US Cremonese Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Giuseppe Pezzella - Good to go for Udinese match Pezzella (lower leg) has been called up for Sunday's fixture against Udinese.

Impact Pezzella trained on the side for a few days after leaving early in the previous match but is healthy enough to be an option and will compete with Alessio Zerbin and Tommaso Barbieri to make the starting XI. He has sent in four or more crosses in four straight contests, amassing 33 deliveries (10 accurate) and adding six chances created, nine tackles (eight won) and 15 clearances during that stretch.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Payero - Selected for Udinese clash Payero (lower leg) has been inserted in Cremonese's call-ups to face Udinese on Sunday.

Impact Payero is good to go after skipping the previous fixture due to a knock but has started just once in his last seven appearances, and all the other midfielders are currently healthy. He has recorded three shots (two on target), eigth crosses (two accurate) and five corners during that stretch. He has created at least one chance in three bouts in a row, racking up four.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Floriani Mussolini - Fit for Udinese meeting Floriani Mussolini (undisclosed) has made Cremonese's squad list to face Udinese on Sunday.

Impact Floriani Mussolini will return after dealing with a muscular ailment and will be in the mix at multiple positions with Tommaso Barbieri, Alessio Zerbin, Filippo Terracciano and Giuseppe Pezzella (lower leg). He had started in four games in a row before the hiccup, tallying at least one tackle in each of them, amassing eight (four won) and adding one assist, one key pass and six crosses (zero accurate) over that span.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Gets away with a wound Pezzella trained partially Tuesday after suffering a wound in the last game, Cremonese announced.

Impact Pezzella avoided a fracture and other significant injuries after an ugly tackle and only required some stitches. He has a shot to recover in time for Sunday's away game versus Udinese.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Undergoes thigh surgery Baschirotto went under the knife in Finland to address a high-degree rectus femoris lesion, Cremonese announced.

Impact Baschirotto will be a close call for next season's opener, as he'll need at least a couple of months to make a full recovery and will miss at least the early portion of the summer preparation. The major injury could potentially affect a transfer away from Cremonese, should they be relegated.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Scores off bench Okereke scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 win against Pisa.

Impact Okereke made an impact in just 18 minutes off the bench, taking two shots and converting one for his second goal in seven appearances (two starts) for Cremonese since being reintegrated into the squad.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Zerbin - Assists off bench Zerbin assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Pisa.

Impact Zerbin came off the bench for a 31 minute cameo and registered his first goal contribution of the year after 19 appearances (eight starts). It was his third assist in the league this season, with two of those coming from the bench.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jari Vandeputte - Assists in win Vandeputte assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), 12 crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Pisa.

Impact Vandeputte broke his assist drought in timely fashion, delivering his first since a bright opening run of four assists in his first nine league games.Over his last five games the midfielder has scored one goal from five shots while creating eight chances.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Vardy - Scores in win Vardy scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Pisa.

Impact Vardy returned to the starting XI for the first time in two months and wasted no time ending a long scoring drought that dated back to early January against Cagliari. The forward has now scored six goals across 22 starts for his new club.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Back-to-back on scoresheet Bonazzoli scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Pisa.

Impact Bonazzoli found the net for the second consecutive game while also delivering a season high 65 accurate passes on the night. The forward has now scored three goals from 20 shots across his last six games.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Untested in clean sheet Audero recorded no saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 win over Pisa.

Impact For the first time this season Audero had a quiet afternoon, going untested and securing his 10th clean sheet across 32 Serie A outings. The clean sheet provided a timely confidence boost for a goalkeeper who has been kept busy over the last seven games, producing 18 saves while conceding nine goals, with three shutouts to show for his efforts during that run. Udinese await on Sunday as he looks to carry that momentum forward.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MAY 10 • 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.

MAY 9 • 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.

MAY 9 • 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.

MAY 7 • 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.

MAY 5 • 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.

MAY 5 • 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.

MAY 5 • 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.

MAY 5 • 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).

MAY 5 • 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).

MAY 5 • 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.

MAY 5 • 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.

MAY 4 • 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.

MAY 4 • 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

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