Venezia FC Team News Page 14 - Soccer

Joel Schingtienne - Returns to bench Schingtienne (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's match against Verona.

Impact Schingtienne is back as expected Monday, seeing a spot on the bench in his return. He will likely remain on the bench moving forward, only appearing three times all season and mainly going unused off the bench.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candela - Out Monday Candela (not injury related) is out for Monday's match against Verona.

Impact Candela is missing out Monday after he was handed the doubtful tag, as he is currently in ongoing negotiations. That said, the defender could have played his last minutes with the club for the time being in his last appearance. Fali Cande takes his spot in the starting XI Monday.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candela - Doubtful for Verona clash Candela "probably won't be called up Monday due to the ongoing negotiations," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Candela has been expected to leave for a while but played last week since Venezia were very depleted. They coach has more options for this one as Francesco Zampano is back from suspension, Joel Schingtienne (undisclosed) has recovered from injury, and the team added Fali Cande.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marin Sverko - Will not return against Verona Sverko (undisclosed) "will stay out Monday," coach Eusebio Di Francesco stated.

Impact Sverko isn't dealing with serious problems but will sit out the second consecutive match. Ridgeciano Haps, Fali Conde or Joel Schingtienne will take his place in the back.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Schingtienne - Should be back for Verona game Schingtienne (undisclosed) "has reprised practicing and should be available Monday," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Schingtienne should return from a two-match absence and will be in contention to start since Marin Sverko (undisclosed) and Giorgio Altare (thigh) are missing. He'll compete with newcomer Fali Cande and Ridgeciano Haps for a pair of spots next to Jay Idzes. He has played just twice so far, posting four tackles, two interceptions and two clearances.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fali Cande - Joins Venezia Cande is headed to Venezia on loan with an option to buy from Metz, the teams announced.

Impact Cande stayed put after the relegation after registering 40 tackles, 20 interceptions, 107 clearances and 28 blocks in 25 matches (20 starts) in Ligue 1 last year. He could see minutes right away since Venezia are dealing with a few injuries in the back.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Zampano - Serves suspension Zampano completed a one-game ban in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Parma.

Impact Zampano will return against Verona next Monday and get the nod either on the wing or as a center-back. He has scored once, assisted twice and tallied nine key passes, 11 crosses (three accurate) and 10 tackles (seven starts) in his last five appearances (all starts).

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Posts five clearances in Parma bout Haps recorded five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Parma.

Impact Haps drew his first start in a month since Venezia ran out of healthy bodies in the back and did okay considering he wasn't playing in his usual role. He might enjoy an uptick in minutes in the next couple of matches. He has logged 10 crosses (three accurate), five tackles (three won), four interceptions and 10 clearances in his last five displays.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Idzes - Fills it up against Parma Idzes recorded two tackles (two won) and seven clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Parma.

Impact Idzes held his own in the back and racked up stats, but Venezia were once again unable to shut down the opponents. He has posted six tackles (five won), five interceptions, 33 clearances and four blocks in the last five tilts, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Ellertsson - Wins two tackles versus Parma Ellertsson drew one foul, created one chance and registered four tackles (two won) and two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Parma.

Impact Ellertsson mostly contributed defensively in this one. He'll have to compete with newcomer Alessio Zerbin from here on out, but both are versatile. He has posted 10 tackles (six won), two key passes and nine clearances in the last five games.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Sends in three crosses against Parma Nicolussi Caviglia won two of three tackles and had three crosses (one accurate), three clearances and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Parma.

Impact Nicolussi Caviglia did a little bit of everything in the tightly-contested fixture. He has been a staple of the formation all year long and has notched seven shots (four on target), 14 crosses (two accurate), seven tackles (four won) and 13 clearances in the last five rounds.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bjarki Bjarkason - Active in Parma contest Bjarkason registered four crosses (three accurate), two tackles (one won), three clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Parma.

Impact Bjarkason drew his first start of the season filling in from Francesco Zampano (suspension) and had a sound two-way display, helping the offense with his sprint down the wings. While the teammate will return in the next match, he could remain involved thanks to his versatility and a few absences. He hadn't put up stats in his previous cameos.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candela - Wins three tackles versus Parma Candela (not injury-related) recorded two crosses (zero accurate), five clearances and four tackles (three won) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Parma.

Impact Candela returned to the squad and the XI due to a few absences at the position and, while he put up good numbers, he was at fault for Parma's PK. He has notched 12 tackles (seven won), seven clerances and two crosses (two accurate) in his last five displays.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Pohjanpalo - Buries PK against Parma Pohjanpalo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one block and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Parma.

Impact Pohjanpalo didn't have a particularly active display but kept his cool from the spot to give his team an early lead. He has scored twice and added 10 shots (five on target), two key passes and six clearances in the last five matches.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - Outstanding versus Parma Stankovic had seven saves and gave up one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Parma.

Impact Stankovic was under heavy fire again, pulling off a few monster saves, and was beaten just on a PK. He's still searching for his first clean sheet, but he has given up just five goals in the last five matches, making 29 saves. Venezia will host Verona on Monday.

JANUARY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marin Sverko - Out for Parma match Sverko will miss Sunday's clash with Parma due to a late injury, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Sverko got banged up in one of the final training sessions and won't be involved. He'll be re-evaluated ahead of next Monday's clash with Verona. Antonio Candela, Jay Idzes and Ridgeciano Haps form a makeshift backline for this one.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candela - Makes Starting XI Candela (not injury related) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Parma.

Impact Candela is looking for a move away from Venezia, but is needed for Sunday's match due to various injuries within the squad. The defender will spend at least one more match day with the club.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Altare - Nursing thigh injury Altare is dealing with a flexor problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Altare was a late scratch for the past fixture and is expected to miss one or two more matches due to a muscular injury. Ridgeciano Haps and Antonio Candela will replace him unless the team adds another option.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candela - Should be back versus Parma Candela (transfer market) "could be useful to us given the absences," coach Eusebio Di Francesco relayed.

Impact Candela was held out last week since he seemed close to leaving, but he hasn't departed yet, and he could be re-introduced since Giorgio Altare (thigh), Richie Sagrado (thigh) and Joel Schingtienne (undisclosed) got hurt and Francesco Zampano is suspended. He'll be an option in multiple roles, competing with Ridgeciano Haps and Bjarki Steinn Bjarkason. He has notched four key passes, seven crosses (three accurate), 11 tackles (seven won) and three clearances in his last five displays (three starts).

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Zerbin - Loaned to Venezia Zerbin has joined Venezia on loan with a conditioned obligation to buy from Napoli, the team relayed.

Impact Zerbin was an afterthought at Napoli so, coming off the bench twice late. Instead, he'll be able to play either on the wings or as an attacking midfielder at Venezia like he did last year at Monza, posting one assist, six shots (two on target), 31 crosses (13 accurate) and 18 tackles in 13 appearances (three starts). His arrival could affect Franco Carboni and Mikael Egill Ellertsson, while Antonio Candela is expected to leave.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Sagrado - Nursing thigh injury Sagrado will be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a left flexor injury, Venezia announced.

Impact Sagrado drew a rare start in the most recent round due to a few absences but will be sidelined for at least a couple of matches. Ridgeciano Haps will fill in as a center-back if Antonio Candela (transfer market), Giorgio Altare (thigh) and Joel Schingtienne (undisclosed) remain unavailable.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Issa Doumbia - Gritty in Inter clash Doumbia (undisclosed) had one key pass, three tackles (two won), two clearances and one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Doumbia received a rare start after shaking off an injury and held his own on both ends. He could continue to get minutes while Alfred Duncan (calf) is out thanks to the recent departure of Magnus Kofod Andersen, but the team just brought in Cheick Conde in the same role.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Underwhelming against Inter Oristanio (thigh) drew four fouls and had one off-target shot, one inaccurate cross and one corner in 70 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Oristanio didn't miss time but was held in check by a vaunted defense and skied his only decent opportunity. He has cooled off after a productive stretch, tallying one assist, two shots (zero on target), three chances created and 10 crosses (two accurate) in the last five rounds.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Pohjanpalo - Two shots in loss Pohjanpalo registered two shots (one on goal) and one chance in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Inter Milan.

Impact Pohjanpalo didn't score in this match but registered two shots, bringing his total to 34 shots in 18 appearances this season. This already surpasses his career high, previously set at 31 during the 2020 season with Union Berlin. The forward will look to extend that record and aim for a goal contribution against Parma on Sunday.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - Makes five saves in loss Stankovic made five saves but conceded one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Stankovic has yet to record his first clean sheet of the season, though his individual contributions remain notable. He has registered 34 saves across his last seven Serie A matches, averaging 4.85 saves per game, while also making 12 clearances and saving one penalty during that span. Securing a clean sheet will be challenging in his next match, as Venezia travels to Parma on Sunday, a team that has scored at least two goals in each of its last three home Serie A fixtures.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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