VERONA NEWS

Nikola Kalinic - Suffers calf injury Kalinic has suffered a grade one calf strain in practice, Verona announced.

Impact Kalinic is expected to miss three-to-four weeks and therefore there is a chance he does not return before the end of 2021. Giovanni Simeone has clearly taken over the position in recent games. Kevin Lasagna will be his top backup moving forward.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Will return against Sampdoria Ilic (ankle) is good to go and will play Saturday versus Sampdoria, coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Ilic was close to coming back last week and has indeed completed his rehab in the past few days. The coach hinted that he has good chances of getting the start. If that were the case, he would replace either Adrien Tameze or Miguel Veloso. He has posted one goal, three assists, nine chances created and 13 crosses in ten appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Hongla - Tests positive for COVID-19 Hongla has contracted Coronavirus, Verona announced.

Impact Hongla is fully vaccinated and is fine, the club informed. He will remain in isolation until he posts a pair of negative tests, missing multiple matches due to the packed schedule.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Makes three saves in win Montipo made three saves, one clearance while allowing one goal in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Montipo was unlucky to concede a goal after a missed clearance by a defender, gifted the ball to Simone Romagnoli to stab home the equalizer. He now has 28 saves with 19 goals allowed and has kept one clean sheet thus far this campaign. He next faces Sampdoria away on November 27.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Simeone - Off target against Empoli Simeone took three shots (zero on target), created two chances and won six duels in Monday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Simeone failed to hit the target in this match but has three goals in his last two matches. He has nine goals this season with two assists. His next chance to improve his numbers is away to Sampdoria on November 27.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Creates four chances in win Caprari took five shots (two on target), delivered three crosses (one accurate) and created four chances in Monday's 2-1 victory over Empoli.

Impact Caprari almost doubled his sides lead but was denied by a great save by Guglielmo Vicario. He has been finding space in the final-third lately, creating seven chances and taking 11 shots (three on target) in his last three starts. His next chance to get his name on the scoresheet is on November 27 against Sampdoria.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Assists goal coming off the bench Lazovic took one shots (zero on target), created a chance and provided an assist in Monday's 2-1 win against Empoli.

Impact Lazovic replaced Nicolo Casale just after half-time and his cross was headed home by Antonin Barak in the 49th minute. It's his third assist the season. He's assisted a goal in his last two games. His next match is on November 27 against Sampdoria.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Tameze - Scores in win against Empoli Tameze took two shots (one on target), created three chances and scored in Monday's 2-1 victory over Empoli.

Impact Tameze scored his first goal this season to snatch all three points for his side in the first minute of second-half stoppage time. Known more for his defensive abilities, this match was an offensive outburst. His next match is away to Sampdoria on November 27.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonin Barak - Sets up and scores goal in win Barak took two shots (two on target), scored and assisted a goal in Monday's 2-1 victory over Empoli.

Impact Barak opened the scoring in the 49th minute, heading home Darko Lazovic's cross. He then set up Adrien Tameze's stoppage-time winner. He now has five goals and three assists this term and has two goals and two assists in the last five games. Verona face Sampdoria next on November 27.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hellas Verona wins mid-table clash with Empoli in Serie A

Hellas Verona has extended its unbeaten streak to five matches after beating visiting Empoli 2-1 in Serie A

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Darko Lazovic - On bench Monday Lazovic (thigh) will be available as a substitute versus Empoli on Monday.

Impact Lazovic returns to the squad following just one game on the sidelines due to his thigh problem. Barring any setbacks, the midfielder should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI moving forward considering he has started 10 of his 11 appearances for the club.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Ruled out for Empoli game Ilic (ankle) was not named in Verona's squad list to face Empoli Monday.

Impact Ilic might have experienced a setback in training as the coach had announced his return in the pre-game presser. Miguel Veloso, Adrien Tameze and Martin Hongla will be the top options for Verona in the midfield Monday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Rayo Vallecano tries to remain unbeaten at home

Rayo Vallecano tries to remain unbeaten at home in the Spanish league when it hosts Mallorca

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

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