Empoli Team News - Soccer

Christian Kouame - Passable versus Torino Kouame drew three fouls and registered two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Torino.

Impact Kouame returned to the starting lineup after two matches, getting the nod over Lorenzo Colombo, and had a decent performance, but other Empoli players were more effective. He has tallied eight shots (two on target), five chances created, two crosses (two accurate) and four tackles (all won) in the last five contests (three starts).

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Liberato Cacace - Swings in seven crosses in Torino match Cacace generated seven crosses (two accurate), two key passes, two interceptions and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Torino.

Impact Cacace filled it up even though he started as a center-back, as he sent in a few accurate set pieces. He might cede minutes if Empoli recover some pieces during the break. He has notched 15 crosses (two accurate), 10 corners, nine tackles (seven won) and 14 clearances in the last five games.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Fires three shots against Torino Gyasi drew two fouls and had three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Torino.

Impact Gyasi moved to no.10 as the coach gave Junior Sambia a chance on the flank and contributed more in the final third than usual but also squandered a pair of juicy chances. He has notched seven shots (three on target), one key pass, four crosses (two accurate) and six tackles (four won) in the last five rounds.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Fares well versus Torino Pezzella won one of three tackles and had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Torino.

Impact Pezzella often had his way on the and was precise in his deliveries, but his teammates didn't exploit his dishes. He tallied a new season high in key passes. He has posted just one assist in the season, though. He has totaled three shots (zero on target), nine chances created. 23 crosses (six accurate) and 18 clerances in the last five matches.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Sambia - Dynamic in Torino tilt Sambia created one scoring chance and had four shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Torino.

Impact Sambia drew his first start of the season and was the busiest man for his team on offense, leading it in multiple stats and coming close to scoring a couple of times, but he wasn't clutch in the box. Emmanuel Gyasi moved to a more offensive role to accommodate him. He has notched two key passes, 11 crosses (five accurate), five tackles (all won) and two celarances in his last five showings.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Puts up numbers versus Torino Ismajli (thigh) recorded three tackles (one won), one interception, 10 clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Torino.

Impact Ismajli got the call over Saba Goglichidze and Mattia De Sciglio in his return from injury and turned in a solid shift even though his side conceded once. He'll be a staple of the formation if he avoids further injuries. He has notched six tackles (four won), four interceptions, 38 clearances and one block in his last five displays.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Silvestri - Beaten once versus Torino Silvestri recorded two saves and gave up one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Silvestri didn't see many shots come his way, but Nikola Vlasic put one past him from outside the box. He has started over Devis Vasquez in the last five matches, surrendering 11 goals and making 16 saves. Empoli will visit Como on March 29.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Finds starting XI Ismajli (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Torino.

Impact Ismajli is back with the team Saturday, immediately seeing the start after recovering from a thigh injury. He should continue in a starting role moving forward, starting in all 24 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Should make it for Torino tilt Ismajli (thigh) has been ramping up in training and is likely to be available Saturday versus Torino, Quotidiano Sportivo reported.

Impact Ismajli has sat out the last five Serie A games but briefly returned for a cup one two weeks ago before heading back to the shelf. He has good chances of being an option in this one but could be eased into action to avoid another relapse. Mattia De Sciglio and Luca Marianucci have been filling in for him and Mattia Viti (knee). He has logged five tackles (four won), six interceptions, 32 clearances and one block in his last five displays, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Konate - Plays 24 minutes Konate registered one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Konate came off the bench again while playing 24 minutes against Roma. He's played in 49 Serie A minutes, collecting three tackles and one cross.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Marianucci - Solid performance Marianucci generated four tackles (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact With seven clearances, Marianucci had a season high of clearances, while also making four tackles in the process. He's appeared 10 times in league play, totaling 16 tackles with 21 clearances with four starts.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Silvestri - Allows one in defeat Silvestri registered five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Roma.

Impact Silvestri allowed just a single goal while making give saves against Roma on Sunday. He's made four Serie A appearances since his move to Empoli, totaling 14 saves while allowing 10 goals. The keeper will travel to Torino for the next game on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Not fielded in Roma game Ebuehi (knee) didn't play in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Ebuehi returned to the squad list after nearly a year rehabbing an ACL rupture. He'll deputize Emmanuel Gyasi and Giuseppe Pezzella along with Junior Sambia the rest of the way, but he's unlikely to garner much game time soon.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Tyronne Ebuehi - Called up for Roma tilt Ebuehi has made Empoli's initial squad list for Sunday's game versus Roma a year after tearing his knee, La Nazione reported.

Impact Ebuehi last played in March and went through a tortuous rehab. He's unlikely to garner many minutes in the next few matches given how much time he has missed. He recorded one assist, 11 key passes, 23 crosses (five accurate) and 14 tackles in 15 matches last season (11 starts).

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Stays on the mend Zurkowski (knee) won't return Sunday against Roma, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Zurkowski will miss the second match in a row due to a knee injury. He hasn't been able to get into a rhythm this campaign due to continuous injury woes.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Viti - Will continue missing time Viti (knee) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus Roma, La Nazione reported.

Impact Viti will skip the four match in a row while nursing a knee injury. Mattia De Sciglio, Luca Marianucci and Liberato Cacace will keep replacing him and Ardian Ismajli (thigh).

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Picks up knee problem Maleh "had been playing through a knee issue, which got worse in training during the week," coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.

Impact Maleh won't be available against Roma on Sunday and might undergo some exams to verify the severity of the injury. Liberato Cacace might move to a more offensive role, with Mattia De Sciglio replacing him in the back. Jacopo Bacci and Junior Sambia could also benefit from the situation.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Takes two shots in draw Esposito had two off-target shots and suffered two fouls during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Esposito had a pair of attempts but couldn't generate major danger up front, having his scoreless streak being extended to six games. With eight goals over 23 league appearances, the attacker will hope to regain his best form ahead of the final stretch of the season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Liberato Cacace - Busy defensively in draw Cacace had one off-target shot, sent in three inaccurate crosses and made four tackles (all won), eight clearances and two interceptions during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Cacace had his best performance of the season so far with season highs in tackles and clearances and some great plays to prevent opposing forwards to generate danger. The center-back, who didn't have major statistical impact over the previous three starts, will hope this game is the start of better things to come.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Scores in draw Grassi scored a goal off his lone shot during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Grassi is mostly used to contribute defensive but this time he had a major impact on the attacking end as he used a one-timed finish to open the scoring for Empoli after the opposition failed to clear a corner kick in the 36th minute. This was the first league goal for the midfielder since the 2019-20 season so he shouldn't be expected to add many more to his account.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Silvestri - Concedes late goal in draw Silvestri made zero saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Silvestri made his third consecutive start since joining Empoli and didn't have any work to do during most of the contest. However, in the 81st minute the goalkeeper committed a huge mistake that cost his team the win as he let a shot that looked easy to stop go into the back of the net. With nine goals allowed over his three appearances, Silvestri could have his starting spot in jeopardy as soon as next Sunday, when his team hosts Roma.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Will skip Genoa game Zurkowski won't be an option versus Genoa on Sunday due to a bruised knee, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Zurkowski got banged up in training and will sit out at least one contest. He has been deployed as a sub after recovering from a serious ankle injury. Viktor Kovalenko and Liberato Cacace will soak up his sparse minutes.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Ruled out for Genoa clash Ismajli (thigh) "won't be available Sunday", coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.

Impact Ismajli picked up a new muscular problem in his return from a previous one midweek. Empoli will lean on the same defenders as in recent weeks, with Mattia De Sciglio and Luca Marianucci enjoying an uptick in minutes given the absences.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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