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Takes four shots against Juventus Piccoli drew one foul and had four shots (zero on goal) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Piccoli fired toward the goal in nearly half the touches he had but was always wide of the mark. He has scored once and added 14 shots (three on target), three key passes and one inaccurate cross in the last five rounds.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Parma Piccoli scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one block in Monday's 3-2 win versus Parma.

Impact Piccoli led his team in attempts and bagged a late game-winner with a clinical finish on a quick vertical action shortly after kick-off following the second Parma equalizer. It's his second goal of the season. He has added 12 shots (five on target), three key passes and one inaccurate cross in the last five games.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Napoli clash Piccoli had three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Napoli.

Impact Piccoli had an okay showing despite the large loss and was denied by a miraculous save by Alex Meret in the second half. He has scored once and posted 14 shots (three on target), tow key passes and two inaccurate crosses in four games.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Como game Piccoli drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in Monday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Piccoli didn't have a lot of volume but took advantage of a mishap between Pepe Reina and a defender to nudge the ball home with a header, bagging his first goal of the season. He's currently the clear top option over a few incumbent veterans. He has notched eight shots (two on target), one inaccurate cross and three clearances in two rounds.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Cagliari Piccoli has joined Cagliari on loan with an option to buy from Atalanta, the team announced.

Impact Piccoli had a respectable campaign with Lecce, especially in the final few months, and departs on loan again. He scored five goals in 36 appearances (12 on target), adding 57 shots (22 on target) and 10 chances created. Cagliari didn't retain Andrea Petagna and Eldor Shomurodov, who were part of the squad in 2023/2024.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Lecce for now Piccoli has returned to Atalanta as Lecce didn't pick up their option to buy.

Impact Piccoli had a strong finish, but his team deemed the pre-determined figure to redeem him excessive. They'll reportedly try to bring him back at different terms. He's unlikely to stay at Atalanta.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Fires six shots against Atalanta Piccoli drew one foul and recorded six shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Piccoli led his team in attempts with a wide margin but couldn't manage to put one past Juan Musso. He has scored once in his last four showings, posting 13 shots (six on target), one key pass and one tackle (one won).

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Piccoli served a one-game ban in Monday's 2-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Piccoli will be available and likely start over Hamza Rafia, who moved to a more offensive role in this one, against Atalanta on Saturday. He has scored once and added 12 shots (five on target), one key pass and three clearances in his last four showings.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Udinese game Piccoli had two clearances, one off-target shot and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Piccoli didn't have a great showing and was pulled early to avoid risks. He'll be unavailable for next Monday's home game versus Udinese due to yellow-card accumulation. Nicola Sansone or Santiago Pierotti will replace him up front.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal in 10 outings Piccoli scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Piccoli picked up his second consecutive start and a sixth start in nine appearances. His goal marked his first in 10 outings and his fifth on the season. He fired a total of five shots with two on target for a second straight game and has shown a propensity for the attack, with seven shots on goal in the last five matches.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Fires five shots in win Piccoli generated five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Piccoli fired five shots in a match for the second time in three outings and landed two on target for the first time in six outings. Despite an impressive total of 27 shots, Piccoli has scored just one goal in the last 10 games. Nonetheless, he also continues to create chances for his team and has accounted for at least one scoring opportunity in each of the last five matches.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Misfires versus Roma Piccoli won three duels and generated five shots (one on goal), two clearances and two chances created in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Roma.

Impact Piccoli had a few opportunities to do damage inside and outside the box but couldn't exploit them like his partner in crime Nenad Krstovic. The new coach seems committed to fielding them together. He has started in four of the last six contests, registering 17 shots (six on target), four chances created and two crosses (zero accurate), with no goal contributions.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in win Piccoli generated four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Salernitana. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.

Impact Piccoli tied a season-high with four shots Saturday, putting one on target. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he contributed one tackle, one interception and two clearances. Saturday marked just the second time this season that Piccoli played the full 90 minutes.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Piccoli recorded three shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-0 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Piccoli recorded two on-target shots Sunday, the third time in his last four matches he has had multiple. He also recorded one inaccurate cross and made two clearances as he played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 6 • YOUTUBE

Late equalizer Piccoli scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 3-2 victory versus Fiorentina.

Impact Piccoli contributed a superb impact performance in his 22 minutes of play Friday, scoring a 90th minute goal that tied the match at two. Piccoli has played the role of super-substitute for the majority of the season, starting just three times in 21 appearances.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores against Frosinone Piccoli scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Frosinone.

Impact Piccoli drew his second nod in a row and broke the deadlock early with a crafty finish after patiently working his way through a few defenders in the box. He has scored twice in the last five matches, adding nine shots (three on target) and one key pass. He's gaining separation from Nikola Krstovic for the starting job.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots Monday Piccoli had three shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Piccoli wasn't all too active against Empoli, registering a single tackle won and three shots in his 60 minutes of play as a starter. This was the forward's first start of the season, as he has appeared in every other match this season as a substitute. He will most likely drop back to the bench after a lackluster performance, failing to do anything with real convection.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Levels Bologna game late Piccoli drew one foul, won one tackle, and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Impact Piccoli kept his aplomb from the penalty spot at the buzzer to give his team a hard-fought point. He has had more juice than Nikola Krstovic lately, but the coach hasn't made the switch yet. He has scored twice and added four shots (two on target) and two tackles in the last six matches.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Transfers to Lecce Piccoli has moved to Lecce on loan from Atalanta after starting the season with Empoli, the clubs announced.

Impact Piccoli was expected to spend another campaign at Empoli, but Lecce targeted him to have another physical striker on top of Nikola Krstovic, and Empoli just re-upped with Mattia Destro to replenish their depth. He featured 13 times (six starts) from January on last season, scoring twice and adding 12 shots (six on target), four chances, and one inaccurate cross.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at Atalanta Piccoli has returned to Atalanta following a season-long stint at Empoli.

Impact Piccoli enjoyed some success late in the season but didn't fully blossom this season either and will likely depart again to seek regular minutes rather than stay as a deep reserve.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Silent versus Lazio Piccoli had one clearance and four passes in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Piccoli drew the start for the second week in a row, but he wasn't very involved and struggled to put up numbers. He was more effective off the bench in the two previous games. He had a rotational role and finished with two goals, 12 shots (six on target), four chances created, and nine clearances in 13 appearances (six starts).

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in Juventus game Piccoli scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), one successful take-on, and one duel in Monday's 4-1 win against Juventus.

Impact Piccoli did damage off the bench for the second match in a row, concluding a counter with a comfortable finish. He has hit the net twice and logged eight shots (five on target), two key passes, and one inaccurate cross in his last six appearances.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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