VENEZIA FC NEWS

Antonio Candela - Scores own goal in draw Candela registered an own goal and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Como.

Impact Candela scored against his own net just after halftime as Venezia ended up with the home draw. The midfielder made the second-most tackles for his side before subbing off in the 64th minute. That was his 11th appearance (11 starts) in 2024-25.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Scores equalizer versus Como Oristanio scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Como.

Impact Oristanio scored the 2-2 equalizer in the 69th minute with his second goal in the season to help Venezia earn one point at home. The midfielder also sent in the second-most crosses for his side during the match. He's been a regular starter in 2024-25, starting in all but one of his 15 appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Zampano - Assists in home draw Zampano assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Como.

Impact Zampano created Hans Nicolussi Caviglia's opener in the 16th minute with his first assist in the campaign. The midfielder led Venezia with a season-high two chances created during the game. He also matched his season-best with three tackles to help them on defense.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Scores opener versus Como Nicolussi Caviglia scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Como. In addition, he was given...

Impact Nicolussi scored the opener in the 16th minute with his third goal in the season, but it wasn't enough to earn the home win. The midfielder led Venezia with a season-high five shots during the match. He also received his second yellow card in the proccess, though.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - Makes three saves in draw Stankovic had three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Como.

Impact Stankovic made three or more saves for the fifth time in eight starts. The goalkeeper still has no clean sheets over that span, though. He will now look for his first at Juventus on Saturday,

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Subs in late versus Como Yeboah (ankle) had one cross in six minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Como.

Impact Yeboah didn't miss time but made a shorter-than-usual cameo in this one. He has mostly operated as Gaetano Pio Oristanio's deputy so far. He has totaled three crosses (zero accurate), two interceptions and one tackle (one won) in the last five matches (zero starts).

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Zampano - Starting against Como Zampano (hand) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Como.

Impact Zampano returns after missing last week's match against Bologna through injury. The wing-back has started three of Venezia's last four matches when fit.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Joronen - Backup duty Sunday Joronen (knee) is the backup keeper for Sunday's match against Como.

Impact Joronen returns after missing Venezia's last two matches due to injury. The keeper hasn't started a match since October 4th.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Available from bench Yeboah (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Como.

Impact Yeboah returns after picking up an ankle injury last week against Bologna. The attacker has made just one start across his ten appearances this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Richie Sagrado - Will skip Como fixture Sagrado (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Sunday's game versus Como.

Impact Sagrado suffered an undisclosed injury in practice and will be sidelined for at least one game. He has started twice and has been unused in all the other matches so far. Francesco Zampano, Antonio Candela and Mikael Egill Ellertsson are the top options in the role.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Raimondo - Ruled out for Como game Raimondo is missing from Venezia's squad list to face Como on Sunday.

Impact Raimonda got hurt in training late in the week and won't be involved. He's been the third option behind Joel Pohjanpalo and Christian Gytkjaer at the no.9 position so far, appearing nine times off the bench but for a total of just 86 minutes.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Joronen - Could be option versus Como Joronen (knee) "is in better shape and should be available against Como on Sunday," Venezia official Filippo Antonelli announced.

Impact Joronen could make his return after missing two fixtures due to a knee injury, but Filip Stankovic should remain in his starting role even if that's the case, as the coach made the switch a few weeks back.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Zampano - Could be back versus Como Zampano (hand) is probable for Sunday's tilt against Como, Venezia exec Filippo Antonelli stated.

Impact Zampano has resumed training with a cast on his surgically repaired hand and should at least be an option. Antonio Candela relieved him in the previous match. He has totaled 19 crosses (one accurate), seven tackles (four won) and two clearances in his last five showings (four starts).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Late call for Como game Yeboah (ankle) is trending toward being available for Sunday's game versus Como, Venezia director Filippo Antonelli announced.

Impact Yeboah will go through a final fitness test on game day but might be able to avoid missing time after picking up a minor ankle issue in the previous game. He'll have his usual reserve role if cleared, as he has started just once so far. He has notched two shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two interceptions in his last five displays.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Avoids serious injuries Yeboah is day-to-day with a left ankle contusion, Venezia relayed.

Impact Yeboah escaped without a significant sprain after getting banged up during the weekend, but he might still miss some time if he's unable to train fully ahead of Sunday's clash with Como. He's usually a depth piece.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alfred Duncan - Will spend time on the shelf Duncan has been diagnosed with a low-grade soleus strain in his left calf and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Venezia announced.

Impact Duncan suffered a muscular injury and not a knee tweak as it appeared initially and will be sidelined for at least two or three games. Issa Doumbia, Magnus Kofod Andersen and Domen Crngoj are the next men up in the Venezia midfield.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Subdued in Bologna game Nicolussi Caviglia (undisclosed) had one off-target shot, one tackle (zero won), one interception and three clearances in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Nicolussi Caviglia managed to play the whole game despite an ailment but didn't rack up stats on either end. He'll remain a fixture of the formation if he avoids injuries. He has scored twice and added seven shots (two on target), four key passes, nine crosses (two accurate) and six corners in the last five rounds.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Gets hurt in Bologna game Yeboah had one tackle (one won) and one interception in 15 minutes off the bench in Saturday's loss to Bologna due to a possible ankle injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Yeboah came off the bench early in the second half but was unable to finish the game after twisting his ankle. He's set for some examinations. He usually has a secondary role in the Venezia offense.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Alfred Duncan - Subs off versus Bologna Duncan had one clearance before leaving Sunday's game against Bologna at the 55th minute due to a knee injury, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Duncan got banged up in the first half in a tackle and gutted it out for a while before coming out later in the game. He'll be evaluated before next Sunday's home game versus Como. He was replaced by John Yeboah as the coach went with a more aggressive scheme. Domen Crnigoj and Issa Doumbia are usually his deputies.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Starting Saturday Nicolussi Caviglia (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact Nicolussi Caviglia has shaken off the muscle issues he was dealing with heading into the match, with the midfielder returning to his spot in the starting XI Saturday. He has now started in all but two matches he has been available for this season and should be expected to remain in the starting XI moving forward.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Small doubt for Bologna game Nicolussi Caviglia is dealing with a muscular problem, coach Eusebio Di Francesco relayed, but he made Venezia's squad list to face Bologna on Saturday.

Impact Nicolussi Caviglia will make the trip and go through a final fitness test on game day to see whether he can retain his starting job. His usual deputy Magnus Kofod Andersen (personal) is out, so Venezia would have to turn to Domen Crnigoj or Issa Doumbia or use Mikael Egill Ellertsson in the midfield if he couldn't make the XI.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Joronen - Will remain sidelined Joronen (knee) "hasn't recovered from his injury," coach Eusebio Di Francesco stated.

Impact Joronen isn't dealing with anything major as he has trained on the side throughout the week, but he'll sit out the second match on the trot. Bruno Bertinato will back up Filip Stankovic.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Zampano - Out versus Bologna Zampano won't be available Saturday due to a hand fracture, coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Zampano could eventually play through the issue with a brace, but he just had surgery to reduce the fracture. Mikael Egill Ellertsson or Antonio Candela will man the right wing.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - Concedes once in loss Stankovic allowed a goal while making a save during Monday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Stankovic conceded the lone goal of the match in the 70th minute as Venezia dropped all three points on Monday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts and hasn't kept a clean sheet since taking over as the starting keeper in October.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Creates three chances Busio took three shots (one on goal), crossed twice (one accurate) and created three chances during Monday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Busio was held off the scoresheet, but led Venezia with three chances created in the match. Busio hasn't had a goal involvement since September, but has combined for four shots, three chances created, seven crosses and six tackles over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE