VERONA NEWS

Ivan Ilic - Will be option against Empoli Ilic (ankle) has improved and will be available versus Empoli, but his role has yet to be decided since he is not 100 percent, coach Igor Tudor informed.

Impact Ilic sat out the last two games because of an ankle injury. He is fit enough to return among the call-ups, but he appears likely to see limited action at first. Adrien Tameze might start next to Miguel Veloso in the midfield. Ilic has posted one goal, three assists, nine chances created and 13 crosses in ten games (eight starts).

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Available against Empoli Lazovic (thigh) will be called up for Monday's game versus Empoli, but it has yet to be determined how many minutes he can handle, coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Lazovic has recovered enough to be an option, but it is not a lock that he will reprise his starting role. The coach adapted Nicolo Casale to the position in recent games, with Federico Ceccherini in the back. Lazovic has tallied two assists, nine shots, 20 crosses and 12 chances created in 11 games.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Casale - Pretty active versus Napoli Casale sent in one accurate cross, created two scoring chances and won two of two tackles and three tackles in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Casale moved to the flank to replace Darko Lazovic and had a pretty good outing overall, although he did not pick up as many defensive stats as usual. He has posted one assist, six chances created, 16 tackles and 21 clearances in 11 games (eight starts). Verona will face Empoli at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ceccherini - Fares well against Napoli Ceccherini won 11 duels and one of two tackles, had five clearances and drew four fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Ceccherini returned to the XI since Darko Lazovic was a late scratch and held his own against a high-wattage frontline. He has been supplanted by Nicolo Casale compared to last season. He has tallied eight tackles, eight interceptions and nine clearances in ten matches (six starts). Verona will face Empoli at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Energetic against Napoli Tameze won five of seven tackles and ten duels and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Tameze helped the defense a lot with his grittiness in the defense, but he did not contribute at all in the final third. He has posted two shots, two chances created, 12 tackles and four crosses in 12 games (five starts). Verona will face Empoli at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Fires three shots against Napoli Caprari took three shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate), won one of three duels and dew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Caprari kept up his usual level of production despite the challenging match-up. but he was unable to do a ton of damage in this one. He has not scored in four games, where he has posted two assists, ten shots and nine crosses. Verona will face Empoli at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonin Barak - Provides assist versus Napoli Barak took four shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, won one tackle and picked up an assist in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Barak led his team in attempts, but he missed the mark in almost all of them despite a pair of juicy ones. On the other hand, he collected an early helper by finding Giovanni Simeone with a pinpoint low-driven cross. He is up to four goals, two assists, 25 shots and 14 chances created in 12 games. Verona will face Empoli at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Simeone - Scores again versus Napoli Simeone took one shot on target, created two chances, drew three fouls and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Simeone made the most of his only chance by nudging home the ball from inside the six-yard box with a slide. He has been the hottest striker in Serie A over the past seven matches, where he has bagged nine goals, provided one assist, taken 13 shots and created four chances created. Verona will face Empoli at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Beaten once by Napoli Montipo had no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact Montipo did not look great on the Giovanni Di Lorenzo goal, as the ball went through his legs. He was never called into action as Napoli had no further shots on goal. He has made 25 saves, allowed 18 goals and kept one clean sheet in 11 games. Verona will face Empoli at home after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan derby ends in draw; Napoli held 1-1 by Verona

AC Milan has been held to a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested derby match against defending champion Inter Milan and missed the chance to take the outright lead of Serie A

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nikola Kalinic - Sent off against Napoli Kalinic was shown a red card in the 93rd minute of Sunday's draw against Napoli, after receiving his second booking of the match.

Impact Kalinic will be suspended for the game against Empoli on Nov. 22, but he has only started four Serie A games this season and Giovanni Simeone will likely continue at forward regardless.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Bessa - Sent off against Napoli Bessa received a red card in the 88th minute of Sunday's draw against Napoli, following a foul on Eljif Elmas for his second booking of the match.

Impact Bessa will be suspended for the game against Empoli on Nov. 22, but he has only started two Serie A games this season and Verona will have cover in midfield without him.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Ruled out for Napoli match Lazovic was not included in Verona's squad list to face Napoli Sunday.

Impact Lazovic reportedly picked up a thigh injury in the final practice and will be evaluated after the game, Telenuovo reports. With Gianluca Frabotta on the mend, the next men up on the flank are Bosko Sutalo and Nicolo Casale, who are not as offensive-minded as Lazovic.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool at West Ham; AC Milan hosts Inter

Two of the Premier League’s in-form teams go head-to-head at the London Stadium when West Ham hosts Liverpool

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus beats Fiorentina 1-0 on Cuadrado stoppage-time goal

Juan Cuadrado’s stoppage-time goal has given Juventus a 1-0 victory against 10-man Fiorentina and has ended a three-game winless streak in Serie A

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ivan Ilic - Will not return against Napoli Ilic will remain sidelined Sunday due to his ankle injury, coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Ilic will sit out the second game in a row due to an ankle problem that turned out to be more severe than expected. Miguel Veloso and Adrien Tameze could get another start, with Daniel Bessa and Martin Hongla as the alternatives.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Frabotta - Will miss two more months Frabotta has undergone surgery to fix an Achilles tendon problem in his right leg and is expected to be out for eight weeks, Verona announced.

Impact Frabotta has never featured so far due to soreness in the area and the team elected to take the surgical route. He should be back after the Winter break. Darko Lazovic will continue to log heavy minutes, while they will have to adapt Marco Davide Faraoni, Nicolo Casale or Bosko Sutalo if he misses time or to rest him.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona without manager, fighting to avoid early CL exit

The immediate pressure eased on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after leading Manchester United to a 3-0 victory at Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes once against Juventus Montipo had three saves and one punch and gave up one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Montipo had a strong showing since he parried away a few attempts on goal, especially a late curled shot by Paulo Dybala that would have leveled the game. He could do little on Weston McKennie's close-range attempt. He has yet to keep a clean sheet, while he has made 25 saves and allowed 17 goals in ten matches. Verona will host Napoli next Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Works hard in Juventus game Tameze had two interceptions, won four duels and two of two tackles and committed four fouls in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Tameze was a factor in the defensive face thanks to his energy in the midfield. He has rotated with Ivan Ilic and Daniel Bessa since Miguel Veloso returned. He has tallied five tackles, eight interceptions and four crosses in eleven games (four starts). Verona will host Napoli next Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Koray Gunter - Posts six interceptions versus Juventus Gunter had six interceptions and four clearances, drew one foul and won three duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Gunter had a strong outing while anchoring the Verona defense, which did not cave until late despite the intense pressure by the opponents in the second half. He has tallied eight tackles, 31 interceptions, 34 clearances and 11 blocks in ten matches, with no clean sheets. Verona will host Napoli next Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Veloso - Provides assist versus Juventus Veloso sent in three crosses (zero accurate), had three interceptions, drew one foul and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Veloso had a regular performance but he slid it to Giovanni Simeone ahead of the second goal, collecting a helper even though all of the credit goes to the teammate for the gem. It is his second of the season, while he has created five chances, sent in 19 crosses and won seven tackles in five games. Verona will host Napoli next Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Simeone - Bags brace against Juventus Simeone took four shots (three on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, drew two fouls and scored two goals in Friday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Simeone stayed hot in this one with a tap-in to give his early team an early lead and a gorgeous curled shot to double it. He has bagged eight goals and provided an assist in the past six matches, adding 13 shots and three chances created. Verona will host Napoli next Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonin Barak - Creates three chances against Juventus Barak took two shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, won five duels and had four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Barak had a pair of major scoring opportunities from inside the box, but he could not cash in on them. He has hit the net mostly on PKs so far. He has posted four goals, one assist, 21 shots and 12 chances created in 11 games. Verona will host Napoli next Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Productive but imprecise against Juventus Caprari took three shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created three scoring chances and had six successful take-ons in Saturday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Caprari was very active and glided past defenders at will, but he lacked touch both in finishing and cross. He co-paced his team in chances. He has tallied two goals, three assists, ten shots and eight chances created in the last five matches. Verona will host Napoli next Sunday.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE