Spezia Calcio Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Dealing with minor problem Dragowski didn't play versus Sampdoria due to back spasms, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Dragowski didn't feel totally right while warming up and asked not to play, making way for Jeroen Zoet. He'll look to recuperate ahead of Friday's clash with Monza.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Eligible for Monza game Ampadu served a one-game in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Sampdoria.

Impact Ampadu skipped one after getting expelled versus Lazio. He'll replace either Salvatore Esposito, Simone Bastoni, or Przemyslaw Wisniewski in the next match. He has tallied seven tackles (four won), 31 clearances, four interceptions, and four blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Salvatore Esposito - Great game in draw Esposito generated one shot (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Sampdoria.

Impact Esposito managed to register the most crosses in his team alongside Simone Bastoni. He made four clearances, three interceptions, one tackle and registered one key pass. He has averaged 1.4 clearances, one tackle and one interception per game this season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Assists in draw Bastoni assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Sampdoria. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Bastoni assisted Daniele Verde for the equaliser in the 59th minute. He was replaced in the 79th minute by Arkadiusz Reca in the 79th minute. Bastoni has netted twice and assisted thrice this season. He averages 2.6 tackles and 0.8 clearances per game.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Scores off the bench Verde scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Sampdoria.

Impact Verde replaced the injured Daniel Maldini in the 30th minute. He scored an equaliser in the 59th minute where he was assisted by Simone Bastoni. He has scored three goals this season and had previously scored a brace versus Empoli in February.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeroen Zoet - Concedes in one in draw Zoet registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Sampdoria.

Impact Zoet conceded in the 23rd minute to Bruno Amione. He was benched in five of the last six games. He made an unexpected start as Bartlomiej Dragowski was benched. Zoet has only featured in four matches this season and has failed to keep a clean sheet.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Gets hurt in Sampdoria game Maldini subbed out in the 30th minute of Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Sampdoria due to a thigh problem, Tuttomercatzoweb relays, after recording one shot (zero on goal), one cross...

Impact Maldini got off to a fast start, but he went down in a heap clutching the back of his thigh and was in tears while he was being carried off the pitch by the medical staff. He was substituted by Daniele Verde, with whom he routinely divvy up minutes.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Removed from starting lineup Dragowski had some problems during warm-ups and will be replaced on goal by Jeroen Zoet, Spezia announced.

Impact Dragowski is dealing with an undisclosed physical problem and will be assessed after the game.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Absent against Sampdoria Zurkowski had a relapse of his thigh problem and won't be available against Sampdoria Saturday, coach Maurizio Semplici relayed.

Impact Zurkowski will sit the second match in a row due to the issue, and he's at risk of sitting further ones. Kevin Agudelo might return to the XI in the midfield in this one. The other options are Viktor Agudelo, Salvatore Esposito, and Simone Bastoni.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Passable versus Lazio Ekdal won three duels and had one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate), and two chances created in Friday's 0-3 defeat to Lazio.

Impact Ekdal did a little bit of everything but didn't shine in any particular stat, which is the norm for him. He has tallied four shots (one on target), 11 tackles (three won), five interceptions, and 13 clearances in the last five fixtures.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Provides spark against Lazio Maldini had three crosses (zero accurate) and two successful take-ons, drew three fouls, and won six duels in 28 minutes in Friday's 0-3 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Maldini had a decent impact off the bench despite the result, but he mostly contributed on the fringes of the stat sheet. He's set to rotate with Daniele Verde and Emmanuel Gyasi the rest of the way. He has scored once and added seven shots (three on target), one key pass, and 11 crosses (four accurate) in the last five matches.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Clears suspension Bastoni completed a one-game ban in Friday's 0-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Bastoni will be in contention in the midfield and at left-back against Sampdoria, but he has yet to start since coming back from a major knee injury. He has recorded four crosses (zero accurate), three corners, two tackles (one won), and one interception in his past two appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Lively against Lazio Bourabia recorded one shot (zero on goal), two interceptions, three crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Friday's 0-3 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Bourabia had a fine showing on both ends and had the best chance for his side in the first few minutes, but his finish from close range rattled the crossbar. He remains scoreless in the season. He has logged three off-target shots, four key passes, ten crosses (two accurate), and three tackles (two won) in the last five games.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Verde - Swings in five crosses in Lazio match Verde won one tackle and two duels and had one shot (one on goal) and five crosses (three accurate) in Friday's 3-0 defeat to Lazio.

Impact Verde was picked over Daniel Maldini in this one and was one of the few Spezia attackers that had an okay performance and paced his side in deliveries. He has posted seven shots (one on target), three key passes, 15 crosses (seven accurate), and six corners in his last five appearances (three starts).

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Wins one tackle in Lazio match Agudelo (undisclosed) had one shot (zero on goal), won four duels and one of two tackles, and had two successful take-ons in 29 minutes in Friday's 0-3 defeat to Lazio.

Impact Agudelo worked his way back from a tendon injury but subbed in when the match had already taken a turn for the worst for his side and didn't have an impact. He should be back in the XI versus Sampdoria if he has a clean week of practices since his replacements haven't fared particularly well in the last three games. He has recorded three shots (zero on target), seven chances created, three crosses (one accurate), and 13 tackles (nine won) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - DNP versus Lazio Sala (illness) was an unused sub in Friday's 0-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Sala was called up after dealing with an illness, but he's buried in the depth chart and needs multiple absences to get minutes. He has appeared just six times (one start) so far, logging one key pass, four crosses (one accurate), one tackle, and one interception.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Unused versus Lazio Caldara (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's 0-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Caldara returned from a minor injury, but the coach stuck with the same defense as last week. He'll be in the mix versus Sampdoria since Ethan Ampadu will be suspended. He has recorded four tackles (three won), two interceptions, 24 clearances, and seven blocks in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Misses sitter in Lazio game Nzola won one tackle and two duels and had two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 0-3 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Nzola didn't have many opportunities against one of the best defenses in the league, and he sent a point-blank header wide in the early going. He has scored twice in his last five appearances, adding one assist, eight shots (two on target), and six chances created. Spezia will face Sampdoria away next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Beaten three times by Lazio Dragowski recorded four saves and gave up three goals in Friday's 3-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Dragowki had a few good interventions in the first half, but Ciro Immobile beat him from the penalty spot, and then his defense came apart, allowing two more goals. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in five games, where he has surrendered seven goals and made 20 saves. Spezia will face Sampdoria away next Saturday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Ampadu - Sent off Friday Ampadu was shown two yellow cards and sent off during Friday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Ampadu picked up the red late in the second half after seeing his second yellow card. The defender will now face a one-match ban for an April 22 trip to Sampdoria. Ampadu has been a nailed-on starter when available, with 24 appearances (all starts) in Serie A.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Called up for Lazio game Caldara (ankle) has been selected for Friday's match versus Lazio, Spezia announced.

Impact Caldara is fit after missing one game with an ankle sprain, but the coach suggested he practiced little during the week, so Przemyslaw Wisniewski or Arkadiusz Reca might start over him in this one. He has notched four tackles (three won), two interceptions, 24 clearances, and seven blocks in his last fie appearances (three starts).

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - Available against Lazio Sala (illness) made Spezia's squad list to face Lazio Friday.

Impact Sala is feeling better after battling the flu and is poised to be a bench option Friday, but he hasn't played since September even though he was an option for most matches.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Available against Lazio Agudelo (undisclosed) "resumed practicing and will be selected for the Lazio match," coach Leonardo Semplici informed.

Impact Agudelo has shaken off a tendon problem and will be in contention to reclaim his starting job, especially with Szymon Zurkowski (thigh) on the shelf. He has notched one assist, eight chances created, five crosses (one accurate), and 13 tackles (nine tackles) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Ruled out for Lazio game Zurkowski won't play Friday versus Lazio due to a thigh injury, coach Leonardo Semplici announced.

Impact Zurkowski picked up the problem in practicing and will soon take some tests to evaluate its severity. Viktor Kovalenko or Kevin Agudelo will replace him in the midfield.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - DNP in Fiorentina game Reca (thigh) didn't feature in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Reca was fit after a three-week absence, but the coach decided to give him some more time before deploying him. He'll compete with Przemyslaw Wisniewski to start in the next game against Lazio. He has notched one goal, one assist, 15 chances created, and 65 crosses (18 accurate) in 21 seasonal appearances.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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