MARTIN PAYERO NEWS

Scores opener in win Payero (shoulder) scored a goal off four shots (two on target) and drew two fouls during Monday's 3-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Payero was not only able to play but he also started and broke the deadlock just after the half-hour mark with a clinical finish off a through pass. This was the first goal of the campaign for the midfielder, who was very active on the attacking end and even paced his team in shots attempted in what was arguably his best performance since joining Cremonese on loan.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vardy grabs his first Serie A brace as Cremonese halts Bologna in surprise win

Jamie Vardy has grabbed a brace in Cremonese's surprise 3-1 win at high-flying Bologna in Serie A

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Starts after injury Payero (shoulder) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Bologna.

Impact Payero was deemed fit ahead of Monday's match and is with his club, as the midfielder earns a spot in the starting XI immediately after his injury. This is good news for the club as he should remain in this role, starting in their past seven games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Bologna game Payero (shoulder) "likely suffered just a knock, and he has been a full-go after missing just one day of training," coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Payero won't miss time and could be able to retain his starting job over Alberto Grassi and more attacking options at the position. He has made the XI in the last six rounds, registering three shots (zero on target), two chances created and seven tackles (two won).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bows out early against Roma Payero had one shot (zero on target) in 57 minutes before exiting Sunday's game versus Roma due to a shoulder injury, Rai reported.

Impact Payero had a quiet display and fell hard on the joint early in the second half, subbing off after getting some treatment. He's poised for exams. Cremone will play their next game next Monday against Bologna. The coach inserted Franco Vazquez in an aggressive sub in this one. Alberto Grassi and Dennis Johnsen would be more standard choices if Payero were sidelined.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance versus Como Payero (thigh) had one key pass, one off-target shot and one interception and drew one foul in 64 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Payero got the nod after shaking off a minor injury but had mostly a quiet performance on both ends. He's likely to get an extended run with Michele Collocolo picking up a serious thigh injury. He has logged two off-target shots, one chance created, one tackle (one won) and two interceptions in three appearances (one start).

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Como Payero (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Como.

Impact Payero was deemed available Friday, so it's not surprising to see him play as a starter right away, especially since Michele Collocolo is out with a thigh injury. Payero will be one of the three central midfielders in a 3-5-2 setting.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Como Payero (thigh) has been selected for Saturday's game versus Como.

Impact Payero has recovered from a minor injury that cost him the last two matches. He should see some action right away, considering starter Michele Collocolo went down with a serious thigh injury. He recorded one off-target shot, one inaccurate cross, two clearances and one tackle in two cameos.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Parma fixture Payero "is about 80 percent right now and should be good to for next week," coach Davide Nicola informed.

Impact Payero will sit out the second match in a row due to poor conditioning rather than because of a proper injury. Cremonese will be shallow in the midfield since Jeremy Sarmiento (undisclosed) is missing as well. Dennis Johnsen and Alessio Zerbin will fill in if needed.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Verona game Payero is missing from Cremonese's squad list to face Verona on Monday.

Impact Payero is reportedly dealing with a minor muscular problem and shouldn't be sidelined for long. Jeremy Sarmiento and Dennis Johnsen will deputize Jari Vandeputte in this one.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Cremonese Payero has moved to Cremonese on loan with a conditional obligation to buy from Udinese.

Impact Payero will be signed permanently automatically if his new team avoids relegation. He has been a rotational piece in the last couple of seasons, totaling one goal, one assist, 31 shots (five on target) and 24 tackles in 25 matches (16 starts) in 2024/2025. He joins Alberto Grassi, Michele Collocolo, Warren Bondo and Jari Vandeputte in Cremonese's new-look midfield. Udinese added Jakub Piotrowski and Lennon Miller earlier in the summer.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip the last two contests Payero "suffered a muscular injury that will need a few weeks to heal," coach Kosta Runjaic announced.

Impact Payero will miss the last two games against Juventus and Fiorentina, ending his season early. He has made 25 appearances (16 starts) due to a spotty role and a few injuries. He scored and assisted once and added 31 shots (five on target), 15 key passes, 39 crosses (13 accurate) and 24 tackles. Oier Zarraga and Simone Pafundi will pick up the slack in the last two fixtures.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Monza meeting Payero had three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Monza.

Impact Payero did a little bit of everything on both ends and assembled a complete stat line, leading his side in attempts along with a few teammates, but with little precision. He has registered at least one shot and one cross in his last four showings, totaling seven (two on target) and 12 (four accurate) respectively, adding six chances created, five corners and four tackles (all won).

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Serves suspension Payero completed a one-match disqualification in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Payero will be eligible to play versus Monza next Sunday and will fight for a couple of spots in the XI with Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Sandi Lovric and Oier Zarraga. His role has fluctuated throughout the season. He has averaged one shot per game (two accurate) in his last six appearances (three starts), adding seven key passes, 12 crosses (five accurate) and seven tackles (five won).

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified for Cagliari match Payero had five key passes, seven crosses (four accurate), two shots (one on target) and four corners and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 0-0 draw with Bologna.

Impact Payero had his best display of the season, setting new season highs in chances and crosses and pacing his team in those stats, but he won't be available for the next fixture against Monza due to yellow card accumulation. Sandi Lovric or Oier Zarraga will take his place in the midfield.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in two crosses versus Lazio Payero (personal) had two crosses (zero accurate), two corners and one shot (zero on target) in 25 minutes in Monday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Payero saw his normal minutes off the bench after skipping the previous game for personal reasons. Arthur Atta and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp have been playing over him lately. He has assisted once and posted five shots (zero on target), one chance created and four crosses (one accurate) in his last five showings (one start).

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Lazio Payero (personal) will return Monday versus Lazio, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Payero has reported back to the team after sitting out one fixture to welcome the birth of his child. He hasn't started in his last three displays, as the coach has turned to Arthur Atta (lower leg) and Alexis Sanchez. He has posted one assist, six shots (one on target), one chance created and three crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances (two starts).

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Parma Payero isn't with the team for Saturday's game due to the imminent birth of his child, Gianluca Di Marzio relayed.

Impact Payero is with his wife and the hospital and will be back next week. Oier Zarraga and Simone Pafundi will back up the starters in the midfield in this one.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Assists as substitute Payero had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing once accurately during Sunday's 3-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Payero entered the match in the 64th minute and set up Florian Thauvin in the 90th for the game's final goal. The assist was the first goal involvement since January 20th for Payero who hasn't started either of Udinese's past two matches.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Payero scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three tackles (two won) and one interception in Monday's 4-1 loss against Como.

Impact Payero was in the starting XI for the third consecutive match and registered a shot, as he has in every game this season except one. His effort against Como was decisive, resulting in his first goal of the campaign. The central midfielder has been active in attacking phases and will aim to maintain his form against Roma on Sunday.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Torino Payero (knee) didn't play in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Torino.

Impact Payero was available following a knee injury but didn't get minutes right away. He'll rotate with Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Sandi Lovric, Oier Zarraga (thigh) and Arthur Atta from here on out.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coming back in Torino game Payero (knee) "will be an option for Sunday's clash versus Torino, probably not from the start," coach Kosta Runjaic announced.

Impact Payero will return after being sidelined for five matches due to a knee sprain and will likely be brought off the bench, also because Jurgen Ekkelenkamp has fared well in relief. He has recorded nine shots (one on target), four key passes, 17 crosses (five accurate) and four tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Payero has been diagnosed with a right MCL strain following a collision in training, Udinese announced.

Impact Payero got away with a relatively minor issue considering the joint in question, but he'll still have to miss at least two or three matches. Oier Zarraga and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp will absorb his minutes in the midfield.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in seven crosses in Juventus clash Payero drew three fouls and registered two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Payero led his side in deliveries and notched a new season high but couldn't link up with a teammate in any of them. He has drawn three starts in a row after an injury and has posted seven shots (zero on target), four key passes, 14 crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in the past four.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable versus Cagliari Payero won three of three tackles and registered two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Payero was precious on both ends in his return to the XI a week removed from shaking off an injury. He's generally been more convincing than his competitors Oier Zarraga and Martin Ekkelenkamp (illness). He has posted five off-target shots, three chances created, four crosses (all accurate) and four tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE