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Fit for Verona clash Vacca is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Verona.

Impact Vacca returns after missing Venezia's mid week match due to a heel issue. The midfielder will bridge the gap between attack and defense in Venezia's midfield for Sunday's Serie A clash with Verona.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Verona match Vacca (heel) has been named in Venezia's squad list to face Verona Sunday.

Impact Vacca sat out the midweek match due to soreness in the area, but the coach stated that his injury was minor and that he has good chances to start. He will be in contention with Tanner Tessmann. His role is mostly defensive-minded as he has logged 21 tackles, eight interceptions and seven clearances in nine appearances, creating one chance.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Atalanta game Vacca has a sore heel and will be out for Tuesday's match versus Atalanta, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Vacca picked up a small ailment and will try to recover for the following match, the coach added. Either Tanner Tessmann or Domen Crnigoj will replace him in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively against Bologna Vacca (thigh) had two interceptions and two clearances in 59 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Vacca returned after three games on the mend due to a strain. He generally anchors the midfield but does not offer much fantasy upside given his gritty style. He has logged one chance, 19 interceptions, seven interceptions and one shot in eight games (six starts). Venezia will host Inter Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in friendly Vacca (thigh) subbed in late in Saturday's friendly versus Tabor Sezana, SportMediaset reports.

Impact Vacca was sidelined for the past four games due to a thigh strain. The coach suggested in the post-match remarks that he is not 100 percent, so it is possible he will see limited minutes in next Sunday's road game versus Bologna. He will be in contention with Domen Crnigoj, Ethan Ampadu and Tanner Tessmann. He has tallied one chance, 17 tackles and five interceptions in seven matches (five starts).

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time Vacca suffered a thigh strain in the last game, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Vacca bowed out early in the past game and the initial optimism about the severity of the injury was wiped off by the tests. He will sit out the upcoming stretch of games and will be back after the third international break. The coach suggested Ethan Ampadu will move to pivot, opening a spot for Domen Crnigoj or Dor Peretz as box-to-box.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Fiorentina game early Vacca won two of for tackles and two duels and subbed off after 65 minutes in Monday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Vacca had the usual gritty display and asked to come out early in the second half, but the reason might simply be because he was cramping up. Domen Crnigoj substituted him and, like Dor Peretz, will be a candidate to start if Vacca picked up a muscular injury. Venezia will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench against Cagliari Vacca (calf) had one interception and one clearance and had 38 passes in 36 minutes in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Vacca saw limited minutes as anticipated by the coach due to a recent calf problem. He plays a big role as deep-lying playmaker, but he does not participate much in the offense. He has notched 13 tackles, five interceptions and five clearances and one chance created in six games. Venezia will face Fiorentina at home after the break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Cagliari Vacca bowed out because of a calf contracture in the past game and has recovered during the week, but he will not start in Friday's game versus Cagliari, coach Paolo Zanetti announ...

Impact Vacca subbed off early against Torino and avoided substantial injuries, but he will at most see limited minutes in this one. Ethan Ampadu replaced him last week, but the coach could go in a different direction in this one, starting Luca Fiordilino or Dor Peretz in his position.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Torino Vacca was subbed out of Monday's draw against Torino in the 38th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact It is unclear whether Vacca will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury. Ethan Ampadu could fill in for him in central midfield Friday against Cagliari if necessary.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE