some discomfort to the medical staff. He was replaced by Kevin Lasagna, as Fabio Depaoli started a more offensive role in this one and returned to his usual one after the sub. Josh Doig will also be a candidate to replace him if he had to miss time. Verona will face Juventus at home Thursday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giangiacomo Magnani - Sent off versus Monza Magnani had three interceptions and one clearance and won two duels in 27 minutes before being red-carded for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity in Sunday's game against Monz...

Impact Magnani got busy during his time on the pitch, but he whiffed on a long-ball and tackled Dany Mota that had a clear lane to the box at that point. He'll miss Thursday's home game against Juventus, where three Verona center-backs will return from suspension, Pawel Dawidowicz, Federico Ceccherini and Isak Hien.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal faces London derby test, PSG rests Messi

Arsenal faces the latest test of its English Premier League title credentials in a London derby with Chelsea

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ivan Ilic - Doubtful for Monza fixture Ilic (leg) wasn't mentioned by coach Salvatore Bocchetti among the players that have a shot at being available for Sunday's game against Monza.

Impact Ilic is at risk of sitting out the sixth consecutive bout because of an unspecified muscular injury, even though he was reportedly getting better a couple of weeks ago. Adrien Tameze, Miguel Veloso, and Martin Hongla have enjoyed an uptick of minutes with Ilic on the mend.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Questionable for Monza tilt Verdi "didn't suffer a serious injury and will be assessed in the final practice," coach Salvatore Bocchetti relayed.

Impact Verdi was a late scratch for the past game because of muscle fatigue and might be able to return quickly, but he remains in doubt. Martin Hongla will probably draw another start even if Verdi manages to be available.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Might return versus Monza Lazovic (undisclosed) "could recover for the Monza match, but we'll see in the final practice," coach Salvatore Bocchetti announced.

Impact Lazovic has skipped the last four fixtures due to an undisclosed injury. He appears to have gotten better, but he will have to pass a late fitness test to be an option. Marco Davide Faraoni and Fabio Depaoli have played on the wings in relief, but Josh Doig returned from injury in the past match and might get the nod Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Hongla - Wins eight duels versus Roma Hongla had two clearances and one inaccurate cross and won one of two tackels and eight duels in Monday's 1-3 defeat against Roma.

Impact Hongla returned to the XI thanks to multiple injuries and held his own in the midfield. He had played just 25 minutes in the previous six matches. He has logged two shots (one on target), three chances created, six crosses (one accurate), and five tackles in seven appearances (four starts).

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Creates two chances versus Roma Tameze created two scoring chances, drew two fouls, and had one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Monday's 1-3 loss against Roma.

Impact Tameze started the game as no.10, replacing Simone Verdi, and finished it as a center-back following Pawel Dawidowicz's red card. He generally stars as a central midfield, but his versatility was on display in this one. He has logged two off-target shots, six chances created, three crosses (one accurate), and five tackles (four won) in the last five matches.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Provides assist against Roma Faraoni assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Monday's 1-3 defeat against Roma.

Impact Faraoni was credited with an assist as Pawel Dawidowicz deflected his shot and beat Rui Patricio. It's his second one of the season, as he has missed time with an ankle injury. He has added ten shots (three on target), three chances created, 13 crosses (two accurate), and eight tackles in seven games.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isak Hien - Suspended for Monza match Hien had one tackle (one won), one clearance, and one interception in Monday's 1-3 loss against Roma and will miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Hien substituted Federico Ceccherini at the break, but he didn't fare much better than the teammate, and he too picked up his fifth yellow card, prompting a one-game ban. Giangiacomo Magnani and Juan Cabal will likely make the XI next Sunday considering that Verona have three suspensions in the back.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ceccherini - Will miss Monza game Ceccherini won two of two tackles and two duels, had one interception, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 3-1 loss versus Roma.

Impact Ceccherini didn't have a good showing and was replaced at half-time to avoid a red card. He will sit out the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Isak Hien and Pawel Dawidowicz will also be suspended. Giangiacomo Magnani and Juan Cabal are the next men up in the back.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Verdi - Nursing minor issue Verdi missed Monday's 1-3 loss to Roma due to muscle fatigue, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Verdi has a shot to recuperate for Sunday's game versus Monza since the problem isn't overly severe. The coach inserted Martin Hongla in the XI and advanced Adrien Tameze in order to replace him as a no.10.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Doig - Unused versus Roma Doig (calf) didn't play in Monday's 1-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Doig was called up following a calf problem, but he didn't get on the pitch, also because of an early red card. He'll push Fabio Depaoli to get the nod versus Monza next Sunday. He has posted two goals, one assist, eight shots (five on target), and six chances created in six appearances.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Allows three goals against Roma Montipo had three saves, two clearances, and one punch and conceded three goals in Monday's 1-3 loss to Roma.

Impact Montipo did what he could to maintain the tie, but Roma managed to beat him twice with uncatchable attempts late in the game. He has yet to keep a clean sheet in the season. He has surrendered 11 goals and made 17 saves in the last five matches. Verona will face Monza away Sunday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE