Bocchetti given first Serie A head coaching job at Verona
Former Italian and Russian league center back Salvatore Bocchetti has been handed his first senior-level head coaching job by Hellas Verona in Serie AOCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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4-16-18 · 2021 19TH IN SERIE A · RELEGATION
Thiago Motta to replace Mihajlović as Bologna's coach
Former Paris Saint-Germain and Italy midfielder Thiago Motta will be named Bologna’s new coach to replace the fired Siniša MihajlovićSEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Napoli signs Argentina forward Simeone on loan from Verona
Napoli has signed Argentina forward Giovanni Simeone on loan from Hellas VeronaAUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Johan Vasquez - Wins three tackles in Bologna game Vasquez had two interceptions, two clearances and one block and won three of three tackles in last Saturday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.
Impact Vasquez was effective in the back but his side did not manage to keep a clean sheet in this one. He has shown well in his first Serie A, posting 79 tackles, 42 interceptions, 81 clearances and 17 crosses (two accurate) in 28 appearances.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Manolo Portanova - Well-rounded against Bologna Portanova took three shots (two on target), drew one foul, won three of three tackles and had two clearances in last Saturday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.
Impact Portanova picked up stats at both ends in the season finale. He enjoyed a breakout season in 2021/2022, registering one goal, 29 shots (12 on target), nine chances, 46 tackles and 19 clearances in 24 appearances (17 starts).
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leo Ostigard - Logs five clearances versus Bologna Ostigard took one off-target shot, won one of two tackles and had one block and five clearances in last Saturday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.
Impact Ostigard closed the season with another physical display, but his side gave up one goal. He has fared well since joining from Brighton in January and could be signed by another Serie A team or a top-tier side in different leagues. He has recorded 16 tackles, eight interceptions, 51 clearances and ten blocks in 15 appearances, with four clean sheets.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Ekuban - Fires two shots versus Bologna Ekuban had three passes and took two off-target shots in last Saturday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.
Impact Ekuban saw limited action in the season finale. He has been slowed down by an injury in late February just as he was gaining momentum following a coaching change. He logged one goal, two assists, 38 shots (seven on target) and 16 chances in 30 appearances (18 starts) in 2021/2022.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Destro - Unused in season finale Destro did not feature in last Saturday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.
Impact Destro did not appear in this one as the coach decided to give minutes to the backups. He has logged nine goals, one assist, 54 shots (20 on target) and 11 chances in 27 appearances this season.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Domenico Criscito - Wins four tackles versus Bologna Criscito took one off-target shot, sent in four inaccurate crosses, won four of four tackles and had four interceptions in last Saturday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.
Impact Criscito had a strong showing on both ends despite the losing effort in the season finale. Multiple injuries have slowed him down this season, but he still finished with six goals, 50 crosses (nine accurate), 37 tackles and 51 clearances in 20 appearances (18 starts).
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nadiem Amiri - Creates two chances against Bologna Amiri drew two fouls and created two scoring chances in last Saturday's 0-1 loss to Bologna.
Impact Amiri closed the season with a flat performance after showing better in the previous matches. He concluded his loan spell from Bayern Leverkusen with one assist, 16 shots (six on target), 20 chances and 20 crosses (six accurate) in 13 appearances (nine starts).
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fiorentina edges Atalanta for Europa Conference League spot
Fiorentina has edged Atalanta for Serie A’s final berth in Europe with a 2-0 win over JuventusMAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adrian Semper - Starts season finale Semper allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bologna.
Impact Semper made his first start of the season as Genoa fell to Bologna on Saturday's Serie A finale. The keeper allowed the lone goal of the match in the 66th minute but made three saves to keep his side in the contest.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lennart Czyborra - Called up for Bologna game Czyborra (knee) has been named in Genoa's squad list to face Bologna Saturday.
Impact Czyborra is available for the first time since suffering a knee injury in March, while he was routinely been left out of the squad due to coaching decisions before that. He has never appeared since returning from the loan spell from Arminia Bielefeld in January. He tallied five crosses (one accurate), three interceptions and three clearances in four matches (one start).
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mattia Bani - Ruled out for season finale Bani was not named in Genoa's squad list to face Bologna Saturday.
Impact Bani will be spared in this one as Genoa have nothing more to play for. He finishes with 23 tackles, 20 interceptions, 75 clearances and 11 blocks in 17 appearances (13 starting), with three clean sheets. Andrea Masiello or Johan Vasquez will join Leo Ostigard in the back Saturday.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stefano Sturaro - Will not return versus Bologna Sturaro (thigh) has been omitted from Genoa's call-ups for Saturday's match against Bologna.
Impact Sturaro will sit out the third game in a row due to a nagging thigh injury. He closes his season with nine off-target shots, nine chances, 43 tackles and 26 clearances in 25 appearances. Both starters in the midfield are out for this one, the other being Milan Badelj, so Nicolo Rovella, Morten Frendrup, Pablo Galdames and Hernani are atop the pecking order in the role.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roberto Piccoli - Unavailable for Bologna game Piccoli (thigh) was not included in Genoa's squad list to face Bologna Saturday.
Impact Piccoli was part of the initial squad list for the previous game but was a late scratch and will ultimately miss the last month of the season because of a thigh injury. He has not had a great year as he has scored just once in 17 appearances (three starts), taking seven shots and creating eight chances between his spells at Atalanta and Genoa.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Milan Badelj - Will miss Bologna game Badelj (thigh) was not named in Genoa's squad list to face Bologna Saturday.
Impact Badelj hurt his thigh in the previous game and will be out for the season finale. He closes with one goal, 27 chances, 64 tackles and 85 interceptions in 34 appearances. Pablo Galdames, Morten Frendrup, Hernani and Nicolo Rovella will be the top options in the midfield Saturday.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Salvatore Sirigu - Six saves, three goals allowed Sirigu logged six saves but allowed three goals during a 3-0 win Sunday versus Genoa.
Impact Entering the Genoa team's final 2021-22 Serie A season game, Sirigu will have averaged 3.3 saves across 37 league appearances. He conceded 59 goals though. Unfortunately for Sirigu, his 67.6 save percentage has not been enough to compensate.
MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roberto Piccoli - Misses Napoli game Piccoli (thigh) did not make Genoa's game-day squad list in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Napoli.
Impact Piccoli was originally called up but wound up on the stands. He should have better chances to feature in Saturday's home game versus Bologna.
MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Milan Badelj - Subs off early against Napoli Badelj won one of two tackles, had two interceptions and one clearance and created one scoring chance in 24 minutes before limping off due to an apparent muscular injury in Sunday'...
Impact Badelj got off to a busy start but quickly limped off after clutching the back of his thigh following a tackle. He was replaced by Morten Frendrup in the midfield. He is headed to some tests to determine whether he could play in next week's season finale versus Bologna.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Salernitana rescues 1-1 draw at Empoli, Venezia relegated
Relegation-threatened Salernitana has salvaged a 1-1 draw with Empoli in Serie AMAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roberto Piccoli - Called up for Napoli game Piccoli (thigh) has been named in Genoa's squad list to face Napoli Sunday.
Impact Piccoli is available after missing three games due to a thigh strain. His return could impact Mattia Destro and Kelvin Yeboah's playing time. He has tallied two off-target shots, four chances and one accurate cross in his last five appearances.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stefano Sturaro - Will miss Napoli clash Sturaro (thigh) will remain sidelined for Sunday's game versus Napoli, coach Alexander Blessin announced.
Impact Sturaro will be forced to skip another one due to tendinopathy. The gaffer said that either Pablo Galdames or Morten Frendrup will take his place in the midfield.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
