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Unavailable versus Lazio Coppola won't be an option against Lazio on Saturday, as he's set for surgery to remove a bone bruise in his left ankle, Sesta Porta relayed.

Impact Coppola will miss his third game in a row but because of a different physical problem. He closes his maiden Serie A season with 13 tackles, four interceptions and four blocks in seven appearances (five on target), with no clean sheets. Pisa will be a little depleted in the back in the season finale, as Antonio Caracciolo (suspension) and Daniel Denoon (ankle) are sidelined as well. Simone Canestrelli, Raul Albiol, Rosen Bozhinov and Arturo Calabresi will pick up the slack.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to return versus Napoli Coppola (undisclosed) has been practicing regularly and has occasionally been tested among the starters in recent days, Sesta Porta informed.

Impact Coppola sat out the previous game because of an ailment but avoided serious issues and will be in the running to replace Rosen Bozhinov (suspension), alongside Arturo Calabresi and Raul Albiol. He has featured seven times so far, notching 13 tackles (five won), four interceptions and 13 clearances, with no clean sheets.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Coppola hasn't been selected for Sunday's game against Cremonese due to a late muscular issue, Sesta Porta informed.

Impact Coppola could have gotten a shot if the coach started rotating after an early relegation, but he got hurt in training. He has featured just once in the last six fixtures. Simone Canestrelli, Antonio Caracciolo and Rosen Bozhinov have started consistently as of late.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Holds his own versus Bologna Coppola recorded three tackles (zero won), six clearances and one interception in Monday's 1-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Coppola got the call after not playing in the previous four contests and was dependable in the back, setting a new season high in clearances, but his team allowed a late goal. He'll compete for two spots with Simone Canestrelli, Arturo Calabresi (shoulder) and Rosen Bozhinov in the next few matches. He has tallied at least one clearance in his last four showings, accumulating 12 and logging seven tackles (two won) and two interceptions, with no clean sheets over that span.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE