US Lecce Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Tete Morente - Lively in Genoa game Morente won one of two tackles and generated three shots (zero on goal) and five crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Morente was by far the most dynamic attacker for his side, pacing it in attempts, but he was inaccurate both when shooting and crossing. He notched three goals and two assists in 31 games last year. He'll mostly compete with Lameck Banda, as Santiago Pierotti will be back from suspension next week.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Decent in Genoa bout Gaspar won three duels, committed one foul and had four clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Genoa.

Impact Gasper didn't rack up stats like his partner Tiago Gabriel but was on point nonetheless. He's now the most experienced defender in the Lecce rearguard and will be a fixture as long as he stays healthy. He contributed to six clean sheets in 24 matches last season.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Active against Genoa Gallo recorded two chances created, nine crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Genoa.

Impact Gallo paced his side in deliveries with a wide margin, also taking care of some corner kicks. He could have used more precision, though. He assisted twice on 116 crosses (34 accurate) in 2024/2025. He faces relatively weak competition from newcomer Corrie Ndaba, who'll have to adjust to Serie A.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Keeps clean sheet versus Genoa Falcone made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Falcone had a clutch save on a point-blank attempt in the first half and didn't see many shots come his way afterward. He blanked the opponents nine times last year. Lecce will host Milan on Friday.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jamil Siebert - Moves to Lecce Siebert has joined Lecce on a permanent deal from Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Impact Siebert racked up 54 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga in the last two seasons, scoring once. He'll compete with Tiago Gabriel to replace Federico Baschirotto, who has joined Cremonese, and partner up with Kialonda Gaspar.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Marchwinski - Still recovering Marchwinski (knee) hasn't gotten minutes during the summer and wasn't called up for Lecce's first official game of the season.

Impact Marchwinski has been absent since January, and Lecce's director stated he was close to being healthy in June, but he hasn't been able to return to the pitch yet. He'll begin the season on the mend and isn't a lock to stay put.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Sottil - Heads to Lecce Sottil has joined Lecce on a season-long loan from Fiorentina.

Impact Sottil goes out temporarily for the second consecutive campaign after having a small role at Milan in the second half of 2024/2025, playing just seven times. He posted one goal, one assist, 22 shots (six on target), 12 key passes and 41 crosses (seven accurate) in 18 matches (eight starts) before the January switch. He'll split duties with Santiago Pierotti, Tete Morente, Lameck Banda and Konan N'Dri on the wings at Lecce.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Available for friendly Maleh (knee) was an unused sub in Saturday's pre-season game versus Monopoli.

Impact Maleh was an option for the first time in the summer as he was held out to complete his rehab from a minor knee surgery. It remains to be seen whether he'll stay at Lecce to provide depth in the midfield, as a few other relegation strugglers are eyeing him.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Corrie Ndaba - Transfers to Lecce Ndbaba has penned a three-year contract with a two-year option with Lecce after completing his move from Kilmarnock.

Impact Ndaba has spent the last two years in Scotland, recording two goals and two assists in 76 matches. He previously played in the lower leagues in England. He'll deputize Antonino Gallo at left-back at Lecce.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Camarda - Moves to Lecce Camarda has joined Lecce on a season-long loan from Milan.

Impact Camarda departs Milan temporarily to gain experience after making 16 appearances (one start) over the last two campaigns, mostly featuring at the youth level. He posted 10 shots (three on target) and five key passes during his cameos. He'll deputize Nenad Krstovic, but his teammate is in talks to leave the club.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Rebic - Banned for two games Rebic was handed a two-game suspension for insulting the referee and the linesman at the end of the first half of Sunday's 1-0 win over Lazio, the League announced.

Impact Rebic will be unavailable for the first two matches of the 2025/2026 season barring a successful appeal. It remains to be seen whether he'll still be at Lecce.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - Unused in Lazio contest Pierret (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Pierret was an option but wasn't utilized following a run of starts because he wasn't 100 percent. He has been a regular for most of the campaign and notched 51 tackles, 19 interceptions. 29 clerances and 10 chances created in 30 matches (21 starts).

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Rebic - No minutes, sent off Rebic recorded no stats in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Lazio. He picked up a red card and was sent off in the 45th minute.

Impact In a case of sideline tomfoolery, Rebic logged a straight red card, which means he is expected to be suspended for multiple games next season. The forward concludes this campaign with only one goal across 27 appearances (seven starts). Rebic recorded 18 chances created, nine accurate crosses, eight corners and five shots on target.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Assist by Lecce savior Krstovic assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Kristovic's lone chance led to Lassana Coulibaly scoring the goal that assures Lecce will get Serie A action after this season. Easily, its most valuable player is the former. He logged 42 shots on target and 30 chances created for 16 G/A, more than that any of his three teammates recorded. If there is one Lecce player reliable for value, Kristovic proudly stands alone.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Lone goal saves team Coulibaly scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Going into Sunday, Coulibaly had not scored any goals for Lecce. Fortunately for him, he did this weekend, and doing so assured the team Serie A action next season, with Empoli getting relegated instead. In his first Lecce campaign, which includes 38 appearances (30 starts), Coulibaly also logged 39 clearances, 29 tackles won, 18 interceptions and 12 blocks.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Perfect again for great escape Falcone had eight saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Impact Falcone has logged a clean sheet for back-to-back games, with 12 saves between them. They assured consecutive wins that helped Lecce escape relegation on the 2024-25 Serie A's last day. Despite scrapping for points all season, Falcone's latest was more of an improvement than not. The campaign's stats back him up, with all except for goals conceded and penalty saves being better. Falcone logged 129 saves, 50 clearances and nine clean sheets without missing any games for a third consecutive season.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Pierotti - Sees red in Lazio contest Pierotti registered one tackle (one won) and two clearances in 45 minutes before receiving his second yellow card at the 45th minute in Sunday's game versus Lazio.

Impact Pierotti was energetic but only contributed defensively and committed two bookable offenses. He had fairly strong season, earning a regular role and notching four goals, two assists, 32 shots (seven on target) and 25 key passes in 36 appearances (22 starts). His future might hinge on his team's fate since it's involved in the relegation struggle.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - Returns to bench Pierret (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Lazio.

Impact Pierret is making his return from a thigh injury Sunday, with the midfielder earning a spot on the bench to face Lazio. He will hope to see some time to test his leg in the final match of the season, as he did start in their past four games.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Back in starting XI Krstovic (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Lecce.

Impact Krstovic was already known to have avoided a serious injury and was training, so it is no surprise the forward is in the starting XI Sunday. This is good news for the club as he has yet to miss a start this season, appearing in all 38 games while notching 11 goals and four assists.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - Selected for Lazio game Pierret has been diagnosed with muscle fatigue and has been training partially throughout the week but has been called up for the retreat ahead of Sunday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Pierret escaped without a substantial injury but isn't a lock to play as he's not fully fit and is highly unlikely to start. Ylber Ramadani has the edge over Medon Berisha and Mohamed Kaba to replace him in the XI after scoring last week.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Avoids serious issues Krstovic (undisclosed) trained fully as Lecce started preparing for Sunday's clash with Lazio, Lecce announced.

Impact Krstovic left early last week due to fatigue and tightness and not due to a proper injury, so he'll be able to keep leading the line in the season finale. He has scored and assisted once in his past five displays, notching 12 shots (four on target), two key passes and two tackles (one won).

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Dominant against Torino Gaspar (shoulder) had seven clerances, three interceptions and one block in Sunday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Gaspar was his usual self despite dealing with an achy shoulder and was instrumental in keeping a rare clean sheet and obtaining a crucial victory. He has posted three tackles (zero won), six interceptions and one block in the last five games. He has recorded four or more clearances in seven of his last eight showings, amassing 47.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Will miss season finale Morente had one key pass, one shot (zero on target), one cross (zero accurate) and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Morente had mostly a silent display but picked up stats in multiple categories on both ends. He'll be unavailable against Lazio on Sunday due to yellow-card accumulation. Santiago Pierotti, Lameck Banda or Jesper Karlsson will take his place. He has a decent first season in Serie A, earning a regular spot and closing with three goals, two assists, 41 shots (13 on target) and 25 key passes in 31 games (23 starts).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Guilbert - Five crosses, one accurate Guilbert registered five crosses (one accurate) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact Up to the Torino-Lecce game, Guilbert's month of May had been a quiet one. He has seven crosses this month, all but two of them and his lone accurate attempt logged Sunday. Defensively, Guilbert recorded four clearances and three interceptions in that many appearances.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Attempts five crosses Gallo recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact In each of Gallo's last four Serie A appearances, he logged more than three crosses. In total, the full-back attempted 18 crosses, with four of them accurate. Along with the crosses, Gallo recorded five chances created, six corners, 23 clearances and one interception.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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