US Cremonese Team News Page 3 - Soccer

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

Federico Bonazzoli - Eight shots in draw Bonazzoli had eight shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Torino.

Impact Bonazzoli was Cremonese's most dangerous and consistent attacking spark in Sunday's 0-0 home draw against Torino, coming closest to breaking the deadlock in the 57th minute when he forced Alberto Paleari into his best save of the match with a clean curling effort from distance, and earlier in the second half also testing the Torino keeper with an acrobatic attempt off a Giuseppe Pezzella delivery. He racked up eight shots, a season high for him, and stayed heavily involved in nearly every promising second-half sequence as Cremonese controlled large stretches without being able to turn pressure into goals. Bonazzoli now sits on seven goals in 30 Serie A appearances this season and will be pushing to match his 10-goal mark from 2021/22 with a few games left as Cremonese battles to secure its place in the Italian top flight.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Keeps clean sheet in draw Audero registered one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Torino.

Impact Audero made one save in Sunday's 0-0 home draw against Torino, coming up big late on as he denied substitute Sandro Kulenovic in stoppage time with a sharp dive to his right to push the striker's effort wide for a corner and secure the point. He was largely untested for the rest of the match, with Torino producing just one shot on target over 90 minutes in a defensive showing that kept the hosts under wraps but offered nothing going the other way. Audero has now recorded two clean sheets in his last four Serie A appearances, although the result does little to ease Cremonese's relegation pressure as they sit just one point above the drop zone. He will be in for a much tougher assignment on Friday against Napoli.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Completes two-game ban Maleh will resume being eligible to play in Friday's away clash against Napoli.

Impact Maleh will return after throwing an elbow and will compete with Alberto Grassi, Warren Bondo and Martin Payero for two spots in the midfield. He had started nine games in a row before the infraction. He has tallied at least one tackle in his last three appearances, accumulating 10 (five won), scoring one and adding three shots (one on target), nine crosses (two accurate) and three corners during that stretch.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Vardy - Still absent Vardy (undisclosed) didn't make Cremonese's squad list to face Torino on Sunday.

Impact Vardy will sit out his third game in a row, as his muscular problem has proven to be more challenging to overcome than expected. David Okereke, Milan Djuric and Antonio Sanabria have rotated alongside Federico Bonazzoli in recent fixtures.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Ineffective off the bench against Cagliari Sanabria (hip) had nine touches in 22 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Sanabria was inserted late in the second half but struggled to produce, as has often been the case in his recent displays. He has tallied just one shot (zero on target) and two clearances in his last four appearances (two starts).

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Payero - Three crosses from bench Payero had three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Cagliari.

Impact Payero would appear from the bench for a third straight match Saturday, as the midfielder would appear for 22 minutes. He did well in his time with his three crosses, but did not see much progress for his team from those. He has recently dropped to more of a rotational role, only starting in two of his past seven appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Whips in four crosses Pezzella had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Pezzella earned a third straight start Saturday after his recent suspension, remaining their typical starter on the left flank with 24 starts in 25 appearances. He would add a few chances for his club with two chances created and four crosses, but to no avail. He would also add two tackles won, two clearances and an interception in the defense.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Tries two shots Bonazzoli had two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Bonazzoli would see two shots Saturday but did little with the two chances, as neither hit the target. This comes after a goal last match, still with two in the past five games. He then remains at seven goals and one assist this season in 19 appearances (25 starts).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Concedes one against Cagliari Audero had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Audero would have a decent day in net with four saves, but was unable to keep a clean sheet for a point, still allowing a goal in the loss. This is now two straight games without a clean sheet despite having nine saves between the two games. He remains at eight clean sheets this season, heading into their match against Torino on April 19.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Back on bench Sanabria (hip) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Cagliari.

Impact Sanabria recovered from the hip issue he picked up during the international break, with coach Marco Giampaolo confirming he was fully fit ahead of the weekend fixture. The forward has started two of his last five appearances but has struggled to produce, and will have to settle for a bench role as he competes with Milan Djuric and David Okereke for minutes up front. Jamie Vardy (undisclosed) remains sidelined, leaving the forward line short of options for Cremonese.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Fit for Cagliari game Sanabria (hip) "has recovered from his injury," coach Marco Giampaolo stated.

Impact Sanabria will return from a brief absence after picking up a small muscular problem during the international break. He has started in two of his last five appearances but has struggled to produce, notching two off-target shots and two clearances. He'll compete with Milan Djuric and David Okereke since Jamie Vardy (undisclosed) is missing.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Vardy - Out for Cagliari bout Vardy (undisclosed) "won't return Saturday," coach Marco Giampaolo relayed.

Impact Vardy isn't dealing with a major muscular problem but will skip the second contest on the trot after getting hurt right before the previous round. Instead, Antonio Sanabria (hip) is returning, joining Federico Bonazzoli, Milan Djuric and David Okereke among the options in the role.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Thorsby - Dealing with a calf problem Thorsby has been diagnosed with a calf injury, Cremonese announced.

Impact Thorsby appears to have avoided overly serious issues, as the team didn't specify the nature of the problem, but he'll likely miss some time to avoid aggravating it. With Youssef Maleh suspended for two matches, Alberto Grassi, Martin Payero and Warren Bondo will man the midfield.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Banned for two fixtures Maleh has been handed a two-game suspension for hitting an opponent in the face while away from the action, the League announced.

Impact Maleh retaliated for getting tangled up with an adversary and will miss the Cagliari and Torino games because of it. Martin Payero and Warren Bondo will likely both get substantial minutes while he's out.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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