US Lecce Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Nikola Krstovic - Assist before injury Krstovic was subbed off due to injury in the 59th minute of Sunday's 1-0 win over Torino. He assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created before exiting...

Impact Krstovic logged the assist to Lecce's game-winning goal, which could be what saves the team from potential relegation. That will be decided next Sunday at Lazio, but he faces a potential absence because of an undisclosed injury that forced him off early.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ylber Ramadani - Scores off bench Ramadani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win against Torino.

Impact Since his last start, April 19 against Como, Ramadani has been sparsely used, logging 50 minutes across Lecce's next four games and sitting out two of them. Ideally for him, he can finish off his 2024-25 season strong, and that may just be the case with his game-winning goal Sunday. The win may have just helped Lecce escape relegation, and Ramadani has his first goal this season.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Logs four-save clean sheet Falcone made four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Torino.

Impact For the first time since April 27, Falcone logged more than three saves in a game. It had been longer since the goalkeeper recorded a clean sheet, which he has eight of this season. Considering that Falcone maintained seven clean sheets last season, this season is an improvement in that regard.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - Forced off in first half against Torino Pierret registered one key pass, one block and one tackle (one won) in 45 minutes before leaving Sunday's clash with Torino before the end of the first half due to a muscular injur...

Impact Pierret provided his contribution on both ends during his time on the pitch but was labouring before the interval and was subbed out. He's headed for some tests. The coach picked Ylber Ramadani over Madon Berisha and Mohamed Kaba to replace him in the midfield.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Fit to start versus Torino Gaspar (shoulder) is getting the nod in Sunday's clash with Torino.

Impact Gaspar has trained on the side for most of the week, but the gaffer still elected to go with him over youngster Tiago Gabriel in a crunch match. He has posted five tackles (two won), eight interceptions, 30 clearances and there blocks in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Avoids serious injury Gaspar trained on the side to open the week due to a right shoulder contusion, Lecce relayed.

Impact Gaspar escaped without a sprain or structural damage and will continue to be assessed in the lead-up to Sunday's match versus Torino. Gaby Jean or Tiago Gabriel would start if he were unable to go.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes key goal Falcone allowed a goal in Lecce's 1-1 draw against Verona on Sunday.

Impact The goalkeeper made what could be considered a crucial error, as he misjudged the header which gave Verona the equalizing goal. That could cost Lecce a spot in Serie A next season. Falcone has a favorable matchup next week though, as Torino has scored just 39 goals in 36 league matches.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Assists in draw Morente had an assist on Lecce's goal in a 1-1 draw against Verona on Sunday.

Impact The forward put up four shots (one on target) and created two chances, ultimately getting one assist. Morente should remain a factor as Lecce look to secure a position in Serie A next year when they face a tough Torino defense next week.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Scores opener in draw Krstovic had the opening goal in Lecce's 1-1 draw Sunday against Verona.

Impact The forward set up Lecce to take three points in a race to avoid relegation but the squad gave its lead back within the half. Krstovic will need to be on his best game if Lecce want to take points off a stiff Torino defense in their quest to avoid going down to Serie B.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Banged up in Verona match Gaspar had 11 clearances, one tackle (zero on) and one interception in 75 in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Verona before exiting due to a right shoulder problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport r...

Impact Gaspar had his usual strong and busy display in the back but landed awkwardly on his shoulder and bowed out a few minutes later. He'll be examined in the coming days. The coach picked Tiago Gabriel over Gaby Jean to replace him off the bench. One of the two would start against Torino next Sunday if he couldn't go.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Leading the line Sunday Krstovic (thigh) is leading the line for Lecce during Sunday's trip to Verona.

Impact Krstovic is good to go after dealing with a thigh injury in the buildup to Sunday's match. The forward hasn't scored a goal since March.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Available after muscular ailment Krstovic "trained fully only once this week due to muscle fatigue, but he'll be an option Sunday," coach Marco Giampaolo announced.

Impact Krstovic is neck-and-neck to start with Ante Rebic, as the boss could err on the side of caution. He hasn't scored in his last five showing but has been productive otherwise, putting up 20 shots (two on target) and five key passes.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Five crosses as a sub Tete Morente recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Morente returned to the Lecce squad after an absence and made an impact with five crosses off the bench in his 45 minutes from the bench. He created two chances, having not created any chances in his previous two matches. In total, this season he has scored three and provided one assist.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - One save in home defeat Falcone made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Falcone conceded for the 10th game in a row as Lecce fell to a 1-0 defeat to Napoli. With one save, this was also the fewest saves he has made in his last six matches. In his 35 games played so far this season, he has kept seven clean sheets.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Back with team Morente (personal) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Napoli.

Impact Morente was out of the club's last match due to a personal issue, but is now back with the club, as he has earned a bench spot Saturday. He is regular starter when fit and will look to see that spot back next contest, as he has started in 21 of his 28 appearances this campaign.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Missing for personal reasons Morente wasn't available for Sunday's game versus Atalanta due to the birth of his child, Il Sussidiario reported.

Impact Morente was part of the initial squad but left the team's retreat to witness the happy event. Jesper Karlsson exploited the opportunity to start, scoring a PK, so the two might be in contention going forward. He'll be back for Saturday's clash with Napoli. He has taken multiple shots in his past three showings, totaling 11 (five accurate) and adding four key passes, seven crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles (three won).

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Will return versus Napoli Krstovic cleared a one-game ban in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Krstovic will be eligible and most likely start over Ante Rebic against Napoli on Saturday. He has notched three or more shots in his last five appearances, piling up 21 (three on target) and adding eight chances created, one cross (zero accurate) and three tackles (two won), scoring once.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Medon Berisha - Completes ban Berisha served a one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Berisha will be available against Napoli on Saturday but didn't start in his previous three showings, although he generally got decent minutes off the bench. He has notched at least one cross in his last four displays (one start), totaling 11 (two accurate) and recording nine shots (one on target), three key passes and three corners.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Frederic Guilbert - Returns to the XI against Atalanta Guilbert had two crosses (one accurate), five clearances, three tackles (two won) and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Guilbert resurfarced after not getting any minutes in the past two fixtures, as the coach preferred Danilo Veiga over him, and had an impeccable defensive performance. The two might alternate depending on the match-up. He has tallied at least one scoring chance and one cross in his last four showings, piling up six and 10 (six accurate) respectively and posting seven tackles (five won), five interceptions and seven clearnaces.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Dialed in versus Atalanta Gaspar recorded one shot (zero on goal), one tackle, one interception and nine clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Gaspar did a nice job in containing the Atalanta offense, which found the target only through a PK. He has notched at least four clearances, one interception and one tackle in four of the last five matches since returning from injury, adding five blocks. However, his team has been unable to blank the opponents in months.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - On point in Atalanta tilt Baschirotto won two of two tackles and had 12 clearances, one block and one shot (zero on target) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Baschirotto had another solid display in the back, as Lecce managed to limit a high-wattage frontline, giving up just one goal. He has notched six or more clerances in 11 of the last 12 matches. He has put up one block in the last four straight, adding six shots (three on target), five tackles (three won) and two interceptions, with no clean sheets but scoring twice.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lassana Coulibaly - Shows well versus Atalanta Coulibaly registered two shots (one on goal), three tackles (two won), two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Coulibaly had more freedom to attack than usual due to a different composition of the midfield, tallying multiple shots for the first time than usual, and made his presence felt in the back as he routinely does. He has had at least a tackle in 10 of the last 11 matches. He has notched nine (five won) in the last five games, adding three key passes, one interception and four clearances.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Pierotti - Decent in Atalanta meeting Pierotti had two shots (zero on goal), four tackles (one won), one interception and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Pierotti co-led his team in attempts despite the low numbers but squandered a big scoring opportunity near the end of the first half, hitting the side netting in a one-on-one with the goalie. He has notched four crosses (zero on target), three key passes, three crosses (one accurate) and nine tackles (two won) in the last five games.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jesper Karlsson - Scores PK in Atalanta match Karlsson scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Karlsson drew a surprise start over Tete Morente considering he hadn't gotten any minutes in the previous three matches and was pretty good on offense, in addition to keeping his cool from the spot. However, he caused a PK on the other end with an unfortunate tackle on Juan Cuadrado. It remains to be seen whether this showing will help him gain momentum. He has recorded at least one shot in his last five displays (three starts), totaling seven (four on target) and adding three key passes, 16 crosses (three accurate) and 10 corners. He has launched multiple deliveries in six of his last seven showings.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Concedes once versus Atalanta Falcone made six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Falcone was busy and mostly successful in the second half, but Atalanta hit the net through a PK. He recorded his highest number of saves in a couple of months. He has surrendered eight goals and parried away 21 shots in the last five matches. His last clean sheet dates back to mid-February. Lecce will host Napoli on Saturday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

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