US Lecce Team News - Soccer

Antonino Gallo - Passable performance against Lecce Gallo had four crosses (zero accurate), four clearances and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Como.

Impact Gallo led his team in deliveries and put up a good amount of stats on the defensive end as well in a rough collective outing for Lecce. He has tallied multiple crosses in eight matches on the trot, accumulating 30 deliveries (nine accurate) and notching six chances created and 11 tackles (nine won) in that stretch. Additionally, he has recorded at least one clearance in 23 straight contests, averaging 3.5 per game and helping secure six clean sheets over that span.

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Ylber Ramadani - Fires two shots against Como Ramadani registered two shots (zero on goal), two interceptions and one clearance and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Como.

Impact Ramadani didn't have a particularly noteworthy performance but put together another well-rounded display in the midfield. He has taken at least one shot in six consecutive contests, racking up 12 attempts (three on target) and logging four key passes and 12 clerances over that span. Furthermore, he pushed his string of performances with one or more tackles to 12, totaling 34 and winning 20 of them.

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Omri Gandelman - Silent outing in Como meeting Gandelman (knee) drew one foul, committed one and had four passes in 59 minutes in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Como.

Impact Gandelman managed to keep starting despite a knee ailment, but didn't record any meaningful stat on either end. He'll look to get healthier ahead of next Sunday's home game versus Cremonese. He halted a four-game streak with one tackle in this one. He has hit the net twice and logged seven shots (two on target), two chances created and one inaccurate cross in the last four fixtures.

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Lameck Banda - Picks up assist in Como bout Banda assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Como.

Impact Banda drew his first start over Riccardo Sottil in a month and picked out Lassana Coulibaly in the box with a surgical cross, registering his third assist in the campaign. The coach has gone back-and-forth at the position. Despite his inconsistent playing time, he has sent in at least one cross in 12 straight appearances, racking up 25 deliveries (two accurate). Moreover, he has taken one or more shots in his last five displays, accumulating six attempts (two on target), scoring once and adding four key passes and two tackles (two won) in that stretch.

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Lassana Coulibaly - Strikes in Como fixture Coulibaly scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one tackle (one won) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Como.

Impact Coulibaly opened the scoring with a nice header on a timely channel run, but didn't do a lot on either end besides that, and Como easily staged a comeback. It's his third goal in the season. He has posted at least one tackle in nine matches in a row, totaling 18 and winning 10 of them. Additionally, he has delivered one cross in each of the last three rounds (one accurate), adding one assist, two key passes and six clearances in that stretch.

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Wladimiro Falcone - Allows three goals versus Como Falcone recorded three saves and one clearance and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Como.

Impact Falcone couldn't do a lot more on three clear-cut scoring opportunities and even prevented the score from getting more out of hand with some nice interventions. He has kept two clean sheets in the last six contests, making 13 saves and giving up seven goals. Up next, Lecce will host Crmeonese next Sunday.

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Omri Gandelman - Starting in midfield Gandelman (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Como.

Impact Gandelman starts in midfield Saturday despite not being 100 percent fit after passing his game-day fitness test. He keeps his place in the starting XI ahead of Alex Sala, Oumar Ngom and Sadik Fofana, who remain alternative options in the role. He enters the match having recorded one tackle in each of his last four appearances, along with two goals, eight shots (three on target) and four chances created over that span.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Omri Gandelman - Nursing minor injury Gandelman (knee) "has trained fully just once this week due to knee soreness, but he'll be an option and perhaps start if he feels good enough Saturday," coach Eusebio Di Francesco...

Impact Gandelman isn't 100 percent but isn't expected to miss time and might continue starting if the game-day fitness test goes well. Alex Sala, Thorir Helgason and Sadik Fofana are the alternative options in his role. He has posted one tackle in each of the last four matches, adding two goals, eight shots (three on target) and four chances created over that span.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Diagnosed with serious knee sprain Gaspar suffered a grade one lesion of the right MCL and a partial tear of the PCL, Lecce announced.

Impact Gaspar won't be back anytime soon, and the staff and the doctors are still deliberating whether he needs surgery to make a full recovery, which would end his season prematurely. Jamiel Siebert will resume starting next to Tiago Gabriel, while Corrie Ndaba and Matias Perez will be the top defensive back-ups going forward.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Held in check by Inter Sottil had three crosses (one accurate), one corner and one clearance in 60 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Sottil co-paced his team in deliveries along with Antonino Gallo but didn't do much besides that, ending his streak of displays with at least one shot and one key pass. He'll split duties with Lameck Banda the rest of the way. He has sent in at least one cross in 17 consecutive appearances, amassing 97 (25 accurate). Furthermore, he has taken one or more corner kicks in five meetings on the trot, piling up 18, with one assist.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jamil Siebert - Comes off the bench early versus Inter Siebert recorded three tackles (two won) and 11 clearances and committed two fouls in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Siebert played almost the whole game as Kialonda Gaspar got hurt early and tallied a new season high in clearances. He'll take over the position if needed. He has posted at least one tackle in eight showings in a row, totaling 15 (eight won) and logging 10 blocks and 42 clearances over that span, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Workmanlike outing against Inter Gallo recorded three crosses (zero accurate), four clearances and one corner and won one tackle in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Gallo led his team in deliveries along with Riccardo Sottil despite the relatively low number. He has swung in at least one in seven fixtures on the trot, racking up 26 crosses (nine accurate), adding six chances created and 10 tackles (nine won) over that span. Additionally, he has registered one or more clearances in 22 straight matches, accumulating 78 and contributing to six clean sheets over that span.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Busy defensively versus Inter Ramadani won three of three tackles and registered eight clearances, one block and one off-target shot in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Ramadani had his hands full in the back in a difficult match-up, registering a new season high in clearances. He has logged at least one tackle in 11 appearances in a row, amassing 32 (17 won). Additionally, he has fired one or more shots in five straight fixtures, piling up 10 attempts (three on target), scoring once and adding four key passes and four crosses (one accurate) over that span.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Beaten twice in Inter clash Falcone made six saves and two clearances and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Falcone had a few top-notch saves as he and the Lecce defense resisted until late in the game, but they eventually caved twice because of two successful corner kicks by Inter. He has secured two clean sheets in the last five games, making 10 saves and giving up four goals. Up next, Lecce will face Como away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Hurt immediately versus Inter Gaspar left Saturday's clash against Inter in the early going due to a possible left knee injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Gaspar got his leg trapped underneath him in a tackle in the first minute of the game and bowed out with a visible limp. He's set for tests. Jamil Siebert came off the bench to replace him and would take over the position if Gaspar needed to miss time.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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Lameck Banda - Eligible to face Inter Banda completed a one-match suspension Monday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Banda will be back against Inter on Saturday and will resume competing with Riccardo Sottil and Santiago Pierotti on the wings. He has tallied one ore mroe crosses in his last 10 displays, racking up 21 deliveries (one accurate). Moreover, he has taken at least one shot in his last three displays, amassing four (one on target), scoring once and creating two chances in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Walid Cheddira - Takes two shots against Cagliari Cheddira had two shots (both on target), one key pass and one tackle (one won) in Monday's 2-1 win over Cagliari.

Impact Cheddira drew his third start in a row over Nikola Stulic and was fairly active, but Elia Caprile stopped his lone two efforts. His competitor has been dealing with a minor injury as of late, so the hierarchy is still fluid. Cheddina has fired at least one shot in three straight rounds, piling up seven attempts (two on target) and creating two scoring chances over that span.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Passable display in Cagliari tilt Gallo had four crosses (one accurate) and two clearances in Monday's 2-0 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Gallo wasn't as busy as other Lecce defenders but did his part in blanketing the adversaries. He has launched multiple crosses in six games in a row, racking up 23 deliveries (nine accurate). Additionally, he has notched at least one clearance in every contest but the opener. Instead, he didn't create a chance for the first time in four matches and saw his six-match streak with at least one tackle come to an end.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Notches eight clearances versus Cagliari Gaspar drew two fouls and recorded two tackles (zero won), eight clearances and one interception in Monday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Gaspar filled the stat sheet as he often does, and Lecce managed to stifle the opponents in this one. He has recaptured a regular role over Jamil Siebert after AFCON and a three-game suspension. He has logged multiple clearances in every appearance so far, averaging seven per game. He has posted three tackles (one won), two intereptions and one block in the last three bouts.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Sets up teammate in Cagliari tilt Coulibaly assisted once to go with three clearances, three tackles (all won) and two chances created in Monday's 2-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Coulibaly mostly contributed defensively but slipped the ball to Ylber Ramadani before a successful effort from outside the box, recording his first assist of the season. He has notched at least one tackle in seven straight contests, accumulating 15 (eight won). Instead, he didn't have a short after firing six in the previous three rounds.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Provides assist versus Cagliari Sottil assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Sottil drew his third start in a row while Lameck Banda was suspended and found Omri Gandelman in the box with a delivery from long distance ahead of the opening goal, dishing out his second helper in the campaign and his first since mid-September. He has created at least one scoring chance in the last five fixtures, racking up nine key passes and posting eight shots (one on target) and 17 corners over that span. Moreover, he has sent one or more crosses in 16 showings in a row, accumulating 94 deliveries (24 accurate).

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Hits the net in Cagliari match Ramadani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and five tackles (two won) in Monday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Ramadani sealed the deal with an effort from an angled position that surprised the goalie, who was unable to bat it away. It's his first goal of the season. He has posted at least one shot in four games in a row, accumulating nine attempts (three on target) and adding four chances created and four crosses (one accurate) over that span. Additionally, he has registered one or more tackles in 10 consecutive displays, piling up 29 and winning 18 of them.

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