Leader AC Milan drops points after 2-2 draw at Salernitana
Italian league leader AC Milan dropped crucial points in the title race after drawing 2-2 at last-place SalernitanaFEBRUARY 19, 2022 • Associated Press
Sampdoria 2-0 Empoli ' Quagliarella double seals the points for Samp ' Serie A 2021/22
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Albin Ekdal - Plays strong defense Ekdal had four interceptions, one tackle, one foul and sustained one foul in the 2-0 victory over Empoli on Saturday.
Impact While offense is vital in a victory, defense is what ensures that the opposition can't come back against you. Ekdal made sure to cause enough disruption against Empoli that they were unable to mount a successful comeback. Hopefully he can be an even bigger menace against Atalanta.
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Nicola Murru - Fires in three crosses Murru had three crosses, two tackles, one foul, created one chance, and sustained one foul in the 2-0 victory over Empoli on Saturday.
Impact While typically not an offensive weapon, Murru managed to make some noise on that end of the pitch against Empoli. The defender played one of his best matches of the season, and will need to come out with similar energy against Atalanta.
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Bartosz Bereszynski - Finds teammate for assist Bereszynski had one assist, one cross, two blocks, one foul, created two chances and was fouled once in the 2-0 win over Empoli on Saturday.
Impact After going up early against Empoli, Bereszynski found Fabio Quagliarella for his second goal of the match. While typically not an offensive threat, it is likely that the defender will be focused more on his duties at the other end of the pitch in the next match against Atalanta.
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Antonio Candreva - Logs assist in victory Candreva had one assist, two shots (both off target), five crosses, four tackles, three fouls, created two chances and was fouled once in the 2-0 victory over Empoli on Saturday.
Impact Finding the right opportunity early, Candreva found Fabio Quagliarella in the 14th minute for the first goal of the match. This was the third assist in the forward's last three appearances, and his squad will need him to play will if they want any hope in the next match against Atalanta.
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Fabio Quagliarella - Scores twice against Empoli Quagliarella had two goals on three shots (one off target), two fouls and created two chances in the 2-0 victory over Empoli on Saturday.
Impact Putting his stamp on this match early, Quagliarella scored his first goal in the 14th minute and his second one in the 29th. These were the forward's second and third goals of the season, following a drought of 14 appearances. So it is unlikely that he will be able to score again in the next match against Atalanta.
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