Venezia FC Team News Page 15 - Soccer

Francesco Zampano - Disqualified for Parma tilt Zampano created one scoring chance and had two tackles (one won) and one clearance and was booked for the fifth time in the season in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Zampano had a mostly silent display because of the caliber of the opponents and the nature of the game. He'll be ineligible to play against Parma next Sunday. Venezia will have to adapt somebody if Richie Sagrado (undisclosed) and Antonio Candela (transfer market) aren't available. Bjarki Steinn Bjarkason or Issa Doumbia could adapt to the role.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Altare - Removed from XI for Inter tilt Altare was a late scratch for Sunday's match versus Inter as he got hurt warming up, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Altare was poised for his fourth consecutive start but picked up an undisclosed injury right before the game and wasn't involved. He's headed for some tests. His replacement Richie Sagrado limped off in the first half, so the coach turned to Ridgeciano Haps, who adapted to the role, as Verona are very thin.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Sagrado - Forced off early Sagrado was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Inter due to injury.

Impact Sagrado left the match in the 26th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Ridgeciano Haps. The extent of Sagrado's injury should be determined ahead of next week's trip to Parma.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Cleared for starting XI Oristanio (thigh) is starting for Venezia during Sunday's match against Inter.

Impact Oristanio starts as expected after being given a clean bill of health ahead of the match. The attacker has one goal involvement while combining for two chances created, six crosses and a shot over his last three appearances.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Issa Doumbia - Starting in return from injury Doumbia (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Inter.

Impact Doumbia returns after missing Venezia's last two matches through injury. The midfielder makes his first start in over a month while making just his second appearance since October 4th.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Candela - Ruled out for Inter clash Candela "won't be selected Sunday due to the negotiations and rumors," coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Candela is in talks with a few Serie B clubs and could depart relatively soon. He has progressively fallen out of favor this season, with Franco Carboni, Mikael Egill Ellertsson and Ridgeciano Haps soaking up his minutes.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Schingtienne - Suffers injury in training Schingtienne "won't be available against Inter due to a physical problem," coach Eusebio Di Francesco stated.

Impact Schingtienne got hurt late in the week and will be better evaluated in the coming days. He has barely featured throughout the season, but Venezia will be particularly depleted in the back without him and Michael Svoboda (knee).

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Issa Doumbia - Will be back against Inter Doumbia (undisclosed) "will be called up for Sunday's match versus Inter," coach Eusebio Di Francesco relayed.

Impact Doumbia will return from a two-match absence, but he hasn't played regularly even with Alfred Duncan (calf) missing extended time. He has seen minutes just once in the past three months. He has tallied one off-target shot, one key pass, two crosses (zero accurate), and three tackles (one won) in his last five outings (two starts).

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Fit for Inter game Oristanio (thigh) "has recovered," coach Eusebio Di Francesco stated.

Impact Oristanio won't miss time after leaving early in the past match, but there's still a chance he faces some limitations out of precaution. John Yeboah would benefit in that case. He has scored and assisted once in the last five matches, posting two shots (one on target), four chances created, 12 crosses (two accurate) and six corners.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cheick Oumar Conde - Heads to Venezia Conde has officially transferred from FC Zurich to Venezia and inked a contract until 2027.

Impact Conde has registered two goals and six assists in 97 matches with his previous team, as he's more known for his defensive chops. He'll start as one of the main deputies in the midfield behind Alfred Duncan (calf), Hans Nicolussi Caviglia and Gianluca Busio.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Idzes - Logs eight clearances in Empoli match Idzes recorded eight clearances, one block and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Idzes did what he could to stop the opponents and matched his season-high in clearances, but Venezia once again failed to secure the clean sheet. He has tallied 10 tackles (seven won), six interceptions, 31 clearances and two blocks in the last five matches.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgio Altare - Busy against Empoli Altare recorded three tackles (three won), eight clearances, three blocks and three interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Altare had an excellent display in the back and put up numbers, but Empoli eventually perforated the Venezia defense after multiple attempts. He took over the starting job after Michael Svoboda suffered an ACL tear. He has registered eight tackles (all won), eight interceptions, 29 clearances and eight blocks in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Solid in Empoli fixture Nicolussi Caviglia recorded two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), five clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Nicolussi Caviglia wasn't super effective in the final third but put up numbers in almost every category in both phases. He has recorded one goal, one assist, 12 shots (six on target), 17 crosses (two accurate) and 10 tackles (seven won) in the last five fixtures.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Raimondo - Unused against Empoli Raimondo (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Raimondo returned from a multi-week absence but has to fight for minutes with several more established teammates. He has come off the bench four times so far, logging one shot on target, one chance created, one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Quiet versus Empoli Oristanio drew four fouls and tallied two crosses (zero accurate) and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Empoli.

Impact Oristanio was fairly slippery but not as impactful as in some of his recent displays. He left early after getting some treatment, but the coach suggested it was just fatigue and that he wasn't 100 percent entering the game. He has scored and assisted once in the last five rounds, adding two shots (one on target), four chances created and 12 crosses (two accurate).

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Zampano - Swings in three crosses against Empoli Zampano (undisclosed) won two of two tackles and recorded three crosses (one accurate), one interception and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Zampano got the nod and went to distance despite drawing the questionable tag due to a bruise and had his usual nice two-way display, although he didn't make the stat sheet like in three recent fixtures. He has scored once, assisted twice and added eight key passes, nine crosses (three accurate) and nine tackles (six won) in the last five games.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Pohjanpalo - Scores in lucky fashion versus Empoli Pohjanpalo drew one foul and scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.

Impact Pohjanpalo was struck by the opposing goalie's punt while putting pressure, and the ball trickled in, allowing him to snap out of an eight-game scoring slump. He's up to four goals in the season. He has tallied nine shots (four on target), one key pass and one cross (one accurate) in the last five matches.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - Beaten once in Empoli match Stankovic had four saves and four clearances and gave up one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Stankovic did what he could to protect his team's lead, including a pair of monster saves, but Empoli eventually found a way to beat him. He has yet to keep a clean sheet but has been in great form as of late, recording 23 saves and 10 clearances and allowing seven goals in the last five rounds. Venezia will host Inter next Sunday.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Raimondo - Available versus Empoli Raimondo (thigh) is a substitute option for Saturday's match against Empoli.

Impact Raimondo is back in the squad after being sidelined for a month. He'll provide depth behind Joel Pohjanpalo and Gaetano Pio Oristanio, but Christian Gytkjaer and John Yeboah are also ahead of him in the hierarchy.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Zampano - Faces late fitness test Zampano "needs to be assessed due to a knock he endured against Napoli," coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Zampano will be evaluated on game day and might be limited even if available. Antonio Candela, Franco Carboni and Ridgeciano Haps would be candidates to soak up his minutes on the wings.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Domen Crnigoj - Suffers injury in training Crngoj won't be available against Empoli on Sunday as he picked up a physical problem in practice, coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Crngoj will look to recuperate for January 12's match versus Inter. He has played a little more than usual lately due to Alfredo Duncan's (calf) absence, but he has started just once this campaign. Magnus Kofod Andersen and Bjarki Steinn Bjarkason will pick up the slack.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Contributes defensively Busio crossed once inaccurately, made two interceptions and three tackles (winning one) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Busio didn't offer much going forward, but contributed defensively by making the second most interceptions and tackles on the team in the loss. The midfielder has combined for two shots, two chances created and four tackles over his last three starts and hasn't had a goal involvement since September.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - Saves penalty in loss Stankovic allowed a goal while making seven saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Stankovic saved a penalty in the 37th minute, but conceded the lone goal of the match in the 79th as Venezia dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for 16 saves over his last three starts.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Issa Doumbia - Picks up injury Doumbia will miss Sunday's match against Venezia due to a minor physical problem, coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Doumbia will skip at least one game after suffering an unspecified injury in training. He got a rare start recently due to Alfred Duncan's calf injury, but the coach has preferred Magnus Kofod Andersen and Domen Crnigoj in the last two matches.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Notches assist Oristanio assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Oristanio earned an assist Sunday, finding Francesco Zampano in the 38th minute for the opening goal of the match. This marks his fifth goal contribution of the season and his second in the club's past three matches. He also recorded four crosses, registering three or more in three consecutive games.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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