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Back to starting, logs assist Gytkjaer assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Torino.

Impact April was not a great month for Gytkjaer, who logged three consecutive starts before he got benched to cap it off. For Friday, Venezia added him back to its starting XI, and he rewarded the decision by directly contributing to the team's lone goal then. Despite multiple years of Serie A experience, Gytkjaer has not logged an assist in the 2020s, with his direct contribution Friday marking his first.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in Lecce tilt Gytkjaer had three shots (zero on goal) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lecce.

Impact Gytkjaer drew his first start since August as Mirko Maric (ankle) was out and Daniel Fila was underwhelming in previous games and paced his team in attempts, but he wasn't accurate and didn't contribute in other areas. He's been the only Venezia forward to score in recent matches. He has hit the net once and logged five shots (one on target), two tackles (both won) and two clearances in the last four fixtures.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Levels Como game at the death Gytkjaer scored a PK to go with two shots (one on target) and two passes in 14 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Gytkjaer put his attempt from the spot in the top corner in the final minute of the game. He hadn't gotten minutes in the previous two fixtures. He has stayed in a deputy role after the departure of Joel Pohjanpalo even though newcomers Mirko Maric and Daniel Fila haven't been productive. He has scored twice in his last five showings, posting three shots (two on target) and one key pass.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in defeat Gytkjaer scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Gytkjaer has primarily been a bench option this season, playing less than 18 minutes per game since late August. However, he played nearly 30 minutes off the bench against Udinese and scored his first goal of the season. This performance could lead the coach to give him more playing time in upcoming fixtures. His next opportunity to make an impact comes against Roma on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Atalanta contest Gytkjaer didn't feature in Round 38's 2-5 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Gytkjaer didn't come off the bench after a terrible cameo in the previous tilt. He was the third option as the tip of the spear behind Dany Mota and Andrea Petagna, appearing mostly off the bench this season. He scored once and added 13 shots (six on target), three chances created, and one inaccurate cross in 22 games.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE