Impact Altare was a late scratch for the past fixture and is expected to miss one or two more matches due to a muscular injury. Ridgeciano Haps and Antonio Candela will replace him unless the team adds another option.
JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing thigh injury Altare is dealing with a flexor problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Removed from XI for Inter tilt Altare was a late scratch for Sunday's match versus Inter as he got hurt warming up, Tuttomercatoweb reported.
Impact Altare was poised for his fourth consecutive start but picked up an undisclosed injury right before the game and wasn't involved. He's headed for some tests. His replacement Richie Sagrado limped off in the first half, so the coach turned to Ridgeciano Haps, who adapted to the role, as Verona are very thin.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Busy against Empoli Altare recorded three tackles (three won), eight clearances, three blocks and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.
Impact Altare had an excellent display in the back and put up numbers, but Empoli eventually perforated the Venezia defense after multiple attempts. He took over the starting job after Michael Svoboda suffered an ACL tear. He has registered eight tackles (all won), eight interceptions, 29 clearances and eight blocks in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Unused against Verona Altare (undisclosed) didn't play in Friday's 2-1 loss to Verona.
Impact Altare returned from a three-week absence but didn't get minutes. He'll try to unseat Micheal Svoboda or Marin Sverko in the next few matches as the coach has tested a few different defensive combinations already.
OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Available off bench Friday Altare (undisclosed) is in the squad for Friday's game against Verona.
Impact Altare will wait for an opportunity off the bench. This marks the first time he'll be available for Venezia since Aug. 30, when he played 13 minutes off the bench in a 1-0 loss to Torino.
OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Selected for Verona tilt Altare (undisclosed) made Venezia's initial squad list for Friday's game against Verona.
Impact Altare should be back after sitting out three matches due to injury, but he was a late call, so he's a long shot to make a quick return to the starting lineup. The coach is likely to deploy Antonio Candela, Jay Idzes and Michael Svoboda again in the backline.
OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Stays out for Roma tilt Altare (undisclosed) "will likely return after the break," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.
Impact Altare will remain on the mend on Sunday and might end up skipping four total fixtures due to injury. Michael Svoboda has fared decently in relief.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable against Genoa Altare (undisclosed) won't be an option against Genoa on Saturday, coach Eusebio Di Francesco relayed.
Impact Altare will miss his second consecutive game and is at risk also for the following ones as his injury is reportedly substantial. Michael Svoboda and Joel Schingtienne might both start again since Marin Sverko is also iffy.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined for Milan bout Altare (undisclosed) hasn't been inserted in Venezia's call-ups for Saturday's match versus Milan.
Impact Altare picked up an undisclosed injury in the final training session of the week and will be better evaluated after the game. Michael Svoboda, Joel Schingtienne and Jay Idzes are the only center-backs available since Marin Sverko is unavailable as well.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Bounces back against Fiorentina Altare had four clearances, one block, two crosses (one accurate) and three tackles (three won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Fiorentina.
Impact Altare redeemed himself after an own goal in the opener with a respectable performance in the back. He should be a regular throughout the season unless Venezia sign new defenders. He has posted three tackles, nine clerances and two interceptions in two games.
AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Unlucky own goal Altare registered an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Lazio.
Impact Altare's otherwise positive defensive performance was marred by his own goal late into the second half. Altare, attempting to defend an incoming cross, was caught sliding towards his own goal and slotted the ball home to put the match out of reach. Otherwise, Altare's five clearances led Venezia. He also has two interceptions and a block. The appearance marked Altare's first in Serie A since the 2021 - 2022 campaign with Cagliari in which he scored once over 19 appearances (17 starts).
AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up fifth yellow card against Venezia Altare won two of three tackles, had two clearances and one interception and sent in three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Venezia.
Impact Altare finished the season with a pretty good showing, although Cagliari needed a win to avoid relegation. He has tallied 39 tackles, 30 interceptions, 70 clearances and five blocks in 19 appearances (17 starts), with two clean sheets. He would miss next season's opener due to yellow-card accumulation if a Serie A team scooped him out.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Four interceptions against Udinese Altare made four interceptions in a 5-1 win against Udinese on Sunday.
Impact Altare had a decent day for the losing team. The 23-year-old made four interceptions. Other than that, Altare also blocked a shot.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Plays strong defense Altare had one cross, two blocks, two interceptions, five tackles and one foul in the 1-0 loss to AC Milan on Saturday.
Impact It took Milan 59 minutes to score, and a big reason for that was the dominant defense from Altare. The Defender has been tough to get by lately, with 11 tackles and six interceptions in his last two appearances. Hopefully his defense can make a difference in the next match against Udinese.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fills stat sheet in loss Altare had two shots (one on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses and made six tackles (four won), four clearances and four interceptions during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Sp...
Impact Altare saw the opposition scoring twice during the second frame but was still an imposing presence at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in several statistical categories and also proving some offensive contributions. With 10 tackles, 20 clearances, seven interceptions and even six shots attempted over his last four starts, the centre back will try to remain productive during next Saturday's home clash against AC Milan.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Solid against Torino Altare won ten duels and two of three tackles, had five clearances and took two off-target shots in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.
Impact Altare was picked over Andrea Carboni for the second game in a row and more than held his own in this one. Thanks to a few absences, he has had a consistent role from January on and stayed in the XI even after his teammates returned. He has logged 14 tackles, seven interceptions and 29 clearances in eight matches, with no clean sheets. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Altare cleared the COVID-19 protocol and trained Tuesday, Cagliari announced.
Impact Altare will resume being an option in Sunday's away game versus Empoli. He started four matches in a row before the hiccup, but Andrea Carboni is now available, on top of January newcomers Matteo Lovato and Edoardo Goldaniga. He will probably go back to having a backup role like earlier in the season, although he will remain in the mix. He has logged ten tackles, six interceptions and 16 clearances in five appearances.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tests positive for COVID-19 Altare contracted Coronavirus, is asymptomatic and isolating at home, Cagliari announced.
Impact Altare is set to miss Sunday's road game versus Atalanta. He has gotten some run lately due to a few absences, but Matteo Lovato, Edoardo Goldaniga and Luca Ceppitelli are currently healthy and should start in the next match.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to Cagliari Altare has penned a four-year contract upon joining Cagliari on a permanent deal from Genoa, the club announced.
Impact Altare has yet to make his Serie A debut and played for Cagliari's Serie C affiliate Olbia last season. He will likely move to a lower league later in the summer, otherwise he would be a deep reserve in the back if he stayed.
JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
