US Cremonese Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Emil Audero - Excellent for loss Audero made five saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Bologna.

Impact Audero faced seven shots during Sunday's clash and stopped five of them during the loss. He did everything he could to try and keep the match competitive, but it just wasn't enough. In the end Audero was let down by the team in front of him as they allowed some major chances. Audero will need to be heroic to beat top teams with lackluster support in front of him.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Nets in loss Bonazzoli scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Bologna.

Impact Bonazzoli scored once during Sunday's loss, making the most of his two shots on goal. The forward is an excellent offensive threat, and made the most of even a tough clash with Bologna. Bonazzoli will need to make the most of his chances to continue to score with what will be limited chances.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Unused in Bologna clash Baschirotto (thigh) didn't sub in during Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Baschirotto was available following a strain, but the coach made different choices. It remains to be seen whether he'll be back in the XI against Cagliari since he didn't log any minutes in this one. He'd eventually replace Matteo Bianchetti when ready.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Sent off in Bologna match Maleh generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners before being red-carded late in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Maleh had a run-of-the-mill display and was expelled in the final minutes for throwing an elbow. He risks a multi-game suspension because the foul occurred away from the ball. Martin Payero and Warren Bondo will pick up the slack in the midfield, as Morten Thorsby (calf) might miss some time as well.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Thorsby - Hurt in Bologna contest Thorsby played just seven minutes off the bench in Sunday's loss to Bologna due to a potential calf injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Thorsby replaced Jari Vandeputte at halftime but quickly bowed out, walking gingerly to the bench and signaling a muscular injury. He's set for tests before Saturday's away game versus Cagliari. Martin Payero and Warren Bondo are the other options for the role.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Bench option for Bologna game Baschirotto (undisclosed) is available but isn't starting in Sunday's clash against Bologna.

Impact Baschirotto is good to go after missing more than a month because of a strain, but the coach elected to ease him into action. Matteo Bianchetti and Sebastiano Luperto are getting the call in the middle of the defense.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bologna vs. US Cremonese Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – April 5 Bologna and US Cremonese have already met once in Serie A this season (US Cremonese won 3-1) and they'll do so again on Sunday at Stadio Gio...

APRIL 5 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Jamie Vardy - Will miss Bologna game Vardy suffered a muscular injury and will be re-evaluated in the next few days, Cremonese announced.

Impact Vardy got hurt in one of the final training sessions and will take further tests after the upcoming game. With Antonio Sanabria (hip) also unavailable, Federico Bonazzoli, Milan Djuric and David Okereke are the only healthy strikers left.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Sanabria - Picks up hip issue Sanabria sustained a hip strain while on international duty, Cremonese relayed.

Impact Sanabria will likely be forced to skip multiple fixtures because of the muscular problem. He drew a rare start before the break. Jamie Vardy, Milan Djuric and Federico Bonazzoli will split up duties in the two-man attack while he's out.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - On track to be back versus Bologna Baschirotto (undisclosed) has returned to full training Wednesdsay, Cremonese announced.

Impact Baschirotto has recovered from a muscular injury that cost him five matches and could return to the XI versus Bologna on Sunday if he ramps up successfully in the next few days. Francesco Folino, Matteo Bianchetti and Federico Ceccherini replaced him while he was out. He had started every game before getting hurt, tallying at least eight clearances in his last eight showings, totaling 49, contributing to two clean sheets and logging nine tackles (six won), seven interceptions and 13 blocks during that stretch.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Faris Moumbagna - Suffers new injury Moumbagna sustained an adductor strain, Cremonese announced.

Impact Mboumbagna has been in and out of the squad list for various reasons in the last few months and hasn't played since mid-January, as he has several attackers ahead of him in the depth chart. He'll likely be unavailable for two of three matches due to his latest setback.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Completes suspension Bondo cleared a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Parma.

Impact Bondo will return against Bologna on April 5 and will compete with Alberto Grassi, Alberto Payero and Youssef Maleh in Cremonese's new-look midfield following a coaching change. He has played just twice in the last nine rounds due to an injury and because he lost prominence. He has tallied three tackles (two won), four interceptions and one inaccurate cross in his last five displays.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Bianchetti - 13 clearances in victory Bianchetti recorded two tackles (two won), 13 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Parma.

Impact Bianchetti got the start in the middle of Cremonese's back line and helped lock Parma down to just one shot on target. He anchored a defense that stayed tight through Parma's stronger first-half stretch and then did a solid job protecting the lead after Cremonese broke through in the second half. The defender finished with two tackles (two won), added one interception, and set a new season high with 13 clearances during his shift, four more than his previous best against Verona earlier in the season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Vardy - Immediate impact off bench Vardy assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Parma.

Impact Vardy checked in during the 67th minute of Saturday's win over Parma and made his presence felt right away. Less than a minute after coming on, he set up Jari Vandeputte's goal to create the break, and his movement gave Parma a new problem to deal with late while helping Cremonese turn control of the match into a two-goal edge. The veteran missed the previous match with a thigh contusion, but he now looks fully fit again for Cremonese and is likely to regain his clear-cut starting role in the upcoming fixtures.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Scores stunner in victory Maleh scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Parma.

Impact Maleh put Cremonese on the board with an absolute rocket in the 54th minute after jumping all over a poor Sascha Britschgi clearance. He still had a ton of work left, ripping a vicious first-time left-footed shot from about 20 meters into the far bottom corner. It was a top-shelf finish that flipped the momentum of the match and gave Cremonese the springboard to take control and win. The midfielder also posted a new season high with seven tackles (four won), making his presence felt on both sides of the ball during Saturday's clash.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jari Vandeputte - Scores first goal of season Vandeputte scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Parma.

Impact Vandeputte doubled Cremonese's lead in the 68th minute and basically put the game on ice. He stayed active down the left flank all match long, chipping in two shots (two on target), four crosses and one chance created. The goal was his first of the season across 25 Serie A appearances. Vandeputte looks like he is starting to make more noise in the final third, as he has logged at least one shot in each of his last four games while creating nine chances over that stretch.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Keeps clean sheet in win Audero had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Parma.

Impact Audero posted a clean sheet in Cremonese's 2-0 win at Parma. He was called into action just once, comfortably handling Mateo Pellegrino's long-range shot in the first half before Parma's later looks failed to truly challenge him. His work was sharp, his distribution steady, and his back line did a strong job locking down the box after Cremonese grabbed the lead. Audero now has eight clean sheets in 26 Serie A appearances this season and will look to keep that momentum rolling against Bologna after the international break.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Parma vs. US Cremonese Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – March 21 Parma takes on US Cremonese at home on Saturday, with both teams residing in the bottom half of the table in Serie A. We provide our predict...

MARCH 21 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Jamie Vardy - Called up for Parma fixture Vardy (thigh) has been included in Cremonese's squad list to face Parma on Sunday.

Impact Vardy has shaken off a bruise that cost him one game and will resume tussling for minutes with Milan Djuric, who has been more effective as of late. He hasn't contributed to a goal in nine matches, tallying 11 shots (four on target), seven chances created and five crosses (zero accurate) during that stretch.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Struggles in loss Audero had two saves and allowed four goals in Monday's 4-1 defeat to Fiorentina.

Impact Audero faced six shots and stopped only two of them during a one-sided loss. It was a day to forget for the goalkeeper as he was unable to slow down the Fiorentina attack at any point throughout the match. He struggled to contain the attack and let in a few goals he would have wanted back. With some tough matches coming up, there's no obvious bounce back spot for Audero.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ceccherini - Assists on lone chance Ceccherini assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 4-1 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact Ceccherini created a single chance during Monday's loss, and earned an assist on that one chance. The defender did well in his limited chance to get forward, though he's not a constant goalscoring threat. In tough matches this isn't likely to be a pattern going forward for Ceccherini.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

David Okereke - Nets in loss Okereke scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Monday's 4-1 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Okereke scored once on four shots during a disappointing rout at the hands of Fiorentina. The forward was the lone offensive threat for most of the match and took four shots putting two of them on goal. The forward just didn't have the space to make too much of a difference in the loss.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Warren Bondo - Will sit out Parma game Bondo won one tackle and drew one foul and was cautioned for the fifth time in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Bondo drew his first start in two months, as he missed time with an injury and had tumbled down the pecking order, but he didn't have a noteworthy showing, and he'll miss Saturday's away contest versus Parma due to yellow-card accumulation. Alberto Grassi, Jari Vandeputte or Martin Payero will get the nod in the midfield.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Eligible to face Parma Pezzella completed a one-game ban in Monday's 4-1 loss to Parma.

Impact Pezzella will return against Parma on Saturday and likely start over either Tommaso Barbieri or Romano Floriani Mussolini. He has tallied at least one tackle in four straight appearances, accumulating 10 (eight won) and posting four key passes and four clearances over that span. Additionally, he launched at least one cross in every seasonal appearance, averaging 4.1 (1.13 accurate).

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Faris Moumbagna - Unused sub versus Fiorentina Moumbagna (undisclosed) returned to the bench but didn't play in Monday's 4-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Moumbagna was back on the squad list after sitting out three fixtures but didn't get minutes, even though Jamie Vardy (thigh) wasn't available in this one. He has also been leapfrogged by David Okereke in the pecking order, in addition to Federico Bonazzoli, Milan Djuric and Antonio Sanabria. He has featured five times in the campaign (zero starts), posting two shots (zero on target), one chance created and one inaccurate cross.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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