Verona Team News - Soccer

Victor Nelsson - Under pressure in Atalanta bout Nelsson won five of five tackles and had one interception and six clearances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Nelsson turned in another solid shift, matching his season high in tackles and setting a new one in successful ones, but Verona conceded again. He has notched three or more tackles in four tilts on the trot, racking up 17 (eight won) and posting four interceptions over that span. He has logged at least one clearance in every seasonal appearance, averaging nearly seven per game.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rafik Belghali - Resumes starting against Atalanta Belghali had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created and won one tackle in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Belghali drew his first start in over a month following a relapse of an ankle injury and was rather energetic in the final third, co-leading his team in key passes and matching his season high. He'll be a staple if he avoids further physical problems. He extended his streak of outings with at least one cross to 10, for a total of 26 (nine accurate). He has scored twice and logged eight shots (three on target), 13 tackles (eight won) and 13 clearances during that stretch.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Abdou Harroui - Sends in three crosses in Atalanta tilt Harroui created one scoring chance and had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Harroui logged decent numbers in the final third, leading his side in deliveries. He'll face increased competition following the return of Antoine Bernede and with Tomas Suslov rounding into shape after a major injury. He has swung in at least one cross in the last five games, amassing 13 deliveries (four accurate) and adding four off-target shots and three key passes over that span. Additionally, this marked his third straight performance with at least one tackle, for a total of eight (six won).

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kieron Bowie - Fairly lively in Atalanta match Bowie registered two shots (one on goal), one tackle (zero won) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Atalanta.

Impact Bowie went toe-to-toe with the opposing defenders throughout the game and often came up victorious, setting a new season high in key passes, but his teammates didn't exploit his feeds. He had logged just one in the previous six games combined. He has fired multiple shots in five fixtures on the trot, racking up 12 attempts (three on target) and scoring once. Instead, his three-match streak with at least one cross came to an end.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gift Orban - Mostly misfires against Atalanta Orban registered four shots (one on goal), 17 passes and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Atalanta.

Impact Orban led his team in attempts but didn't have great aim and was really threatening just once. He has posted multiple shots, amassing 11 (three on target), and at least one key pass, totaling five, in the last three games following a suspension. He hasn't hit the net in six appearances.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Bernede - Comes in late versus Atalanta Bernede (ankle) had four passes and no further stats in five minutes in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Bernade played only a handful of minutes after sitting out a month and a half due to an ankle sprain. He'll look to complete his recovery during the break, and he'll tussle for minutes with Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, Abdou Harroui and Tomas Suslov in two spots in the midfield going forward.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Slotsager - DNP in Atalanta fixture Slotsager (thigh) didn't feature in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Slotsager stayed on the bench in his return from a two-game absence, as the coach rolled with the same defensive trio for the whole game. He projects to be a deputy, competing with Nicolas Valentini and Martin Frese, once Armel Bella-Kotchap and Domagoj Bradaric return from their thigh injuries.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Beaten once in Atalanta clash Montipo registered one save and one clearances and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Montipo couldn't reach a precise strike by Davide Zappacosta, and Atalanta had just another attempt on goal. He hasn't blanked the opponents in six rounds, making 12 saves and surrendering 11 goals during that stretch. Up next, Verona will host Fiorentina on April 4.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Tobias Slotsager - Available against Atalanta Slotsager (thigh) "has been cleared to return Sunday," coach Paolo Sammarco relayed.

Impact Slotsager will be back in the fold after two tilts and will be in the running to replace Armel Bella-Kotchap along with Nicolas Valentini. He has posted at least one tackle in his last five displays, amassing 12 (two won) and posting 16 clearances, four blocks and two interceptions during that stretch, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Bernede - Fit for Atalanta clash Bernede (ankle) "will be called up for Sunday," coach Paolo Sammarco announced.

Impact Bernede will return after skipping five fixtures due to an ankle sprain and will resume competing with Abdou Harroui and Tomas Suslov in the midfield. He has assisted once and added five key passes, four tackles (one won) and three shots (one on target) in his last five outings (all starts).

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Absent versus Atalanta Bradaric (undiclosed) "doesn't have a serious injury and will likely be back after the break," coach Paolo Sammarco announced.

Impact Bradaric will skip the second contest in a row Sunday but could recover in the next two weeks. Martin Frese and Pol Lirola will be the options on the left wing sans him.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lirola - Unused sub in Genoa tilt Lirola (undisclosed) wasn't deployed in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Genoa.

Impact Lirola was back available after skipping a month due to a strain, but he didn't sub in, as Daniel Oyegoke and Rafik Belghali got minutes over him on the right flank, while Martin Frese played the whole game on the other one. He has recorded nine crosses (zero accurate), four tackles (three won) and four clearances in four matches with Verona.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Andrias Edmundsson - Solid defensive display Edmundsson registered one tackle (one won), 12 clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Genoa.

Impact Edmundsson delivered a strong defensive performance despite Sunday's loss against Genoa, recording one tackle, 12 clearances and a season-high three interceptions. The defender has now made six straight starts since arriving from the Ekstraklasa, totaling 10 tackles, 11 interceptions and 54 clearances during that span.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Nelsson - Solid defensive performance Nelsson had three tackles (one won) and five clearances in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Genoa.

Impact Nelsson delivered a solid defensive performance despite conceding two goals in Sunday's match against Genoa, recording three tackles and five clearances. The center-back remains an indispensable piece of the back line, having started 28 of his 29 appearances this season while tallying 46 tackles, 50 interceptions and 203 clearances during that span.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes two goals in defeat Montipo made one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Genoa.

Impact Montipo conceded two goals and made one save in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Genoa. The Italian goalkeeper is enduring a difficult stretch, often being called into action behind a porous defense that allows plenty of chances, making clean sheets hard to come by. He has recorded 11 saves, conceded 10 goals and kept no clean sheets over his last five appearances and will look to bounce back against Atalanta on Sunday.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Domagoj Bradaric - Ruled out for Genoa meeting Bradaric won't play Sunday due to a late muscular problem, Verona announced.

Impact Bradaric will take tests in the next few days after getting hurt in the final practice session of the week. Nicolas Valentini, Pol Lirola or Rafik Belghali will take his place in XI, with Martin Frese's role adjusting accordingly.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lirola - Returning against Genoa Lirola (undisclosed) "has recovered from his injury," coach Paolo Sammarco announced.

Impact Lirola is primed to be back after missing a month due to an unspecified muscular problem and will be an extra option on both wings, joining Daniel Oyegoke, Domagoj Bradaric and Rafik Belghali, while Martin Frese might be deployed in the back again. He has tallied nine crosses (zero accurate), four tackles and four clearances in four outings with Verona.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kieron Bowie - First Serie A goal Bowie scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 16...

Impact Bowie converted his chance from the center of the box Sunday to score his first Serie A goal and give Verona a 2-1 lead which they would not relinquish. The young forward's four shot attempts marked his most in a single appearance this season. Bowie has made five consecutive appearances (five starts) since completing a January transfer from Scottish side Hibernian.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Gift Orban - Returns with assist Orban assisted once to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Orban's precise cross into the center of the box assisted the fixture's decisive goal in Verona's 2-1 road triumph over Bologna. The forward was an offensive catalyst throughout his 89 minutes of play, leading the team with five shot attempts (two on goal) and three chances created. Orban has cemented his place in Verona's starting XI, having started in the last nine consecutive league fixtures for which he's ben available for selection.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes once in win Montipo made one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Bologna.

Impact Montipo repelled one of two Bologna shots on goal Sunday and made one clearance to help lift Verona to a 2-1 road victory. Since being relegated to the bench for Verona's final three January fixtures, the veteran keeper has made 13 saves (one penalty save) and three clearances across his subsequent five starting appearances while conceding eight goals and recording one clean sheet. Montipo should be the presumed starter Sunday when Verona hosts Genoa.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rafik Belghali - Stays on the bench versus Bologna Belghali (ankle) didn't play in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Bologna.

Impact Belghali recovered from a setback but wasn't fielded, as Daniel Oyegoke had a fine showing, and the whole team worked pretty well in this one. He'll likely continue to be managed after multiple ankle problems, but he'll be a fixture once he gets fully healthy.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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