Venezia FC Team News Page 16 - Soccer

Marin Sverko - Nets eventual game-winner Sverko scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Cagliari.

Impact Sverko's goal would go down as the game-winner Sunday, as he scored the second goal of the contest to give Venezia a 2-1 win. This was a rare goal for the defender, with it being his first in 12 appearances. He was also decent in the defense, registering two tackles, two interceptions and six clearances.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Zampano - Scores opening goal Zampano scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Cagliari.

Impact Zampano opened up the scoring Sunday, finding the back of the net in the 38th minute. This marks his first goal of the season, giving him three goal contributions on the campaign. He continues to see a high form in play, with all three of his goal contributions coming in their past three matches.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - Allows one against Cagliari Stankovic recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Stankovic saw a great day in net despite allowing a goal, as his six saves would lead the team to a win. However, he still has yet to bag a clean sheet in 10 appearances this campaign. He will look to see his first in their next contest, although that looks unlikely, as they face Napoli on Sunday.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Svoboda - Out for the season Svoboda suffered a right ACL tear in the recent Juventus game, Venezia announced.

Impact Svoboda will undergo surgery in Austria in the coming days and is headed for a long rehab. Giorgio Altare and Marin Sverko will likely start regularly rather than alternating, with Joel Schingtienne as the top defensive deputy. Fullbacks Antonio Candela and Ridgeciano Haps can also adapt to the role.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Zampano - Notches assist Zampano assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Juventus. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th minu...

Impact Zampano bagged an assist in Saturday's draw, finding Mikael Egill Ellertsson for the club's opening goal of the contest. This marks his second assist of the season, with both coming in his past two appearances.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Earns assist Nicolussi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Juventus.

Impact Nicolussi provided a major moment Saturday, with his 83rd minute assist leading to the club's second goal and an eventual draw against Juventus. This was his second assist of the season, not having five goal contributions. Not to mention, it's his second straight game with a goal contribution.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Idzes - Nets rare goal Idzes scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Idzes bagged a rare goal Saturday, finding the back of the net in the 61st minute for his first goal of the season. He was also decent in the defense, registering one interception, two tackles and four clearances. He has started in all 14 of his appearances, only missing out twice all season.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Ellertsson - Scores with one shot Ellertsson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Juventus.

Impact Ellertsson was clinical with his chances Saturday, as he would score a goal on his only shot of the match. This marks his second goal of the season, with his last coming Oct. 27. He did return to the starting XI after falling to the bench in his past two appearances, seeing 81 minutes of play in the draw.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - Concedes two against Juventus Stankovic recorded three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Stankovic had a decent outing Saturday despite allowing two goals, still making three saves in the draw. However, this does mark his ninth straight game without a clean sheet, still without one on the season. He will look for his first in their next match when facing Cagliari on Sunday.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Svoboda - Bows out in first half against Juventus Svoboda generated one clearance in 32 minutes in Saturday's game versus Juventus before being forced off due to a knee injury, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Svoboda got tangled up in a duel with an opponent and tried to play through the problem for a few minutes before asking to come out. He'll be assessed ahead of next Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. Giorgio Altare replaced him off the bench.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • 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,

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • 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).

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • 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).

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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