SC Pisa Team News Page 4 - Soccer

M'bala Nzola - Scores versus Milan Nzola scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Nzola found himself wide open in the box on a long ball late in the tilt as a result of a collision between a teammate and an opponent and poor offside trap, and made no mistake in front of the goalie, notching his second goal of the season. He has started in the past five fixtures, putting up four 10 shots (two on target), four key passes and two crosses (one accurate). He has created at least one chance in all but one of the first eight rounds, averaging one per game.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cuadrado - Buries PK in Milan clash Cuadrado scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), one tackle (one won) and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Cuadrado was deployed at half-time to add some punch and delivered, attacking a lot down the wing and keeping his aplomb from the spot, bagging his first goal of the season. He has always been utilized as a super-sub so far, but this good showing could increase his minutes. He set a new season high in attempts, pacing his side. He has registered four shots (one on target), two key passes, four crosses (one accurate) and three clearances in the last four rounds. He has posted at least one tackle in every appearance, piling up 12 (seven won).

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Semper - Concedes twice versus Milan Semper had five saves and two clearances and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-2 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Semper had a busy night and some clutch interventions, but he misread the trajectory of a cross by Rafael Leao in the early going, which ended up in the net, and was beaten by a long-range attempt by Zachary Athekame late in the game. He has kept two clean sheets in the last four matches, giving up six goals and making 13 saves. Pisa will host Lazio on Thursday.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mateus Lusuardi - Sidelined long term Lusuardi has suffered a high degree MCL tear in his right knee, Pisa announced.

Impact Lusuardi is expected to miss at least a couple of months after hurting his knee in training. He started thrice early, but he didn't play in the last two matches before the injury, as Raul Albiol and Giovanni Bonfanti began getting more minutes. Daniel Denoon is also in the mix behind Antonio Caracciolo and Simone Canestrelli.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Michel Aebischer - Serviceable in Verona bout Aebischer (thigh) had one key pass, one cross (one accurate), one tackle (one won) and two clearances in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Verona.

Impact Aebischer saw full minutes despite coming off a muscular injury and did a little bit of everything, putting up stats across the board. He has registered one or more tackles in his last five displays, piling up 18 (15 won) and posting three key passes, two crosses (one accurate) and five interceptions.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Idrissa Toure - Completes ban Toure served a one-game ban in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Verona.

Impact Toure will return to the XI against Milan on Friday, with Mehdi Leris or Samuele Angori playing on the left wing. He has registered five shots (one on target), seven chances created, 13 crosses (four accurate) and 11 clearances in five showings.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Albiol - Perfect defense during debut Albiol had one tackle (zero won), 16 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Saturday marked Albiol's first appearance for Pisa since he signed with the Italian team. The 40-year-old made a big impact, leading Pisa in clearances with an unparalleled 16.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Canestrelli - Excellent defense in draw Canestrelli recorded three tackles (two won) and 10 clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Impact For the second time this season, Canestrelli logged double-digit clearances, which he has 41 of across his last six appearances. For the second time in four games, he won multiple tackles as well. In all but one of the four appearances, Canestrelli also recorded one block.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Semper - Logs three-save clean sheet Semper registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Verona.

Impact Semper has alternated between bad and good form in recent games, with the latter showing up Saturday. Across his last four games, he conceded seven goals but also maintained two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Michel Aebischer - In starting squad against Verona Aebischer (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Verona.

Impact Aebischer has shaken off his thigh lesion and is back in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Verona. He had been a late fitness call, but the coaching staff deemed him ready to feature from the outset. Before the injury, he had started every game, posting 17 tackles (14 won), two key passes, four shots (none on target) and five interceptions.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Mateus Lusuardi - Absent against Verona Lusardi "won't be available Saturday as he got hurt in the final training session and is set for tests," coach Alberto Gilardino stated.

Impact Lusuardi will sit out at least one game, and his return will hinge upon the results of the exams, as the boss didn't elaborate on his problem. He has started thrice but didn't play in the past two matches, as Giovanni Bonfanti has taken over the position. Raul Albiol could also enter the rotation soon.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Michel Aebischer - Good to go for Verona bout Aebischer (thigh) "has practiced and is available. We'll evaluate how to use him," coach Alberto Gilardino announced.

Impact Aebischer has recovered from a thigh lesion, but might not be rushed into the XI since he was a late call. Isak Vural and Morten Hojlholt enjoyed an uptick in minutes while he was out, and one of the two could get the nod. He started every game before the problem, tallying 17 tackles (14 won), two key passes, four shots (zero accurate) and five interceptions.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marius Marin - Overwhelmed by Bologna Marin recorded three tackles (three won), one clearance, one block and one interception in Sunday's 4-0 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Marin anchored the midfield without Michel Aebischer (thigh) and tried to help the defense, but was mostly run over by the adversaries like the rest of his teammates. He has logged 14 tackles (10 won), four interceptions, six clearances and seven crosses (zero accurate) in five displays.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Struggles against Bologna Nzola drew one foul and generated one cross (zero accurate) and one interception in Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Bologna.

Impact Nzola didn't get anything going, paying the price for the tough match-up and how the game unfolded, as Pisa were down to ten men for most of the fixture. He didn't record either a shot after taking eight (one accurate) in the previous three games or a key pass, ending a five-game streak during which he had registered six. He has scored once so far.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Tramoni - Decent in Bologna game Tramoni won one of one tackle and generated four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Bologna.

Impact Tramoni had gotten off to a decent start but was replaced at half-time because of a tactical adjustment after Idrissa Toure was sent off. He's still searching for his first goal contribution. He has posted at least one shot and multiple crosses in four of the last five rounds, amassing five (one on target) and 18 (five accurate) respectively and adding ten corners and four key passes.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Leris - Swings in five crosse against Bologna Leris won three of three tackles and registered five crosses (two accurate), two interceptions and one corner in Sunday's 4-0 loss against Bologna.

Impact Leris put up good numbers in his third consecutive start over Samuele Angori, putting together his most well-rounded effort to date. He'll likely remain the top option. He has launched multiple crosses in the last four fixtures, totaling 17 (four accurate) and adding four corners, seven tackles (three won) and six interceptions. Instead, he didn't take a shot after recording four (one on target) in the previous three tilts.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Semper - Blown away by Bologna Semper had three saves and gave up four goals in Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Bologna.

Impact Semper had his roughest display yet, as he was often left hung out to dry by his defense, especially after an early red card. He's not in immediate danger of losing the starting job, but he's backed up by a veteran who joined in the summer. He has kept one clean sheet, surrendered 10 goals and made 19 saves in six matches. Pisa will host Verona on October 18.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Idrissa Toure - Sent off in Bologna fixture Toure had one off-target shot and one interception in 36 minutes before being red-carded in Sunday's match versus Bologna.

Impact Toure misplaced a backwards pass and then brought down an opponent, who had a clear lane to the goal. He'll be unavailable for the next match against Verona in two weeks. Juan Caudrado or Samuele Angori will take his place in the XI.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Takes three shots vs Fiorentina Nzola had three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Nzola co-led Pisa in shots during the match, and now has eight in the campaign. He had a pretty quiet outing stat-wise other than that. That was his second start in five overall appearances in the season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Idrissa Toure - Sends in five crosses in draw Toure had three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Toure co-led Pisa with a season-high five crosses during the home draw. The midfielder also matched his most shots in the campaign so far. That was his fourth start in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Tramoni - Creates three chances vs Fiorentina Tramoni generated two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Tramoni led Pisa with a season-high three chances created, but it wasn't enough to earn the home win. The forward also co-led his side in crosses during the match. That was his fourth start in five overall appearances.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Semper - Makes two saves in draw Semper had two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Semper logged his first clean sheet in five starts in Pisa's home draw. The goalkeeper now has 16 saves over that span. He will now look to keep things rolling at Bologna on Sunday.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Michel Aebischer - Diagnosed with strain Aebischer suffered a moderate right adductor lesion, Pisa relayed.

Impact Aebischer will likely miss some time past the upcoming international break, depending on how the rehab goes, as the problem is substantial. Malthe Hojholt, Isak Vural and Gabriele Piccinini are the next men up in the midfield, while Stefano Moreo and Lorran would enjoy an uptick in minutes if the coach decided to switch to a more aggressive scheme.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Esteves - Sidelined long term Esteves sustained a high-grade left adductor lesion, Pisa announced.

Impact Esteves will spend at least a couple of months on the mend shortly after returning from an Achilles tear. He had yet to become a part of the rotation. Idrissa Toure and Juan Cuadrado will continue to handle the right wing for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Michel Aebischer - Hurt in Fiorentina game Aebischer had one corner and three tackles in Sunday's game versus Fiorentina before leaving early in the second half due to a muscular injury, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Aebischer contributed defensively in the first 15 minutes but went down during a sprint shortly after intermission and couldn't continue. He was spotted icing his upper thigh on the bench. The coach picked Malthe Hojholt over other possible options to replenish the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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