Sportiva Salernitana Team News Page 49 - Soccer

Franck Ribery - Will be back versus Empoli Ribery (ankle) is good to go for Saturday's match against Empoli, coach Stefano Colantuono announced.

Impact Ribery will return as expected after sitting out one match because of a bruised ankle. The new manager did not specify whether he will continue to be used as a no.10 or as a pure striker. In any case, he is set to continue having a primary role. He has tallied six chances created and ten crosses in four appearances.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Will miss Empoli game Gyomber (thigh) was omitted from Salernitana's squad list to face Empoli Saturday.

Impact Gyomber avoided severe issues, but some muscle fatigue did not allow him to practice fully throughout the week. He will be replaced by Ramzi Aya or Pawel Jaroszynski in the back.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Coulibaly - Ruled out for Empoli match Coulibaly will miss Saturday's game versus Empoli due to a tendon issue in his thigh, coach Stefano Colantuono announced.

Impact Coulibaly suffered the injury in the penultimate practice of the week and is still being fully evaluated. Joel Obi or Grigoris Kastanos will replace him in the midfield since Lassana Coulibaly is out as well. Andrea Schiavone saw minutes as well in the past game.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Will return against Empoli Bonazzoli (lower leg) has been named in Salernitana's squad list to face Empoli Saturday.

Impact Bonazzoli is good to go after sitting out game due to a knock. He has come off the bench in the past four matches and will likely have the same role in this one. He has scored once, adding 11 shots, two chances created and three crosses in seven matches.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Coulibaly - Logs three interceptions against Spezia Coulibaly (ankle) took one off-target shot, had three interceptions, drew two fouls and won one tackle in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Spezia.

Impact Coulibaly played almost the entire game as the break helped him shake off an ankle issue. He has recorded two goals, eight shots, five chances created and eight crosses in eight matches so far. Salernitana will host Empoli Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Gondo - Comes off bench versus Spezia Gondo (thigh) took two shots (one on target) and drew one foul in 22 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Gondo saw limited action after picking up a muscular problem during the week. Salernitana changed the coach after the loss, which might shake up the hierarchies up front, plus Simy hit the net for the first time in that game. He has posted one goal, six shots, three chances created and five crosses in five appearances. Salernitana will host Empoli Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Avoids severe issues Gyomber underwent some tests on his injured thigh, which excluded strains or other significant injuries, Salernitana informed.

Impact Gyomber will be monitored throughout the week to determine whether he could be ready to play in Saturday's home game versus Empoli. Otherwise, Wajdi Kechrida or Nadir Zortea would take his place.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Obi - Registers assist in loss Obi provided one assist, took one shot off target, created three chances, won two tackles and committed seven fouls in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Spezia.

Impact Obi had a great offensive outing Saturday as he registered his first assist of the season to help his side score in the first half. The midfielder's playing time, however, is a concern as he has started once in the last five games. He will look to confirm his spot in the starting XI Saturday versus Empoli after a positive performance.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Simy - Scores versus Spezia Simy scored one goal on four shots (two on target), created two chances and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Spezia.

Impact Simy had a great offensive outing Saturday as he scored his first goal of the season early in the first half. The striker has now racked up 11 shots, three chances created and one cross in his last four appearances. He will look for another strong offensive performance Saturday versus Empoli.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vid Belec - Concedes two in loss Belec made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Spezia.

Impact Belec did not have a positive outing Saturday as he allowed two goals, which cost his side to lose the match. The keeper has now registered one clean sheet in his last three appearances, along with producing 11 saves and allowing three goals. He will look to bounce back Saturday versus Empoli.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Norbert Gyomber - Subs off early against Spezia Gyomber had three clearances and one cross in 20 minutes before bowing out after 20 minutes due to an apparent thigh injury in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Spezia.

Impact Gyomber dealt with some muslce fatigue during the week, but he was not considered at risk for this game and got the start. He will be assessed in the next couple of days to see whether he picked up a more substantial injury. He was replaced by the more offensive-minded Wajdi Kechrida.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Veseli - Tests positive for COVID-19 Veseli has contracted Coronavirus while on international duties, Salernitana announced.

Impact Veseli tested positive before re-joining his teammates in practice, therefore there should not be further cases. He has yet to feature this season because he missed time with a knee sprain. Salernitana will keep using the defenders they have been fielding thus far.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Ruggeri - Remains sidelined Ruggeri (thigh) was omitted from Salernitana's squad list to face Spezia Saturday.

Impact Ruggeri suffered a severe thigh strain in mid-September and is not ready yet. However, he is no longer undergoing therapies and has been practicing in a limited fashion over the last couple of days. It should not take him long to return to the squad list. In the meantime, Luca Ranieri and Pawel Jaroszynski will continue filling in at left-back.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Will miss Spezia game Ribery (ankle) was not named in Salernitana's squad list to face Spezia Saturday, but his injury is not severe and he could be back next week, coach Leonardo Castori announced.

Impact Ribery picked up a moderate sprain earlier in the week, but he did not sustain ligament damage and might be able to heal in a few days. He will be replaced by either Grigoris Kastanos or Wajdi Kechrida depending on what tactic the coach chooses.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Gondo - Called up for Spezia game Gondo (thigh) has been included in Salernitana's squad list to face Spezia Saturday.

Impact Gondo picked up a thigh ailment earlier in the week, but it will not force him to miss time. He will be in contention with Milan Djuric and Simy for two offensive spots. He has hit the net once, adding four shots, three chances created and five crosses in four appearances.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Coulibaly - Available against Spezia Coulibaly (ankle) has been included in Salernitana's squad list to face Spezia Saturday.

Impact Coulibaly picked up an ankle sprain in the last game, but he has shaken it off and he is likely to continue starting due to other absences in the midfield. He has scored twice, adding seven shots, five chances, 13 tackles and six interceptions in seven matches.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Unavailable versus Spezia Bonazzoli will miss Saturday's game against Spezia due to a lower leg contusion, Salernitana announced.

Impact Bonazzoli could not practice fully late in the week because of the knock and will sit this one out. Milan Djuric, Simy and Cedric Gondo will be the top offensive options Saturday.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Bogdan - Suffers calf strain Bogdan has been diagnosed with a left calf strain after getting hurt in practice, Salernitana announced.

Impact Bogdan will sit out multiple matches considering that this kind of injury takes three-to-four weeks to heal. However, he has been a deep reserve thus far and has played just 36 minutes, so Salernitana are not particularly impacted by his absence.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Gondo - Dealing with muscular problem Gondo could not finish Monday's practice due to a left thigh issue, Salernitana announced.

Impact Gondo will be evaluated during the course of the next 48 hours, the club announced. Salernitana will face Spezia Saturday. Federico Bonazzoli would be next in line if Gondo was forced to miss time.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Gets hurt in practice Ribery suffer a right ankle sprain in training, Salernitana announced.

Impact Ribery will be undergo some tests in the next 48 hours, but there is some concern the problem will force him to miss some time. The coach could go back to his previous scheme if that was the case as they are dealing with multiple absences in the midfield.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ramzi Aya - Shakes off injury Aya has practiced fully for the last couple of days, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Aya sat out a few matches due to a thigh injury that was initially believed to be minor. He will return among the call-ups for next Saturday's match versus Salernitana, but he projects to be a back-up throughout the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Coulibaly - Diagnosed with sprain Coulibaly sprained his right ankle but did not sustain ligament or further damage, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Coulibaly has had issues in the same joint in the past, and the club could opt to be cautious to allow him to recuperate fully. He was limited to some rehab work this week and he is in doubt for next Saturday's game versus Spezia.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Will miss time Coulibaly has been diagnosed with a medium-grade strain of the semimembranosus muscle of the left thigh, Salernitana announced.

Impact Coulibaly will miss a few matches after the break as it could take him up to six weeks to recover. Francesco Di Tacchio is next in line in the midfield, although he does not offer much fantasy upside due to his defensive style.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Ribery - Quiet in win Ribery took one shot off target, created one chance, won one tackle and drew three fouls in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Ribery had a quiet offensive outing Saturday as he attempted one shot off target in 90 minutes. The forward has yet to appear on the scoresheet in four appearances this season, but he has managed to rack up one shot, six chances created and 10 crosses in the same time span.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Scores versus Genoa Djuric scored one goal on one shot on target in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Djuric came off the bench in the second half and scored the winning goal minutes later. The striker's playing time has been a concern as of late as he has started twice in the last five games. He should push to be included in the starting XI Saturday versus Spezia after such a positive offensive performance.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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