Impact Cordaz was brilliant in the net during the loss Wednesday. The keeper was called upon numerous times and if not for him, Crotone would have been swept to the side. This was easily one of his best performances in the past few months. This was also only his sixth time allowing one or fewer goals in 32 appearances this season. If you need the saves, he is a great choice, otherwise the goals against can scare anyone away.

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Takes two corners in loss Wednesday Messias produced two shots (two on target), sent three crosses (none accurate) and took two corners during the 1-0 loss to Sampdoria on Wednesday.

Impact Messias was much more involved than the stats would suggest. The forward was the only true bright spot for Crotone's attack in the crucial loss. He caused fits for Sampdoria's backline and he could have had multiple goals, if he had tried to finesse his chances better. Nevertheless, Messias was the catalyst and the maestro in the midfield. He will continue to be one of the best options for Crotone.

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Creates three chances in loss Reca created three chances and made one tackle (one won) in the 1-0 loss to Sampdoria on Wednesday.

Impact Reca had an average performance in the loss Wednesday. The defender did not take any chances himself, however, he did create a few chances for his club. The main problem with his performance was the lack of creativity from the wing. He is known for his flank play and it lacked during the loss. The performance for the most part can be considered an outlier though. He can still generate peripherals at a decent rate in multiple areas of the pitch. He is averaging, 1.0 shots, 0.92 created chances, 2.85 crosses, 1.18 tackles and 1.85 interceptions per 90 minutes this season.

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Makes three tackles in loss Djidji made three tackles (three won) in the 1-0 loss to Sampdoria on Wednesday.

Impact Djidji was a force once again on the backline for Crotone. The defender has been a rock for the hosts throughout the season. He has been rather successful and consistent with his tackling as well. Through his shortened season he is averaging, 1.85 tackles, 1.42 interceptions and 3.21 clearances per 90 minutes.

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Not in squad Wednesday Ounas failed to make the squad for Wednesday's match against Sampdoria because of an undisclosed reason.

Impact Ounas has been a regular for Crotone when healthy this season, but he's dealt with a nagging thigh issue of late, which has led to three early substitutions. There's a chance that's what is keeping him out midweek and Junior Messias is starting up front instead.

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Starting against Sampdoria Djidji (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Sampdoria.

Impact Djidji surprisingly stays in the starting XI Wednesday despite turning his ankle in training Tuesday. While he's healthy enough to start, it's a wonder if it's an ankle injury that could force him out at any moment against Sampdoria.

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Questionable for Sampdoria game Djidji is in doubt for Wednesday's match against Sampdoria after turning his ankle in the final practice, coach Serse Cosmi announced.

Impact Djidji has started the last four games but will be a late call for this one because of the small injury. Lisandro Magallan would be first in line to replace him if he could not go.

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Delivers seven crosses in loss Messias created two chances, delivered seven crosses, won two tackles, made two clearances and drew two fouls in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Messias was not able to find the back of the net Saturday but he still managed to rack up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The forward has now collected two goals and one assist in his last four appearances, along with producing 10 shots, seven chances created and 18 crosses in the same time span.

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Allows two goals in loss Cordaz allowed two goals and made three saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Cordaz had a poor outing Saturday versus Udinese as he allowed two goals, which cost his side all three points. The keeper has failed to keep a clean sheet in each of his last five appearances, but he has managed to produce 16 saves and allowed 15 goals in the same time span. He will look to bounce back Wednesday versus Sampdoria.

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Suffers calf injury Marrone picked up a soleus muscle pull in the right calf and will be re-evaluated in a week, Crotone announced.

Impact Marrone is poised to miss the next three matches considering the busy schedule. In any case, he has not started since late January and featured just once in the past four matches, so their regular XI is not severely impacted by his absence. He has been unseated by Vladimir Golemic and Koffi Djidji.

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Will miss time Benali has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and is expected to be sidelined for three weeks, Crotone announced.

Impact Benali was initially believed to have avoided serious problems, but he will instead end up back on the shelf. Multiple injuries have ravaged his campaign. Salvatore Molina may play as central midfield while Ahmad Benali is out, with either Pedro Pereira or Andrea Rispoli manning the right flank. Also Niccolo Zanellato and Luca Cigarini could see more playing time with Benali shelved.

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Focuses on defending against Spezia Messias (undisclosed) had five clearances and one interception, drew three fouls and took one off-target shot in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Spezia.

Impact Messias played through an undisclosed issue but did not make an impact in the final third as he had more defensive duties than usual. He has scored twice and picked up two assists in the last five matches. He is up to eight goals and four helpers in the season, plus he has tallied 27 chances and 104 crosses. Crotone will host Udinese Saturday.

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Scores versus Spezia Djidji scored one goal on one shot on target, crated one chance, won one tackle and made two interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Spezia.

Impact Djidji scored his first goal of the season in 12 appearances this season but it was not enough to help his side take home at least a point. The center-back holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set-pieces.

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Provides assist versus Spezia Magallan provided one assist, created one chance, made one interception and four clearances in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Spezia.

Impact Magallan came off the bench late in the first half and provided his second assist in 22 appearances this season. The defender's playing time is a concern as he has failed to start in each of the last three games. Moreover, he holds little fantasy value other than racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set pieces.

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Provides assist in loss Zanellato provided one assist, created one chance, made one interception and committed one foul in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Spezia.

Impact Zanellato came off the bench in the second half and provided his first assist of the season in 20 appearances. The midfielder's playing time is a concern as he has started once in the last five games. He will look to be included in the starting XI Saturday versus Udinese after a positive performance.

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Concedes three goals in loss Cordaz allowed three goals and made zero saves in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Spezia.

Impact Cordaz had a poor performance between the sticks Saturday as he allowed three goals without making any saves. The keeper has now failed to keep a clean sheet in each of his last five outings, along with producing 15 saves and allowing 15 goals in the same time span. He will look to bounce back Saturday versus Udinese.

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Subs off early against Spezia Benali took one shot on target, drew one foul and created one scoring chance in 39 minutes before leaving Saturday's 2-3 loss to Spezia with an apparent ankle injury.

Impact Benali had a decent start of the game but limped off after a tackle with an opponent. He has missed a lot of time with injuries this year. Defender Lisandro Magallan replaced him as they moved some pieces around the formation. Luca Cigarini and Niccolo Zanellato would be candidates to fill in if he is forced to miss time.

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Questionable for Spezia game Messias has been named in Crotone's squad list to face Spezia Saturday, but he did not practice Friday and will be a late call, coach Serse Cosmi announced.

Impact Messias is dealing with an undisclosed problem and will need to pass a late fitness test to be in the XI. His eventual absence would open up room for another midfielder among Jacopo Petriccione, Niccolo Zanellato and Milos Vulic, who however do not carry as much fantasy value as he does.

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Allows four goals against Napoli Cordaz made four saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-3 loss against Napoli.

Impact Cordaz made a few saves, but ultimately had a rough day as Napoli was able to break through with four different goal scorers in the 4-3 result. Cordaz has now made 100 saves, allowed 74 goals and kept two clean sheets through 29 starts this season. He and the club will look for a better result in a challenge against Spezia on the road Saturday.

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Scores, assists against Napoli Messias scored a goal on four shots (one on goal) and also recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Napoli.

Impact Messias provided a great ball to Simy just a few minutes after halftime to cut the deficit to 3-2 and then took advantage of a defensive mishap by Napoli to tie the score at 3-3 in the 59th minute. He wreaked some havoc in the match as he sent in three crosses (one accurate) and created three chances to go along with his score and assist. Messias has scored in the last two matches and now has eight goals and four assists through 28 starts this season. Crotone will look for a better result against Spezia on the road Saturday.

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Records assist against Napoli Benali took a shot (not on goal) and recorded his first assist of the season in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Napoli.

Impact Benali capitalized on a mis-clearance by a Napoli defender and found Simy for a goal in the 25th minute to cut the deficit to 2-1 at that point. Benali also finished the game with three crosses (none accurate) and four fouls committed, which helped earn his second yellow card of the season. Crotone will be on the road against Spezia in the club's next match Saturday.

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Cleared to practice Reca practiced regularly Monday after being held out as a precaution in the previous game, Crotone informed.

Impact Reca was excluded from the squad list Saturday because of a COVID outbreak within the Polish national team. He has not contracted the virus and has re-joined his teammates after the weekend. He will resume starting on the left flank in Saturday's road game versus Spezia. He has posted two goals, three assists, 71 crosses and 21 created chances in 24 matches.

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Plays one half versus Napoli Ounas (thigh) took one shot on target, took one corner kick and committed one foul in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Ounas drew the start right away after recovering from a thigh pull, but he was ineffective and saw limited action. He should be able to handle more minutes in Saturday's road game versus Spezia. He has posted 19 crosses, two goals and one assist in seven matches with Crotone.

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Logs four clearances against Napoli Luperto (groin) won one tackle, had four clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Luperto returned from a one-game absence and struggled to keep up with the opponents like most of his temmates in the back. He should remain a regular moving forward. He has posted 34 tackles, 25 interceptions and 71 clearances in 21 games, with zero clean sheets. Crotone will face Spezia away Saturday.

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Suspended for next game Pereira sent in one inaccurate cross and picked up the fifth yellow card of the season in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Pereira came off the bench in this one and did not have an impact. He will miss Saturday's road game against Spezia due to yellow-card accumulation. As a result, Andrea Rispoli might stay in the XI, but it will also hinge on whether Arkadiusz Reca is cleared to return.

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