US Cremonese Team News - Soccer

Sebastiano Luperto - Under pressure in defeat Luperto registered 10 clearances in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Luperto's 10 clearances Sunday led the Cremonese defensive effort in their 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Roma. The clearances match a season-high for the central defender who has made exactly 10 clearances in three of his last six Serie A appearances (six starts). Since moving from Cagliari to Cremonese during the January transfer window, Luperto has played the full 90 minutes in three successive fixtures.

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Giuseppe Pezzella - Five crosses in loss Pezzella generated five crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Pezzella attempted a team-high five crosses (zero accurate) Sunday as Cremonese limped to a 3-0 defeat at Roma. The performance snaps the wide-midfielder's streak of five successive appearances (five starts) with at least one accurate cross. Over his last five appearances (five starts), Pezella has created 10 chances from 34 crosses (11 accurate) while playing the full 90 minutes three times.

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Emil Audero - Concedes three times in loss Audero made two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Audero conceded twice from set plays and once from open play Sunday as Cremonese were outclassed in a 3-0 defeat at Roma. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran keeper has averaged 4.6 saves and 0.4 clearances per appearance while conceding 1.6 goals per appearance and recording one clean sheet. Audero's next challenge is likely to come Sunday when Cremonese hosts second place AC Milan.

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Federico Ceccherini - DNP in Roma clash Ceccherini (undisclosed) was an unused sub in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Ceccherini was available after a minor injury but stayed on the bench, as Francesco Folino, Filippo Terracciano, Sebastiano Luperto and Mikayil Faye got some action over him. He'll be in the mix to replace Federico Baschirotto (undisclosed) once he's in better shape.

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Mikayil Faye - Comes off the bench versus Roma Faye (face) had one inaccurate cross, one interception and one clearance in 16 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Roma.

Impact Faye saw some action in the second half, contributing a little on the defensive end. All Cremonese defenders could be bumped up since Federico Baschirotto (undisclosed) is expected to miss multiple matches, but Faye is unlikely to become a starter. He has posted two crosses (zero accurate), one interception and one clearance in his last three cameos.

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Warren Bondo - Modest output versus Roma Bondo (thigh) had 23 passes, one interception and one clearance in 41 minutes in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Bondo was the first midfielder off the bench after sitting out four tilts but only picked up a small amount of defensive starts. He'll likely be the next man up if Martin Payero (knee) misses time. He has tallied at least one interception in three straight appearances, totaling four and adding one inaccurate cross, one tackle (one won) and two clearances in that span.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Martin Payero - Forced off versus Roma Payero had one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in 49 minutes in Sunday's game against Roma before exiting due to a knee injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Payero tweaked the joint late in the first half and tried to give it a go after intermission, but wasn't running fluidly and bowed out. He's set for tests before next Sunday's home game versus Milan. Warren Bondo was chosen over Jari Vandeputte and Alberto Grassi to substitute for him in this one.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Bench option Bondo (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Roma.

Impact Bondo is back with his team as expected, limited to a bench spot as he is only available for around half an hour of play. That said, he will need to continue to build up fitness through a few short appearances before returning to his starting role, starting in 18 of his 21 appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Faris Moumbagna - Suffers mild injury Moumbagna won't be involved in Sunday's game against Roma due to muscle fatigue, Cremonese informed.

Impact Moumbagna got hurt in training and will be sidelined for at least one fixture. He has appeared just five times this season, as he's the fifth option up front behind Jamie Vardy, Federico Bonazzoli, Milan Djuric and Antonio Sanabria.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Romano Floriani Mussolini - Ruled out for Roma fixture Floriani Mussolini hasn't been selected for Sunday's clash against Roma because of muscle fatigue, Cremonese relayed.

Impact Floriani Mussolini picked up an ailment in training and will try to recover for next Sunday's match versus Milan. He has mostly operated as a super-sub. Giuseppe Pezzella, Tommaso Barbieri and Alessio Zerbin will be the top options on the wings without him.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Absent versus Roma Baschirotto hasn't been called up for Sunday's match against Roma due to a muscular problem that will be evaluated in the next few days, Cremonese announced.

Impact Baschirotto will miss his first match of the season after getting hurt in the final practice of the week and is also at risk for the ensuing rounds. Matteo Bianchetti, Francesco Folino or Federico Ceccherini will replace him in the back.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikayil Faye - Fit for Roma match Faye (face) "has healed up from his injury," coach Davide Nicola relayed.

Impact Faye will return after skipping two games and will be an extra option in a couple of roles. He has been an unused sub several times throughout the season. He has notched five crosses (zero accurate), seven tackles (five won) and six clearances in his last six outings (two starts), with no clean sheets.

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Federico Ceccherini - Option for Roma contest Ceccherini (undisclosed) "has resumed training fully and will be back available Sunday," coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Ceccherini will return from a one-game absence and will provide depth in the back, as Cremonese are in better shape relative to his recent starts. He has posted at least one clearance in all his eight seasonal appearances, amassing 23. He has recorded five shots (two on target), two tackles (zero won) and four interceptions in his last five displays, with no clean sheets.

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Warren Bondo - Good to go for Roma tilt Bondo (thigh) "is back with us and has about 20/25 minutes in him," coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Bondo will begin on the bench after missing a month because of a thigh injury. Youssef Maleh and Morten Thorsby have taken over two starting jobs in the midfield while he was out. He has tallied two tackles (one won), three interceptions and one clearance in his last four appearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Zerbin - Dynamic showing in Genoa tilt Zerbin had one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Zerbin got the nod for the third time in the past six rounds, playing over Tommaso Barbieri on the right wing, and set new season highs in crosses and key passes. His role has been inconsistent since he missed time due to injury in November. He has tallied 13 crosses (four accurate), six shots (two on target) and four chances created in the last four contests.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Well-rounded display against Genoa Maleh won one of five tackles and recorded two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Maleh drew his third start in a row, even though Cremonese recovered some pieces in the midfield, as Alberto Grassi fell to the bench in favor of Martin Payero and did his part on both ends. He has logged at least one clearnce sin six showings in a row, amassing 17. Additionally, he has recorded one or more crosses in his last four displays, totaling seven displays (two accurate).

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Luperto - Racks up clearances in Genoa clash Luperto recorded 10 clearances, one blocks and four tackles (one won) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Luperto has fit right in and hasn't skipped a beat since his January move to Cremonese, remaining a dependable contributor in the back. He has logged one block in each of the last four rounds, adding five tackles (two won) and two interceptions and contributing to two clean sheets in that stretch. He has tallied five or more clearances in 10 performances in a row, piling up 67.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Does his job in Genoa contest Baschirotto won two of two tackles and had four clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Baschirotto didn't have a huge day from a statistical standpoint, but he turned in a nice shift and helped stymie the opponents after Cremonese had conceded at least one in three straight matches. He has tallied at least one block in three consecutive rounds, amassing six. Moreover, he maintained his season-long streak of games with at least one clearance and has registered at least three in the past eight bouts, accumulating 49.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Produces in spades against Genoa Pezzella created three scoring chances and had 12 crosses (five accurate), one interception and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Pezzella easily paced his side in deliveries and almost doubled his previous season high, while also matching the one in key passes, but his teammates didn't exploit his feeds. He has created at least one scoring chance in five straight outings, amassing 11 and adding nine tackles (five won) and 15 clearances over that span. Additionally, he has sent in at least one cross in every appearance, averaging 3.68 per match (1.21 accurate).

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Terracciano - Notches three interceptions versus Genoa Terracciano won one tackle and registered three clearances, one block and three interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Genoa.

Impact Terracciano was dependable in the back and logged small numbers across the board. He has been occasionally utilized on the wings but appears to have retained a regular role after the January window despite the arrival of Sebastiano Luperto. He has helped secure two clean sheets in the last five contests, recording seven interceptions, eight clearances and two blocks in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jari Vandeputte - DNP in Genoa fixture Vandeputte (thigh) stayed on the bench for Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Vandeputte returned to the stat sheet after two weeks but didn't sub in, as Cremonese are deeper in the midfield after a few January additions, and the coach elected not to take any chances. He'll have to split duties with Martin Payero, Morten Thorsby and Youssef Maleh going forward.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Bianchetti - Unused in Genoa match Bianchetti (undisclosed) didn't feature in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Genoa.

Impact Bianchetti quickly shook off a muscular injury, but he'll have to wait for his next opportunity to start after doing so for most of the season, as newcomer Sebastiano Luperto didn't need much time to get integrated and earn the large role.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Comes off the bench against Genoa Bonazzoli registered five shots (one on goal) and one tackle (zero won) and drew one foul in 32 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Bonazzoli didn't get the start for the first time since late December, as newcomer Milan Djuric is getting increasingly more run, but he was still the busiest striker for his team, matching his season high shots, albeit with poor aim. He has recorded 13 attempts (four on target), one key pass and one cross (zero accurate) in the last five fixtures. He hasn't hit the net in 11 rounds.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Secures clean sheet in Genoa bout Audero registered six saves and didn't concede in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Genoa.

Impact Audero answered the bell when asked to and blanked the opponents for the first time in four matches, keeping his seventh seasonal clean sheet. He has given up five goals and made 25 saves in the last five rounds. Up next, Cremonese will face Roma away next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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