Verona vs. Empoli - News - December 15, 2021 | FOX Sports

Nicolas Haas - Diagnosed with torn ACL Haas has ruptured the ACL in his right knee in Wednesday's Coppa Italia game against Verona, Empoli announced.

Impact Haas will soon undergo reconstructive surgery and will have a tough time returning for the final portion of the season. He had played in almost every game so far, starting 11 times. His absence will open up playing time for their other options in the midfield, in particular Nedim Bajrami, Filippo Bandinelli and Leo Stulac.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Haas - Picks up potentially serious injury Haas left Wednesday's Coppa Italia game on a stretcher after six minutes due to a knee injury and coach Aurelio Andreazzoli said that the situation was not looking good in his post...

Impact Haas will undergo MRI and there is fear of a significant problem as his knee buckled. He is set to miss at least the next two matches even if he avoided the worst-case scenarios. Leo Stulac and Filippo Bandinelli, who have been backups in recent games, will pick up the slack in the midfield.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Cutrone - Finally scores goal again Cutrone scored one goal during a 1-0 win Sunday against Napoli.

Impact Cutrone has two Serie A goals this year, and he logged his first since an Oct. 23 matchup against Salernitana. He had not scored during any of the Empoli team's previous seven league games. At least, Cutrone is more promising now than previously before.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Petar Stojanovic - Great at Naples Stojanovic won four tackles and created three chances during a 1-0 win Sunday against Napoli.

Impact Stojanovic won 15 tackles and created six chances across the Empoli team's last five Serie A games. The first two tallies indicate he is a valuable right-back option to fantasy managers.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Provides assist in loss Faraoni provided one assist, took two shots off target, created three chances, delivered eight crosses, won one tackle, made one interception and drew two fouls in Sunday'2 2-1 los...

Impact Faraoni had a great offensive outing as he registered one assist, along with racking up eight crosses. The wingback has now collected two assists in his last two appearances, along with four shots, four chances created and 14 crosses in the same time span.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Simeone - Scores versus Atalanta Simeone scored one goal on five shots (two on target), created two chances, delivered three crosses, made three clearances and drew one foul in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Simeone had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net, along with five shots attempted. The striker has now registered three goals in his last three appearances, along with racking up 10 shots, three chances created and three crosses.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Allows two goals in loss Montipo made four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Montipo was busy as he was forced to make four saves but it was not enough to avoid defeat. The keeper has now registered one clean sheet in his last three appearances, along with producing 10 saves and allowing five goals in the same time span.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE