NICCOLO PIEROZZI NEWS

Scores opener Sunday Pierozzi scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Pierozzi opened up the scoring Sunday with a header in the 27th minute off a Junior Sambia cross. It marked his first goal of the season as he registered his first two shots on target of the season. He also tied a season high with seven clearances and attempted two tackles in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for Juventus game Pierozzi cleared a one-game suspension in Monday's 2-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Pierozzi was replaced by Triantafyllos Pasalidis in the XI. He has gotten the nod in four of the previous five rounds, tallying eight tackles (five won), four interceptions, five crosses (one accurate) and nine clearances.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Atalanta game Pierozzi drew one foul, had one accurate cross and one clearance and picked up his fifth yellow card in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus Frosinone.

Impact Pierozzi had a poor showing and was pulled at half-time after getting booked early. He'll miss Monday's clash versus Atalanta due to yellow-card accumulation. Konstantinos Manolas, Norbert Gyomber, Jerome Boateng and Marco Pellegrino are the next men up in the back depending on their fitness level.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shows pretty well versus Sassuolo Pierozzi recorded three crosses (zero accurate), three blocks, one clearance and two tackles (both won) in Friday's 2-2 draw against Sassuolo.

Impact Pierozzi was busy on both ends of the pitch and hasn't skipped a beat despite missing more than a month due to injury, resuming being the top option in the right-back role. He has logged three tackles (all won), four interceptions and four crosses (zero accurate) in the last two fixtures.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three clearances versus Bologna Pierozzi had one tackle (one won), one cross (zero accurate), one interception and three clearances in 60 minutes in Monday's 3-0 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Pierozzi played the majority of the game coming off an injury and only contributed defensively. He might resume being the starter in the role like before suffering an ankle sprain. He has notched five tackles (all won), eight interceptions and two crosses (one accurate) in his last five showings.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Bologna Pierozzi (ankle) is in the XI to face Bologna on Monday.

Impact Pierozzi is getting the nod right after an injury and was picked over Alessandro Zanoli and Junior Sambia on the right wing, while Norbert Gyomber (undisclosed) is out. He had fared well before twisting his ankle but mostly contributed defensively.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Bologna game Pierozzi (ankle) reprised practicing fully during the break and is set to be an option against Bologna on Monday, Il Mattino reported.

Impact Pierozzi is on track to return after sitting out five matches due to an ankle sprain. He started four consecutive tilts before the injury in a couple of roles, but Salernitana have changed their coach twice while he was out. He logged 10 clerances, seven interceptions and four tackles (all won) during such a stretch, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Lecce tilt Pierozzi (ankle) won't be an option versus Lecce on Saturday, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Pierozzi has been out for more than a month due to an ankle sprain and will look to get right during the break. Alessandro Zanoli has been passable in such a role in recent fixtures.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monza game Pierozzi (ankle) won't be an option Saturday versus Monza, coach Fabio Liverani informed.

Impact Pierozzi will sit out his second game in a row due to an ankle sprain. Alessandro Zanoli or Junior Sambia will man the right defensive wing from the start in this one, while Filip Bradaric will be back from suspension on the other one.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play against Inter Pierozzi (ankle) will be unavailable for Friday's away game versus Inter, Tuttomercatoweb announced.

Impact Pierozzi hasn't been spotted in training after sustaining a knock in the past game. He's believed to have avoided a long-term injury. Since Filip Bradaric is suspended, Junior Sambia and Alessandro Zanoli will be the only pure options for the defensive flanks.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off early versus Empoli Pierozzi had one interception, drew one foul, and committed one in 41 minutes before leaving due to a left ankle injury in Friday's 1-3 loss to Empoli, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Pierozzi didn't pick up many stats before landing awkwardly and asking to come out. He's headed for some tests to determine his availability for Friday's clash with Inter. The coach opted to change the tactics and inserted Shon Weissman once he went down, with Alessandro Zanoli and then Junior Sambia handling the right flank. Lorenzo Pirola and Kostas Manolas would enter the XI if he was unavailable for the next game and the boss stuck with a three-man defense.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in Torino contest Pierozzi generated two tackles (two won), two successful duels, seven clearances, and three interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Torino.

Impact Pierozzi was often challenged by the opponents but never let anybody past him and racked up stats in the process. He has more than held his own since joining Salernitana, especially while playing as a center-back, likely securing a regular spot going forward. He has tallied four tackles, six interceptions, and 10 clerances in four games, contributing to one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Salernitana Pierozzi has joined Salernitana on a season-long loan from Fiorentina, the teams announced.

Impact Pierozzi has seen limited action only in the cups in his first campaign in Serie A after recovering from a pre-season injury. He'll contribute to replacing Pasquale Mazzocchi along with Junior Sambia. Instead, Fiorentina might sign a more established option to alternate with Micheal Kayode.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play versus Bologna Pierozzi (head) didn't get minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Pierozzi didn't need to miss time but has yet to get minutes in Serie A, and the opportunities for him to do that will shrink with Michael Kayode (ankle) set to return after the break.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Bologna match Pierozzi (head) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Bologna.

Impact Pierozzi didn't suffer from ulterior consequences after a blow to the head and will be an option over the weekend, but he has yet to play in Serie A, despite Michael Kayode and Dodo's absences, as the coach has often preferred adapting Fabiano Parisi.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts midweek Pierozzi (thigh) got the start against Cuckaricki Thursday but stayed down for a few minutes late due to a head injury, Goal informed.

Impact Pierozzi returned from a brief absence and didn't leave the game, but the type of injury could demand further evaluations ahead of the Bologna match. He'd be the purest option to replace Michael Kayode (ankle), but he has played very little so far.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Thursday Pierozzi (thigh) was named to the squad list ahead of Thursday's Conference League matchup with Cukaricki.

Impact Pierozzi went 45 minutes in the reverse fixture with Cukaricki before being subbed off due to his thigh problem. Barring any setbacks, the right-back could be in contention for minutes either Thursday or against Bologna on Sunday due to the quick turnaround.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Juventus Pierozzi hasn't been called up for Sunday's clash with Juventus due to muscle fatigue, La Nazione reported.

Impact Pierozzi could have seen some action since Michael Kayode and Dodo are on the mend, but he picked up a small injury of his own. Fabiano Parisi and Pietro Comuzzo will be the right-back options Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE