SPEZIA CALCIO NEWS

Kelvin Amian - Wins three tackles versus Inter Amian recorded two crosses (one accurate), two blocks, and three clearances, and three tackles (all won) in Friday's 2-1 win against Inter Milan.

Impact Amian had a solid game on both ends and racked up stats defensively against a quality frontline. He has notched six shots (one on target), three chances created, seven crosses (two accurate), and 12 tackles (seven won) in the last five games.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Maldini - Nets in Inter clash Maldini won three duels, had one successful take-on, and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) in Friday's 2-1 victory against Inter Milan.

Impact Maldini was the first attacker off the bench in this one and broke the deadlock with a great strike on a fast break. It's his second goal of the season, and the strong cameo could earn him more minutes under the new coach. He has logged nine shots (five on target), two chances created, seven crosses (three accurate), and eight tackles in 13 appearances (one start).

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Scores and assists versus Inter Nzola scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Inter Milan.

Impact Nzola had limited opportunities but exploited them to the fullest by setting up Daniel Maldini on a two-man counter where he outmuscled a defender on the run and then converting a penalty kick. He has notched three goals, five shots (three on target), and four chances created in the last four matches since coming back from injury. Spezia will visit Sassuolo Friday.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeroen Zoet - Called up for Inter game Zoet (knee) has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Inter Friday.

Impact Zoet is right on schedule as he skipped two months following a PCL tear. He'll resume backing up starting goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Comes off the bench against Verona Zurkowski took one shot on target, sent in two crosses (one accurate), and drew one foul in 26 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Zurkowski saw decent action in his return from a back injury. His availability will likely impact Albin Ekdal and Kevin Agudelo's playing time going forward.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Creates three chances in draw Nzola created three chances, took one shot (off target) and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Verona.

Impact Nzola had a solid performance Sunday, as he recorded a season high three chances created versus Verona. It was not the best way to follow up his brace in his previous match at Udinese, but that was a difficult performance to follow. He did not do much else outside of his created chances, as he recorded just one shot (off target). He contributed to a clean sheet though, winning one of two tackles attempted.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Creates three chances in draw Agudelo created three chances, had one accurate cross and blocked one shot in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Verona.

Impact Agudelo had a solid day Sunday, as he created three chances in the scoreless draw. Those three chances created mark a season high for him and match his production in that area in his last six games combined. He also recorded one accurate cross, his first since Jan. 15 at Torino. He contributed to a clean sheet on the other end too, as he won one of two tackles attempted and blocked one shot in his 75 minutes of action.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Keeps clean sheet in draw Dragowski made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Verona.

Impact Dragowski kept a clean sheet Sunday, his first since Jan. 15 at Torino. His defense played a large part in it, as the unit only allowed three shots on target through 90 minutes of play. Dragowski has a difficult matchup next versus Inter Milan Friday, who have scored 46 goals in 25 league matches this season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Amian - Takes four shots in draw Amian took four shots (one on target), created one chance and kept a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Verona.

Impact Amian had a solid performance Sunday, as he led the team in shots with four. He only managed to put one on frame though, but he did create one chance and whip in one inaccurate cross. He helped his team keep a clean sheet as well, as he won one of two tackles attempted and made one clearance in his 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arkadiusz Reca - Picks up fifth yellow card Reca took two shots (both on target), created one chance, had five crosses (one accurate), kept a clean sheet and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Verona...

Impact Reca received a yellow card in the 89th minute Sunday, his fifth booking of the season. This will result in a one game suspension and force him to miss Friday's clash with Inter Milan. Outside of that, he had a good game Sunday, as he led the team in shots on target with two. He also created one chance and whipped in five crosses (one accurate), his third straight game with five or more. He contributed to his team keeping a clean sheet as well, winning his lone tackle attempted, intercepting one pass and making one clearance in his 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Marchetti - Sent off against Verona Marchetti was expelled from the bench for protesting too much in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Verona.

Impact Marchetti was red-carded for arguing a call late in the game and will be suspended for Friday's game versus Inter, where Petar Zovko will deputize Bartlomiej Dragowski.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Available for Verona match Zurkowski (back) "isn't 100 percent, but he's set to be an option," for Sunday's game versus Verona, coach Leonardo Semplici announced.

Impact Zurkowski has missed the past five matches while nursing herniated disc that also gave him trouble earlier in the season. He'll be eased into action, but the new gaffer stated that he'll be a key piece once close to full health. His availability could impact Albin Ekdal and Kevin Agudelo's minutes. He had played very little at Fiorentina before transferring.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitrios Nikolaou - Busy defensively against Udinese Nikolaou made three tackles (two won) and six clearances and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.

Impact Nikolaou bounced back from his weak numbers on the previous match, pacing all players in clearances and having a nice performance overall despite having to deal with some dangerous forwards. The stat lines have been up and down for the center-back so far this season, but this performance clearly shows that potential is right there.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Agudelo - Logs assist against Udinese Agudelo provided an assist, sent in two inaccurate crosses and made two tackles (one won) and two clearances during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.

Impact Agudelo was mostly quiet while he was on the pitch but, then, in the 72nd minute, he assisted M'Bala Nzola for the goal that sealed the 2-2 draw on a brilliant counter-attack. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet of the season for the attacker, who will hope this is a sign of better things to come.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Logs assist against Udinese Ekdal provided an assist, had one off-target shot and made five tackles (four won), three clearances and two interceptions during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.

Impact Ekdal had arguably his best performance since moving to Spezia during the last offseason. He needed just six minutes to assist M'Bala Nzola with a great through pass and then bossed the middle of the park, putting up numbers that reminisced his best days at Sampdoria. The midfielder had a slow start of campaign and also had a couple of injuries that didn't help at all but his recent stretch indicates he can still be a very valuable fantasy pick.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

M'bala Nzola - Nets brace against Udinese Nzola scored two goals off three shots (two on target) and suffered three fouls during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.

Impact Nzola had his first start since recovering from the calf injury that made him miss four matches and had a man-of-the-match performance for Spezia. The striker needed just six minutes into the game to open the scoring after picking up a brilliant through pass and dribbling past the goalkeeper. Then, in the 72nd minute, he finish a great counter-attack with a right-footed striker to draw things level at 2-2. With 11 goals over 20 Serie A appearances, Nzola is on pace to have the best campaign of his career.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Allows two goals in Udinese match Dragowski (thigh) had four saves and two clearances and was beaten twice in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Udinese.

Impact Dragowski wasn't hindered by a recent thigh issue, but Udinese bagged two goals from point-blank positions. He has given up 11 goals and made 18 saves in the last six matches, with no clean sheets. Spezia will host Verona Sunday.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - DNP versus Udinese Sala (undisclosed) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Udinese.

Impact Sala returned to the stat sheet, but he has several midfielders ahead of him in the pecking order, so he'll need multiple absences to see minutes. He has played six times for a total of 108 minutes so far.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Starting against Udinese Dragowski is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Udinese.

Impact Dragowski returns from a thigh injury in time to start on Sunday. The keeper has allowed 34 goals in 22 league starts, keeping just three clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Sala - Available against Udinese Sala (undisclosed) has been selected for Sunday's game versus Udinese.

Impact Sala is fit after missing three matches with a muscular issue but hasn't played since September even though he was an option for most of the fixtures. He has notched four crosses (one accurate), one tackle, one interception, and one key pass in six appearances (one start). He'll attempt to regain some relevance under the new manager.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Holm - Absent for Udinese match Holm (groin) hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Udinese.

Impact Holm is reportedly getting shut down for a while to allow him to heal fully from sports hernia, and he might miss multiple matches if he doesn't show tangible signs of improvement. Emmanuel Gyasi, Kelvin Amian, Salva Ferrer, and Tio Cipot will absorb his playing time on the right wing, also depending on which scheme the new gaffer decides to use.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Called up for Udinese game Dragowski (thigh) has been named in Spezia's squad list to face Udinese Sunday.

Impact Dragowski escaped without significant issues after leaving early in the last game, and he'll likely retain the starting job. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in the past five matches, allowing nine goals and making 14 saves.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bartlomiej Dragowski - Avoids major problems Dragowski (thigh) practiced fully Wednesday, Spezia announced.

Impact Dragowski took some tests earlier in the week, but he has been allowed to train with no limitations afterward, suggesting the thigh problem he suffered versus Juventus isn't serious. He'll stay in the XI in the Udinese game if he avoids setbacks in the next few days.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Albin Ekdal - Posts five interceptions versus Juventus Ekdal won five duels and had five clearances, one shot (zero on goal), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-2 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Ekdal returned to the XI since Salvatore Esposito was suspended for this one and helped the defense try stymieing the opponents. It was his first start since mid-November. He has notched four tackles (one won), seven interceptions, six clearances, and one block in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelvin Amian - Plays well against Juventus Amian won six duels and one of four tackles and recorded four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-2 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Amian was energetic and productive on both ends despite the losing effort. He has gained a consistent role and had logged five crosses (one accurate), 11 tackles (five won), 15 clearances, and eight interceptions in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE