VERONA NEWS

Gianluca Frabotta - Stays out for Roma clash Frabotta (calf) is unavailable for Sunday's game against Roma, coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Frabotta will miss the second game in a row due to calf problem, even though there was some optimism about a quick recovery before the previous contest. Verona will remain thin on the flanks behind starters Marco Davide Faraoni and Darko Lazovic.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misfiring Inter attack missing former star Lukaku

Inter Milan sorely missed Romelu Lukaku on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Koray Gunter - Logs four interceptions in Bologna match Gunter had three clearances and four interceptions, drew one foul and won four duels in Monday's 0-1 loss to Verona.

Impact Gunter had a serviceable performance in the back, but that did not prevent Bologna from scoring once. He has posted 12 interceptions, five clearances and three blocks in three matches, with no clean sheets. Verona will host Roma Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Serviceable versus Bologna Ilic sent in one inaccurate cross, had two blocks and four successful take-ons and won 12 duels in Monday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Ilic was rather effective in the passive phase, but Verona came away with another loss due to a late goal. He is poised to see increased minutes with Veloso set to miss extended time. He has scored once, adding four crosses, one chance and four interceptions. Verona will host Roma Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Decent against Bologna Faraoni sent in five crosses (two accurate), create one scoring chance, won two of two tackles and had one block in Monday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Faraoni was one of the only Verona players that managed to pick up some stats in the final third. He has logged three shots, six crosses and two tackles in two matches thus far. Verona will host Roma Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ceccherini - Plays 15 minutes against Bologna Ceccherini (ankle) had nine passes in 15 minutes in Monday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Ceccherini managed to play after being a late call due to an ankle problem, but he did not start. He will likely return to the XI for Sunday's home game versus Roma. He has posted one tackle, one interception and one clearance thus far.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Quiet again versus Bologna Lazovic sent in two crosses (zero accurate), won one of two tackles and three duels and had one clearance in Monday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Lazovic did not manage to impose his will on the flank, as he instead did several times in the past season. He picked up an assist in the opener, but he was subpar in the following two contests. He has posted two shots, four chances created and ten crosses in three appearances. Verona will host Roma Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonin Barak - Held in check by Bologna Barak took one off-target shot, sent in two crosses (zero accurate), had one successful take-on and was dispossessed once in Monday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Barak never really had it going in this one as Verona struggled offensively. He has been quiet to open the season, registering four shots, two chances and three crosses in the first three rounds. Verona will host Roma Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Beaten once by Bologna Montipo had two saves, three clearances and one punch and allowed one goal in Monday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Montipo had a decent showing, but he could not catch the sharp shot from outside the box that decided the game. He has surrendered four goals in the first two appearances, making six saves. Verona will host Roma Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bologna beats Verona 1-0 to extend unbeaten start in Serie A

Sweden midfielder Mattias Svanberg scored a late goal and Bologna beat Hellas Verona 1-0 in Serie A to extend its unbeaten start to three matches

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bosko Sutalo - Unavailable versus Bologna Sutalo will miss Monday's game against Bologna due to a calf problem, Verona announced.

Impact Sutalo will likely undergo some tests in short order to determine the severity of the problem and for how long he will have to sit out. Pawel Dawidowicz will likely get the nod on the right-hand side of the defense.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Veloso - Diagnosed with thigh strain Veloso suffered a biceps femoris strain in the right thigh, Verona informed.

Impact Veloso was considered questionable for this game, but his injury is much more severe than expected and will knock him out for three-to-four weeks. Ivan Ilic will absorb the bulk of his minutes. Also Antonin Barak will likely see minutes in that role from time to time, opening up an offensive spot.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ceccherini - Called up for Bologna tilt Ceccherini (ankle) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Bologna Monday.

Impact Ceccherini passed a late fitness test and will be in contention to start with Giangiacomo Magnani. He posted one tackle, one interception and one block in two appearances thus far.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ceccherini - Questionable for Bologna game Ceccherini will be a late call for Monday's match versus Bologna, coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Ceccherini has not fully recovered from an ankle sprain he suffered in the last game before the break. The coach stated that he will need to go through a late fitness test. Giangiacomo Magnani would likely start if Ceccherini was unable to.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Ruegg - Unavailable against Bologna Ruegg will miss Monday's match versus Bologna due to a tendon issue, coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Ruegg has rarely featured during his time in Verona due to multiple physical problems. The coach did not reveal where he is hurting but added that the problem is hurting. Nicolo Casale and Bosko Sutalo will back up Marco Davide Faraoni on the right wing in this one.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Frabotta - Unavailable versus Bologna Frabotta will miss Monday's game against Bologna due to a calf problem, but he should resume practicing next week, coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Frabotta picked up a minor problem and will sit this one. He has yet to play this season due to lack of conditioning and the fact that Darko Lazovic is entrenched as the starter on the left wing.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Veloso - Questionable to face Bologna Veloso is dealing with an undisclosed issue and might not be available for Monday's game against Bologna, coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Veloso has been limited in practice in the last few days and the manager stated it will be a late call. Ivan Ilic will most likely start if Veloso could not play.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Moves to Verona Caprari has joined Verona on a season-long loan with option to buy from Sampdoria, the clubs announced.

Impact Caprari did not participate in the first two rounds as he was likely to leave. He was pretty productive last season at Benevento as he posted five goals and six assists, adding 48 shots and 35 chances created. Verona are set to lose Mattia Zaccagni, opening up major minutes up front.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ceccherini - Limps off versus Inter Ceccherini had one interception and one clearance, drew one foul and subbed off after 53 minutes due to an apparent ankle injury in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Ceccherini picked up the issue in the first half and tried to play through it for a few minutes before bowing out. He was replaced by Nicolo Casale. Also Bosko Sutalo and Pawel Dawidowicz will be options if he was forced to miss time. He will be assessed ruing the break. Verona will visit Bologna in two weeks.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Koray Gunter - Logs four interceptions in Inter clash Gunter created one scoring chance, had two blocks and four interceptions and won two duels in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Gunter put together a good stat-line, but it was not enough to contain the opponents, and he was imperfect on the two Joaquin Correa goals. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Scores against Inter Ilic took one shot on target, sent in two accurate crosses, created one chance and scored a goal in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Ilic broke the deadlock in the early going by intercepting an errant pass by Samir Handanovic and chipping it over the goalie after gliding between two defenders. He replaced the suspended Miguel Veloso in this one, and he has good chances to leapfrog the veteran teammate going forward. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Veloso - Eligible to face Bologna Veloso served his suspension in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Veloso will be at his coach's disposal in two weeks when Verona will visit Bologna. However, Ivan Ilic shined against Inter and he might eat into his playing time. Veloso notched five crosses and two chances created in the opener.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Held in check by Inter Lazovic sent in one inaccurate cross, had one block and two clearances and won one duel in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Lazovic never managed to get it going in this one and failed to replicate the performance he had in the opener, where he picked up an assist. He tallied three goals and six helpers last season. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Delivers five crosses against Inter Zaccagni sent in five crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances, drew two fouls, had three successful take-ons and won seven duels in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Zaccagni accumulated most of his production out of corner kicks, but he was also rather sloppy with the ball as he was dispossessed seven times. He shined in the opener, bagging a brace. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonin Barak - Creates two chances versus Inter Barak had one interception, won five duels, drew one foul and created two scoring chances in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Barak was used as a false-nine in this one but, while he tried to set up his teammates a couple of times, he was not particularly threatening in the final third. He posted seven goals and three assists in the previous campaign. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE