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Oustanding in Verona game Coppola won four of six tackles and 11 duels and had three clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win against Empoli.

Impact Coppola played a pivotal part in holding Empoli scoreless with a dominant performance. Isak Hien will start against Roma following a suspension, but he might not necessarily be the one to drop off the XI. He contribute to two clean sheets in 19 appearances (11 starts) last season.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Milan tilt Coppola didn't play in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Milan.

Impact Coppola started regularly in two separate stretches throughout the season but not in the final three months. He appeared 19 times (11 starts), tallying 25 tackles, 14 interceptions, 36 clearances, and six blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Sassuolo Coppola (knee) didn't play in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Coppola was back on the squad list after a knee injury and a suspension, but the coach used different defenders. He'll have better chances of featuring versus Napoli after one more week of practice and with Giangiacomo Magnani suspended. He has appeared 13 times so far, tallying 20 tackles, 12 interceptions, 32 clearances, and six blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Sassuolo Coppola (knee) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Sassuolo Saturday.

Impact Coppola missed the previous game due to a suspension and was diagnosed with a knee injury during the break, but he has managed to recuperate pretty quickly. He had started three matches before getting hurt, registering two tackles (both won), four interceptions, eight clearances, and two blocks.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with knee injury Coppola sustained a grade-one lesion of the MCL in the right knee in the last game, Verona announced.

Impact Coppola tweaked his knee in the first half, but he was able to finish the game. He'll miss the Juventus clash due to a suspension, and two or three further fixtures to recover from the injury, which occurred a week ago. Giangiacomo Magnani, Pawel Dawidowickz, and Federico Ceccherini will absorb his minutes.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Juventus game Coppola had three interceptions and two clearances and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 1-3 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Coppola had an okay showing even though his side gave up three goals, but he'll be forced to skip one game due to yellow-card accumulation. Isak Hien (thigh) or Federico Ceccherini will substitute him versus Juventus..

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in friendly Coppola (thigh) got the start in Sunday's friendly versus NK Istra, Verona inform.

Impact Coppola has shaken off the injury that sidelined him since late September, as he anticipated early in the break. He'll rotate with Isak Hien, Pawel Dawidowicz, Koray Gunter, and Federico Ceccherini in the back three from January on. He has posted 12 tackles, seven interceptions, 18 clearances, and three blocks in six starts, with no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Coppola told L'Arena that "he had a long injury, but he has recovered and will be ready for January," during a team event.

Impact Coppola had a good start, but he picked up a severe thigh strain in late September and hasn't been seen since. Coach Salvatore Bocchetti expected him to recuperate fully during the break, and that appears to be the case.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Spezia Coppola (thigh) won't return in Sunday's match versus Spezia, coach Salvatore Bocchetti informed.

Impact Coppola has been out since early October due to a major thigh strain. The gaffer voiced his confidence in the youngster, suggesting he'll have a consistent role in the second half of the season.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected back in 2022 Coppola will likely sit out the remaining fixtures and return in January, L'Arena reports.

Impact Coppola has already missed a month because of a thigh strain, and it appears that it is more severe than a standard one. Koray Gunter, Federico Ceccherini, and Isak Hien have logged the most minutes while he was out, while Pawel Dawidowicz returned recently, and Giangiacomo Magnani filled in occasionally.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains thigh injury Coppola suffered a flexor muscle strain in the left thigh while playing with Italy U19, Verona announced.

Impact Coppola will have to miss at least two or three matches because of the problem. Koray Gunter, Pawel Dawidowicz and Federico Ceccherini are all candidates to see regular minutes while Coppola is out.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Lazio Coppola had one interception, two clearances and one block in last Saturday's 3-3 draw against Lazio.

Impact Coppola was handed his third start of the season in this one and did fine, but his team gave up three goals. He probably would have featured more in the second half of the campaign if he did not suffer an ankle sprain. He concluded with eight tackles, four interceptions, five clearances and one block in four appearances (three starts). He will be a candidate for a bigger role in 2022/2023.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Torino Coppola (ankle) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Torino Saturday.

Impact Coppola is fit after missing nearly two months with an ankle sprain. He could get some minutes down the stretch if the coach decides to spare the starters. He has logged six tackles, three interceptions and three clearances in three appearances (two starts).

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Genoa match Coppola will miss Monday's game against Genoa due to an ankle sprain, Verona informed.

Impact Coppola could have gotten some minutes in this one as the coaching staff is evaluating him ahead of next season, but he picked up a late injury. Federico Ceccherini or Bosko Sutalo will likely join Koray Gunter and Nicolo Casale in the back.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE