US Lecce Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Tete Morente - Squanders chance versus Cagliari Morente recorded one shot (zero on goal), two key passes, two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in 45 minutes in Friday's 2-1 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Morete came off the bench for the first time in the season, as Riccardo Sottil and Santiago Pierotti got the nod over him. He had an okay stint in limited minutes but missed the mark on a diving header that would have leveled the game in the final minutes. He's still searching for his first goal contribution. He has registered at least one shot, amassing seven (one accurate) and one cross, launching 10 (one accurate) in the first four rounds, adding five chances created and two corners.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Kaba - Subs in at half time against Cagliari Kaba (thigh) drew two fouls and generated one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in 45 minutes in Friday's 2-1 defeat to Cagliari.

Impact Kaba did a little bit of everything in his cameo after recovering from a muscular ailment. He could unseat Alex Sala, who hasn't been great in his two starts, in the upcoming matches. He has tallied three shots (two accurate), one key pass, three crosses (two accurate) and one clearance in three showings (one start).

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Sets up teammate in Cagliari game Sottil assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate), two key passes and two corners in Friday's 2-1 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Sottil drew his second start in a row and was the most dynamic attacker for his side. He wriggled free on the left flank and found Tiago Gabriel with a great cross on the opening goal. He had one helper in the entire past season split between Fiorentina and Milan. He's competing for minutes with Tete Morente, Santiago Pierotti and Konan N'Dri. This was by far his best showing so far. He has logged one off-target shot, two chances created, six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in four appearances (two starts).

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Gives up to goals against Cagliari Falcone recorded four saves and three clearances and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-1 loss against Cagliari.

Impact Falcone couldn't do much more as he conceded on a tap-in and a PK by Andrea Belotti. He has logged four saves in three straight matches and has totaled 16 in the season, with one clean sheet and eight goals allowed. Lecce will face Bologna at home next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Kaba - Available to play Friday Kaba (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's game against Cagliari.

Impact Kaba was listed as probable to play Friday, so it's not surprising to see him off the bench. He's not likely to see steady minutes in the XI, though, so his fantasy upside won't be very high.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - Missing again Pierret (thigh) hasn't been selected for Friday's fixture versus Cagliari.

Impact Pierret will miss his second game in a row due to muscle fatigue and the third in general, as he sat out the opener because of the flu. Ylber Ramadani and Medon Berisha will again be the top options at his position.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Kaba - Probable for Cagliari tilt Kaba (thigh) returned to full training early in the week, Lecce announced.

Impact Kaba has shaken off a minor injury that sidelined him last week and will push especially Alex Sala for a starting job in the midfield. He had gotten the nod in the second round, registering two shots (one on target), tw o crosses (one accurate) and one clearance, while he logged 32 minutes off the bench in the opener. His return will also impact Madon Berisha and Thorir Helgason's prospective minutes.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Sala - Decent in Serie A debut Sala recorded one shot (zero on goal), three interceptions, one tackle (zero won) and two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Sala made his first appearance since joining and had an okay two-way display in the large loss. Mohamed Kaba and Balthazar Pierret were missing due to thigh problems in this one, and the coach chose him over Medon Berisha and Thorir Helgason. The pecking order will likely continue to be in flux until one of the options emerges from the pack.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Stulic - Gets his first start versus Atalanta Stulic drew one foul and recorded two shots (zero on goal), three clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Stulic got the call over Francesco Camarda (head) and, while didn't score or put up big numbers, he looked comfortable and often outworked the opposing defenders, clearing some lanes for his teammates. He could get an extended look to see if he gets going in the coming fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Passable against Atalanta Morente had two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 loss against Atalanta.

Impact Morente put together a convincing performance even though his side was routed in this one. He has made the XI in the first three rounds and has been serviceable, but the Lecce frontline hasn't been great as a whole, so a shake-up could be on the horizon. He has logged six shots (one on target), three key passes, eight crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles in three bouts.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Camarda - Takes two shots versus Atalanta Camarda (head) drew two fouls and registered two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Camarda didn't miss time thanks to the break and had a couple of attempts in garbage time. Nikola Stulic had a fine display in this one despite the result, so he might relinquish the starting job after getting the nod in the first two tilts. He has tallied three off-target shots so far.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Pummeled by Atalanta Falcone had four saves and three clearances and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-1 loss against Atalanta.

Impact Falcone did what he could and prevented the score from getting even more out of hand with a few brilliant saves, but his defense was sieve-like and conceded several clear-cut chances. He has given up six goals, made 10 saves and kept one clean sheet thus far. Lecce will host Cagliari on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - Stays sidelined for Atalanta tilt Pierret "is out for Sunday due to a minor muscular injury;" coach Eusebio Di Francesco relayed.

Impact Pierret shook off an illness that cost him the previous game but picked up some muscle fatigue in recent days and will remain unavailable. Ylber Ramadani will anchor the midfield again.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Kaba - Absent for Atalanta fixture Kaba will sit out Sunday's match versus Atalanta due to muscle fatigue, coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Kaba suffered a muscular ailment during the break and will skip at least one game because of it. Medon Berisha, Alex Sala or Thorir Helgason will start alongside Lassana Coulibaly and Ylber Ramadani in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Hamza Rafia - Not part of the plans Rafia hasn't been inserted in the Serie A list for the next few months, director Pantaleo Corvino announced.

Impact Rafia dealt with an illness before the break and was made available on the transfer market but didn't transfer. He could be reintroduced only in case of severe injuries. He logged 18 appearances last season, but none since late February. Lecce will lean on Lassana Coulibaly, Ylber Ramadani, Medon Berisha, Mohamed Kaba, Alex Sala and Thorir Helgason in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Camarda - Cleared for Atalanta tilt Camarda (head) returned to full training ahead of Sunday's game versus Atalanta, Lecce announced.

Impact Camarda practiced on the side for a few days after suffering a head injury, but the break allowed him not to miss time. He'll duel with Nikola Stulic to lead the frontline in the next few fixtures. He tallied just one off-target shot in the first two matches.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Kaba - Takes two shots in loss Kaba had two shots (one on target) and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Friday's 2-0 loss against Milan.

Impact Kaba started for the first time this season and was one of his team's few players who managed to produce any kind of threat on the attacking end but that wasn't enough for his team to be able to compete against a vastly superior side. From an individual perspective, the midfielder will hope this promising display helps him getting more starts after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Allows two in loss Falcone made four saves and conceded two goals during Friday's 2-0 loss against Milan.

Impact Falcone did a solid job, keeping the opposition scoreless until midway through the second frame. However, the goalkeeper got beaten twice during the final third as his team got their first loss of the campaign. After the international break, Falcone will have another tough challenge as his side visits Atalanta on Sep. 14.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Camarda - Subs off due to head injury Camarda left at halftime against Atalanta due to a head trauma, but the ensuing tests returned clean, Lecce announced.

Impact Camarda had a rough go before bowing out, as he had just four touches and didn't take a shot. He was briefly hospitalized, but he didn't suffer severe consequences. He won't play with Italy U-21 during the break to recover, but he'll have a couple of weeks to be ready for the next game.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Hamza Rafia - Out for Milan clash Rafia hasn't been selected for Friday's game against Milan due to illness, Lecce relayed.

Impact Rafia came down with the flu in recent days and hasn't been called up. He was an afterthought in the final few months of the past campaign, and the situation doesn't appear to have changed under a different coach, as he was unused in the opener. Alex Sala, Thorir Helgason and Youssef Maleh will deputize the staters without him and Balthazar Pierret (illness).

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - Ruled out for Milan game Pierret won't be available versus Milan due to gastroenteritis, Lecce announced.

Impact Pierret fell ill late in the week and hasn't been able to shake it off in time to be an option. He played only eight minutes in the opener, with Yilber Ramadani getting the nod and subbing off late. Thorir Helgason and Alex Sala will pick up the slack.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Stulic - Joins Lecce Stulic has completed a permanent switch from Royal Charleroi to Lecce.

Impact Stulic comes in a few days after the departure of Nikola Krstovic and will duel for minutes with Francesco Camarda. He's a lot more experienced and established than his competitor. He ahs notched 19 goals and 3 assists in 58 matches with his former team.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Sala - Moves to Lecce Sala has joined Lecce on a permanent deal from Cordoba.

Impact Sala is coming off a solid season in Liga Segunda where he notched five goals and five assists in 37 matches. He'll compete with Medon Berisha and Thorir Helgason to serve as an offensive-minded box-to-box.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Pierotti - Completes suspension Pierotti cleared a one-game ban in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Genoa.

Impact Pierotti had been expelled in the final match of last season and served his punishment in the opener. He'll look to unseat Lameck Banda right away in the upcoming tilt versus Milan on Friday. He was Lecce's most consistent attacker in 2024/2025, finishing with four goals and two assists.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Medon Berisha - Passable against Genoa Berisha won three of four tackles and registered four crosses (one accurate), two interceptions and four corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Genoa.

Impact Berisha got the nod over a few other options in the midfield and had a well-rounded display, as he was gritty in the defensive phase and picked up a few stats on the other end thanks to multiple set pieces. He'll look to stay ahead of Thorir Helgason and Mohamed Kaba in the next few fixtures. He appeared 17 times (seven starts) last season, providing one as assist, as he often missed time due to injury.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

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