JULY 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM
LEONARDO SPINAZZOLA #37 - DEFENDER - NAPOLI
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Italy star Chiesa dedicates Man of the Match award to injured Spinazzola after triumph over Spain ' Goal.com Italy goalscorer Federico Chiesa dedicated his Man of the Match award to team-mate Leonardo Spinazzola after the Azzurri took down Spain to reach the Euro 2020 final.
Italy defender Spinazzola undergoes successful surgery
Italy defender Leonardo Spinazzola has had surgery on his Achilles tendon in FinlandJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain, Italy take unbeaten runs into Euro 2020 semifinals
It’s a match between teams who have almost forgotten what it feels like to loseJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Successfully undergoes surgery Spinazzola (torn Achilles) successfully underwent surgery, his club announced Monday.
Impact Spinazzola is expected to miss at least four months after a tragic injury cut short the tournament for one of the best players in Euro 2020. There are a few options available to fill in for Spinazzola on the left flank, though Davide Santon may get the first crack at the job when the club season begins in the fall.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emerson takes unconventional route to Euro 2020 semifinals
Emerson Palmieri hasn’t exactly taken the conventional route to the European Championship semifinalsJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy's players serenade Spinazzola on flight home after win
The in-flight entertainment turned out to be the Spinazzola SerenadeJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Too early for Shevchenko to say if he'll stay
Ukraine coach Andriy Shevchenko says it’s too early to say whether he will stay in his job after his team’s quarterfinal loss to England at the European ChampionshipJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruptures Achilles Spinazzola (Achilles) ruptured his Achilles in Friday's match against Belgium and will face an extended period on the sidelines reports Sky Italy.
Impact Spinazzola had been excellent in the Euros, controlling the flank and producing on both sides of the ball, and this injury is a massive setback. He is set to undergo surgery when he is back in Rome with the expected layoff being at least four months. He started 25 matches this past league campaign for Roma and is in danger of missing the first half of the new season.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stretchered off versus Belgium Spinazzola sent in two crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances, had one block and was carted off early in the second half of Friday's 2-1 win over Belgium.
Impact Spinazzola was having another solid outing galloping up and down the flank, but he subbed off after holding the back of his thigh. He has a history of muscular problems. He is set to undergo some tests soon. Emerson Palmieri would take his place if he could not play in the semifinal against Spain Tuesday, as likely.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Provides assist against Austria Spinazzola took three shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances and picked up an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Austria.
Impact Spinazzola found Federico Chiesa in the box with a deep cross in overtime ahead of the first goal, although the teammate did most of the heavy lifting there. He logged another strong performance motoring up and down the left flank. He has posted six shots, five chances created and nine crosses in three Euro games. Italy will face Belgium or Portugal in the quarter-finals Friday.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Italy sets record for not conceding, then allows a goal
Italy broke its own world record for not conceding a goal in international soccer after 19 hours of flawless defendingJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Subs give Italy 2-1 win over Austria, spot in Euro 2020 QFs
Substitutes Federico Chiesa and Matteo Pessina scored in extra time to help Italy beat Austria 2-1 and advance to the quarterfinals of the European ChampionshipJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Continues good work against Swiss Spinazzola created one chance from two crosses (one accurate) and kept a clean sheet during Wednesday's 3-0 win over Switzerland.
Impact Spinazzola doesn't have huge numbers for fantasy, but two clean sheets and some excellent forward runs have made him one of the key players to Italy's dominant start to the Euros. It will be interesting to see if he can make a similar impact in the final group stage game against Wales.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Listen up: Roberto Mancini is Italy’s standout at Euro 2020
Roberto Mancini has turned Italy around after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the last World CupJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Very lively against Turkey Spinazzola took two shots (both on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate) and had two interceptions and three successful take-ons in Friday's 3-0 win over Turkey.
Impact Spinazzola did not manage to score or assist, but he was one of the main go-to-guy for Italy on offense, as they leaned heavily on the flank game. He will look to keep up his good momentum in Wednesday's feasible match versus Switzerland.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Italy convincing in 3-0 win over Turkey to open Euro 2020
Italy waited a long time for this European Championship to start and then showed just how eager the team was to play the tournament openerJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready for Euros Spinazzola started and went 64 minutes in last week's friendly against Czech Republic after not appearing in Italy's first match.
Impact Spinazzola looks to have the edge on Emerson Palmieri for the job at left-back in the Euros, but it's possible those two swap starts. Spinazzola ended the league campaign with a bit of a thigh issue and probably won't be pushed for three starts in group stages, though that doesn't mean he's not valuable in fantasy after averaging .93 shots and 4.31 crosses per 90 minutes this past season.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship
Squads for the European ChampionshipJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Uncapped Raspadori included in Italy squad for Euro 2020
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has included uncapped Sassuolo forward Giacomo Raspadori in his 26-man squad for the upcoming European ChampionshipJUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mancini drops Kean, 6 others from Italy squad ahead of Euros
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has cut Paris Saint-Germain forward Moise Kean and six other players from his provisional squad for the upcoming European ChampionshipMAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unavailable versus Spezia Spinazzola (thigh) did not make Roma's squad list to face Spezia Sunday.
Impact Spinazzola has not been able to recover in time from a thigh strain he picked up in early May. He closes his season with two goals, four assists, 37 chances created and 102 crosses. Either Bryan Reynolds or Davide Santon will play at left-back in the season finale.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sassuolo forward Raspadori gets 1st call up to Italy's squad
Sassuolo’s 21-year-old forward Giacomo Raspadori received his first call-up to Italy’s national team when coach Roberto Mancini named a 33-man squad for the Azzurri’s first Europea...MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man United beats Roma 6-2, on course for Europa League final
Manchester United handed Roma another heavy beating at Old Trafford, winning 6-2 thanks to doubles from Edinson Cavani and Bruno Fernandes to move in sight of the Europa League fin...APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AC Milan loses 3-0 to Atalanta but leads at halfway mark
Serie A leader AC Milan was handed a humbling 3-0 defeat at home by Atalanta and saw its lead over city rival Inter Milan trimmed to two pointsJANUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Club quarantines prevent players from joining national teams
The pandemic is further disrupting international football with at least a dozen players from the Italian league blocked from joining their national teamsNOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
