MATTIA DESTRO NEWS

Unused versus Torino Destro (undisclosed) was available but didn't play in Saturday's 3-2 win over Torino.

Impact Destro avoided missing time despite an ailment but didn't get minutes either. He has multiple options ahead of him in the depth chart. He has notched three shots (two on target) and one key pass in his last five showings (one start).

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Torino tilt Destro "had some issues this week," coach Davide Nicola relayed.

Impact Destro wasn't a full go in training in the lead-up to the contest and will need to go through a late fitness test to be available. He's usually the third or fourth option up front behind M'Baye Niang, Francesco Caputo and Alberto Cerri.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench against Genoa Destro (thigh) had one shot on target), one pass, and one tackle (zero won) in 19 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Genoa.

Impact Destro resumed getting minutes after sitting out three of the past four matches due to a muscular injury but didn't do much. He has better chances of getting game time while Francesco Caputo (ankle) is out, but he remains unlikely to be a regular. He has started just once in nine seasonal appearances, tallying seven shots (two on target), two key passes, and two interceptions.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Destro (thigh) is available from the bench for Saturday's match against Genoa.

Impact Destro has missed the last three matches entirely and hasn't played since December totaling just 43 minutes off the bench in the last two months. The forward has started only once this season as a peripheral figure at the club.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for Genoa game Destro (thigh) "has practiced with us" in the lead-up to Saturday's match versus Genoa, coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Destro should be back in the squad list after missing four of the last five matches because of a muscular injury. He has been a backup all season long, and Empoli added more strikers in January. He has logged two shots (one on target), one key pass, and one drawn foul in his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Monza tilt Destro (thigh) will miss Sunday's match versus Monza, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Destro got hurt while warming up last week and will stay on the mend. Francesco Caputo (ankle) and Matteo Cancellieri (suspension) are out too, so the only healthy strikers left are Stiven Shpendi, Nicolo Cambiaghi, and newcomer Alberto Cerri.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Verona game Destro suffered a thigh problem while warming up and has been replaced by Stiven Shpendi, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Destro was set to substitute for Francesco Caputo, but he ended up on the shelf as well. Matteo Cancellieri is the only other healthy attacker left.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Napoli fixture Destro didn't play in Sunday's 1-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Destro was back on the bench but didn't get minutes. He'll compete with Stiven Shpendi in the rare instances when Francesco Caputo rests or subs off early. He has featured five times so far (one start).

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Napoli Destro (thigh) is a substitute option for Sunday's match versus Napoli.

Impact Destro is good to after sitting out two contests because of an unspecified muscular injury and could see some action in the second half. Francesco Caputo is leading the line as usual.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back versus Napoli Destro has resumed training regularly and is likely to be available against Napoli on Sunday, Quotidiano Sportivo reported.

Impact Destro is feeling better after skipping two games with an ailment and will probably back up Francesco Caputo in this one. He has played five times so far (one start), posting four off-target shots and one key pass.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Monday's match Destro (undisclosed) is out for Monday's match against Frosinone.

Impact Destro will be missing his second straight match as he continues to try to recover from an undisclosed injury. The forward has only started one match all season and has held more of a rotational role this season, so his absence shouldn't affect the squad too much, registering only 133 minutes all season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Frosinone game Destro (undisclosed) has practiced on the side throughout the week, La Nazione reported.

Impact Destro is likely headed for a second straight absence due to an unspecified physical problem. Francesco Caputo has seen the lion's share of minutes at the position and will be backed up by Stiven Shpendi.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit Atalanta tilt Destro won't be available versus Atalanta due to a muscular injury, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli relayed.

Impact Destro got hurt late in the week and will be assessed in the coming gays. Stiven Shpendi will back up Francesco Caputo, who broke out of a slump last week.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Empoli Destro has agreed to a new contract with Empoli, the team announced.

Impact Destro heads back to his former team after spending the entire summer as a free agent. He got off to a good start last season but fell out of favor after a major muscular injury. He scored once and added 20 shots (seven on target) and four chances. He'll begin behind Francesco Caputo and Roberto Piccoli up front.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench in Lazio game Destro had two touches in 15 minutes in a 0-2 loss to Lazio in the season finale.

Impact Destro featured off the bench regularly in the last two months after recovering from a tricky calf injury, but he was unable to leave his mark, and the coach leaned more on another veteran, Francesco Caputo. He has scored just once this season, adding 20 shots (seven on target), four chances created, and two crosses (one accurate) in 17 appearances (six starts).

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option versus Atalanta Destro (calf) is available for Friday's game against Atalanta.

Impact Destro has recuperated from a lingering calf strain that kept him on the shelf for four months and will resume being an option on top of Martin Satriano, Francesco Caputo, and Roberto Piccoli, although he's set to see limited playing time at first while he works on his conditioning.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not coming back soon Destro (calf) "doesn't have a clear timetable, but the medical staff told me he might be back after the next international break," coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Destro suffered a calf injury in November, and the recovery has been more challenging than anticipated. Francesco Caputo, Martin Satriano, and Roberto Piccoli will be the main offensive weapons until he and Nicolo Cambiaghi (thigh) return.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on mend Destro (calf) "will be out for a while longer," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Destro hasn't played since early November as he hasn't been able to recuperate from a calf strain during the time off. The fact that Empoli added another striker, Roberto Piccoli, doesn't bode well for his timetable and his playing time once he returns.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time after break Destro (calf) "needs a few more weeks to recover from his injury," coach Paolo Zanetti stated.

Impact Destro missed two matches in January, and he's poised to sit out a few more, also because he'll have to work on his conditioning after healing up. Martin Satriano, Tommaso Baldanzi, and Marko Pjaca will absorb his playing time.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in training Destro (calf) has been practicing on his own this week, La Nazione reports.

Impact Destro needs more time to recuperate from a calf strain that cost him the last two matches, but he has ample time to do so ahead of the first match after the break.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes year on the mend Destro has been diagnosed with a low-grade calf strain, Empoli announced.

Impact Destro will sit out also Friday's match versus Cremonese after skipping the previous one versus Udinese. The coach elected to start just one striker, Martin Satriano, with two attacking midfielders supporting him, Tommaso Baldanzi and Nedim Bajrami, while Sam Lammers came off the bench. Nicolo Cambiaghi and Marko Pjaca could also potentially benefit from his absence.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Udinese match Destro is still undergoing evaluations, but he won't be available for Tuesday's game versus Udinese, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Destro had to wait a little to take complete the tests on his injured calf, and he's a long shot to be fit also for the final match of the year. Sam Lammers, Marko Pjaca, and Nicolo Cambiaghi are the next men up at his position.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off immediately versus Sassuolo Destro played just seven minutes Saturday against Sassuolo due to a right calf injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Destro got hurt by slipping, and the injury didn't look good, as he had to be carried off by the medical staff. He's headed for some tests. He was replaced by Sam Lammers. Marko Pjaca and Nicolo Cambiaghi could also see an uptick of playing time if he missed time.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan falls to shock loss at Torino; Atalanta beats Empoli

Defending champion AC Milan fell to a surprise second loss of the season in Serie A with a 2-1 defeat at Torino

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Fires five shots Destro took five off target shots and created a chance during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Destro was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as Empoli were shutout on Sunday. The forward has just one goal in nine league appearances while his five shots upped his season total to 18.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE