Venezia FC Team News Page 17 - Soccer

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Pohjanpalo - Fires four shots Pohjanpalo took four off target shots and created two chances during Monday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Pohjanpalo was held off the scoresheet, but not from a lack of effort as he led Venezia with four shots. The attacker has no goal involvements in his last three matches, but has combined for 10 shots and three chances created over that stretch.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Active going forward Oristanio took three shots (two on goal), crossed twice inaccurately and created two chances during Monday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Oristanio was held off the scoresheet, but finished with the second most shots and chances created on the team in the loss. The attacker has one goal involvement while combining for six shots, five chances created and eight crosses over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Joronen - Suffers knee injury Joronen has been ruled out for Monday's game versus Lecce due to a knee injury, Venezia coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Joronen will undergo some examinations in the next few days. He ceded the starting job to Filip Stankovic a few rounds back. Bruno Bertinato will serve as the deputy while he's shelved.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bjarki Bjarkason - Returns in friendly Bjakarson (groin) came off the bench in Saturday's scrimmage versus ND Primorje, Venezia informed.

Impact Bjarkason was previously expected to return during the ongoing break, and he respected his timetable, as he told the club's website that he'd been training fully for a week. He'll be an extra option in a few midfield and offensive roles once Serie A resumes. He recorded three goals and one assist in 36 matches in the second division last year.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Assists in defeat Oristanio assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Parma.

Impact Oristanio picked up his second assist in his last four games having created three chances for only the second time this season. He attempted five crosses for the first time in his 12 games this season. From his two shots he failed to get one on target for the fourth time in five games.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia - Scores second in three games Nicolussi Caviglia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Parma.

Impact Caviglia scored his second goal in three games as he gave his side an early lead after five minutes. They were not able to hold onto the lead and finished the game losing 2-1. Both shots on target that he has in the last eight games have ended in a goal.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - One save in 2-1 defeat Stankovic registered one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Parma.

Impact Stankovic conceded twice for the fourth time in five games as he still waits to collect his first clean sheet. Having made seven saves in his previous game at Inter, he could only make one save in this game.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Idzes - Busy in the back in Inter game Idzes (personal) won two of two tackles and had three crosses (one accurate), two blocks and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Idzes returned to his usual role after a non-injury-related absence and had a quality showing even though his side allowed one goal. He's been a fixture of the formation and has tallied 10 tackles (six won), 15 clearances and four interceptions in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Domen Crnigoj - Subbed off on Sunday Crnigoj recorded no stats in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Inter Milan.

Impact Crnigoj took 20 touches and also made a block. He was replaced by Gianluca Busio at halftime. Crnigoj has recorded four appearances this season, and this was his first start of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Zampano - Subbed off on Sunday Zampano registered two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Inter Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Zampano recorded 31 touches and also made one tackle and one interception. He was replaced by Mikael Egill Ellertsson in the 77th minute. Zampano has featured in all games this season, starting nine of those and has accumulated five tackles, two clearances and an interception in the last four games.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - Concedes one on Sunday Stankovic registered seven saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Stankovic recorded seven saves and two clearances, but conceded a goal to Lautaro Martinez in the 65th minute. Stankovic has recorded 15 saves in four games but has not recorded a single clean sheet. Next, he faces Parma.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Idzes - Available versus Inter Idzes (personal) will be an option Sunday, coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Idzes reported back to the team after a trip away for personal reasons and should return to the XI, provided he has had enough price time, replacing either Giorgio Altare or Antonio Candela. He has gotten the nod in almost every game, tallyign eight tackles (four won), 15 clearances and three interceptions, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marin Sverko - Posts two clerances against Udinese Sverko (undisclosed) had one tackle (zero won), two clearances and five touches in ten minutes in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Udinese.

Impact Sverko subbed in late to bolster the defense and did his part. He'll compete primarily with Giorgio Altare, Ridgeciano Haps and Antonio Candela from here on out and could get more substantial minutes if Jay Idzes (personal) remains sidelined.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Stankovic - Recovers from tough first half Stankovic gave up two goals in the first half but blanked the opposition in the second frame of Venezia's 3-2 comeback win over Udinese. He finished with three saves.

Impact After making no saves against Monza, it looked like Stankovic was headed for another disaster after 45 minutes. However, he got a bit of relief with Udinese being a down a man for the second half and managed to make enough saves to ultimately get three points for his side. He's in for yet another challenge Sunday against a high-scoring Inter Milan side.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Pohjanpalo - Brace lifts team to comeback win Pohjanpalo scored two second-half penalties in Venezia's 3-2 comeback win over Udinese Wednesday.

Impact The forward had no issues converting from the spot, with his second penalty ultimately being the difference as Venezia took down a 10-men Udinese side. Pohjanpalo could continue having success against Inter Milan Sunday, even though the side just shut out Empoli Wednesday. Inter Milan have surrendered 13 goals in 10 league games this season.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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