Spezia Calcio Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Emmanuel Gyasi - Silent versus Fiorentina Gyasi (thigh) sent in one accurate cross and had two clearances and one block in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Gyasi was busier defending than in the final third in this one, mostly due to the stature of the opponents. He has struggled to produce despite a regular role, and his last goal dates back to January 4. He has recorded three off-target shots, four chances created, seven crosses (three accurate), and two interceptions in the last five games.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Nikolaou - Busy against Fiorentina Nikolaou (undisclosed) had three clearances, two blocks, and one interception, and drew one foul in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Nikolaou was under the pressure for large stretches of the game but logged another passable showing and helped his team come away with a good result and limit the opponents to one goal. He has tallied two key passes, six tackles (four won), two interceptions, and three blocks in the last five games, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Suspended for Lazio clash Bastoni won one of two tackles and had one inaccurate cross, one interception, and one clearance in 25 minutes in Saturdaya's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina and will miss one game due to...

Impact Bastoni came off the bench for the second match in a row following a major injury. Spezia should continue to roll with the same players they have used lately in his roles versus Lazio.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Average performance in draw Zurkowski recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Fiorentina.

Impact Zurkowski made his second start of the season for Spezia. He has a total of eight appearances after joining the club in January on loan from Fiorentina itself. He will be expected to keep his rotational squad role versus Lazio next week.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Great performance in draw Dragowski recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina.

Impact Dragowski recorded his first goal involvement of the season when he assisted M'Bala Nzola for the opening goal. He has not kept a clean sheet in a month but has only conceded four goals in five matches in the same period.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Nikolaou - Makes XI versus Fiorentina Nikolaou (undisclosed) is starting in Saturday's clash with Fiorentina.

Impact Nikalou subbed off late in the previous game but shook off his ailment and will keep playing as a left-back, as Przemyslaw Wisniewski has been selected over a few other options to replace Mattia Caldara.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Starting in Fiorentina game Gyasi (thigh) made the XI to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Gyasi came off early last week, but he has recovered and has been picked over Eldor Shomurodov and Daniele Verde up front. He has scored once so far, adding 27 shots (ten on target), 18 chances created, and 17 crosses in 25 appearances.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - Ruled out for Fiorentina game Sala will miss Saturday's fixture against Fiorentina because of an illness, Spezia relay.

Impact Sala came down with the flu and won't be an option for this one, but he has seen very scarce minutes in the past few rounds.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Called up for Fiorentina tilt Reca (thigh) has been included in Spezia's squad list for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina.

Impact Reca has recovered from a thigh injury that cost him the past four matches and will compete with Simone Bastoni to start at left-back, although he returned to full training only late in the week, so he might see limited minutes in this one. He has tallied six shots (three on target), five chances created, 27 crosses (five accurate), and 11 tackles (six won) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Nikolaou - Fit for Fiorentina match Nikolaou has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Nikaloau was forced off early in the previous game but didn't need exams afterward and should stay in the XI as usual. He has logged nine tackles (six won), 15 clearances, one block, and three crosses (one accurate) in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Holm - Back on the shelf Holm (groin) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game versus Fiorentina.

Impact Holm was called up last week but his groin injury flared up again, and he will be shelved for this one. Kelvin Amian will continue playing on the right defensive flank.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Available versus Fiorentina Gyasi (undisclosed) has been called up for Saturday's game against Fiorentina.

Impact Gyasi didn't need to undergo tests after leaving early in the past match and could start as usual. He has posted three off-target shots, five chances created, and seven crosses (two accurate) in the last five games.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Picks up ankle injury Caldara is absent for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina due to an ankle sprain, Spezia inform.

Impact Caldara got hurt in practice and could be at risk for the ensuing matches as well. Dimitris Nikolaou could resume playing as a center-back, with Simone Bastoni or Arkadiusz Reca at left-back.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Ruled out for Fiorentina game Agudelo hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina, Spezia announced.

Impact Agudelo is nursing a tendon problem, but the club didn't specify in which area. Viktor Kovalenko or Szymon Zurkowski will replace him in the midfield in this one.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Emil Holm - Unused against Salernitana Holm (groin) didn't play in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Holm was available after an extended absence but didn't get minutes. The gaffer suggested he was not yet 100 percent, so he'll have to work on his conditioning in practice. He has logged one goal, one assist, 15 shots (five on target), and 50 crosses (seven accurate) in 20 appearances.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Bourabia - Attempts five crosses Bourabia recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Bourabia's five crosses were his highest tally in the category since 2022. Across his last five appearances, he has 13 crosses (two accurate) for an average of 2.6 per game during the span.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Bastoni - Plays 14 minutes Bastoni generated three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Bastoni recorded his first log since Jan. 8. A knee injury caused him to sit out 10 Serie A games Spezia played from that date to the team's latest game. Like he was pre-injury, Bastoni is expected to be part of Spezia's starting XI again sooner than later.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Nikolaou - Suffers undisclosed injury Nikolaou registered two tackles (two won) and three clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Salernitana. He was injured and subbed out in the 76th minute.

Impact An undisclosed injury prevented Nikolaou from logging 90 minutes for the first time since Jan. 22, when he sat out suspended. Currently, his next opportunity to play is at Fiorentina on April 8.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Scores own goal Caldara recorded an own goal and one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Salernitana.

Impact Unfortunately for Caldara, his own goal was an untimely reason why Spezia failed to log a clean-sheet win for the first time since Jan. 15. He will look at redeeming himself across future Spezia games.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eldor Shomurodov - Finally scores goal Shomurodov scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Finally on Sunday, Shomurodov logged his first goal of the 2022-23 Serie A. Unsuccessful after 13 previous attempts, he will look to use the positive momentum from his goal across future Spezia games.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Allows own goal Dragowski recorded one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Salernitana.

Impact Unfortunately for Dragowski, he was unable to stop an own goal from Mattia Caldara. Had the goalkeeper successfully prevented that, his clean sheet would have been maintained. Instead, the goalkeeper will spend next Sunday's game against Fiorentina trying to redeem himself but with less momentum.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Moutinho - Will undergo surgery Moutinho will go under the knife to reconstruct the peroneal retinaculum due to lingering pain in the area, Spezia announced.

Impact Moutinho has struggled to get fully healthy after fracturing a malleolus and will have surgery to address the problem. He's unlikely to return this season. Dimitris Nikolaou, Simone Bastoni, and Arkadiusz Reca will play as left-back the rest of the way.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Will return against Fiorentina Nzola completed a one-match disqualification in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Nzola will return in the XI versus Fiorentina, either replacing or playing next to Eldor Shomurodov. He has bagged two goals, provided one assist, and tallied eight shots (three on target), and five chances created in his last five matches.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Bows out versus Salernitana Gyasi created two scoring chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate), drew two fouls and had one interception in 54 minutes before leaving Sunday's 1-1 draw with Salernitana wit...

Impact Gyasi was having a dynamic display but had to pull up during a sprint and quickly subbed off. He was replaced by Daniel Maldini, who had started on the bench in this one. Spezia will welcome back M'Bala Nzola in the next game, which will also allow them to move Eldor Shomurodov to the flank if Gyasi was unavailable.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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