Empoli Team News - Soccer

Ola Solbakken - Questionable for Torino game Solbakken might miss Friday's match versus Torino due to a shoulder injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Solbakken got hurt in the final training session and could be held out altogether while he gets evaluated fully. He has seen limited minutes off the bench in the last four rounds. Emmanuel Ekong and Ismael Konate eventually soak them up.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Fit for Torino match Grassi (ankle) "will be available versus Torino, then we'll see about his minutes," coach Roberto D'Aversa stated.

Impact Grassi will be back after missing five games due to an ankle sprain and will probably be eased into action. Liam Henderson, Youssef Maleh and Liberato Cacace have enjoyed an uptick in minutes while he was on the mend. He was a staple before getting hurt, logging three chances created, 11 tackles (five won) and six interceptions in his last five showings.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Suffers very serious injury Pellegri sustained an ACL tear in his right knee in the Verona match, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Pellegri will soon undergo surgery and will most likely miss the remainder of the season considering his injury history. Lorenzo Colombo and Sebastiano Esposito will shoulder the attack from here on out, with Ola Solbakken and Emmanuel Ekong providing depth.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Liam Henderson - Suspended for Torino game Henderson had one corner, one interception and one chance created and was booked for the fight time in Sunday's 4-1 win against Verona.

Impact Henderson was initially rested after a run of starts and will have to miss Friday's game versus Torino due to yellow-card accumulation as he has been cautioned in four straight contests. Empoli could roll with the same midfield used in this one.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Posts five clerances in Verona bout Gyasi won one of two tackles and recorded one shot (zero on goal), five clearances and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Verona.

Impact Gyasi was active on both ends but it has been a while since he's been a weapon on offense after bagging two early goals. He has notched three chances created, six crosses (two accurate), nine tackles (three won) and 14 clearances in the last five rounds.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Swings in eight crosses against Verona Pezzella registered one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate), two clearances and three corners in Sunday's 4-1 win over Verona.

Impact Pezzella led his side in deliveries as he often does and was tough to contain on the wing but wasn't tremendously precise. He has totaled 20 crosses (three accurate), seven tackles (five won) and 13 clearances in his last five showings.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mattia De Sciglio - Unused on Sunday De Sciglio (undisclosed) didn't play in Sunday's 4-1 win over Verona.

Impact De Sciglio returned from a two-game absence but didn't get minutes. He'll continue to serve as the fourth/fifth option behind the three defensive starters and occasionally get minutes on the flanks.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Logs helper agaisnt Verona Maleh assisted once to go with one tackle (zero won), one clearance and three chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Maleh didn't fill it up but linked up with Liberato Cacace on the third goal of this side. It's his first goal contribution of the season. He has gotten the nod in six straight games, posting seven shots (one on target), five key passes, nine crosses (two accurate) and seven tackles (four won).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tino Anjorin - Provides assist in Verona tilt Anjorin (undisclosed) assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Verona.

Impact Anjorin was a slight doubt coming into the game but delivered one of his best performances yet, as he was active on both ends thanks to his dynamism and recorded his second assist of the season by treading the needle to find Sebatiano Esposito in the box on the second goal of this side. He'll be a linchpin if he stays healthy. He has logged five shots (zero on target), five chances created, five crosses (one accurate) and three tackles (one won) in his last five appearances (three starts).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Liberato Cacace - Nets in Verona contest Cacace scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (one won) in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Cacace played as an attacking midfielder for the second time in the last three matches and found his maiden goal with a nice strike from midrange. He's been in a groove in the past six matches benefitting from multiple absences, as he has dished two assists and added four shots (all on target), sie chances created and 14 crosses (two accurate).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Scores in Verona game Colombo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Colomba came in very early since Pietro Pellegri (knee) got hurt right away and rounded out the score with a surgical strike from distance. He had last scored in late September. He's up to three goals. He'll take over the position if the teammate is sidelined. He has notched nine shots (two on target), two key passes and three crosses (one accurate) in the last five rounds.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Bags brace against Verona Esposito drew one foul and scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Esposito paved the way for his side with two successful attempts from just inside the box, the first one with the help of a deflection, and the second in the bottom corner. He improved to four goals in the season. He has posted five shots (two on target), two crosses (accurate) and three tackles (zero won) in three games since coming back from a thigh injury.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Devis Vasquez - Gives up one goal against Verona Vasquez had two saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over Verona.

Impact Vasquez didn't see many shots come his way but was beaten by a close-range attempt by Casper Tengstedt. He has secured one clean sheet in the last five games, conceding six goals and making nine saves. Empoli will host Torino on Friday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Pietro Pellegri - Injured after 11 minutes Pellegri was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Verona with an injury.

Impact Pellegri left the match in the 11th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Lorenzo Colombo. The extent of the forward's injury should be determined ahead of next week's clash with Torino.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tino Anjorin - Fit to start Anjorin (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's trip to Verona.

Impact Anjorin is good to go after limping off early last week against Milan. The attacker starts his second consecutive match for Empoli and has yet to score this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tino Anjorin - Probable for Verona fixture Anjorin (undisclosed) has escaped without serious issues and will be in contention Sunday, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Anjorin was unavailable for a midweek cup game out of precaution but is expected to be available for this one and could get the nod despite not being 100 percent as Empoli are very thin in the midfield. He has notched five key passes, three shots (zero on target), five tackles (two won) and four clearances in his last five showings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mattia De Sciglio - Will be back against Verona De Sciglio (undisclosed) will be part of the squad Sunday, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.

Impact De Sciglio will return after missing two games and will resume providing some depth in multiple roles. He has tallied seven crosses, two interceptions, three tackles and two crosses (one accurate) in five displays (one start).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Days after Bove collapsed on same field, Fiorentina loses on penalties to Empoli in Italian Cup

With teammate Edoardo Bove watching from his hospital bed, Fiorentina was knocked out of the Italian Cup on penalties by Empoli

DECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 2 • YOUTUBE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Passable in Milan clash Pezzella had three crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (one won), four clearances and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Pezzella had a solid first half and assembled a well-rounded stat line but was subbed off at the interval to insert Liberato Cacace, who's more offensive-minded. He has notched 18 crosses (two accurate), seven tackles (five won), 17 clearances and one key pass in his last five displays.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Notches four interceptions versus Milan Ismajli registered one tackle (one won), one clearance, three blocks and four interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Ismajli put up small numbers relative to his recent standards, and his team struggled mightily to contain Milan in the large loss. He has tallied three tackles (all won), 14 interceptions, 42 clearances and ten blocks in the last five fixtures, contributing to one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Viti - Racks up stats in Milan game Viti had three tackles (one won), three clearances, three blocks and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Viti didn't have gaffes and piled up stats in the back, but his side gave up three goals in this one. He has recorded 10 tackles (six won), 13 interceptions and 22 clearances in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Liberato Cacace - Swings in three crosses versus Milan Cacace registered three crosses (zero accurate), one tackle (one won), one key pass and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Cacace dropped back to the bench due to the return of Faustino Anjorin but subbed in at halftime and was passable on offense. The teammate seemingly got hurt again in this one, so he could be back in the XI soon. He's also competing with Giuseppe Pezzella in his natural role on the left wing. He has assisted twice and added three shots (all on target), five chances created, 10 crosses (one accurate) and five tackles (two won) in the last five games.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Stymied by Milan Pellegri won one of one tackle and had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Pellegri salvaged his day with a pair of key passes but saw his scoring streak come to an end after three matches. The recent success will most likely keep him in the XI for a few more rounds. He has logged seven shots (four on target), five chances created and two crosses (zero accurate) in the last four bouts.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Days after Bove collapsed on same field, Fiorentina loses on penalties to Empoli in Italian Cup