NIKI MAENPAA NEWS

Made key saves in goalless draw Maenpaa made seven saves and two punches in Venezia's 0-0 draw with Cagliari on Sunday.

Impact Maenpaa had an outstanding game. His saves ensured Venezia finished their disappointing Serie A season with a point from this game.The Finn has been a regular starter since March (17 appearances). This was his first clean sheet and he has conceded 27 goals.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive against Roma Maenpaa had 16 saves, four clearances and three punches and gave up one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Roma.

Impact Maenpaa was under fire for the entirety of the match but managed to resist until the final minutes, turning in his best showing yet as he pulled off several great interventions. He has conceded 27 goals and made 51 saves in 16 matches, with no clean sheets. Venezia will host Cagliari next week in the season finale.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes seven saves and assists in win Maenpaa made seven saves and assisted one goal during Sunday's 4-3 win over Bologna.

Impact Maenpaa had a very busy match, logging a season-high seven saves, but also conceding three times -- as they escaped with the home win. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet after 15 appearances in the season (14 starts), something he will look to achieve at Roma on Saturday.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice against Salernitana Maenpaa had two saves, two clearances and one punch and surrendered two goals in Thursday's 1-2 loss to Salernitana.

Impact Maenpaa was once again let down by his defense, as he conceded on a PK and point-blank shot by Simone Verdi. He allowed 23 goals and made 28 saves since taking over after Luca Lezzerini and Sergio Romero got hurt, failing to keep a clean sheet. Venezia will face Bologna at home Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in loss Maenpaa made two saves and one clearance during Sunday's 2-1 loss at Juventus.

Impact Maenpaa conceded once in each half, both times to Leonardo Bonucci, as they ended up with the road loss. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet in 13 appearances (12 starts) in the season. He will now look for his first when they visit Salernitana on Thursday.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three goals in Atalanta game Maenpaa had one save and surrendered three goals in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Maenpaa was again left hung up to dry by his defense, as all goas were rather easy, and he could not log a high number of saves either, differently from previous matches. He has allowed 19 goals, made 24 saves and failed to keep a clean sheet in 12 appearances. Venezia will visit Juventus next Sunday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves in loss Maenpaa made four saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss at Fiorentina.

Impact Maenpaa had a good outing and logged his season-high in saves, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss -- as he conceded once in the first half. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet after 11 appearances (10 starts) so far. He will look to bounce back against Atalanta on Saturday.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes late game winner Maenpaa allowed two goals while making three saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Udinese.

Impact Maenpaa allowed a goal in each half including the game winner in stoppage time. The keeper has now allowed 15 goals in 10 league appearances while his three saves upped his season total to 19.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once against Spezia Maenpaa had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Spezia.

Impact Maenpaa had three monster saves during the course of the game to maintain the tie, but he could not do much on a tap-in by Emmanuel Gyasi in the stoppage time. It is more likely than not that he will start the rest of the way since Sergio Romero and Luca Lezzerini are hurt. He has surrendered 13 goals and made 16 saves in nine matches, with no clean sheets. Venezia will host Udinese next Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in loss Maenpaa made two saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Sampdoria.

Impact Maenpaa started for the second game in a row in relief of the injured Sergio Romero, but again ended up with the loss. The goalkeeper has yet to keep a clean sheet after eight appearances in the season (seven starts). He will now look to bounce back at Spezia on Apr 2.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up one goal Maenpaa had no saves and conceded one goal in the 1-0 loss to Lazio on Monday.

Impact Though Lazio were heavy favorites going into this match, their offensive production was limited, and only managed to win thanks to a Ciro Immobile penalty in the 58th minute. Aside from that, Maenpaa was lucky there weren't any other attempts, as he has had very limited playing time. At this moment, it is unlikely he will make an appearance in the next match against Sampdoria.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available midweek Maenpaa (back) was on the bench for Tuesday's Coppa Italia match versus Ternana.

Impact Maenpaa has shaken off the back problems that sidelined for a couple of weeks. With Sergio Romero entrenched as the starter and Luca Lezzerini currently healthy, he is now the third-stringer.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On stands for Juventus game Maenpaa (back) did not make the Venezia's match-day squad list for Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Maenpaa was originally called up but he did not make the bench. He will be a third-stringer once he returns. Venezia will face Sampdoria away next Sunday.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Juventus Maenpaa (back) has been called up for Saturday's match versus Juventus, Venezia informed.

Impact Maenpaa missed the last three games due to a back problem. He opened the season as the starter, but Venezia are now relying on Sergio Romero in the role.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers back injury Maenpaa will miss Saturday's game versus Inter due to back pain, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Maenpaa is at risk of sitting out multiple matches considering the short turnaround. Luca Lezzerini is fit after back surgery and will back up Sergio Romero for the time being.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one goal against Cagliari Maenpaa had two saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper and conceded once in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Maenpaa could do little on Keita's thumping header and was not particularly busy beyond that. He has surrendered nine goals and made 11 saves in six appearances, with no clean sheet. Luca Lezzerini should be back in two weeks and the two will resume competing for the starting job. Venezia will face Fiorentina at home after the break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once versus Torino Maenpaa had two saves and gave up one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Maenpaa could not catch Josip Brekalo's point-blank finish, but he had a strong save on a late attempt by Rodrigo Mandragora. He has allowed eight goals and made nine saves in five matches, with no clean sheets. Venezia will face Cagliari away Friday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in loss Maenpaa made two saves and two clearances during Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Maenpaa's two saves were good enough to keep the game close, but the team in front of him could do nothing to help the keeper. He is in for a long season with a Venice side that appears off the pace of Serie A in front of him.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Maenpaa made one save and conceded twice during the 2-1 loss to Spezia on Sunday.

Impact Maenpaa was subpar at best during the loss Sunday. The keeper continued his average performances this season and he took another loss along with it. Maenpaa has not been needed much so far with a total of 10 shots on net in three matches. However, out of those ten shots he has conceded half of them. Until he can start making more saves, he can be passed for safer options.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in win Maenpaa made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Maenpaa came off the bench in the second half and made two important saves to help his side take home all three points. The keeper has now produced four saves and three goals allowed in two appearances this season. He should be included in the starting XI Sunday versus Spezia.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Empoli game Maenpaa (back) has shaken off his injury during the break, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Maenpaa is available after missing one game with back pain. However, Venezia do not have a clear-cut starter between the sticks yet, therefore he will be in contention with Luca Lezzerini Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE