US Cremonese Team News - Soccer

Giuseppe Pezzella - Bows out in Pisa fixture Pezzella had six crosses (one accurate) and one tackle in 59 minutes in Sunday's win over Pisa before exiting because of a possible lower leg injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Pezzella had his usual busy shift on the wing but was fouled hard by Felipe Loyola and had to be helped off the pitch by the medical staff, as he was struggling to put weight on the leg. He's poised to undergo tests in the next few days. The coach turned to Alessio Zerbin in relief, moving Tommaso Barbieri to left-back, while Romano Floriani Mussolini (undisclosed) was a late scratch for this one.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martin Payero - Absent for Pisa match Payero won't be an option against Pisa on Sunday because of a knock, Cremonese relayed.

Impact Payero picked up a contusion in training and will try to return next week versus Udinese next week. He has mostly appeared off the bench in recent weeks, operating behind Youssef Maleh, Alberto Grassi and Warren Bondo in the midfield.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Romano Floriani Mussolini - Ruled out for Pisa tilt Floriani Mussolini hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Pisa due to a late muscular injury, Cremonese announced.

Impact Floriani Mussolini will take the tests in the coming days and risks a multi-week absence, unless the issue is particularly mild. Alessio Zerbin, Tommaso Barbieri and Morten Thorsby will be the options on the right wing in relief.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Done for the year Baschirotto suffered a high-degree biceps femoris lesion in his right thigh in the last game, Cremonese announced.

Impact Baschirotto will need a couple of months to make a full recovery and should make it in time for next season's opener. He closes his campaign with two goals, 186 clearances, 26 interceptions and 33 blocks in 29 matches, with nine clean sheets. Matteo Bianchetti, Francesco Folino and Federico Ceccherini will pick up the slack.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Bianchetti - Under pressure in Lazio tilt Bianchetti registered two tackles (two won), eight clearances and four interceptions in 69 minutes in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Lazio.

Impact Bianchetti came in early to replace Federico Baschirotto (thigh) and put up good numbers, but his side allowed two goals. He was routinely picked over Francesco Folino and Federico Ceccherini the last time the starter missed time. He has recorded at least one clearance in his last three outings, accumulating 26 and adding four tackles (all won), five interceptions and one block over that span, with no clean sheets.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martin Payero - Solid cameo in Lazio meeting Payero had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners and created two scoring chances in 29 minutes in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Lazio.

Impact Payero outplayed the starters in his shift off the bench, contributing in multiple categories. He could unseat Alberto Grassi or Warren Bondo in the next round. He has logged at least one key pass in the last three fixtures, piling up four and adding two shots (one on target), three corners and four crosses (two accurate) over that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Effective on the wing against Lazio Pezzella created two scoring chances and generated one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and four clearances in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Lazio.

Impact Pezzella had his way on the wing and uncorked his highest number of crosses in a couple of months. He has tallied at least one in every match so far, averaging 3.5 (1.21) per game. He has registered one or more clearances in 17 appearances in a row, accumulating 46 and notching 21 chances created, 46 clearances and 11 interceptions during that stretch.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Romano Floriani Mussolini - Collects assist versus Lazio Floriani Mussolini assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate), one clearance and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Floriani Mussolini fed Federico Bonazzoli before a successful effort from midrange, noting his maiden helper. He has started in four matches in a row, tallying at least one tackle in each of them, totaling eight (five won) and logging one key pass, six crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances over that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Strikes in Lazio clash Bonazzoli scored one goal to go with three shots (three on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 loss against Lazio.

Impact Bonazzoli opened the scoring with a shot from outside the box that was misread by the opposing goalie. He improved to eight goals in the season. He has fired at least one shot in 11 consecutive rounds, amassing 33 attempts (14 on target), scoring three goals and adding four key passes and 18 crosses (five accurate) during that stretch. Furthermore, this marked his third straight game with one or more tackles, for a total of five (three won).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Vardy - Fires two shots in Lazio contest Vardy (undisclosed) recorded two shots (zero on goal) and committed one foul in 29 minutes in Monday's 2-1 loss against Lazio.

Impact Vardy had an okay shift off the bench after sitting out four fixtures due to a muscular injury. He could return to the XI against Pisa if he ramps up successfully in training, as Antonio Sanabria, David Okereke and Milan Djuric haven't been great. He has recorded one assist, eight shots (two on target) and two chances created in his last five displays (two starts).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Beaten twice in Lazio fixture Audero made one save and one clearance and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-1 loss against Lazio.

Impact Audero couldn't do a lot more on two excellent finishes by Gustav Tang Isaksen and Tijjani Noslin in the second half. He has shut down the opponents once in the last five games, surrendering 17 goals and making nine saves. Up next, Cremonese will host Pisa on Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Off early in Lazio game Baschirotto registered two clearances in 21 minutes before departing Monday's match versus Lazio because of a possible thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Baschirotto tweaked something in the upper part of his right thigh due to a misstep while kicking the ball and walked off the pitch very gingerly. He'll need to be evaluated ahead of Sunday's home game versus Pisa. Matteo Bianchetti substituted for him in this one.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Vardy - Listed to bench Vardy (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's match against Lazio.

Impact Vardy is in the team sheet Monday as many expected, as the forward lines up on the bench after an undisclosed injury. This ends a four-match absence as he will now look to earn a starting role back after testing his legs, registering five goals and two assists in 25 appearances (21 starts) this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Vardy - Called up for Lazio match Vardy (undisclosed) made Cremonese's squad list to face Lazio on Monday.

Impact Vardy is back available after missing a month but was reportedly a late call, so he's a long shot to start. Antonio Sanabria, David Okereke and Milan Djuric replaced him while he was out, with meager results. He has provided one assist and notched eight shots (three on target), three key passes and three crosses (zero accurate) in his last five showings (three starts). He hasn't scored since early January.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Serviceable in Napoli clash Maleh had four crosses (zero accurate), one interception and one block and took one corner in Friday's 4-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Maleh returned to his usual workload after completing a two-game suspension and was passable on both ends. He appears to be ahead of Alberto Grassi and Warren Bondo in the pecking order in the midfield. He has tallied at least one tackle in four consecutive appearances (all starts), accumulating 11 (six won), scoring once and registering three shots, 13 crosses (two accurate) and four corners during that stretch.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jari Vandeputte - Sends in six crosses against Napoli Vandeputte generated six crosses (one accurate), one chance created and three corners in Friday's 4-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Vandeputte dropped to the bench after starting in the previous four matches but was fielded at halftime and delivered his usual offensive output, pacing his team in crosses. He might split duties with Martin Payero, Morten Thorsby and Michele Collocolo in the remaining fixtures. He has logged at least one key pass, amassing five, three crosses, totaling 19 (two accurate), and three corners, piling up 10, in the last three contests.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Payero - Gets the nod in Napoli bout Payero drew four fouls and had one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 4-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Payero started over Jari Vandeputte after coming off the bench in the previous four games and put up small numbers across the board. Morten Thorsby and Michele Collocolo will also vie for a spot when healthier. He has recorded two shots (both on target), two chances created and five crosses (one accurate) in the last five fixtures.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Contained in Napoli fixture Bonazzoli recorded two shots (two on goal) and one tackle (one won) and drew one foul in Friday's 4-0 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Bonazzoli was the lone Cremonese player to fire multiple shots and paid the price for a poor collective performance and the tough match-up. He has logged at least one attempt in 10 consecutive rounds, amassing 30 (11 on target), scoring twice and tallying three chances created and 11 tackles (seven won) over that span. Instead, he halted a three-game string with two crosses in this one.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Collocolo - Unused in Napoli bout Collocolo (thigh) stayed on the bench in Friday's 2-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Collocolo was an option for the first time since late January, but requires more time to be in good enough shape to get some minutes. He'll be in the mix in multiple roles with Martin Payero, Jari Vandeputte and Morten Thorsby once he has more training sessions under his belt. He has tallied two chances created, five crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (all won) in six seasonal appearances (five starts).

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Thorsby - DNP in Napoli clash Thorsby (calf) wasn't fielded in Friday's 4-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Thorsby returned to the squad list after two fixtures but wasn't risked, as he's not close to 100 percent yet. He'll try to challenge especially Martin Payero and Jari Vandeputte going forward. He has recorded three shots (one on target9, seven tackles (two won) and four clearances in his last five outings (three starts).

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Terracciano - Saddled with own goal versus Napoli Terracciano registered an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) and won two of two tackles in Friday's 4-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Terracciano contributed to Napoli's second goal by inadvertently rerouting Rasmus Hojlund's effort, wrong-footing his goalie. He has tallied at least one clearance in the last six matches, amassing 20 and adding six crosses (one accurate), nine tackles (all won) and four interceptions over that span, with two clean sheets. Furthermore, this marked his third straight display with one block.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Blown away by Napoli Audero registered six saves, parried away a PK and allowed four goals in Friday's 4-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Audero had a rough day at the office as his defense frequently fell apart, but he salvaged his performance with a robust number of saves and by intercepting Scott McTominay's spot-kick in the second half. He has kept two clean sheets and surrendered seven goals in the last five rounds, notching 17 saves and three clearances during that stretch. Up next, Cremonese will host Lazio next Monday.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Thorsby - Called up for Napoli clash Thorsby (calf) will be available Friday, Cremonese announced.

Impact Thorsby will be back after skipping two tilts due to a calf problem, but the coach stated he didn't have many minutes in him yet, so he's not a lock to be deployed. He had come off the bench late in his previous two outings, ending a streak of starts under a different manager. He has registered three shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and seven tackles (two won) in his last five displays.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Michele Collocolo - Selected for Napoli tilt Collocolo (thigh) has been included in Cremonese's squad list to face Napoli on Friday.

Impact Collocolo has recuperated from a relapse of a thigh injury that sidelined him for over two months. He made just two short appearances in between injuries, logging one off-target shot. He was a regular at the very beginning of the season, notching two key passes, five crosses and three tackles (all won) in four starts. He'll compete with Alberto Grassi, Warren Bondo, Youssef Maleh and Martin Payero in multiple positions in the midfield.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jari Vandeputte - Decent creative performance Vandeputte had 10 crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Torino.

Impact Vandeputte turned in a solid shift in Sunday's 0-0 home draw against Torino, delivering 10 crosses, four corners and creating two chances. The midfielder continues to be a major set-piece weapon even though he has managed just one goal across his last four matches. Over that stretch, Vandeputte has whipped in 17 crosses, taken eight corners and created four chances, and those kinds of contributions could prove decisive down the stretch as Cremonese's relegation fight becomes more and more urgent.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

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