Venezia FC Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Gaetano Oristanio - In doubt for Napoli game Oristanio "isn't 100 percent as he's a little under the weather and we'll have to assess Saturday," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Oristanio has a day or so to get healthy since Venezia will play Sunday. Since his deputy John Yeboah is suspended, Daniel Fila or Gianluca Busio could eventually take his place in the XI if need be.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Kike Perez - Creates three chances in Como bout Perez had two corners and two interceptions, won four of seven tackles and created three scoring chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Perez was active in both pahses, paced his side in key passes and put together a well-rounded stat line, as he has routinely done since heading to Italy. He has notched six shots (two on target), six key passes, 22 tackles (14 won) and 21 crosses (five accurate) in the last five games.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fali Cande - Logs six clerances in Como match Cande had one interception, one block and nine clearances and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Cande turned in another impressive shift in the back even though Venezia couldn't secure their third clean sheet in a row. He has totaled 12 tackles (11 won), three interceptions, 25 clearances and five blocks in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Idzes - Tested by Como Idzes won three of three tackles and had two interceptions, four clerances and one block in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Idzes got busy trying to stymie the opponents, and Venezia contained the damage to one goal. He has helped keep two clean sheets in the last five rounds, notching seven tackles (six won), five interceptions, 29 clearances and three blocks.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alfred Duncan - Gritty against Como Duncan won three of three tackles and had two shots (one on target), one chance created and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Duncan returned to the starting lineup a couple of weeks after returning from a lengthy layoff and provided his contribution on both ends. He could get regular minutes over Gianluca Busio and Issa Doumbia if he keeps it up as he was a linchpin before the injury.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Zerbin - Sends in six crosses versus Como Zerbin had two key passes, six crosses (two accurate), three tackles (all won) and one shot on target in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Zerbin was again one of the most dynamic attackers for his team, leading it in crosses, but got denied on a juicy opportunity from close range in the first half. He subbed off a little early but seemed to be dealing with simple fatigue. He has notched seven shots (two on target), eight chances created, 24 crosses (nine accurate) and 25 tackles (13 won) in the last five rounds, with no goal contributions.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

John Yeboah - Will miss Napoli tilt Yeboah had one cross (zero accurate), committed two fouls and picked up his fifth yellow card in 27 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Yeboah struggled to make an impact off the bench and will have to skip the next contest due to yellow-card accumulation. Gianluca Busio, Daniel Fila and Bjarki Steinn Bjarkason will back up likely starter Gaetano Oristanio.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Unused against Como Haps (foot) wasn't inserted in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Haps was an option after nursing a foot issue, but the gaffer rolled with the regulars. He has a multitude of players ahead of him in the pecking order even though he can handle a few different roles.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Zampano - DNP versus Como Zampano (illness) didn't sub in during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Zampano returned from a brief absence, but the coach stuck with the usual starters, and Franco Carboni and Bjarki Steinn Bjarkason were deployed over him off the bench. He hasn't featured in four of the last five matches he was available for after having a large role in the first half of the season.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Gytkjaer - Levels Como game at the death Gytkjaer scored a PK to go with two shots (one on target) and two passes in 14 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Gytkjaer put his attempt from the spot in the top corner in the final minute of the game. He hadn't gotten minutes in the previous two fixtures. He has stayed in a deputy role after the departure of Joel Pohjanpalo even though newcomers Mirko Maric and Daniel Fila haven't been productive. He has scored twice in his last five showings, posting three shots (two on target) and one key pass.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Concedes once versus Como Radu made six saves and gave up one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Radu couldn't turn away an easy finish by Jonathan Ikone but prevented the score from getting worse with multiple interventions, setting the stage for the eventual equalizer. He has kept two clean sheets in five starts, allowing four goals and making 19 saves. Venezia will host Napoli next Sunday.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Zampano - Fit for bench spot Zampano (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Como.

Impact Zampano is back with the team after dealing with an illness, making the call for Saturday as expected. He has started in 17 of his 21 appearances this season and will hope to see a start soon after testing his legs.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Finds bench Haps (foot) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Como.

Impact Haps is back as expected, seeing a spot on the bench after his foot injury. He has started in 11 of his 15 appearances this season and will likely see a rotational role moving forward.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Selected for Como game Haps (foot) made Venezia's squad list to face Como on Saturday.

Impact Haps has been in and out of the call-ups in recent matches due to a lingering foot injury, but he's healthy enough for this one. He hasn't played in a month due to the situation, with Mikael Egill Ellertsson absorbing his minutes for the most part. He has totaled three tackles (one won), two crosses (one accurate), 15 clearances and four interceptions in his last five displays.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Francesco Zampano - On track for Como match Zampano (illness) returned to full training Tuesday, Venezia announced.

Impact Zampano quickly shook off the flu and will be back with the squad for Saturday's away game versus Como. He has been an unused sub in three of the last four matches he was available for. He has posted five key passes, seven crosses (one accurate), seven tackles and six clearances in his last five appearances.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Decent in Atalanta meeting Nicolussi Caviglia created one scoring chance and registered two tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Nicolussi Caviglia mostly contributed defensively in a difficult contest, putting up stats in multiple categories. He has scored once and added five shots (two on target), six chances created, seven tackles (three won) and seven clearances in the last five matches.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mirko Maric - Fires two shots in Atalanta match Maric won one of one tackle and had two shots (zero on goal) and five clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Marin drew the nod over Daniel Fila for the second week in a row but wasn't as productive as in the previous tilt, as Venezia didn't muster a lot of offense in general. He was limping a little while subbing off late, but the coach didn't mention an injury in his post-game remarks. He has notched five shots (zero on target), one key pass, one cross (one accurate) and eight clearnaces in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Idzes - Shows well versus Atalanta Idzes registered two tackles (one won), six clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Idzes more than held his own in a challenging match-up, contributing to the second consecutive impressive clean sheet by his team. He has recorded five tackles (three won), three interceptions, 30 clearances and two blocks in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fali Cande - Wins two tackles against Atalanta Cande drew two fouls and generated three tackles (two won) and four clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Cande was instrumental in stopping Atalanta with his muscularity in the back, helping the Venezia rearguard hold up in a tough spot. He has started every game since joining, totaling 11 tackles, fou interceptions, 26 clearances and six blocks in six appearances, contributing to two clean sheets.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Perez - Gritty against Atalanta Perez won two of five tackles and recorded four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Perez did a little bit of everything and was a big physical presence in the midfield. He has provided a secondary assist and logged seven shots (two on target), six key passes, 25 crosses (eight accurate) and 15 tackles (10 won) in the last five matches.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Zerbin - Lively in Atalanta clash Zerbin won six of 10 tackles and had three shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Zerbin was the most energetic man for his side on offense, pacing it in a pair of categories, and came close to scoring with a little dink, but Marco Carnesecchi denied him. He has logged six shots (one on target), seven key passes, 23 crosses (nine accurate) and 25 tackles (14 won) in the last five rounds.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Blanks Atalanta Radu made four saves and didn't concede any goal in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atalanta.

Impact Radu had his second convincing display in a row, turning away several attempts on goal throughout the game despite being under heavy fire. He has kept two clean sheets in four matches since taking over, surrendering three goals and making 13 saves. Venezia will face Como away Saturday.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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