US Cremonese Team News - Soccer

Mikayil Faye - Doesn't feature in Lazio clash Faye (ankle) was an unused sub in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Faye was an option after sitting out a month, but wasn't fielded in this one, even though Cremonese were a little short-handed without Matteo Bianchetti (nose). He'll be an extra option in the back and on the left wing going forward.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Folino - Holds up well in Lazio meeting Folino (illness) had one tackle (one won) and two clearances and committed four fouls in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Folino wasn't particularly busy but looked the part in his first-ever Serie A start, getting the nod over Federico Ceccherini, while Matteo Bianchetti (noise) was on the mend. He could get another opportunity if the starter was eased into action. He has scored once and tallied seven clearances, one tackle (one won) and one block in six showings.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Helps the defense in Lazio tilt Grassi (undisclosed) drew one foul and had one tackle (zero won), two interceptions and two clerances in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Grassi returned to the starting lineup after a couple of months, as Martin Payero was suspended, and the coach picked him over Jari Vandeputte to have a stouter midfield. He'll be in the mix also with Warren Bondo going forward. He has tallied multiple clearances in his last five displays, amassing 12 and adding one shot (one on target), two tackles (zero won) and four interceptions in that stretch.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Sarmiento - Unused sub in Lazio game Sarmiento (undisclosed) didn't get minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Lazio.

Impact Sarmiento quickly returned after missing one game but wasn't fielded, as has been the case in four of the last five tilts. He has registered two shots on target, three chances created and six tackles (two won) in seven appearances off the bench.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martin Payero - Completes disqualification Payero cleared a one-match suspension in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Cremonese.

Impact Payero will be back against Napoli on Sunday and will look to unseat Dennis Johnsen or Alberto Grassi. He was a regular starter before the last game, but Cremonese have rarely been whole in the midfield, so he might cede some playing time if his teammates stay healthy. He has notched at least one cross and one tackle in his last three showings, piling up six (one accurate) and seven (three won), respectively, scoring once.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Five clearances against Lazio Baschirotto recorded five clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Lazio.

Impact Baschirotto turned in a routine performance against Lazio on Saturday, helping repel sustained pressure by recording five clearances. The center-back remains a locked-in starter, having played every minute of his side's 15 Serie A matches this season while totaling 14 tackles, 14 interceptions and 118 clearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Quiet Performance Bonazzoli was injured and subbed out in the 76th minute of Saturday's 0-0 draw against Lazio. He had three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created befo...

Impact Bonazzoli did what he could up front in Saturday's match against Lazio, attempting three shots and creating one key chance. The forward has totaled 11 shots over his last five Serie A appearances, contributing one goal and one assist in that span.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Secures clean sheet Audero registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Audero made two saves in Saturday's match against Lazio, helping his side record a clean sheet for the second time in their last three outings. The goalkeeper has now started eight consecutive matches since returning from a calf injury, during which he has totaled 27 saves while conceding eight goals. He will look to keep his strong run going in a tough Serie A matchup against Napoli on Sunday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ceccherini - Sent off against Lazio Ceccherini had one off-target shot and one clearance and was red-carded in 21 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Ceccherini dropped to the bench, as the coach opted for Francesco Folino to replace Matteo Bianchetti (nose), but was inserted in the second half. He was expelled for stopping a counterattack with a deliberate foul in the final minute of the game. He'll be unavailable for next Sunday's match versus Napoli. The starter is expected to return in the next round.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Sarmiento - Returns to bench Sarmiento (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Sarmiento is on the team sheet Saturday after one game out, shaking off the undisclosed injury. He has yet to start in seven appearances on the team sheet this campaign, likely to remain a bench option moving forward.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Finds starting XI Grassi (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Grassi was likely to be an option Saturday after missing the club's last contest, and that has come to fruition, with the midfielder finding a spot in the starting XI. This is only his fifth start in 11 appearances this season, still in search of his first goal contribution.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Folino - Starting Saturday Folino (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Folino is with the team Saturday after an illness and is instantly earning the start, the first start for the defender all season. That said, he will hope to see a solid outing in the role and hold the spot moving forward, only appearing off the bench in his five appearances this campaign leading up to Saturday's contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikayil Faye - Named to bench Faye (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Faye is healthy and with the team again Saturday, recovering from his ankle injury as expected. This ends a four-match absence, and he will likely return to a bench role moving forward, only starting in two of his five appearances this campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Sarmiento - Option for Lazio contest Sarmiento (undisclosed) has made Cremonese's squad list for Saturday's meeting with Lazio.

Impact Sarmiento has recuperated from a minor injury that cost him one game and will provide depth in a pair of positions in the midfield and up front. He wasn't fielded in the last three matches he was available for. He created one scoring chance and notched five tackles (one won), two interceptions and one clearance in his last five cameos.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Available against Lazio Grassi (undisclosed) has been selected for Saturday's bout with Lazio.

Impact Grassi is returning after missing one game due to a muscular ailment and will contribute to replacing Martin Payero (suspension) in the midfield alongside Alessio Zerbin and Dachi Lordkipanidze. He has been deployed as a sub in his last three appearances following a more serious injury, logging multiple clearances in each match, piling up eight and also recording one tackle (zero won), two interceptions and one block.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Folino - Good to go for Lazio clash Folino (illness) has been called up for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Folino has shaken off the flu that hampered him last week and will be an extra option in the defense, which is missing starter Matteo Bianchetti (nose) and in the midfield. He has come off the bench five times, scoring once and adding five clearances, one block and one shot on target.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikayil Faye - Fit for Lazio game Faye (ankle) has been named in Cremonese's squad list to face Lazio on Saturday.

Impact Faye has overcome an ankle problem that sidelined him for a month and will resume being an option in a pair of roles on the left-hand side of the pitch. If in good enough shape, he could compete with Federico Ceccherini to replace Matteo Bianchetti (nose) in the back. He has notched at least one tackle in his last four appearances, totaling six (five won) and adding four interceptions and six clearances in that stretch, with no clean sheets.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Bianchetti - Unavailable for Lazio bout Bianchetti (nose) "won't be an option Saturday, as he dealt with his problem for three or four days. He'll be back next week," coach Davide Nicola stated.

Impact Bianchetti hurt his nose while warming up last week, and the issue lingered, forcing him to miss the second match in a row. Federico Ceccherini or Leonardo Sernicola will replace him in the back.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Creates two chances against Torino Pezzella (illness) had one tackle (zero won), two clearances and four crosses (two accurate) and created two scoring chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Pezzella reclaimed the starting job following an illness and had a pretty good showing on the wing, although he ran out of juice after an hour. He should remain ahead of Romano Floriani Mussolini and Alessio Zerbin in the pecking order. He has launched at least one cross in every appearance, amassing 29 (eight accurate) in 10 matches, adding one assist and five key passes.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Payero - Will miss Lazio tilt Payero had two crosses (one accurate), one tackle (one won) and one clearance and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Payero will be unavailable for Saturday's match versus Lazio. If Alberto Grassi (undisclosed) isn't ready, Alessio Zerbin or Franco Vasquez will replace him in the midfield next to Warren Bondo and Jari Vandeputte.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jari Vandeputte - Eight crosses, five corners Vandeputte registered eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Torino.

Impact In terms of crosses, Vandeputte has been a strong presence in December. Across his three appearances this month, he averaged eight crosses per game and logged multiple accurate attempts in each matchup. Despite zero assists, Vandeputte's quantity and quality have significantly improved without the goal-scoring end product.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Barbieri - Seven crosses, one accurate Barbieri registered seven crosses (one accurate) and three tackles in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Torino. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th minute.

Impact Barbieri tied his season-high in crosses, first established in Cremonese's November opener against Juventus. Since then, he has logged six appearances, with 29 crosses but only three accurate attempts.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Five saves, one goal conceded Audero recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Torino.

Impact Since November, Audero has logged at least three saves in five of seven appearances. The goalkeeper conceded fewer than two goals five times in the seven-game span. Cremonese's last away game of 2025 will be scheduled for Saturday at Lazio.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Bianchetti - Late scratch for Torino bout Bianchetti won't play Saturday due to a nosebleed, Cremonese announced.

Impact Bianchetti was set to start but picked up the issue while warming up and is no longer listed on the game-day squad. Federico Ceccherini will get the nod in relief.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Makes starting XI Pezzella (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Torino.

Impact Pezzella has shaken off an illness and is back in the starting XI, resuming competition with Romano Floriani Mussolini and Alessio Zerbin on the left flank. The defender had only just returned to the lineup following a muscular injury, but his availability suggests no lingering issues. He has delivered at least one cross in every appearance this season, totaling 25 overall with one assist and three chances created.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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