GAETANO ORISTANIO NEWS

DNP in Verona clash Oristanio (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Oristanio was good to go after skipping six matches due to a thigh lesion, but the coach made different choices while managing a lead twice. He might need a tactical switch to play consistently, and fellow attackers Pontus Almqvist and Jacob Ondrejka were also available following injuries in this one, increasing the competition.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Verona Oristianio (thigh) "will be called up for Sunday," coach Carlos Cuesta announced.

Impact Oristanio is returning after missing six matches due to a thigh strain, getting hurt shortly after making his first start following a challenging summer. He'll have to compete also with the returning Jacob Ondrejka, in addition to Patrick Cutrone and several midfielders. He has appeared four times so far, notching four shots (zero on target), two key passes, five crosses (two accurate) and two tackles (two won).

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing thigh injury Oristanio has been diagnosed with a low-grade right adductor strain after experiencing some discomfort, Parma announced.

Impact Oristanio sat out the last two games because he wasn't 100 percent and will miss a few more, although the team didn't disclose when the injury originally took place. Nahuel Estevez drew his first start in the most recent game sans him, while Oliver Sorensen and Christian Ordonez came off the bench.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Genoa Oristanio (undisclosed) "is unavailable for Sunday," coach Carlos Cuesta informed.

Impact Oristanio will remain sidelined through the break because of a minor physical problem. Oliver Sorensen has good chances to continue starting. Benjamin Cremaschi, Nahuel Estevez and Christian Ordonez are also options.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Lecce contest Oristanio won't be involved in Saturday's game against Lecce due to a small physical problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Oristanio experienced some discomfort in training and has been ruled out altogether. He was coming off his first start of the season. Oliver Sorensen is returning to the initial formation in a corresponding move, while Christian Ordonez and Adrian Benedyczak will have better chances of getting minutes sans him.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Provides small spark versus Cagliari Oristanio drew two fouls and recorded two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in 45 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Cagliari.

Impact Oristanio substituted for Joel Ordonez at halftime as the coach opted for a more aggressive scheme and was rather involved in the offense, although with no end product. He has come off the bench in his first two appearances with Parma, logging two shots (zero on target), one key pass, two crosses (one accurate) and two tackles.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Parma Oristanio has joined Parma on loan with an option to buy from Venezia.

Impact Oristanio finds his way back to Serie A after two fine seasons at Cagliari and Venezia. He totaled three goals, three assists, 44 shots (12 on target) and 59 crosses (13 accurate) in 37 appearances in 2024/2025. He'll compete especially with Pontus Almqvist, and his arrival could potentially lead to a more attacking scheme at the expense of a central midfielder.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in versus Juventus Oristanio (shoulder) had one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in 13 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Juventus.

Impact Oristanio tried to help his team's final push from the bench despite not being 100 percent, but to no avail. He had some productive stretches but also lengthy droughts this campaign, finishing with three goals, three assists, 44 shots (12 on target) and 59 crosses (13 accurate) in 37 games (29 starts). He's likely to draw interest from Serie A sides in the summer.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Juventus tilt Oristanio (shoulder) has been included in Venezia's game-day squad list to face Juventus on Sunday.

Impact Oristanio is healthy enough to be an option after leaving early in the previous game and could make an appearance in the second half. Daniel Fila and John Yeboah are starting up front in this one.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injuries Oristanio (shoulder) escaped without structural damage and could make the bench Sunday against Juventus, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Oristanio received encouraging news from tests and has a shot to avoid missing time, although he might be managed after starting in the past two fixtures. Christian Gytkjaer, Daniel Fila or Mirko Maric would get the nod if that were the case. He has scored once and added six shots (one on target), one chance created, five crosses (one accurate) and three tackles (all won) in his last five outings (three starts).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early versus Cagliari Oristanio drew one foul, won one duel and had one clearance in 32 minutes before exiting Sunday's game against Cagliari due to a shoulder injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Oristanio had a quiet start and couldn't continue after landing awkwardly on the joint. He'll have to be evaluated ahead of the season finale versus Juventus. Christian Gytkjaer replaced him off the bench.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in start Oristanio scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Oristanio picked up his first start in three outings and buried his third goal of the campaign on a header, assisted by Alessio Zerbin. On the other hand, Oristanio has not logged an accurate cross on a total of four attempts over three matches, and he finished without a tackle won for the first time in four appearances.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 12 • Associated Press

Continues cold stretch against Monza Oristanio drew two fouls and registered one shot (zero on goal), one tackle (one won) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Monza.

Impact Oristanio returned to the XI after making way for John Yeboah in the previous match but didn't exploit his increased minutes. He hasn't contributed to a goal in months at this point. He has tallied six shots (zero on target), two crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (both won) in the last five rounds (three starts).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Underwhelming against Bologna Oristanio drew one foul and had one cross (zero accurate) and nine touches in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Bologna.

Impact Oristanio was often left stranded like his partner Daniel Fila and didn't get anything going against a quality opponent. He hasn't made his presence felt in months at this point, although his minutes have remained steady. His main competitor John Yeboah has been a little more dynamic but also quite wasteful. He has recorded four shots (one on target), one chance created, four crosses (one accurate) and three tackles (all won) in the last five bouts.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Napoli Oristanio (illness) had two shots (zero on target) and one tackle (one won) and drew three fouls in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Napoli.

Impact Oristanio didn't start since he wasn't 100 percent but came off the bench early since Mirko Maric got hurt. He moved around a lot but wasn't particularly effective. He hasn't contributed to a goal in 12 matches. He has logged five shots (two on target), one key pass, four crosses (one accurate) and three tackles (all won) in the last five rounds.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for Napoli game Oristanio (illness) will begin as a sub in Sunday's match versus Napoli.

Impact Oristanio is available but won't get the start after dealing with the flu. Daniel Fila and Mirko Maric are teaming up in up front from the start. He will likely come off the bench at some point, as usual spark-plug John Yeboah is missing.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Sunday Oristanio (illness) has made Venezia's squad list to face Napoli on Sunday.

Impact Oristanio is in good enough shape to make the squad and will have a chance to retain his usual starting job depending on how he feels on game day. He has logged three shots (two on target), two chances created, six crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (two won) in the last five matches.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Napoli game Oristanio "isn't 100 percent as he's a little under the weather and we'll have to assess Saturday," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Oristanio has a day or so to get healthy since Venezia will play Sunday. Since his deputy John Yeboah is suspended, Daniel Fila or Gianluca Busio could eventually take his place in the XI if need be.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Draws four fouls versus Roma Oristanio registered two crosses (zero accurate), one clearance and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Oristanio was used as a sub for the second time in the past month and didn't pick up many stats despite being fairly slippery. He might be managing an injury, and his competitor John Yeboah hasn't been particularly brilliant. He has logged three shots (zero on target), four key passes, seven crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (zero won) in the last five rounds.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Underwhelming against Inter Oristanio (thigh) drew four fouls and had one off-target shot, one inaccurate cross and one corner in 70 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Oristanio didn't miss time but was held in check by a vaunted defense and skied his only decent opportunity. He has cooled off after a productive stretch, tallying one assist, two shots (zero on target), three chances created and 10 crosses (two accurate) in the last five rounds.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for starting XI Oristanio (thigh) is starting for Venezia during Sunday's match against Inter.

Impact Oristanio starts as expected after being given a clean bill of health ahead of the match. The attacker has one goal involvement while combining for two chances created, six crosses and a shot over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Inter game Oristanio (thigh) "has recovered," coach Eusebio Di Francesco stated.

Impact Oristanio won't miss time after leaving early in the past match, but there's still a chance he faces some limitations out of precaution. John Yeboah would benefit in that case. He has scored and assisted once in the last five matches, posting two shots (one on target), four chances created, 12 crosses (two accurate) and six corners.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet versus Empoli Oristanio drew four fouls and tallied two crosses (zero accurate) and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Oristanio was fairly slippery but not as impactful as in some of his recent displays. He left early after getting some treatment, but the coach suggested it was just fatigue and that he wasn't 100 percent entering the game. He has scored and assisted once in the last five rounds, adding two shots (one on target), four chances created and 12 crosses (two accurate).

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Oristanio assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Oristanio earned an assist Sunday, finding Francesco Zampano in the 38th minute for the opening goal of the match. This marks his fifth goal contribution of the season and his second in the club's past three matches. He also recorded four crosses, registering three or more in three consecutive games.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE