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Gattuso takes aim at critics as he follows Italy debacle with a revival at unbeaten Lazio

Gennaro Gattuso is making waves at Lazio with an unbeaten start in Serie A to follow the debacle he oversaw as Italy's coach

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Thierry Correia - Resumes starting in Lazio game Correia registered two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created and drew three fouls in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Correia made the XI for the first time since the opener, as he dealt with a toe issue despite being constantly available, and had a run-of-the-mill showing on the wing, picking up stats on both ends. The nature of Ridgeciano Haps' injury has yet to be disclosed. Richie Sagrada is also in the mix at the position. He has sent in at least one cross in his four displays, totaling seven (two accurate) and has also posted five shots (one on target), three chances created and three tackles (two won).

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Hainaut - Swings in seven crosses against Lazio Hainaut registered one shot (one on goal), two interceptions and seven crosses (one accurate) and won one tackle in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Hainaut was the usual force on the wing, but his precision was severely lacking for the second match in a row, even though he led his club in crosses again. He has launched at least two, amassing 27 (four accurate), and has fired one or more shots, totaling six (two on target), in every outing, scoring and assisting once and adding seven tackels (three won) and 10 clearances over that span.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Perez - Piles up stats in Lazio clash Perez generated six crosses (two accurate), two interceptions and five corners and created four scoring chances in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Perez filled the stat sheet mostly thanks to his sharp set pieces, leading his team in a pair of offensive categories and posting new season highs in crosses and corners. He has had at least one delivery in five straight contests, racking up 17 (six accurate). Moreover, this marked his third match in a row with two or more key passes, accumulating 11, and at least one corner, for a total of eight.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Moreno - Solid performance versus Lazio Moreno (undisclosed) registered four shots (zero on goal), two clearances and one block and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Moreno was active on both ends in his second consecutive starts, as he pushed forward a few times, and he was a presence on set pieces, but he missed the mark on all his efforts. He'll likely be a regular if he stays healthy. He has registered four tackles (two won), two interceptions and six clearances in his first three appearances, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Akor Adams - Slightly unlucky in Lazio fixture Adams recorded five shots (three on goal) and 10 passes and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Adams had his most productive outing yet, recording a new season high in shots. with okay touch in the box, but Christos Mandas came up big a few times, and he left a couple of juicy chances on the table. He has fired multiple shots in every round, piling up 17 (seven on target), hitting the net once and adding two key passes and two crosses (zero accurate) over that span.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Misses penalty in Lazio contest Yeboah registered two shots (one on goal), two tackles (one won) and three chances created and had a PK saved in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Yeboah was active and influential as usual, but he didn't seize the opportunity to break the deadlock, as Christon Mandas guessed correctly on his attempt. He has notched multiple shots, totaling 14 (five on target), and at least one key pass, accumulating 10, in the first five rounds, scoring once. Additionally, this marked his fifth game in a row with one or more tackles, for a total of nine (six won).

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - Concedes twice versus Lazio Stankovic had no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Lazio.

Impact Stankovic was beaten by a PK by Mattia Zaccagni and a point-blank finish by Tijjani Noslin, and Lazio didn't have any other attempts on goal. It's his first appearance without a rejection, and he has yet to keep a clean sheet. He has given up 13 goals and made 17 saves thus far. Up next, Venezia will face Atalanta away on October 12.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Venezia vs Lazio Prediction and Betting Tips | September 19th 2026 The action continues in round five of the Italian Serie A as Venezia and Lazio go head-to-head at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ridgeciano Haps - Unavailable for Lazio clash Haps (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Saturday's game versus Lazio.

Impact Haps picked up an undisclosed physical problem in the last training session and will be evaluated in the coming days. He has played either as a center-back or on the left wing in the early going. Juan Jesus, Redouane Halhal, Thierry Correia and Pasquale Mazzocchi will pick up the slack in their respective roles.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Moreno - Good to go for Lazio contest Moreno "exited because he was cramping up last week," coach Giovanni Stroppa stated.

Impact Moreno ran out of gas in the previous game and isn't dealing with an injury. He'll be neck and neck to start in a couple of spots with Ridgeciano Haps, Redouane Halhal and Juan Jesus. He has registered one tackle (zero won), one interception and four clearances through two outings (one start).

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Dagasso - Stays out for Lazio clash Dagasso (undisclosed) "won't be available Sunday," coach Giovanni Stroppa relayed.

Impact Dagasso would have likely gotten a chance as Venezia are down multiple midfielders, but he's hurt as well. Simone Panada and Lamine Fanne, who have barely played so far, will provide depth behind Simon Sohm, Kike Perez and Thorir Helgason.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Toma Basic - Not returning versus Lazio Basic (foot) "won't be available Saturday but is close to recuperating," coach Giovanni Stroppa announced.

Impact Basic will be given the break to make a full recovery from a plantar fascia strain. With Matteo Dagasso (undisclosed) and Gianluca Busio (thigh) also on the mend, Simon Sohm, Thorir Helgason, Simone Panada and Lamine Fanne will enjoy an uptick in minutes.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Will miss extended time Busio is dealing with an intratendinous right biceps femoris strain, Venezia relayed.

Impact Busio is dealing with something more serious than a typical muscle injury and will likely sit out multiple matches after the upcoming international break. Thorir Helgason, Toma Basic (foot), Simone Panada and Toni Fernandez will replace him in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Relatively quiet against Fiorentina Yeboah generated two shots (zero on goal), two tackles (two won) and two chances created and drew one foul in Friday's 4-2 defeat to Fiorentina.

Impact Yeboah was the usual offensive hub but wasn't as impactful and productive as in the previous game. He has registered multiple shots, totaling 12 (four on target), at least one key pass, racking up seven, and one or more tackles, accumulating seven (five won), in the first four rounds.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Perez - Fine outing versus Fiorentina Perez generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created and one one of two tackles in Friday's 4-2 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Perez has yet to put his name in the stat sheet this season but has had well-rounded outputs in back-to-back fixtures. He has registered two or more tackles in three consecutive games, amassing 11 (six won). Furthermore, this marked his fourth straight display with at least one cross, for a total of 11 (four accurate).

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Picks up helper in Fiorentina clash Haps assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate), three clearances and one chance created in Friday's 4-2 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Haps played most of the game as a center-back due to some absences but still made his presence felt on the other end, teeing up Antoine Hainaut's late goal with a long delivery from the left wing. He's been ahead of Thierry Correia for now, while Pasquale Mazzocchi joined on deadline day. He has posted one tackle (all won), at least one interception, accumulating four, and multiple clearances, piling up eight, in the last three games, adding two chances created and six crosses (three accurate) in that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Hainaut - Finds the net in Fiorentina match Hainaut scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), nine crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 4-2 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Hainaut got busy motoring up and down the wing, pacing his team in deliveries and setting a new season high, but his aim was very poor, as he failed to find a teammate in any of them. He gave his team some hope thanks to a late goal, heading it home on a cross from the other flank for his second straight goal contribution. He has tallied at least one shot, amassing five (one on target), one key pass, piling up seven, and two crosses, racking up 20 (three accurate) in every appearance so far. Additionally, this marked his fourth consecutive match with one or more clearances, for a total of nine.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Akor Adams - Scores first Serie A goal versus Fiorentina Adams scored one goal to go with four shots (one on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 4-2 loss against Fiorentina.

Impact Adams opened his seasonal tally after coming close in the previous games with a quality effort from outside the box whose trajectory surprised the opposing goalie. He has fired multiple shots in all four games, totaling 12 (four on target), and adding two chances created and two crosses (zero accurate) over that span.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - Blown away by Fiorentina Stankovic registered six saves and two clearances and surrendered four goals in Friday's 4-2 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Stankovic was under intense fire and took a step in the wrong direction on one of Francesco Mastantuono's goals, while he couldn't do a lot more on the others, as his defense continues to be very suspect. He has given up 11 goals and made 17 saves in four games. Up next, Venezia will host Lazio next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Amorim welcomes Pulisic's frustration and hints at minutes for AC Milan this weekend

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SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Mastantuono hat trick spurs Fiorentina to first win in Serie A and Rennes tops Ligue 1

Franco Mastantuono's hat trick has given Fiorentina its first win in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Gianluca Busio injured for Venezia, dealing blow to USMNT hopes Venezia midfielder Gianluca Busio was substituted with an injury just before halftime against Fiorentina in a Serie A match on Friday, Sept....

SEPTEMBER 11 • USATODAY.COM

Matias Moreno - Bows out in Fiorentina match Moreno registered one tackle (zero won), four clearances and one interception before exiting Friday's loss to Fiorentina at the 69th minute because of a muscular injury, Gianluca D...

Impact Moreno drew his first start of the season and was busy but not particularly effective in the back, like the rest of the Venezia rearguard, which gave up four goals. He'll need to be examined before next Saturday's game versus Lazio. Juan Jesus and Redouane Halhal would be the next men up if he couldn't go.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Gattuso takes aim at critics as he follows Italy debacle with a revival at unbeaten Lazio

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Mastantuono hat trick spurs Fiorentina to first win in Serie A and Rennes tops Ligue 1