US Lecce Team News Page 44 - Soccer

Kristijan Bistrovic - On bench against Fiorentina Bistrovic (chest) is in Lecce's match day squad for Monday's clash against Fiorentina.

Impact Bistrovic missed last weekend's defeat against Roma with a chest contusion, but he has recovered in time for Monday and could see some playing time off the bench.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Kristoffer Askildsen - Called up for Fiorentina tilt Askildsen (thigh) has been included in Lecce's squad list to face Fiorentina Monday.

Impact Askildsen left the previous game early, but he didn't suffer significant problems and will be in contention to start in the midfield with Kristijan Bistrovic and Thohir Helgason. He has notched six shots (two on target), five chances created, 16 crosses (five accurate), and seven interceptions in eight games (four starts).

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Askildsen - Avoids major issues Askildsen is nursing a thigh bruise, Lecce announced.

Impact Askildsen left the last game early but avoided significant muscular problems. He practiced on the side to open the week, so he's not a lock to be ready for Monday's match versus Fiorentina, but he will not miss extended time. Kristijan Bistrovic (chest) is set to be back for the next match in the same role.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Bistrovic - On track for Fiorentina game Bistrovic (chest) returned to full training Wednesday, Lecce announced.

Impact Bistrovic is poised to return to the squad list after missing one game with a chest contusion. If fit enough, he could get the nod right away since Morten Hjulmand is suspended and Kristoffer Askildsen is banged up. He has logged six shots (one on target), five chances created, 18 crosses (eight accurate), and three tackles in seven appearances so far.

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Wladimiro Falcone - Four saves in defeat Falcone made four saves (two goals conceded) and two clearances in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Roma.

Impact This was a rather decent outing for Falcone, considering one of Roma's two goals came from the penalty spot. That said, Roma dominated possession for much of this contest, and Lecce were unable to generate the scoring necessary to capture a result. His next opportunity to seize a victory will come next Monday versus Fiorentina.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Scores lone goal in loss Strefezza scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Roma.

Impact Strefezza played 71 minutes in this contest and made the most of his time on the pitch. His 39th minute strike to the bottom left put his shorthanded team on the board and briefly equalized the score. Unfortunately, Lecce would have needed more than one goal for any kind of result here. He was replaced by Federico Di Francesco with just under 20 minutes remaining for rest purposes.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Umtiti - Busy defensively in Lecce debut Umtiti made two tackles (one won), four clearances and one interception during Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Roma. He was also shown yellow once.

Impact Umtiti was making his Lecce debut in this one and was busy defensively throughout the full 90. He led his side in clearances for the evening. His two tackles were also a team-high. He figures to be one of the most impactful Lecce defenders along the back line during matches he finds the XI.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Askildsen - Limps off versus Roma Askildsen created two scoring chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate), and had two blocks and one interception in 71 minutes in Sunday's 1-2 loss to Roma before bowing out with...

Impact Askildsen had a well-rounded display but was forced off in the second half after a blow to the muscle. He'll take some tests in the next few days. He was substituted by Thohir Helgason since Kristijan Bistrovic was out for this one.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Hjulmand - Sent off versus Roma Hjulmand had one clearance before getting a red card in the first half of Sunday's 1-2 loss to Roma.

Impact Hjulmand was sent off for a probably inadvertent high-legged tackle on Lorenzo Pellegrini. He'll have to miss next Monday's home game versus Fiorentina. Alexis Blin and Kristijan Bistrovic (ribs), if healthy, will be the main candidates to replace him in the midfield.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Bistrovic - Unavailable against Roma Bistrovic will miss Sunday's match versus Roma due to bruised ribs, Lecce informed.

Impact Bistrovic has been limited in practice throughout the week after a blow to the chest and will sit out this one. Kristoffer Askildsen started over him in the past two matches. Thohir Helgason is also an option.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Di Francesco - One interception against Cremonese Di Francesco made one interception in a 1-1 draw against Cremonese on Sunday.

Impact Francesco had little impact on the match. The 28-year-old came as a substitute in the 84th minute and his most notable contribution was making a solitary interception.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assan Ceesay - One clearance off bench against Cremonese Ceesay made one clearance after coming off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Cremonese on Sunday.

Impact Ceesay had little impact on the match. The 28-year-old came as a substitute in the 46th minute and his most notable contribution was making a couple of tackles. Other than that, Ceesay also made a clearance.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Three saves against Cremonese Falcone made three saves and conceded a goal in a 1-1 draw against Cremonese on Sunday.

Impact Falcone had a decent outing for the home team. The 27-year-old conceded a goal but made three crucial saves as well. It was the ninth consecutive league fixture where Falcone conceded one goal.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Scores against Cremonese Strefezza scored a goal in a 1-1 draw against Cremonese on Sunday.

Impact Strefezza had a good game for the home side. The 25-year-old scored the team's only goal in the match which was his third in the league campaign. Other than that, Strefezza won an aerial duel.

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Federico Di Francesco - Plays little in Cremonese fixture Di Francesco (thigh) had one inaccurate cross and one interception and drew one foul in six minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Cremonese.

Impact Di Francesco was good to go following a thigh ailment, but Gabriel Strefezza and Lameck Banda played for almost the entire game, and they have been more effective than him on the flanks. He has logged one assist, three shots (one on target), six chances created, and six inaccurate crosses in eight appearances (six starts).

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kastriot Dermaku - Unused in Cremonese game Dermaku (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Cremonese.

Impact Dermaku shook off a thigh injury that cost him the early matches, but Federico Baschirotto, Marin Pongracic, Samuel Umtiti, and Alessandro Tuia are decisively ahead of him in the pecking order in the back.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Quiet versus Cremonese Banda (knee) had one off-target shot, sent in two inaccurate crosses, won one tackle, and drew one foul in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Cremonese.

Impact Banda didn't miss time despite a small knee ailment, but he didn't have a particularly good showing in the first match after the break. He's been highly dynamic but has lacked touch in the final third thus far. He has logged one assist, 13 shots (four on target), and 14 crosses (zero accurate) in eight appearances.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kastriot Dermaku - Available versus Cremonese Dermaku (thigh) has been called up for Sunday's match against Cremonese.

Impact Dermaku will be an option for the first time this season following a major thigh problem, but it'll most probably take multiple absences for him to find some playing time in the back.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Good to go for Cremonese game Banda (knee) returned to full practice Thursday, Lecce announced.

Impact Banda was managed through the break due to a knock, but the issue never appeared too serious, and he will be an option for Sunday's game. He'll compete for the starting job with Federico Di Francesco. He has notched one assist, 12 shots (four on target), one chance create,d and 12 inaccurate crosses in seven appearances (five starts).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Di Francesco - Recovers from small injury Di Francesco (thigh) went back into full training Tuesday, Lecce announced.

Impact Di Francesco practiced on the side for a week after suffering a small thigh problem, but the break helped him not miss time. He could get the start versus Cremonese if Lameck Banda (knee) isn't 100 percent. He has tallied one assist, three shots (one on target), six chances created, and five inaccurate crosses in seven appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Di Francesco - Nursing thigh problem Di Francesco has been diagnosed with a pectineus muscle pull in the left thigh, Lecce announced.

Impact Di Francesco will practice on the side for a few days to try shaking off the ailment, but it's not a given he will be able to recover in time for October 2's game versus Cremonese.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Will skip international duties Banda will not answer Zambia's call-up because of a minor knee sprain, Lecce announced.

Impact Banda will stay home to try recovering ahead of the Cremonese game, and the injury doesn't seem overly severe.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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