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Liberato Cacace - Lacks touch in Verona meeting Cacace had eight crosses (zero accurate) and eight corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Verona.

Impact Cacace only contributed through corner kicks, posting a new season high in two categories, but was highly imprecise and was yanked after an hour. He has seen consistent minutes this campaign thanks to his versatility, tallying two goals, four assists, 102 crosses (21 accurate) and 37 tackles.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Racks up stats in Verona tilt Ismajli generated two tackles (one won), 12 clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Verona.

Impact Ismajli was on point like in most matches this campaign, but that didn't prevent Verona from scoring twice on limited attempts. He has put up numbers when healthy, registering 30 tackles, 56 interceptions, 246 clearances and 24 blocks in 29 games, with five clean sheets. He'll likely move on since he's on an expiring contract.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Productive against Verona Pezzella had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate), one tackle (one won) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Verona.

Impact Pezzella paced his outfit in deliveries along with Liam Henderson but found a teammate in just one of them. He was a staple for the first time in a few years and had a decent campaign, totaling three assists, 36 chances created, 178 crosses (34 accurate) and 98 clearances in 35 games.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liam Henderson - Sends in seven crosses in Verona match Henderson drew two fouls and recorded two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Verona.

Impact Henderson was busy in the final third and co-led his team in crosses, as he has often done during the season. He had a bigger role than anticipated thanks to recurring absences and showed up, closing with four assists, 33 key passes, 98 crosses (25 accurate) and 42 tackles in 36 outings (27 starts).

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Fires three shots against Verona Esposito registered three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Verona.

Impact Esposito was lively and the runner-up in shots within his side but once again failed to score. He last did it in January. He still had a decent season, totaling eight goals, 61 shots (21 on target), 36 key passes and 55 crosses (nine accurate) in 33 games (27 starts). He was on loan from Inter, but Empoli could acquire him to flip him to another Serie A side.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Scores again in Verona match Fazzini scored one goal to go with six shots (two on target), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Verona.

Impact Fazzini did the best he could in this one and late in the season to stave off the relegation, finding the target with a tap-in in this case, but his efforts weren't fruitful. He had a very strong finish after battling thigh injuries, concluding with four goals, one assist, 27 shots (nine on target) and 32 crosses (two accurate). He'll most likely join a big team in the summer.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Devis Vasquez - Beaten twice against Verona Vasquez had no saves and conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Verona.

Impact Vasquez could catch two close-range finishes by Suat Serdar and Domagoj Bradaric, and Verona didn't have other chances besides that. He has held onto the starting job for most of the season, giving up 45 goals, making 83 saves and keeping six clean sheets in 32 games.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Devis Vasquez - Concedes one in win Vasquez made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Monza.

Impact Vasquez held opponents to no more than one goal for a third consecutive outing and has a total of five saves over that span. However, he has not secured a clean sheet in six games. Up next for Empoli is a meeting with Hellas Verona on Sunday.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Scores sixth of the season Colombo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Monza.

Impact Colombo scored his first goal in 14 appearances, and his sixth of the season as he netted a shot from the center of the box, assisted by Jacopo Fazzini in the 49th minute. While coming off the bench in six of his last eight appearances, Colombo has seen at least 45 minutes of action in three of the last four games.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Viti - Nets in win Viti scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Monza.

Impact Viti netted his first goal of the season with a header off a cross from Liberato Cacace in the 51st minute of play. The attempt on goal marked the first in 10 appearances for Viti, who instead imposes himself on the defensive end, with 18 tackles (12 won) and 11 interceptions through that stretch.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liberato Cacace - Serves up assist in win Cacace assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-1 win against Monza.

Impact Cacace delivered a cross toward Mattia Viti, who headed home the goal in the 51st minute of play. The assist marked the second in four outings for Cacace, who has accounted for four chances created over the last two games. He also continues to rack up the defensive stats, with four tackles won and four interceptions over four matches.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Keeps on contributing Fazzini assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 win over Monza.

Impact Fazzini assisted on a goal by Lorenzo Columbo in the 49th minute of action and now has four goal contributions in 19 appearances on the season, all of them coming within the last five games. This also marked his second straight outing with a shot on target and two chances created.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Atalanta secures Champions League spot and Venezia boosts Serie A survival with win

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MAY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Alberto Grassi - Works hard against Parma Grassi won three of three tackles and had one shot (one on target), two interceptions and four clerances in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Parma.

Impact Grassi made his presence felt from a physical standpoint in the midfield, but his side still conceded once. He has averaged one shot per game in his last four shots (two on target), adding three crosses (zero accurate), seven tackles (five won), five interceptions and six clearances.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liberato Cacace - Peppy in Parma game Cacace recorded three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), two key passes and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Parma.

Impact Cacace was a significant contributor on offense, putting up stats across the board, but lacked touch both in his shots and deliveries. He'll compete with Lorenzo Colombo and Ola Solbakken down the stretch. He has assisted once and posted six shots (zero on target), four chances created and eight corners in his last four displays. He has sent in three or more crosses in nine consecutive appearances, amassing 37 (nine accurate).

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Unused in Parma bout Ebuehi (undisclosed) didn't get minutes in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Parma.

Impact Ebuehi was an option after shaking off an undisclosed injury, but Emmanuel Gyasi and Junior Sambia played over him on the right wing. He has featured thrice off the bench since returning from a major injury, totaling two crosses (both accurate), two tackles and two interceptions and drawing two fouls.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Kovalenko - DNP against Parma Kovalenko (lower leg) didn't appear in Saturday's 2-1 win over Parma.

Impact Kovalenko was back on the bench but didn't get any minutes, as Empoli had most of their midfielders in this one. He has a very small role when that's the case. He has made six cameos since joining, notching three shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Mostly silent against Parma Esposito won two of four tackles and recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Parma.

Impact Esposito took care of the dirty work but wasn't a big factor in the final third even though his side bagged two goals and he was leading the line sans Lorenzo Colombo (suspension). He has taken at least one shot in his past five showings, amassing 11 (three on target) and posting eight chances created, 10 crosses (three accurate) and 16 tackles (seven won).

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Will be back versus Monza Colombo served a one-game suspension in Saturday's 2-1 win over Parma.

Impact Colombo received the standard punishment and will compete with Liberato Cacace and Sebastiano Esposito for a spot in the XI next Sunday. He has started twice in his last five showings, tallying three shots (one on target), three key passes and one cross (zero accurate), with goals or assists.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ismael Konate - Sets up teammate against Parma Konate assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in six minutes in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Parma.

Impact Konate relieved Sebastiano Esposito late since Lorenzo Colombo (suspension) was missing in this one and interplayed with Faustino Anjorin ahead of the game-winner. It's his first goal contribution of the season, as he's a deep reserve. He has tallied three shots (two on target), two key passes, four tackles and one cross through 11 cameos.

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Liam Henderson - Dishes out assist versus Parma Henderson assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Parma.

Impact Henderson hit Jacopo Fazzini with a great low-driven feed from a corner kick to set the stage for the opening goal, recording his fourth helper of the season. He proceeded to lead his team in deliveries. The return of Faustino Anjorin could impact his minutes, but they might also play together. He has assisted twice and posted five shots (zero on target), four key passes, 21 crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in his last five outings (four starts).

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tino Anjorin - Takes down Parma Anjorin (undisclosed) scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one clearance 19 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Parma.

Impact Anjorin came in late but decided the game with an impeccable curled shot from distance in the stoppage time. It's his second goal of the season, both coming in the last three matches. He'll be a staple if he stays healthy, but he hasn't been able to do that in recent weeks. He has posted four shots (two on target), one chance crated, four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in his last three appearances (one start).

MAY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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