US Cremonese Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Jamie Vardy - Unavailable against Fiorentina Vardy won't be involved Monday due to a left thigh contusion, Cremonese announced.

Impact Vardy picked up a knock in the previous game and hasn't been able to recuperate. He'll try to do so ahead of Saturday's away game versus Parma. Milan Djuric or Antonio Sanabria will team up with Federico Bonazzoli up front.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 16 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Faris Moumbagna - Not expected back soon Mboumbagna is out indefinitely because of a muscular problem, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Mboumbagna has missed the last three matches, and his physical problem turned out to be more serious than initially anticipated. The coach reinstated David Okereke, who had been frozen out early in the campaign, in the same role, which likely indicates that Mboumbagna will be missing for a while.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jari Vandeputte - Wins three tackles against Lecce Vandeputte had two clearances, one off-target shot and one interception and won three of four tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Lecce.

Impact Vandeputte drew his second start in a row but mostly contributed defensively, unlike in the previous game, and was replaced by Martin Payero, who has been banged up lately, at halftime. His 10-game streak with at least one key pass ended, and he failed to send in one cross for the first time in the season. He has tallied at least one tackle in four straight displays, accumulating nine (seven) and logging 31 deliveries (five accurate), 14 corners and eight chances created through that stretch.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Barbieri - Returns to starting lineup in Lecce game Barbieri won three of three tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), two clearances and four crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Lecce.

Impact Barbier worked his way back to the initial XI after three matches and was solid on both ends in the loss. He'll tussle for minutes with Alessio Zerbin, Romano Floriani Mussolini and Giuseppe Pezzella for two spots going forward. He has put up nine crosses (two accurate), six tackles (three won) and seven clearances in his last five appearances.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Passable performance against Lecce Maleh created one scoring chance and recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Lecce.

Impact Maleh picked up small numbers on both ends and matched his season high in crosses but was imprecise. He has sent in at least one in seven displays in a row, totaling 17 deliveries (three accurate) and adding 12 tackles (two won), five key passes and nine shots (one on target) over that span.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Terracciano - Completes disqualification Terracciano served a one-game ban in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Lecce.

Impact Terracciano will be eligible to play against Fiorentina next Monday and will be in the mix to start either in the back, competing with Matteo Bianchetti or Francesco Folino, or on the flank, where Giuseppe Pezzella (suspension) will be unavailable. He has notched 11 clerances, five tackles (three won) and six interceptions in his last five outings (three starting), helping secure one clean sheet.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Sees red after Lecce match Pezzella registered six crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (two won) and two corners and was sent off after subbing off in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Lecce.

Impact Pezzella had a fairly dynamic display, pacing his team in deliveries but failing to connect with a teammate in any of them. He was expelled after the final whistle for arguing a late call too vehemently. He'll be unavailable for at least next Monday's home game versus Fiorentina. Alessio Zerbin or Romano Floriani Mussolini will replace him on the wing.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Djuric - Dishes out helper versus Cremonese Djuric assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three clearances and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Lecce.

Impact Djuric relieved Jamie Vardy at half-time and made an immediate impact, teeing up Federico Bonazzoli with a nice flick-on. He also logged a new season high in chances created. He'll be in contention to start in the next few rounds. He has gotten the nod just once in the last six fixtures, totaling six shots (four on target), three key passes and one cross (zero accurate).

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Scores in Lecce contest Bonazzoli scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), one tackle (one won) and five crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Lecce.

Impact Bonazzoli came alive in the second half like most of the Cremonese squad and found the target with a relatively easy finish from inside the box after combining with Milan Djuric. It's his sixth goal in the season, but he hadn't netted one since early December. He has fired at least one shot in the last four games, amassing 13 attempts (three on target) and adding five crosses (two accurate) and five tackels (three won) through that stretch.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Gives up two goals versus Lecce Audero registered one save and one clearance and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Audero came out too timidly on a corner kick, paving the way for Santiago Pierotti's header, while Nikola Stulic converted a PK later on. He has given up multiple goals in three tilts in a row, making seven clean sheets. Up next, Cremonese will host Fiorentina next Monday.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Zerbin - Does his thing against Milan Zerbin recorded six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created and committed two fouls in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Zerbin drew his third start in a row over Tommaso Barbieri and matched his season highs in key passes and crosses. He has made the XI in four of the last five rounds, registering five shots (one on target), five chances created and 17 deliveries (five accurate).

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Pezzella - Active display in Milan meeting Pezzella won four of four tackles and had 10 crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Pezzella led his side in crosses along with Jari Vandeputte, but he wasn't super precise, and he also posted a new season high in tackles. He has recorded at least one in three consecutive contests, accumulating eight (six won) and logging four key passes, three corners and three clearances in that span. He has swung in at least one delivery in every game so far and is averaging 4 per match (1.1 accurate).

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jari Vandeputte - Productive showing against Milan Vandeputte created six scoring chances and recorded one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Vandeputte got the nod after not playing for a month and pulled the strings in the final third, leading his side in key passes and co-pacing it in deliveries. He had seemingly been supplanted by Morten Thorsby, Youssef Maleh and Martin Payero, who wasn't entirely fit, before this game. He set a new season high in chances created and has had at least one in all but one fixture, averaging 1.9 per match. He has sent in double-digit crosses in three straight appearances, amassing 31 (five accurate) and adding 14 corners and two shots over that span.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Terracciano - Will sit out Lecce game Terracciano had seven passes, committed one foul and picked up his fifth yellow card in 24 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Milan.

Impact Terracciano was initially spared perhaps to avoid a suspension, but he got booked anyway and will be unavailable for Sunday's away contest versus Lazio. The coach could roll with the same defense used in this one, with Matteo Bianchetti and Francesco Folino replacing Terracciano and Federico Baschirotto (undisclosed) and Federico Ceccherini and Mikayil Faye as the top deputies.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Floriani Mussolini - DNP in Milan fixture Floriani Mussolini (undisclosed) didn't get minutes in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Milan.

Impact Floriani Mussolini returned to the bench after a brief absence but wasn't deployed, as Alessio Zerbin, Giuseppe Pezzella and Tommaso Barbieri are currently ahead of him in the depth chart on the flanks. He had made a cameo in five of the previous six tilts.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Payero - Unused sub Sunday Payero (knee) didn't play in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Milan.

Impact Payero was fit enough to be an option but wasn't fielded a few days after hurting his knee, and Jari Vandeputte was fine in relief. He'll look to get completely healthy ahead of Sunday's away game versus Lecce. Warren Bondo and Alberto Grassi are also in contention in the role.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bonazzoli - Fairly lively in Milan match Bonazzoli recorded four shots (zero on goal), one tackle (one won) and two interceptions and drew five fouls in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Bonazzoli was slippery and a big part of the offense and just missed the mark on a pair of efforts. He hasn't found the target in 13 rounds despite his consistent playing time and generally sound volume. He has taken at least one shot in three games in a row, totaling 10 attempts (one on target) and posting four tackles (two won) and four interceptions in that stretch. He'll have to start producing to fend off Milan Djuric.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jamie Vardy - Fires five attempts versus Milan Vardy registered five shots (one on goal), two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 loss against AC Milan.

Impact Vardy was more active in the final third than in recent matches and posted a new season high in shots, but he was truly dangerous just once. He hasn't hit the net in eight fixtures and has notched 10 shots (three on target), seven chances created and five crosses (zero accurate) in that stretch. He's starting to cede minutes to Milan Djuric and Antonio Sanabria.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Beaten twice in Milan clash Audero recorded four saves and one clearance and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Audero had multiple good interventions but caved in the stoppage time because of two attempts from close range. He has secured just one clean sheet in the last five contests, making 27 saves and surrendering 10 goals over that span. Up next, Cremonese will face Lecce away Sunday.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch US Cremonese vs. AC Milan: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Two teams at opposite ends of the standings in Serie A, AC Milan (second) and US Cremonese (17th), meet at 6:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.Watch Seri...

FEBRUARY 28 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Martin Payero - Available against Milan Payero (knee) has been called up for Sunday's contest versus Milan.

Impact Payero won't miss time after tweaking his knee last week, but it remains to be seen whether he's fit enough to keep starting or if the coach will turn to Warren Bondo or Jari Vandeputte and manage his minutes. Payero has sent in at least one cross in three games in a row, amassing seven deliveries (three accurate) and adding three chances created, five corners and two off-target shots during that span.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Romano Floriani Mussolini - Selected for Milan match Floriani Mussolini (thigh) will be available for Sunday's game versus Milan.

Impact Floriani Mussolini will return after skipping one fixture because of a muscular ailment and will provide depth on both flanks as he's done in the last couple of months, starting once in his last six appearances and recording two chances created, four crosses (zero accurate) and seven tackles (four won).

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Will miss more time Baschirotto "will sit out Sunday's match versus Milan and most likely further fixtures," coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Baschirotto will skip multiple contests because of an unspecified muscular injury. Francesco Folino got the nod in relief last week, and the coach hinted he earned another start over Matteo Bianchetti and Federico Ceccherini in the back.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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