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MATCHDAY: EPL top 3 play away; COVID gives Hazard chance

Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea — the top three in the English Premier League — all face away games to complete a truncated round because of COVID-19 outbreaks in many squad...

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martin Hongla - Returns in Coppa Italia Hongla (COVID) drew the start in Thursday's domestic cup match versus Empoli.

Impact Hongla cleared the COVID protocol too close to the previous Serie A game to be available, but it did not take him long to return afterward. He will be the fourth option in the midfield behind Miguel Veloso, Adrien Tameze and Ivan Ilic moving forward. He has posted two chances created, 11 clearances, five tackles and two crosses in eight games (four starts). Verona will face Torino away Sunday.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Provides assist in loss Faraoni provided one assist, took two shots off target, created three chances, delivered eight crosses, won one tackle, made one interception and drew two fouls in Sunday'2 2-1 los...

Impact Faraoni had a great offensive outing as he registered one assist, along with racking up eight crosses. The wingback has now collected two assists in his last two appearances, along with four shots, four chances created and 14 crosses in the same time span.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Simeone - Scores versus Atalanta Simeone scored one goal on five shots (two on target), created two chances, delivered three crosses, made three clearances and drew one foul in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Simeone had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net, along with five shots attempted. The striker has now registered three goals in his last three appearances, along with racking up 10 shots, three chances created and three crosses.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Allows two goals in loss Montipo made four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Montipo was busy as he was forced to make four saves but it was not enough to avoid defeat. The keeper has now registered one clean sheet in his last three appearances, along with producing 10 saves and allowing five goals in the same time span.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonin Barak - Does not feature against Atalanta Barak (illness) was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Atalanta because he was not fully ready, coach Igor Tudor admitted.

Impact Barak did not play for the second game in a row, although he was available for this one, as the coach stated that he had not fully recovered from the recent illness, and elected to give him more time to shake it off completely. He should be in better shape ahead of Sunday's road game versus Torino, where he could unseat Kevin Lasagna. He has tallied five shots, three assists, 30 shots and 18 chances created in 15 matches.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter gives sign of intent with 4-0 win to go top of Serie A

Inter Milan has given an emphatic sign of intent as the defending Serie A champion moved to the top of Serie A with a crushing 4-0 victory over relegation-threatened Cagliari

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matteo Cancellieri - Called up for Atalanta match Cancellieri (illness) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Atalanta Sunday.

Impact Cancellieri has shaken off the illness that sidelined him for the previous match. He has featured just twice int he last eight matches, for a total of 17 minutes.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Madrid hosts Atlético in derby; Inter aims for top

Real Madrid looks to deal a serious blow to Atlético Madrid's hopes of repeating as Spanish champion in a derby, while Barcelona visits Osasuna after its elimination from the Champ...

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonin Barak - Will return against Atalanta Barak has fully recovered from his illness and will play Sunday versus Atalanta, coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Barak will be back after sitting out one game due to an illness. He will likely reprise his starting role since he returned to practice early in the week. He has been a steady contributor so far as he has tallied five goals, three assists, 30 shots and 18 chances created in 15 matches.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Hongla - Unavailable for Atalanta match Hongla has shaken off COVID, but he will not be an option for Sunday's game versus Atalanta, coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Hongla has missed a couple of weeks because of the viral infection and the gaffer will give him some practice time before calling him up. Miguel Veloso, Adrien Tameze and Ivan Ilic will remain the top options in the role.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pawel Dawidowicz - Suffers major knee injury Dawidowicz ruptured his ACL in the right knee in the final minutes of the Venezia game, Verona announced.

Impact Dawidowicz amazingly stayed in the game despite getting hurt as Verona had already used up their slots. He will be out for five-to-six months, therefore he will have a hard time coming before the end of the season. Giangiacomo Magnani and Mert Cetin are set to get more minutes in the next few matches next two regulars Nicolo Casale and Federico Ceccherini since Koray Gunter is out as well. Verona will likely add a center-back in January.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Collects assist versus Venezia Faraoni provided one assist, took two shots off target, created one chance, delivered six crosses, won one tackle, made one interception and drew one foul in Sunday's 4-3 win versu...

Impact Faraoni had a great offensive outing as he provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. This was the midfielder's first assist since Oct. 24 but he has managed to rack up offensive stats, including three shots, three chances created and 13 crosses in his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lasagna - Provides assist in win Lasagna provided one assist, took two shots off target, created one chance and delivered one cross in Sunday's 4-3 win versus Venezia.

Impact Lasagna came off the bench in the second half and provided one assist to help his side to take home all three points. The striker's playing time is, however, a concern as he has started twice all season. He has registered one assist in nine appearances this season.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Simeone - Scores brace in win Simeone scored two goals on two shots on target, made one interception and drew one foul in Sunday's 4-3 win versus Venezia.

Impact Simeone had a great offensive outing as he scored twice in the second half to help his side take home all three points. The striker is having a great season so far as he has scored 11 goals and registered two assists in 14 appearances. He will look for another strong offensive performance Sunday versus Atalanta.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Converts PK versus Venezia Caprari converted a penalty kick, took five shots (two on target), created one chance, delivered three crosses and drew two fouls in Sunday's 4-3 win versus Venezia.

Impact Caprari had a great offensive outing as he converted a penalty kick to help his side take home all three points. This was the striker's first goal since Oct. 16 however he has managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces, including 12 shots, 12 chances created and 15 crosses in his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Allows three goals in win Montipo made two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 4-3 win versus Verona.

Impact Montipo did not have a positive outing as he allowed three goals while making two saves. The keeper has now registered one clean sheet in his last three appearances, along with producing eight saves and allowed six goals in the same time span.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juve beats Genoa 2-0 amid spat between Allegri and Morata

Juventus managed to put aside its off-the-field problems as the Bianconeri beat relegation-threatened Genoa 2-0 in Serie A but coach Massimiliano Allegri had a touchline spat with...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matteo Cancellieri - Out with flu Cancellieri missed Sunday's victory against Venezia with the flu, Verona announced before the game.

Impact Cancellieri has made five Serie A appearances (one start) this season, so the XI is not affected by his absence.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Koray Gunter - Suffers calf injury Gunter has been diagnosed with a grade one calf strain after getting hurt in practice, Verona announced.

Impact Gunter has been ruled out late for Sunday's match versus Venezia and will miss a few more matches as he is likely to come back only after the winter break. Federico Ceccherini and Giangiacomo Magnani are next in line in the back.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonin Barak - Ruled out for Venezia game Barak did not make Verona's squad list to face Venezia Sunday due to the flu, the club announced.

Impact Barak came down with the illness Saturday and will miss this one. Daniel Bessa and Kevin Lasagna are the primary candidates to fill in for him in a supporting role. The coach could also opt for a more crowded midfield to make up for his absence.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Rangnick makes Man U debut; Hertha's new coach too

Ralf Rangnick takes charge of Manchester United for the first time in a home game against Crystal Palace hoping to build on the team’s recent momentum

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pawel Dawidowicz - Makes three clearances in draw Dawidowicz had two off-target shots, created one chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses, made three clearances, two interceptions and one block and helped his side to keep a clean...

Impact Dawidowicz didn't have his usual defensive work as his side spent most of the time attacking in search of a game-winning goal, but added some offensive contributions, which included a headed that struck the post after being slightly deflected by a defender during the second half. The centre back will try to remain productive during Sunday's visit to Venezia.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Sends in six crosses in draw Faraoni created one chance, sent in six crosses, made two clearances and drew two fouls during Tuesday's scoreless draw against Cagliari.

Impact Faraoni didn't have much defensive work as he usually does since his side dominated the opposition during most of the match, but was very active on the attacking end, providing width from the right flank and pacing his side in crosses. With four shots, 21 crosses and 12 clearances over his last four starts, the full-back has some nice two-way potential and will try to remain productive during Sunday's visit to Venezia.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Veloso - Fills stat sheet in draw Veloso had two shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in six crosses (three accurate) and made two tackles (both won) during Tuesday's scoreless draw against Cagliari.

Impact Veloso was very active in the middle of the park and once again had his numbers boosted by his set-pieces duties. With four shots, five chances created and 10 crosses over the last two starts, Veloso will remain a good fantasy pickup for Sunday's visit to Venezia.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE