MATTIA ZACCAGNI NEWS

Nets brace on Saturday Zaccagni scored twice from two shots while crossing twice inaccurately and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-0 win over Bologna.

Impact Zaccagni found the back of the net in the 53rd and 63rd minutes scoring Lazio's final two goals. The goals upped the attacker's season total to six while his two shots were the second most on the team in the win.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Produces quiet game in 3-0 win Zaccagni assisted once, took one shot (none on target), created two chances, made three tackles (two won) and intercepted once in the 3-0 win over Fiorentina on Saturday.

Impact Zaccagni offered a quiet two-way performance in the win Saturday, but he was outshined by the rest of the club. The winger showed very little during the dominant win Saturday outside of his assist. In his last five appearances, he is averaging, 0.6 shots, 1.4 created chances, 1.2 crosses, 1.0 tackles and 1.0 interceptions per 90 minutes in all competitions. Until he can elevate his game and increase his production, he will be a boom-or-bust option.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws five fouls against Atalanta Zaccagni (ankle) took two off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance and draw five fouls in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Zaccagni managed to play the full game despite hurting his ankle midweek, but did not have a great performance overall. He has scored once and tallied one assist, six shots, six chances and nine crosses in the last six appearances. Lazio will visit Fiorentina on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be fine for Atalanta game Zaccagni (ankle) was able to log a full practice Friday, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Zaccagni sprained his ankle in the midweek Coppa Italia game, but it does not appear that the issue will force him to miss time. Raul Moro and Manuel Lazzari would be the options in the role in case the coach decided to spare him, at least initially. He has tallied one goal, one assist, five shots and five chances in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tweaks ankle in domestic cup game Zaccagni subbed off at halftime in Tuesday's Coppa Italia against Udinese due to an ankle injury, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Zaccagni got tangled up with Isaac Success on a tackle and bowed out at halftime after trying to play through it. He will be assessed in the next couple of days. With Pedro (calf) unlikely to recover for the Atalanta clash, Raul Moro or Luka Romero could get a spot start Saturday.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists late equalizer Zaccagni had an assist while crossing three times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Thursday's 3-3 draw with Empoli.

Impact Zaccagni entered the match in the 59th minute and set up Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the 93rd minute for the game tying goal. The assist was the third of the season for the wide man while his two chances created were the second most on the team in the draw.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Zaccagni took the medicals and then practiced Monday, Il Messaggero reports.

Impact Zaccagni could not re-join the team right after the winter break due to COVID-19 protocols, although it was not disclosed whether he tested positive himself. He is poised to be available for Thursday's game versus Empoli, although the return of Ciro removes one spot up front. He has logged two goals, two assists, eight shots and five chances in his last five starts.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Isolating in Dubai Zaccagni did not practice in the first two sessions after the break as he is currently quarantining in Dubai where he spent the holidays, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Zaccagni and Lazio did not disclose whether he tested positive of if he was a close contact with somebody who did. The situation puts his availability for January 6th's match against Empoli in question. Lazio will have Ciro Immobile back for that game, so Felipe Anderson would be able to return to his usual role on the flank, making up for the potential absence of Zaccagni.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets one goal in win Zaccagni scored one goal on four shots (one on target), delivered two crosses, made one interception and drew one foul in Friday's 3-1 win versus Genoa.

Impact Zaccagni had a great offensive outing as he found the back of the net in the second half to help his side take home all three points. The forward has now registered two goals and two assists in his last four appearances, along with producing eight shots, four chances created and eight crosses.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids substantial issues Zaccagni (calf) practiced fully Tuesday and said that he was fine after some discomfort in the Sassuolo game, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Zaccagni is set to be available for Friday's game versus Genoa and will likely keep starting considering his strong form and the fact that Pedro is banged up. He has logged one goal, two assists, four shots and four chances created in the last three games.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and limps off against Sassuolo Zaccagni took two shots on target, sent in two inaccurate crosses, won two of two tackles and scored a goal in 65 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Sassuolo before leaving the game w...

Impact Zaccagni broke the deadlock in the first half with a comfortable finish from inside the box, but he came up gimpy after a tackle and bowed out after a few minutes. Pedro picked up an injury in this game as well, so Lazio risk to be short-handed on the flanks in Friday's home game versus Genoa.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two assists during start Zaccagni logged two assists across 78 minutes during a 3-1 win Sunday against Sampdoria.

Impact Zaccagni logged his first and second assists -- to Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Ciro Immobile, respectively -- of the 2021-22 Serie A. He is an adequate option when starting. However, the Lazio team's primary wingers remain Felipe Anderson and Pedro.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench late against Salernitana Zaccagni (knee) drew one foul and had four passes in four minutes in Sunday's 3-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Zaccagni beat his timetable returning fairly quickly from a knee sprain, but he saw limited action in his first game back. He will back up Felipe Anderson and Pedro on the flanks going forward. He has tallied five chances created, four shots and ten crosses in two appearances. Lazio will host Juventus after the break.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back versus Salernitana Zaccagni (knee) a pair of full practices late in the week and could make the game-day squad list to face Salernitana Sunday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Zaccagni suffered a knee sprain on October 23rd, but he did not sustain structural damage and has been able to progress quickly. He is trending in the right direction and could be a bench option Sunday. He has posted three chances created, two shots and four crosses in three appearances with Lazio.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in rehab Zaccagni (knee) underwent further tests that confirmed the absence of structural damage and his absence will not be long-term, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Zaccagni tweaked his knee in a Europa League game but avoided severe problems. He will miss Saturday's match versus Atalanta, but he has an outside chance to return next week. He should have no issue being back after the third international break. Raul Moro and Luka Romero will back up Pedro and Felipe Anderson on the wings while Zaccagni recovers.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee sprain Zaccagni tweaked his right knee in the Europa League game against Olympique Marseille and will be evaluated in the next few days, Lazio announced.

Impact Zaccagni will miss Sunday's game against Verona and likely more considering the short turnaround. Pedro and Felipe Anderson will remain the starters, with Raul Moro as the third option on the wings.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On track to return Zaccagni (hip) has been able to practice fully in the last couple of days, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Zaccagni was forced to sit out the last three Serie A matches due to a hip muscular problem. He will be available after the break and will resume alternating with Pedro and Felipe Anderson on the flanks. He has tallied two shots, three chances created and four crosses in two games with Lazio.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hip injury Zaccagni has sustained a pull of the psoas major muscle in practice and will be monitored in the next few days to determine his timetable, Lazio announced.

Impact Zaccagni is poised to miss two or three games considering the short turnaround, but the injury is not overly severe. Pedro and Felipe Anderson will continue to be the top choices on the flansk with Zaccagni out, while Raul Moro and Luka Romero will see an uptick of minutes.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Lazio Zaccagni has transferred to Lazio on a season-long loan with conditioned obligation to buy from Verona, the clubs announced.

Impact Zaccagni leaves Verona after six seasons, where he appeared in 146 matches and contributed to two promotions. He is coming off his most prolific season to date, as he bagged five goals and picked up five assists in 2020-2021. He will split time with Felipe Anderson and Pedro on the wings at Lazio.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers five crosses against Inter Zaccagni sent in five crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances, drew two fouls, had three successful take-ons and won seven duels in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Zaccagni accumulated most of his production out of corner kicks, but he was also rather sloppy with the ball as he was dispossessed seven times. He shined in the opener, bagging a brace. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores a brace in loss Zaccagni took four shots (three on target), created three chances and scored two goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Sassuolo.

Impact Zaccagni scored once from the penalty spot and then curled home a second from close in to put his side within touching distance for the final moments of the match. He had a great opportunity to open the scoring in the first half but blazed his shot over the bar. He started 33 matches last season but only scored five goals with five assists. He'll hope for a better return this campaign with his next match coming on August 27 against defending Serie A champions Inter Milan.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Napoli Zaccagni sent in three inaccurate crosses and created two chances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli in the season finale.

Impact Zaccagni also drew four fouls and committed three of his own, but no goals came from the two scoring chances he created. He ended up with no goals or assists since January 24th, the last time Verona played Napoli, but finished with five goals and five assists through 36 total appearances. Zaccagni took a total of 31 shots (14 on goal), created 39 chances and sent in 83 crosses (12 accurate) this season.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins eight duels against Bologna Zaccagni took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, drew three fouls and created one scoring chance in Monday's 2-2 draw with Bologna.

Impact Zaccagni logged another subpar offensive display and continues to struggle to recapture his early-season form. He has posted five shots, six created chances and seven crosses in the last four games. Verona will face Napoli away Sunday.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Insufficient against Crotone Zaccagni recorded three crosses (one accurate), two shots not on goal and one chance created in a 2-1 loss Thursday to Crotone.

Impact Zaccagni started but supplied inefficient value in each of Verona's past three games. He recorded six crosses, created five chances and attempted four shots (two on goal) across that three-game span.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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