Giuseppe Pezzella - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Creates two chances against Torino Pezzella (illness) had one tackle (zero won), two clearances and four crosses (two accurate) and created two scoring chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Pezzella reclaimed the starting job following an illness and had a pretty good showing on the wing, although he ran out of juice after an hour. He should remain ahead of Romano Floriani Mussolini and Alessio Zerbin in the pecking order. He has launched at least one cross in every appearance, amassing 29 (eight accurate) in 10 matches, adding one assist and five key passes.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Makes starting XI Pezzella (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Torino.

Impact Pezzella has shaken off an illness and is back in the starting XI, resuming competition with Romano Floriani Mussolini and Alessio Zerbin on the left flank. The defender had only just returned to the lineup following a muscular injury, but his availability suggests no lingering issues. He has delivered at least one cross in every appearance this season, totaling 25 overall with one assist and three chances created.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Torino match Pezzella (illness) has been named in Cremonese's squad list to face Torino on Saturday.

Impact Pezzella has shaken off an illness and will resume competing with Romano Floriani Mussolini and Alessio Zerbin on the left flank. He had just returned to the starting XI following a muscular injury. He has had at least one cross in every appearance, totaling 25 (six accurate), dishing out one assist and creating three scoring chances.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Lecce match Pezzella won't be involved Sunday due to the flu, Cremonese announced.

Impact Pezzella came down with an illness and will look to recuperate for next Saturday's away game versus Torino. Romano Floriani Mussolini or Alessio Zerbin will replace him on the left wing.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in two crosses against Roma Pezzella (lower leg) had two crosses (zero accurate), two clearances and one tackle (zero won) in 33 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Pezzella logged half an hour after shaking off an injury that cost him four matches and was okay on both ends. He'll reclaim the starting job over either Tommaso Barbieri or Romano Floriani Mussolini once he's ready for a bigger load. He has registered multiple crosses in every appearance, totaling 24 (six accurate) in eight matches, logging one assist and three chances created.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Option Sunday Pezzella (leg) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Roma.

Impact Pezzella was probable for the Roma match and has made the call, with the defender an option from the bench. He will look to test his legs after the three-game absence and hopefully return to his starting spot, starting in all seven games before his injury.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Roma clash Pezzella (calf) has been ramping up during the break and could resume starting versus Roma on Sunday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Pezzella returned to full training shortly after the Pisa tilt and could supplant Mikayil Faye (ankle) and Romano Floriani Mussolini, who have manned the left wing in the last four rounds. He was a workhorse before the injury, tallying one assist, 12 tackles (seven won) and 25 clearances in seven matches. He has posted two or more tackles in every appearance, piling up 22 (six accurate).

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return versus Pisa Pezzella (lower leg) didn't make Cremonese's squad list to face Pisa on Friday.

Impact Pezzella will skip the fourth match on the trot while tending to a lingering bruise and should be back after the break. Romano Floriani Mussolini and Mikayil Faye have played on the left wing while he was sidelined.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Juventus clash Pezzella (leg) hasn't been called up for Saturday's tilt versus Juventus.

Impact Pezzella will be sidelined for the third contest in a row due to a lower leg contusion he suffered a week ago. Romano Floriani Mussolini or Mikayil Faye will get another chance from the start on the left flank.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Genoa Pezzella (leg) hasn't been called up for Wednesday's match versus Genoa.

Impact Pezzella will sit out the second fixture in a row because of a bruise. Tommaso Barbieri or Romano Floriani Mussolini will handle the left flank in relief. He'll attempt to return for Saturday's clash against Juventus.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Atalanta game Pezzella won't be involved Saturday due to a contusion, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Pezzella picked up a knock in the last training session and wasn't fit enough to perform. He'll attempt to shake it off in time for Thursday's game versus Genoa. Romano Floriani Mussolini is replacing him on the left wing.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses Monday Pezzella generated three crosses (one accurate) and two tackles in Monday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Pezzella recorded three crosses in Monday's draw, his fifth match this season with three or more including his third in a row. He played fairly well on the defensive end too as he won four duels, made four clearances and won one tackle in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Inter clash Pezzella registered four crosses (one accurate), five clearances, one block and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Pezzella led his team in deliveries and was active in the back as well in the rough loss. He has tallied multiple crosses in every game, accumulating 19 (five accurate) and tallying 10 tackles (five won), 21 clearances and three key passes. He has provided one assist so far.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in five crosses in Como game Pezzella won one of two tackles and generated two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Pezzella paced his team in deliveries and was a secondary weapon on offense throughout the game. He has launched two or more crosses in the first five rounds, totaling 15 (four accurate), assisting once and logging 10 tackles (five won) and 16 clearances, with two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes defensively in Verona tilt Pezzella won one of two tackles and registered two crosses (one accurate), six clearances and one block in Monday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Pezzella didn't have as much room as in the first two rounds due to Verona's aggressiveness and had to spend more time and energy in the back than in the final third. He has assisted once and posted eight crosses (three accurate), six tackles and nine interceptions in three contests, contributing to one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Sassuolo match Pezzella had three crosses (one accurate), one clearance and four tackles (two won) in Friday's 3-2 victory versus Sassuolo.

Impact Pezzella wasn't as good as in the opener, where he dished an assist, but he was a constant presence on the flank and heavily contributed defensively as well. He has recorded one chance created, six crosses (two accurate), four tackles and three clearances in two appearances.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Assists winner Saturday Pezzella assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus AC Milan.

Impact Pezzella set up Federico Bonazzoli's strike in the 61st minute, a goal which ended up winning the match for Cremonese on opening day. It was the only chance he created in the match and he added three. crosses and one shot on the attack. He also made two clearances and blocked three shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Cremonese Pezzella has joined Cremonese on a permanent deal from Cremonese.

Impact Pezzella quickly returns to Serie A after being a reliable contributor last season, tallying three assists, 36 key passes, 178 crosses (34 accurate) and 55 tackles in 35 matches. He'll have a similar role and will most likely supplant Paulo Azzi in the depth chart.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

Busy but imprecivse against Lazio Pezzella recorded one shot (zero on goal), five clearances, one block and seven crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Pezzella held up defensively and led his side in deliveries with a wide margin but linked up with a teammate just once. He has logged six or more crosses in his last three appearances, amassing 23 (six accurate) and recording five key passes, one corner, four tackles (three won) and eight clearances.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in Napoli game Pezzella had six crosses (five accurate), three clearances, two tackles (one won) and five chances created in Monday's 3-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Pezzella had a tremendous display despite the rough loss, as he was a force down the flank, paced his side in two offensive stats and set a new season high in chances created, but his teammates didn't take advantage of his feeds. He has assisted once and added 12 key passes, 16 crosses (10 accurate) and 13 clearances in the last five matches.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out assist versus Como Pezzella won two of two tackles and assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Pezzella was lively down the wing and was a big catalyst, leading his side in key passes and teeing up Christian Kouame with a surgical delivery. It's his third assist of the season. He hadn't had one in seven fixtures. He has notched 10 chances created, 21 crosses (eight accurate), seven tackles (five won) and 14 clearances in the last five matches.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well versus Torino Pezzella won one of three tackles and had two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Torino.

Impact Pezzella often had his way on the and was precise in his deliveries, but his teammates didn't exploit his dishes. He tallied a new season high in key passes. He has posted just one assist in the season, though. He has totaled three shots (zero on target), nine chances created. 23 crosses (six accurate) and 18 clerances in the last five matches.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Shows glimmer of creativity Pezzella registered seven crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Pezzella was the only Empoli forward who was able to demonstrate even a modicum of attacking threat in their 5-0 loss to Atalanta. In 90 minutes played, the left winger created two chances, made four passes into the final third, and was dispossessed just once. Pezzella has just two goal contributions in 23 Serie A starts this season, and he will have to work hard to add to that total against Juventus in the Coppa Italia on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Milan Pezzella completed a one-match suspension in Sunday's 4-1 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Pezzella will likely resume starting, but Liberato Cacace could move to different roles as Empoli might have lost a couple of players in this one. He has assisted once and added four key passes, 28 crosses (eight accurate) and 11 tackles (six won) in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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