Venezia FC Team News Page 36 - Soccer

Mattia Aramu - Scores against Fiorentina Aramu took one shot on target, sent in three inaccurate crosses, drew one foul and scored a goal in Monday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Aramu decided the game by tucking it on the empty net after a two-man counter with Thomas Henry. He has notched two goals, one assist, seven shots, six chances created and 21 crosses in six matches. Venezia will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Fiordilino - Removed from seasonal squad list Fiordilino will exit the squad list to make room for Sergio Romero because he requires sports-hernia surgery, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Fiordilini could re-enter the squad once healthy if somebody else gets hurt or if Venezia trim the roster in January. He has appeared in three matches so far, for a total of 121 minutes, therefore their rotation is not particularly impacted by his absence.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Schnegg - Called up for Fiorentina match Schnegg has been included in Venezia's squad list to face Fiorentina Monday.

Impact Schnegg was a late scratch for the previous game due to muscle fatigue, but he had two weeks to shake it off. He will have one more competitor at left-back in Ridgeciano Haps, on top of Cristian Molinaro, therefore his minutes might dip going forward. He ahs posted three interceptions, three clearances and two crosses in three games so far.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Lezzerini - Undergoes back surgery Lezzerini went under the knife to address a lumbar disc problem, Venezia announced.

Impact Lezzerini missed the last few games due to a thigh strain and will not spend significant time on the mend with a new injury. Venezia recently signed Sergio Romero, who will likely take over starting duties from Niki Maenpaa.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Romero - Signs with Venezia Romero has agreed to a season-long contract with Venezia, the club announced.

Impact Romero returns to Serie A after a few years as a backup at Manchester United. He is expected to be the starter over Luca Lezzerini and Niki Maenpaa after he gets into playing shape after spending the summer as a free agent. He allowed two goals, made 11 saves and kept seven clean sheets in nine Europa League games last season. Venezia have given up 12 goals in seven matches so far.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arnor Sigurdsson - On track to return Sigurdsson (thigh) has resumed practicing fully earlier this week, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Sigurdsson has missed the last few matches due to a small problem and was expected to shake it off during the break. He will resume providing depth on the wings after the break. He has notched three assists, one tackle and one interception in two off-the-bench appearances thus far.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ridgeciano Haps - Resumes practicing fully Haps (thigh) was able to practice with no limitations Friday, Trivenetogoal reports.

Impact Haps has yet to play this season for Venezia as he joined late and picked up a small muscular problem before having the chance to debut. He is on track to be available for the Fiorentina game. He has good chances to quickly rise through the ranks and become the starter at left-back over Cristian Molinaro and David Schnegg, although the physical issues could cap his minutes at first.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4, 2021 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

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OCTOBER 4, 2021 • USSOCCER.COM

Pasquale Mazzocchi - Pretty good versus Cagliari Mazzocchi sent in two inaccurate crosses, had four interceptions, drew two fouls and won four duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Mazzocchi was pretty sprightly and managed to put up okay numbers at both ends, as he has often done at the start of the season. He has registered four shots, two chances created, 14 crosses and nine interceptions in six matches. Venezia will face Fiorentina at home after the break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyronne Ebuehi - Delivers four crosses against Cagliari Ebuehi sent in four crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, won four duels and had one interception in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Ebuehi drew the start as Pasquale Mazzocchi moved to left-back and had a decent performance at both ends. He has recorded six crosses, five tackles, five interceptions and six clearances in four appearances (three starts). Venezia will face Fiorentina at home after the break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daan Heymans - Provides assist versus Cagliari Heymans took one shot on target, had one interception, drew one foul and picked up an assist in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Heymans collected his first point of the season by finding Gianluca Busio with a slick pass in the box to set up the late equalizer. He had not played in the past two matches. He has posted three shots, three chances created and three interceptions in five games (two starts). Venezia will face Fiorentina at home after the break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Busio - Scores late equalizer against Cagliari Busio took two shots (one on target), won seven duels, created one scoring chance and scored a goal in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Busio leveled the game late with a shot from inside the box that was massively deflected by an opponent. He has quickly established himself as a key part of his new team. He has notched one goal, one assist, ten crosses and 15 tackles in six games. Venezia will face Fiorentina at home after the break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dennis Johnsen - Peppy in Cagliari game Johnsen took three shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, had two successful take-ons and won four duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Johnsen was often the liveliest attacker for his side and paced it in shots and chances in this one. He has recorded ten shots, 12 chances created and 17 crosses in seven appearances. Venezia will face Fiorentina at home after the break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Aramu - Imprecise versus Cagliari Aramu sent in five crosses (zero accurate), drew five fouls, won five duels and had one clearance in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Aramu had an underwhelming performance in this one and amassed his entire production out of corner kicks, but failing to connect with a teammate. He has logged one goal, one assist, five chances created and 18 crosses in five appearances. Venezia will face Fiorentina at home after the break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Comes off bench against Cagliari Vacca (calf) had one interception and one clearance and had 38 passes in 36 minutes in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Vacca saw limited minutes as anticipated by the coach due to a recent calf problem. He plays a big role as deep-lying playmaker, but he does not participate much in the offense. He has notched 13 tackles, five interceptions and five clearances and one chance created in six games. Venezia will face Fiorentina at home after the break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Unused against Cagliari Caldara (illness) was available but did not feature in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Caldara has been limited by an illness during the week after missing the previous game, and the coach decided to stick with Michael Svoboda in this one. Caldara should be back in the XI for the home game against Fiorentina coming up in two weeks. He has tallied seven tackles, nine interceptions, 12 clearances and seven blocks in five games, but with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Niki Maenpaa - Allows one goal against Cagliari Maenpaa had two saves and one accurate keeper-sweeper and conceded once in Friday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Maenpaa could do little on Keita's thumping header and was not particularly busy beyond that. He has surrendered nine goals and made 11 saves in six appearances, with no clean sheet. Luca Lezzerini should be back in two weeks and the two will resume competing for the starting job. Venezia will face Fiorentina at home after the break.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Teen midfielder Busio scores late equalizer for Venezia

Teenage midfielder Gianluca Busio has scored a late equalizer to earn promoted Venezia a 1-1 draw at Cagliari in Serie A

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

David Schnegg - Unavailable against Cagliari Schnegg will miss Friday's game versus Cagliari due to muscle fatigue, coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Schnegg has not been able to recuperate fully after Monday's game and will sit this one out. Cristian Molinaro will most likely get the nod at left-back, with Pietro Ceccaroni and Pasquale Mazzocchi, who usually start in other positions, as the alternatives since Ridgeciano Haps is out as ell.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Vacca - Available against Cagliari Vacca bowed out because of a calf contracture in the past game and has recovered during the week, but he will not start in Friday's game versus Cagliari, coach Paolo Zanetti announ...

Impact Vacca subbed off early against Torino and avoided substantial injuries, but he will at most see limited minutes in this one. Ethan Ampadu replaced him last week, but the coach could go in a different direction in this one, starting Luca Fiordilino or Dor Peretz in his position.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Caldara - Called up for Cagliari game Caldara (illness) has been named in Venezia's squad list to face Cagliari Friday.

Impact Caldara was a late scratch for the previous game due to a stomach bug. He has good chances to reprise his starting role in the defense. He has posted seven tackles, nine interceptions, 12 clearances and seven blocks in five games, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

"I love what he's doing": Gregg Berhalter impressed with Gianluca Busio at Venezia ' MLSSoccer.com It's only been a few months since Sporting Kansas City homegrown phenom Gianluca Busio departed MLS for a club-record move to Italian club V...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Dennis Johnsen - Delivers three crosses versus Torino Johnsen took one off-target shot, sent in three crosses, won one tackle and one duel in Monday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Johnsen provided the usual dynamism down the flank, but he had a pair of wrong reads in the box. He has registered seven shots, ten chances created and 15 crosses in six games. Venezia will face Cagliari away Friday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Ceccaroni - Wins nine duels against Torino Ceccaroni had three clearances, drew two fouls and won three of four tackles and nine duels in Monday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Ceccaroni had a pretty tidy display in the back even though Venezia were again unable to keep a clean sheet. He has notched 11 tackles, 23 clearances and five interceptions through six rounds. Venezia will face Cagliari away Friday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Teen midfielder Busio scores late equalizer for Venezia