ANTONIO VACCA NEWS

Subs off early against Roma Vacca had one block and one interception and won one duel in 29 minutes in Saturday's match versus Roma before leaving after a hit to the face.

Impact Vacca was playing with a mask due to a previous nose fracture and could not continue. He picked up his fifth yellow card during his time on the mitch so, regardless of the entity of the injury, he will miss the season finale against Cagliari due to a suspension. Luca Fiordilino replaced him in this one and could get the net next week. He finishes his campaign with one assist, five chances, 36 tackles and 20 interceptions in 21 appearances (15 starts).

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two clearances in Bologna game Vacca (nose) had two clearances and committed two fouls in 56 minutes in Sunday's 4-3 win over Bologna.

Impact Vacca returned to the XI with a mask and provided his usual showing, focusing on defending rather than venturing forward. He has logged four chances, five tackles (two won), four interceptions and three clearances in the last five appearances. Venezia will face Roma away Saturday.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Starting XI Vacca is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Bologna.

Impact Vacca returns after missing time due to a nose fracture. The midfielder takes up a role in the center of the pitch for Venezia's Serie A clash with Bologna.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spared in Salernitana match Vacca (nose) was not involved in Thursday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Vacca was part of the initial squad list, but he was cut on game day because of the recent nose fracture. He has been cleared to play with a mask, therefore he will be in the running to replace Ethan Ampadu in Sunday's home game versus Bologna. He has recorded one assist, five chances, 35 tackles and 19 interceptions in 19 seasonal appearances.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Vacca suffered a nose fracture in the Juventus game, which was surgically reduced Monday, and has been cleared to practice right away, Venezia announced.

Impact Vacca has quickly been fitted with a mask, so he should be an option for Thursday's away game versus Salernitana despite the injury. He started over Gianluca Busio and Luca Fiordilino over the weekend. He has logged two chances, eight tackles (two won), four interceptions and two blocks in the last five appearances.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Juventus Vacca created one chance and committed one foul in 37 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Juventus before bowing out due to a nose injury.

Impact Vacca caught an elbow to the face and was bleeding profusely. He might have suffered a nasal fracture, which puts him in question for the next two matches against Salernitana and Bologna. He was replaced by Luca Fiordilino.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Juventus Vacca (thigh) is in the XI to face Juventus Sunday.

Impact Vacca is playing over David Okereke and Dennis Johnsen as new coach Andrea Soncin went with a more defensive-minded lineup, moving Mickael Cuisance a few meters up on the pitch. Vacca has logged one chance, nine tackles (three won), four interceptions and two blocks in his last six appearances.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Juventus Vacca has recovered from his thigh injury and will be an option for Sunday's game against Juventus, coach Andrea Soncin announced.

Impact Vacca missed the last two matches due to his latest muscular injury. He will be in contention to start in the midfield, challenging Gianluca Busio and Mickael Cuisance. He has posted four chances, one assist, 35 tackles and 19 interceptions in 18 games (12 starts).

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return versus Atalanta Vacca (thigh) will remain unavailable for Saturday's match against Atalanta, but he could be back next Wednesday versus Salernitana, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Vacca is completing his rehab from the latest strain and is expected to return shortly, either for the upcoming midweek game or the following weekend. Gianluca Busio and Tanner Tessmann see more playing time when Vacca is missing.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Fiorentina game Vacca will be unavailable for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Vacca has routinely dealt with muscular problems this season and will miss another one. With Ethan Ampadu suspended in the midfield, two among Domen Crnigoj, Gianluca Busio and Luca Fiordilino will get the nod in the midfield.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emergency option against Sampdoria Vacca (undisclosed) logged just one full practice this week and will be available just in case of emergency in Sunday's match versus Sampdoria, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Vacca sat out the previous game due to a muscular problem, but it was not too severe. He is a long-shot to feature in this one given the circumstances. He has tallied three shots, 34 tackles, 16 interceptions and ten clearances in 16 matches so far.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers new injury Vacca will miss Monday's match versus Lazio and likely more time due to a new muscular problem, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Vacca has been routinely on the shelf with calf and thigh issues throughout the season and will probably be fully assessed after the upcoming game. Gianluca Busio and Luca Fiordilino will pick up the slack in the midfield, but he has not been a consistent starter lately.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Genoa Vacca (thigh) did not feature in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Vacca was available for the first time in a month, but the coach did not field him. He is likely going to be eased into action, but he has generally started when healthy. However, he does not carry much fantasy value due to his defensive style.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Vacca is fit and in the match day squad to face Genoa on Sunday.

Impact Vacca returns after missing the previous two matches with a thigh strain. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for Genoa game Vacca (thigh) is not 100 percent but should be an option for Sunday's match versus Genoa, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Vacca sat out the last two matches because of a thigh strain. The coach suggested he will be brought along slowly considering his injury history, but Venezia are one man short in the midfield since Gianluca Busio is suspended, so he can log some minutes off the bench. He generally is not a fantasy asset, having logged one assist, 27 tackles, 15 interceptions and three chances in 14 games (ten starts).

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss extended time Vacca suffered a biceps femoris strain in the right thigh in the Inter game and will miss three-to-four weeks, Trivenetogoal reports.

Impact Vacca bowed out in the first half Saturday and will have to sit out three or four matches despite the break. If Venezia do not sign any new midfield, Tanner Tessmann and Luca Fiordilino will replace him in February. Next up for Venezia is a challenging home game against Napoli.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Inter game in first half Vacca won one duel, had one successful take-on and committed one foul in 25 minutes in Saturday's clash with Inter before bowing out with an apparent muscular injury.

Impact Vacca clutched the back of his thigh after a sprint and was quickly substituted. Due to a COVID-19 outbreak, Luca Fiordilino was the only other midfielder available off the bench. Vacca will be assessed during the upcoming break.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle against Empoli Vacca drew one foul and won one tackle in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Vacca returned after sitting out one game as he had reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. He should be back in the XI in Saturday's road game versus Inter, although he does not offer much fantasy value given his defense-first role in the midfield.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Empoli Vacca (undisclosed) is available for Sunday's match versus Empoli.

Impact Vacca is good to go after sitting the past two matches reportedly because he contracted COVID-19 during the holidays. He will provide depth to the midfield in his first game back. He has recorded one assist, three chances, 26 tackles and 14 interceptions in 12 games so far.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Salernitana game Vacca is not present in Venezia's squad list for Thursday's game against Salernitana.

Impact Vacca has often missed time with nagging injuries throughout the season, and Venezia also announced two unnamed COVID-19 cases in recent days. Domen Crnigoj and newcomer Mickael Cuisance are the next men up in the midfield.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist off bench against Sampdoria Vacca provided an assist after coming off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Sampdoria on Sunday.

Impact Vacca had a decent outing for the visiting side. The 31-year-old came as a substitute in the 57th minute and provided an assist for the team's only goal in the match 30 minutes later. Other than that, Vacca also made a couple of interceptions.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Sampdoria Vacca (foot) created two scoring chances, won two of two tackles, had one clearance and picked up an assist in 32 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Sampdoria.

Impact Vacca returned after missing one game and was instrumental in the equalizer, as he intercepted a ball that eventually led to Thomas Henry's successful piledriver. It is his first helper of the season. He is the starter in his role, but he has to be managed carefully due to his age and injury history. He will be in contention with Domen Crnigoj and Tanner Tessmann to get the nod in Wednesday's home game versus Lazio. He has tallied three chances, 25 tackles, 13 interceptions and nine clearances in 11 games (eight starts).

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Sampdoria Vacca (foot) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Sampdoria, but he can not play too many minutes, coach Paolo Zanetti warned.

Impact Vacca has recuperated enough from a heel issue that cost him two out of the last three games. His minutes are set to be capped even if the coach decides to start him. He will be in contention primarily with Domen Crnigoj. He has logged 23 tackles, 11 interceptions, eight clearances and five blocks in ten games (eight starts).

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Juventus game Vacca will miss Saturday's match against Juventus due to a foot problem, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Vacca has often picked up nagging problems throughout the course of the season and will be sidelined in this one as well. Either Tanner Tessmann or Domen Crnigoj will take his place in the midfield, with the latter offering more fantasy upside.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Verona Vacca (heel) had three interceptions, one clearance and one block and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Verona.

Impact Vacca returned from a brief absence and as usual put up numbers in the passive phase. He is now up to 23 tackles, 11 interceptions and eight clearances, while he has taken just one shot and created one chance in ten appearances. Venezia will host Juventus Saturday.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE