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Pisa scores rare home goal to salvage draw with Atalanta

Pisa has scored a rare home goal and drawn Atalanta 1-1 in Serie A

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Will miss some time Bella-Kotchap (undisclosed) "will likely be sidelined for three weeks," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Bella-Kotchip is nursing a substantial muscular problem, although the team and the gaffer didn't disclose in which area. Victor Nelsson, Nicolas Valentini and Tobias Slotsager will play more than usual while he's on the mend.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unai Nunez - Will skip Cremonese match Nunez drew one foul, had one clearance and was booked for the fifth time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Nunez had a lackluster showing like the rest of the Verona defense and will be ineligible to play against Cremonese on Monday due to yellow-card accumulation. If Martin Frese (undisclosed) doesn't return, Tobias Slotsager will fill in, as Armen Bella-Kotchap is set to miss multiple games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Service machine Bradaric recorded one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Thursday's 3-2 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact The midfielder was strong in providing service, though he likely would've done better had he been more accurate. If he can manage that, he'll have better numbers against Cremonese on Monday. The side has allowed 28 goals in 20 domestic matches this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Bernede - Logs assist Bernede assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 3-2 loss against Bologna.

Impact Bernede didn't provide much service but rewarded with an assist on one of the two chances he did create. He should do better Monday against a softer Cremonese defense, which has allowed 28 goals in 20 matches.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gift Orban - Scores in loss Orban scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 defeat against Bologna.

Impact Orban remains Verona's biggest offensive threat and found the back of the net again on Thursday. He has a good chance to score again Monday against Cremonese, a side which has allowed 28 goals in 20 Serie A matches.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Gives up three in first half Montipo made two saves and allowed three goals in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Montipo recovered nicely in the second half and Verona had a chance to get points but his first-half performance ultimately did the team in. He should fare better Monday against Cremonese, a team which has averaged only one goal per game in Serie A play.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafik Belghali - Selected fro bench Belghali (international duty) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Bologna.

Impact Belghali has returned to Itlay after his time at AFCON and is ready for time again, with the defender an option from the bench. He is likely to take some time to gain fitness after a busy month, set to return to a starting role once fully fit, with 12 starts in 15 appearances this campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Out against Bologna Bella-Kotchap will sit out Thursday's match versus Bologna due to a muscular injury, Verona announced.

Impact Bella-Kotchap got banged up in the last game and hasn't been able to recuperate. He's undergoing evaluations and might miss further games. Victor Nelsson will likely return to the XI after getting a breather over the weekend, while Tobias Slotsager will be the main defensive deputy.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafik Belghali - Back for Bologna bout Belghali (AFCON) has been named in Verona's squad list for Thursday's game against Bologna.

Impact Belghali returned to Italy earlier in the week following Algeria's elimination in the Round of Eight and should quickly resume starting on the right wing over Domagoj Bradaric, who'll be back in his natural role on the other flank, and Daniel Oyegoke, who filled in while he was away. Belghali has launched one or more crosses in seven straight matches, amassing 21 (six accurate), scoring twice and posting seven chances created, 12 tackles (seven won) and seven shots (two on target) over that span.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Victor Nelsson - Scores own goal Nelsson generated an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Nelsson returned to the starting lineup against Lazio on Sunday after beginning the previous match on the bench, but unfortunately scored an own goal by deflecting a Manuel Lazzari cross that looped over goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo. He still put in a solid defensive performance, recording two tackles, four interceptions and five clearances. The defender has started 18 of 19 Serie A matches this season, recording 26 tackles, 32 interceptions and 137 clearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Two saves in loss Montipo recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Lazio.

Impact Montipo did what he could by making two saves against Lazio on Sunday but was helpless on his teammate Victor Nelsson's own goal, extending his run to eight straight matches without a clean sheet. The goalkeeper has been kept busy, recording at least two saves in each of his last 11 Serie A matches and managing just one clean sheet over that span. He will look to bounce back against Bologna on Thursday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

VERONA-LAZIO 0-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Nelsson Sinks Verona With Own Goal | SERIE A 2025/26

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Inter-Napoli draw leaves Serie A title race open. AC Milan extends unbeaten run to 18 matches

Serie A leader Inter Milan and defending champion Napoli drew 2-2 in the Italian league

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cheikh Niasse - Provides assist in win Niasse assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Napoli.

Impact Niasse notched his first goal contribution of the season as he registered an assist in the 16th minute. The assist occurred as he delivered a cross that found Martin Frese in the box, who then opened up the scoring for Verona.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gift Orban - Scores in draw Orban scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 28th minute.

Impact Orban notched his fifth goal of the season as he extended the lead for Verona in the 27th minute. The goal occurred via penalty kick for the forward. He returned to the starting lineup after coming off the bench in four consecutive games.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes twice in draw Montipo registered two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Napoli.

Impact Montipo made two saves while allowing two goals in the draw against Napoli. The Verona goalkeeper was unable to maintain a two-goal lead the team had after half-time. He has now allowed two or more goals in three straight games. Next, he'll face off against Lazio, a team with 20 goals in 19 games.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

MAXI SINTESI NAPOLI-VERONA 2-2 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | SERIE A ENILIVE 2025/26

JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

NAPOLI-VERONA 2-2 | EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS | SERIE A 2025/26

JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

'Does he have to amputate his arm?' – Conte fumes at handball decision Napoli were on the wrong end of two VAR calls in their 2-2 draw with Verona, with a first-half penalty decision drawing Antonio Conte's ire.

JANUARY 8 • BEINSPORTS.COM

NAPOLI-VERONA 2-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Frese and Orban Slow Napoli's Race to the Top | SERIE A 2025/26

JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Napoli draws 2-2 with Hellas Verona in Serie A setback as Inter Milan increases lead

Napoli is surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw at home by relegation-threatened Hellas Verona

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Conte has Napoli braced for long Scudetto fight, says Spinazzola Napoli will face Inter in a huge showdown of Serie A title rivals on Sunday, but before then, they need to avoid a slip-up against Verona.

JANUARY 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Victor Nelsson - Under pressure in defeat Nelsson registered one cross (zero accurate) and three tackles in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Torino.

Impact Nelsson led the Verona defensive efffot Sunday with 13 clearances as they were harassed in a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Torino. In additon to clearing his lines, the central defender made two blocks. Nelsson has been named to the starting XI in each of Verona's first 17 fixtures. He has played the full 90 minutes 16 times.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Two saves in defeat Montipo had two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Torino.

Impact Montipo repelled just two of five Torino shots on target Sunday and was beaten twice from outside of the box as Verona languished in a 3-0 home defeat. Across his last five starting appearances, Verona's No. 1 has made 13 saves and six clearances while averaging two goal concessions per appearance. Montipo should be considered the presumed starter for Verona's road test Tuesday versus Napoli.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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