US Lecce Team News Page 45 - Soccer

Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes once against Salernitana Falcone had four saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Falcone stopped multiple attempts by the enemies and was beaten just by an own goal by Joan Gonzalez. He's been good so far despite failing to record a single clean sheet. He has conceded eight times and made 24 saves. Lecce will host Cremonese after the break.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marin Pongracic - Piles up stats against Salernitana Pongracic created one chance and had three tackles (three won), four clearances, and two interceptions in Friday's 2-1 victory over Salernitana.

Impact Pongracic helped his team keep the opponents in check with another tidy display in the back. He has quickly become a regular stater after joining, and he has logged six tackles, seven interceptions, and ten clearances in three games.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Wins three tackles versus Lecce Baschirotto won three of three tackles and four duels and had one interception and six clearances in Friday's 2-1 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Baschirotto turned in another very muscular display, and his good showings have kept him in the lineup over Samuel Umtiti. He has posted 12 tackles, ten interceptions, 38 clearances, and six blocks in seven matches, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Askildsen - Pretty busy against Salernitana Askildsen created one chance and had two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and three corners in Friday's 2-1 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Askildsen drew his second start of the season, relieving Kristijan Bistovic, and put together a solid stat-line with the help of a few set pieces. He has logged five shots (one on target), two chances created, 12 crosses (three accurate), and four interceptions in six appearances.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Hjulmand - Sets up teammate in Salernitana tilt Hjulmand won three duels and assisted once to go two chances created and one clearance in Friday's 2-1 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Hjulmand wasn't particularly active in the final third but sprung Assan Ceesay loose with a great long ball ahead of the opening goal. He has recorded two assists, seven chances created, 22 tackles, and 13 interceptions in seven starts.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Provides assist in Salernitana game Gallo had one interception and assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Gallo played just 16 minutes but made them count by finding Gabriel Strefezza at the edge of the box before the game-winner. He has backed up Giuseppe Pezzella in the last two games after opening the season as the starter. He has tallied seven chances created, 15 crosses (four accurate), and seven clearances so far.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joan Gonzalez - Saddled with own goal versus Salernitana Gonzalez won two duels and had three crosses (zero accurate) and one interception and scored an own goal in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Gonzalez equalized the match early in the second half with a goofy attempt to clear the ball on a corner kick that went in the opposite direction. Despite the unfortunate episode, he's been one of the early revelations of the season, as he has surprisingly been a regular and logged one goal, four chances created, nine tackles, and five interceptions in seven appearances (five starts).

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Decides Salernitana game Strefezza (calf) won three duels, had one successful take-on, and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Friday's 2-1 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Strefezza delivered in his return by claiming all the three points late with a gorgeous curled shot from just outside the box. It's his second goal of the season, while he has logged nine shots (five on target), five chances created and 18 crosses (four accurate). Lecce will host Cremonese after the break.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mert Cetin - Unused versus Salernitana Cetin (ankle) didn't feature in Friday's 2-1 win against Salernitana.

Impact Cetin resumed being available after sitting out multiple matches, but he'll have his work cut out for him to be a regular considering the high-profile moves made by Lecce in the back late in the window.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assan Ceesay - Scores against Salernitana Ceesay drew three fouls and scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-1 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Ceesay hit the net at the end of a solo counter where he weaved his way through a pair of defenders before beating the goalie and registering his second goal of the season. He could have had a bigger day since he paced his team in shots and had another pair of good opportunities. He has logged 11 shots (three on target), four crosses (two accurate), and six tackles in seven appearances. Lecce will host Cremonese after the break.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serie B champion Lecce beats Salernitana 2-1 for first win

Serie B champion Lecce won at Salernitana 2-1 for its first win since returning to the top division

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Mert Cetin - Included in squad Friday Cetin (ankle) was named to the match-day squad versus Salernitana on Friday, per SkySports.

Impact Cetin is back in the squad for the first time since the season opener versus Inter Milan when he was forced off in the 21st minute. Given his extended layoff, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see the defender being eased back into action with an appearance off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Premier League resumes; Lecce visits Salernitana

The Premier League resumes after a two-week break prompted by the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who will be the subject of tributes in matches between Aston Villa-Southampton and No...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Kastriot Dermaku - Not returning versus Salernitana Dermaku (thigh) wasn't named in Lecce's squad list to face Salernitana Friday.

Impact Dermaku started ramping up in practice earlier this week but will be given more time to recover from a significant thigh strain. Marin Pongracic and Federico Baschirotto are the frontrunners to get the nod in the back.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Strefezza - Available against Salernitana Strefezza (calf) will be called up for Friday's game versus Salernitana, coach Marco Baroni announced.

Impact Strefezza is back sooner than expected from a calf strain, but he might not start, differently than usual, since he has logged just one full training session. He will be in contention primarily with Federico Di Francesco. He has scored once and tallied seven shots (four on target), five chances created, and 18 crosses (four accurate) in four games.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Formerly known for its goals, Atalanta relies on defense now

Atalanta wasted a chance to reclaim the Serie A lead when it was held to a 1-1 draw at home by promoted Cremonese

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Atalanta beats Berlusconi's Monza 2-0, moves atop Serie A

Unbeaten Atalanta moved two points clear atop the Serie A after beating Silvio Berlusconi’s last-placed Monza 2-0

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Unbeaten Atalanta at last-place Monza in Serie A

Unbeaten Atalanta visits last-place Monza on Monday knowing that a win will take it top of the Italian league

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Arsenal looks to extend perfect start to season

Arsenal is the only team with a 100% record after four rounds of the Premier League heading into a home match against Aston Villa

AUGUST 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Lecce-Empoli 1-1 | All square at the Via Del Mare Stadium : Goals & Highlights | Serie A 2022/23

AUGUST 28, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Parity reigns in Serie A again with no more perfect teams

Three rounds into Serie A and parity is again the theme of the Italian league

AUGUST 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Barcelona loans France defender Umtiti to Serie A club Lecce

World Cup-winning France defender Samuel Umtiti will prepare for this year’s tournament in Italy instead of Barcelona after moving on loan to Lecce

AUGUST 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Kristoffer Askildsen - Comes off bench in Sassuolo game Askildsen (illness) had two touches in ten minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Askildsen returned after a stomach bug, but Joan Gonzalez stayed in the XI. He has to compete for minutes also with Thorir Helgason, but he's the most experienced of the trio given his previous appearances at Sampdoria. Lecce might not be done adding to the midfield, though.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marin Pongracic - Loaned to Lecce Pongracic has joined Lecce on a season-long loan from Wolfsburg, the club announced Monday.

Impact Pongracic kept two clean sheets in 17 Bundesliga appearances (nine starts) while on-loan with Dortmund last season, and the 24-year-old center-back is now moving to Serie A for this campaign with Lecce.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morten Hjulmand - Busy defensively in loss Hjulmand made five tackles (two won), one clearance, four interceptions and two blocks during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact Hjulmand had a very solid performance in the middle of the park making it very difficult for the opposition to create plays from the middle. He and Valentin Gendrey led all players in both tackles and interceptions but Hjulmand's two blocks gave him an edge on the defensive end. After two productive outings to begin his first Serie A campaign, the midfielder will try to keep it up during the upcoming weeks.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Serie B champion Lecce beats Salernitana 2-1 for first win

MATCHDAY: Premier League resumes; Lecce visits Salernitana

Formerly known for its goals, Atalanta relies on defense now

Atalanta beats Berlusconi's Monza 2-0, moves atop Serie A

MATCHDAY: Unbeaten Atalanta at last-place Monza in Serie A

MATCHDAY: Arsenal looks to extend perfect start to season

Parity reigns in Serie A again with no more perfect teams

Barcelona loans France defender Umtiti to Serie A club Lecce