US Lecce Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Ylber Ramadani - Creates two chances versus Lecce Ramadani registered one shot (zero on goal), three tackles (two won) and two key passes in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Como.

Impact Ramadani was back in the XI after not featuring in the previous match and made his presence felt on both ends in the tough loss. He has notched five shots (zero on target), five chances created, 13 tackles (seven won) and two interceptions in his last four appearances.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Takes five shots in Como game Morente had five shots (three on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) and drew one foul in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Como.

Impact Morente was the most dangerous man for his side, pacing it in attempts, and challenged Jean Butez a few times, but the opposing goalie didn't crack. He has recorded 13 shots (five on target), four key passes and eight crosses (zero accurate) in his last five showings.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Medon Berisha - Disqualified for Atalanta tilt Berisha had six crosses (zero accurate), one key pass and three corners and was cautioned for the fifth time in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Como.

Impact Berisha had a good shift off the bench and led his team in deliveries, but it wasn't enough to stage a comeback, and he'll be unavailable for the next game versus Atalanta on Friday due to yellow-card accumulation. He has begun on the bench behind Thorir Helgason, Ylber Ramadani and Lassana Coulibaly in the last four rounds.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Suspended for Atalanta clash Krstovic drew three fouls, registered three shots (one on goal) and one clearance and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Como.

Impact Krstovic was the last to give up for his side, but his efforts were in vain, and he'll have to sit out the next match due to yellow-card accumulation. Ante Rebic will likely spearhead the frontline versus Atalanta on Friday.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Pummeled by Como Falcone recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss against Como.

Impact Falcone didn't have blunders but wasn't as brilliant as in other circumstances and wasn't helped by his defenders. He has given up eight goals and made 15 saves in the last five rounds, with no clean sheets. Lecce will face Atalanta away Friday.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Unlucky shift Krstovic had three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Fortune was not on Krstovic's side on Saturday against Juventus. The striker from Montenegro hit the woodwork with one of his three shot attempts, completed one of his two dribbles, and won three of his six ground duels. However, he was pulled at halftime and was not able to contribute to the late comeback Lecce tried to mount in the second half. Krstovic has not scored for the club since the international break and he will be looking to get back on track on Saturday against Como.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Two goals in two games Baschirotto scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Baschirotto may need to consider a position change for Lecce, as he scored his second goal in as many matches against Juventus on Saturday. In 90 minutes played, the 28 year old scored one goal in the 87th minute from two shots (one on target, one off). He also created one chance, completed four passes into the final third, and made three clearances. With the club outside the relegation zone by just two points, they will likely take any help they can get in the goalscoring department, no matter how unlikely the source.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - Bright display in midfield Pierret registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Pierret was Lecce's most creative midfielder in their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Juventus. In 90 minutes played, the 24 year old completed the most dribbles in the match with three, created one chance, made six passes into the final third, and was accurate with three of his five long balls. Saturday was Pierret's first start for the club since February 28, but hopefully his inventive showing earned him another against Como on Saturday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Decent day in net Falcone registered five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Falcone had a good performance against Juventus on Saturday despite the loss. The 30 year old did concede two goals, but he made five saves, two diving saves, and two from inside his own box. Despite owning a respectable save percentage of 67.3 on the season, Falcone has not kept a clean sheet since February 28 against Fiorentina. With Lecce barely safe from relegation, they will need Falcone to have a big shift against Como on Saturday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gaby Jean - Diagnosed with torn ACL Jean ruptured the ACL in his left knee, Lecce announced.

Impact Jean will soon have surgery and will be sidelined for a number of months. Lecce will lean on Federico Baschirotto, Kialonda Gaspar and Tiago Gabriel in the middle of the defense until the end of the season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Gaby Jean - Subs off immediately versus Juventus Jean had one clearance in 11 minutes before being forced out of Saturday's clash with Juventus due to a likely knee injury, Gianluca DI Marzio reported.

Impact Jean returned to the starting lineup after two matches as the coach opted for a more robust defense but was stretchered off after just 10 minutes after an ugly-looking torsion of the joint. He's set for tests. Tiago Gabriel made his Serie A debut in relief.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kialonda Gaspar - Solid against Venezia Gaspar generated three tackles (one won), six clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Venezia.

Impact Gasper had a strong showing in his second appearance after recovering from a major injury, but the opponents found a way to score. He should start over Gaby Jean consistently the rest of the way. He has posted vie tackles (three won), two interceptions and two blocks in the last two matches.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Medon Berisha - Fizzy off the bench against Venezia Berisha won of one tackle and recorded three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in 36 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Berisha provided a spark and helped the offense in the final portion of the game, putting up numbers in multiple categories. The good showing could help regain minutes at Ylber Ramadani's expense. He has registered nine shots (one on target), two key passes, five crosses (two accurate) and six tackles (three won) in the last five contests (two starts).

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Tete Morente - Shines against Venezia Morente drew eight fouls and recorded four shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Morente quickly returned to the XI after oddly not playing in the previous match and often created havoc with his sprints, pacing his team in key passes. He's likely to remain the top option over Jesper Karlsson and Lameck Banda in his role. He has notched six shots (two on target), five chances created, 11 crosses (four accurate) and six tackles (two won) in his last five outings.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Krstovic - Fires at will against Venezia Krstovic had eight shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Venezia.

Impact Krstovic bombed away from all sorts of positions and ranges throughout the contest, almost tying his season high in such a category, but he was never truly threatening. He has bagged three goals and posted 20 shots (three on target), 10 key passes and two crosses (zero accurate) in the last four games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Antonino Gallo - Scores own goal in Venezia match Gallo won three of four tackles and had an own goal, seven crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Gallo had a fine offensive display and racked up stats in the back too but beat his own goalie with a goofy deflection on a set piece. He has tallied six chances created, 14 crosses (three accurate). 18 tackles (11 won) and 18 clearances in the last five tilts.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Baschirotto - Strikes against Lecce Baschirotto scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), three tackles (one won) and six clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Baschirotto was dominant in both boxes and leveled the game with a towering header shortly after an own goal by a teammate. He hadn't scored in two years. He has registered 35 clearances, three interceptions, six tackles and one block in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Beaten once in Venezia tilt Falcone recorded three saves and three clearances and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Venezia.

Impact Falcone was beaten by a teammate, Antonino Gallo, on a free kick and stopped a pair of dangerous Venezia shots before and after the goal. He hasn't secured a clean sheet in six rounds, giving up nine goals and making 21 saves. Lecce will visit Juventus on Saturday.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Wladimiro Falcone - Five saves in loss Falcone had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Roma.

Impact Despite the loss, Falcone was able to limit Roma to just a goal while making five saves and allowing once Saturday. He's conceded eight goals in the last five appearances, totaling 18 saves in that span. The keeper will face off with Venezia on Sunday, who have scored just one goal in the last five contests.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - DNP versus Roma Pierret (illness) didn't come off the bench in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Pierret returned from a one-game absence but wasn't fielded. The coach seems to prefer Medon Berisha and Ylber Ramadani to him in this stretch after he was a regular for a large chunk of the season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Sala - Unused versus Roma Sala (illness) didn't play in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Sala was back in the fold as expected but didn't get minutes. He has featured just once since joining the team in January, as Antonino Gallo is dominating the minutes at the position.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lameck Banda - Takes three shots versus Roma Banda won one of three tackles and had three shots (one on target) and one cross (one accurate) in 32 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Banda saw the most action returning from a big ankle injury and was fairly threatening. He'll look to concretely compete for the starting job on both flanks with Santiago Pierotti, Tete Morente and Jesper Karlsson as he gets his legs fully under him.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Sala - On bench Sala (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Roma.

Impact Sala was cleared ahead of the match, so it is no surprise to see the defender on the bench Saturday. He has seen minimal time since joining Lecce, appearing once off the bench for 26 minutes, so he will hope to see more time now that he is fit.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Balthazar Pierret - Return to bench Pierret (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Roma.

Impact Pierret is back with the team for the reception of Roma, clearing his illness ahead of the contest. The defender has started in 16 of his 23 appearances and will hope to see another start again soon after returning from his absence.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Sala - Shake off illness Sala (illness) was back with the rest of the group in training Wednesday, Lecce reported.

Impact Sala will resume deputizing Antonino Gallo at left-back after the break in the Roma tilt on March 29. He has played just once off the bench since joining, while he appeared eight times (three starts) with Como beforehand, recording one chance created, nine crosses (one accurate) and nine tackles.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

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