US Lecce Team News - Soccer

Lameck Banda - Training on the side Banda has been diagnosed with a groin/thigh ailment and has been practicing in limited fashion during the break, Lecce relayed.

Impact Banda has avoided a serious injury after leaving early in the previous game and will have another week at his disposal to try to get healthy ahead of April 6's clash with Atalanta. Konan N'Dri would likely start if he couldn't.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Medon Berisha - Will undergo surgery Berisha will go under the knife to repair a torn right rectus femoris tendon, Lecce announced.

Impact Berisha had already been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign due to a relapse of a thigh injury, which necessitates an operation to heal fully. It remains to be seen whether he'll be ready for next season's opener, as the rehab will take multiple months. He was in the midst of a breakout year before getting hurt, having notched two goals, three assists, 24 shots (five on target) and 59 crosses (20 accurate) in 13 appearances and earning a regular role for the first time in his young career.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Medon Berisha - Suffers new injury Berisha sustained a right rectus femoris strain while he was gearing up to return and is set to consult a specialist in Finland, but, in any case, he won't return before the end of...

Impact Berisha hasn't played since early January because of a significant thigh injury and has picked up another problem while working his way back. He'll assess whether he'll need surgery to make a full recovery, but he's done for this campaign regardless. Omri Gandelman, Oumar Ngom and Seko Fofana have taken his place in the rotation.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jamil Siebert - Puts up numbers against Roma Siebert recorded one tackle (one won), nine clearances and two blocks in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Siebert had another nearly impeccable performance while replacing Kialonda Gaspar (knee), but Lecce were once again unable to secure the clean sheet. Their last one dates back to late January. He has tallied multiple clearances in the last six fixtures, totaling 44 and posting five interceptions and five tackles (five won) during that stretch, scoring once. Moreover, this marked his fourth appearance on the trot with at least one block (six total).

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Decent outing in Roma fixture Gallo created one scoring chance and had three crosses (zero accurate), nine clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Gallo was under pressure like the whole Lecce rearguard and put up good numbers in the back. He has sent in at least two crosses in 11 straight contests, accumulating 48 (13 accurate), assisting twice and logging 11 chances created and 12 corners over that span. Furthermore, this marked his 26th outing in a row with one or more clearances (99 total).

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Oumar Ngom - Works hard in Roma bout Ngom had one shot (one on target), seven tackles (three won) and two clearances and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Roma.

Impact Ngom has enjoyed an uptick in minutes due to Omri Gandelman and Lassana Coulibaly's (thigh) physical problems and has responded well, especially in the passive phase. He has notched at least one tackle in four games in a row, totaling 13 (eight won) and adding two shots (one on target) and seven interceptions over that span. Additionally, this marked his sixth straight game with at least one clearance, for a total of 11.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Pierotti - Barely denied in Roma tilt Pierotti won two of four tackles and recorded one shot (one on goal), two interceptions and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Pierotti mostly contributed defensively, filling the stat sheet on that end, and also had the best chance to equalize for his side, but Mario Hermoso had a great goal-line clearance as he tried to tap it in with a header from the middle of the box. He has posted multiple tackles in the last three matches, amassing 10 (six won) and logging five chances created, two shots (both on target) and four interceptions during that stretch, scoring once.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Beaten once in Roma clash Falcone made one save and two clearances and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Falcone had a strong save on Lorenzo Pellegrini in the first half, but didn't look great on Robinio Vaz's goal, not reading the cross properly and rejecting the ball only after it had crossed the line. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in five matches, making 16 saves and giving up nine goals over that span. Up next, Lecce will host Atalanta on April 6.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Inter's Serie A lead is down to 6 points after 1-1 draw at Fiorentina

Inter Milan is limping into the international break on a four-match winless streak across all competitions that has seen its Serie A lead reduced to six points

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Lameck Banda - Limps off against Roma Banda generated two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in 67 minutes before bowing out at the 67th in Sunday's fixture versus Roma due to a possible thigh problem, Gianluca Di M...

Impact Banda received medical attention a couple of times throughout the game and eventually left midway through the second half following a quiet outing. Konan N'Dri is the only other winger available since Riccardo Sottil is dealing with a back problem. Lecce will play their next game versus Atalanta on April 6.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Starting Sunday Banda (chest) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Roma.

Impact Banda was called up for Sunday's match and is now in the team sheet, with the attacker earning a spot in the starting XI immediately. He has now started in four straight games and should maintain the role, notching three goals and three assists in 23 appearances (13 starts) this season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Called up for Roma tilt Banda (chest) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Roma on Sunday.

Impact Banda had a scare in the previous game, but he has been cleared of any injury or condition and has been a full-go in training in recent days. He could continue starting, also considering that Riccardo Sottil (back) is missing. Banda has taken at least one shot in his last seven appearances, amassing 10 attempts (two on target) and has sent in one or more crosses in 14 outings in a row, piling up 36 deliveries (four accurate).

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Nursing back injury Sottil won't be available against Roma on Sunday due to persistent back pain and will visit a specialist during the break, Lecce announced.

Impact Sottil would have likely started in this one, as Lameck Banda (chest) is iffy, but he's dealing with a physical problem of his own, which requires further tests to ascertain its severity, the rehab route and the timetable for his return. If the top option can't go, Konan N'Dri, Walid Cheddira and Antonino Gallo would be the fallbacks in the role.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan eyes a lift as Lautaro Martínez nears return against Fiorentina

Inter Milan tries to steady its title charge as captain Lautaro Martínez returns to training and nears a comeback

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Relegation-threatened Cremonese fires Nicola with Vardy's team winless since December

Relegation-threatened Cremonese has fired coach Davide Nicola amid a more than three-month winless streak in the Italian league

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Lassana Coulibaly - Dealing with thigh injury Couliably is nursing a first-degree right biceps femoris strain, Lecce communicated.

Impact Coulibaly will miss the upcoming Roma game and will be re-evaluated during the break. Omri Gandelman is also banged up in the midfield, but he's gutting it out, although he's playing less than usual. Oumar Ngom has become a regular as of late, while Sadik Fofana, Alex Sala and Olaf Gorter could get more minutes with Coulibaly on the shelf.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Allows two in loss Falcone made two saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Napoli.

Impact Falcone didn't have a chance in either goal he allowed and also made some nice interventions throughout the contest but fantasy-wise this was far from a good game for the goalkeeper. This has been a campaign full of ups and downs for Falcone and right now his numbers are generating mixed reactions as he averaged two goals allowed per game over the last four but at the same time racked up 15 saves during that stretch.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Logs assist in loss Gallo made an assist, created three chances and sent in nine crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Napoli.

Impact Gallo was once again a big source of offense from the left flank, not only because he took the corner kick headed home by Jamil Siebert for the opener but for his constant ventures up the field to create for teammates from both open places and set pieces. That's now back-to-back games with an assist for the left-back, who racked up 33 crosses over his last six starts.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jamil Siebert - Scores in loss Siebert scored a goal off his lone shot, made one tackle, five clearances, one interception and one block and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Napoli.

Impact Siebert was solid defensively but his biggest contribution came on the attacking end just three minutes into the game as he headed home a corner kick from the right to open the scoring for Lecce. This was the first goal of the season for the youngster, who started being deployed in January and is quickly becoming a full-time starter, with 33 clearances over his last four appearances.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Discharged following exams Banda (chest) has been released from a local hospital in Naples is heading back to Lecce, the team announced.

Impact Banda spent the night at a clinic out of an abundance of caution, but isn't dealing with any serious medical issues. His diagnosis hasn't been disclosed at this stage, but he appears to have avoided long-term consequences at this stage. He'll be evaluated by his team's doctor to see how long he'll need to return to action.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli 2-1 Lecce: Politano completes comeback to boost hosts' top-four hopes Napoli moved within a point of second-placed AC Milan on Saturday, courtesy of goals from Rasmus Hojlund and Matteo Politano.

MARCH 14 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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MARCH 14 • YOUTUBE

Serie A leader Inter held 1-1 by Atalanta, giving AC Milan chance to reduce gap

Inter Milan conceded a late equalizer and was held 1-1 by Atalanta at home on Saturday, leaving the door open for AC Milan to further close the gap with the Serie A leader

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Lameck Banda - Taken to the hospital following Napoli game Banda registered three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Napoli and was stretchered off in the final minutes...

Impact Banda had a sound display, pacing his side in attempts and sending in a robust number of deliveries, but he lacked precision in both instances. He suddenly fell to the ground late in the tilt, but he quickly regained consciousness and will undergo tests in the coming hours and days. Coach Eusebio Di Francesco suggested that the problem might have been caused by a strong blow to the chest a few minutes earlier, but only the tests will clarify the situation and determine how much time he'll have to miss. Riccardo Sottil and Konan N'Dri are the next men up at his position.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Bows out versus Napoli Coulibaly had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in 45 minutes in Saturday's clash against Napoli, leaving at halftime because of a muscular...

Impact Coulibaly received some medical attention due to some discomfort late in the first half and didn't return from the locker room after picking up a small amount of stats across the board on offense. He'll have to be assessed ahead of next Sunday's away game versus Roma. Omri Gandelman and Oumar Ngom would pick up the slack if needed.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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