Verona Team News - Soccer

Victor Nelsson - Leads the defense in Pisa bout Nelsson recorded 12 clearances and 59 passes and drew two fouls in Friday's 0-0 draw against Pisa.

Impact Nelsson anchored a make-shift line with considerable command but put up numbers in just one category in the back, failing to register an interception, ending a five-game stretch. He has recorded one or more clearances in every fixture so far, racking up 174 and contributing to five clean sheets in the season.

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Tobias Slotsager - Turns in good shift versus Pisa Slotsager generated one tackle (zero won), six clearances and one interception and drew two fouls in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Slotsager continued to fill in for Armel Bella-Kotchap (thigh) and held his own, helping keep the second clean sheet since entering the starting lineup. He has posted at least four clearances in each of his five recent showings, amassing 28 and adding three interceptions and two blocks. Moreover, he has logged at least one tackle in the last three tilts, totaling seven (four won).

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Sandi Lovric - Swings in eight crosses against Pisa Lovric won one of two tackles and recorded one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in Friday's 0-0 draw against Pisa.

Impact Lovric hasn't needed much time to settle in at his new club and easily posted a new season high in crosses and corners, but he lacked precision. He got the start over Suat Serdar in this one. The two would likely team up if Antoine Bernede (ankle) misses time. He has recorded multiple deliveries in his last four showings, totaling 20 (four accurate) and adding five chances created, 13 corners and three off-target shots.

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Amin Sarr - Serves disqualification Sarr cleared a one-game ban in Friday's 0-0 draw against Pisa.

Impact Sarr will be back for next Sunday's clash with Parma and will compete with newcomer Kieron Bowie and Daniel Mosquera to partner with Gift Orban going forward. He had started four times in a row before the red card, assisting once and notching five shots (one on target), two chances created and three crosses.

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Gift Orban - Subdued showing in Pisa contest Orban drew two fouls and recorded two shots (zero on goal), one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Orban rocked the woodwork with a nice free kick midway through the first half, but didn't do much besides that. He has fired multiple shots in three straight games, totaling eight attempts (three on target) and scoring once. He's also tracking back at a decent rate, having registered one clearance in each of the last five matches.

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Lorenzo Montipo - Resumes starting against Pisa Montipo had three saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 0-0 draw against Pisa.

Impact Montipo reclaimed the starting job after being benched in favor of Simone Perilli in the previous three tilts and did it in style, denying a couple of clear-cut chances in the second half. The new Verona manager stated he's the top option, so he'll look to avoid blunders to keep the job. He had conceded at least once in his previous nine showings, making 24 saves. Verona will face Parma away next Sunday in their next match.

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Verona and Pisa remain on the bottom of Serie A after dismal draw

Verona and Pisa remain on the bottom of Serie A after a dismal 0-0 draw

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Antoine Bernede - Banged up in Pisa match Bernede drew one foul and created one scoring chance in 45 minutes before exiting Friday's 0-0 draw with Pisa because of an ankle problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Bernede had a quiet first half and was limping around late following a harsh tackle, eventually bowing out at the interval. He'll need to be evaluated ahead of next Sunday's clash with Parma. Suat Serdar replaced him off the bench, joining Sandi Lovric and Al-Musrati in the midfield.

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Jean Akpa - Unused substitute in draw Akpa Akpro (ankle) was an unused substitute in Friday's 0-0 draw with Pisa

Impact Akpa Akpro stayed on the bench despite being fully recovered from his injury, failing to be included in the rotation with Sandi Lovric, Al-Musrati and Suat Serdar. The former Lazio midfielder will aim to improve on his averages of 3.0 balls recovered, 2.1 tackles and 1.3 interceptions per game as soon as he returns to the field.

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Nicolas Valentini - Ruled out for Pisa meeting Valentini "got hurt in training and will be unavailable Friday," coach Paolo Sammarco stated.

Impact Valentini is back on the mend shortly after recovering from a thigh contracture and is undergoing further evaluations. Verona will either deploy Martin Frese in the back, with Domagoj Bradaric on the wing, or turn to newcomer Andrias Edmundsson, who recently joined the club.

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Jean Akpa - Will return versus Pisa Akpa Akpro (ankle) "has recovered from his injury," coach Paolo Sammarco announced.

Impact Akpa Akpro will be part of the squad Friday after being sidelined for 11 matches because of an ankle microfracture. He'll help replace Roberto Gagliardini (ribs), competing with newcomer Sandi Lovric, Suat Serdar and Cheikh Niasse. He has registered 19 tackles (12 won), 12 interceptions and four chances created in nine appearances (six starts).

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Armel Bella-Kotchap - Joins Verona permanently Bella-Kotchap has been bought out from Southampton and signed a contract with Verona until 2029.

Impact Bella-Kotchap has been the best Verona defender so far this season and is set to recapture a large role once he shakes off a thigh injury that sidelined him for the past four matches. He has notched 28 ackles, 73 clearnces and 12 blocks in 14 showings (10 starts), helping secure one clean sheet.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Valentini - Wins three tackles against Cagliari Valentini (undisclosed) had two interceptions, three clearances and two blocks and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 4-0 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Valentini didn't look great like the rest of the Verona rearguard, but padded his stats, setting a new season high in tackles. He'll likely face competition from newcomer Andrias Edmundsson eventually, and Armel Bella Kotchap (thigh) shouldn't miss much more time. Valentini has posted three or more clearances and at least one interception in his last four appearances (all starts), amassing 18 and six, respectively, with no clean sheets.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Mosquera - Fires two shots in Cagliari meeting Mosquera drew one foul and had two shots (one on target) and two passes in 32 minutes in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Mosquera was the first striker off the bench following Amin Sarr's red card but didn't make a big impact in a rough collective performance. He'll have to compete for minutes also with newcomer Kieron Bowie in the next few tilts. He has registered five shots (one on target), one block and one drawn foul in his last five outings (one start).

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Simone Perilli - Allows four goals in defeat Perilli registered three saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Cagliari.

Impact Perilli endured a difficult outing, allowing four goals and seven over his last two matches while recording three saves, two from outside the box. He was left exposed by a defense that currently the league's worst and will look to bounce back against Pisa on Friday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christian Kouame - Transfers to Verona Kouame has joined Verona on a season-long loan from Fiorentina.

Impact Kouame only played twice so far, for a total of 25 minutes, as he missed extended time because of an ACL tear. He starred 26 times (10 starts) last season, scoring and assisting once and logging 27 shots (five on target), 17 key passes and eight crosses (four accurate) last year. He'll have a rotational piece in Verona's new look frontline, as they acquired three new strikers late in the window.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrias Edmundsson - Joins Verona Edmundsson has transferred to Verona on a permanent deal from Wisla Plock.

Impact Edmudnsson was a consistent starter in the Ekstraklasa and is the first defender acquired by Verona following the departure of Unai Nunez. He'll begin behind Nahuel Valentini and Victor Nelsson and will look to gain minutes throughout the course of the second half of the season.

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Roberto Gagliardini - Diagnosed with rib fractures Gagliardini has suffered two fractured ribs in the Cagliari match, Verona relayed.

Impact Gagliardini will have to miss some time, but could eventually be able to play through the problem thanks to a special protection, as a few footballers have done in the past. Sandi Lovric, Al-Musrati and Abdou Harroui will soak up his minutes in the midfield.

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Amin Sarr - Sees red in Cagliari contest Sarr had two crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances in 51 minutes in Sunday's 4-0 loss to Cagliari before being booked twice.

Impact Sarr drew the start but was ineffective and picked up a yellow card due to a rough foul at the beginning of each half. He'll be unavailable for Friday's match versus Pisa. Daniel Mosquera, Isaac or Kieron Bowie will start next to Gift Orban in the next round.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Roberto Gagliardini - Exits early versus Cagliari Gagliardini generated one cross (zero accurate) and two interceptions before leaving Saturday's match against Cagliari at the 29th minute due to a possible rib injury, Tuttomercato...

Impact Gagliardi got hit in the area a few minutes into the contest and was unable to completely shake it. He's poised to undergo exams ahead of Friday's meeting with Pisa. The coach picked newcomer Sandi Lovric over Al-Musrati and Suat Serdar to substitute for him in this one.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Mosquera - Option off bench Saturday Mosquera (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Cagliari.

Impact Mosquera finds a bench role Saturday against Cagliari after recovering from a knock that forced him to miss the previous match. The forward is available off the bench as he continues to compete with Amin Sarr to partner Gift Orban. He has come off the bench in three of his last five appearances, tallying three off-target shots and one block.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Valentini - Starting in return Valentini (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Cagliari.

Impact Valentini returns to the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Cagliari after missing two matches due to a contracture. The defender is an important presence in defense, having started each of the last three matches prior to his injury and recording four tackles, four interceptions and 15 clearances during that span.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kieron Bowie - Heads to Verona Bowie has agreed to a contract until 2030 upon joining Verona from Hibernian.

Impact Bowie has been acquired shortly after the departure of Giovane and will tussle for minutes with Amin Sarr, Daniel Mosquera and Isaac. He's arguably the most established of the foursome and was having a solid season in Scotland, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in 22 Premiership matches.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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