VERONA NEWS

Daniele Ghilardi - Disqualified for Verona game Ghilardi had two clearances, one interception and one tackle and was cautioned for the fifth time in Saturday's 5-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Ghilardi had a challenging display like the rest of the defense in the romp and will have to miss the next contest due to yellow-card accumulation. Pawel Dawidowicz or Nicolas Valentini will take his place in the back versus Milan on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Will return versus Milan Duda completed a three-game fixture in Saturday's 5-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Duda was sorely missed during his time off and will partner with either Cheikh Niasse or Antoine Bernede while Suat Serdar (thigh) is on the mend. He has totaled 10 key passes, 19 crosses (seven accurate), 15 corners and 12 tackles (nine won) in his last six displays.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - On Bench Saturday Faraoni (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Atalanta.

Impact Faraoni was included in the squad list Friday after recovering from a muscular issue that sidelined him for two weeks. While he may not be ready to start yet, he could appear as a substitute and provide cover on both flanks. However, he is likely to remain a bench option for now, as he has only featured this season when others were unavailable.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Called up for Atalanta game Faraoni (undisclosed) has been included in Verona's squad list to face Atalanta on Saturday.

Impact Faraoni has shaken off a muscular issue that sidelined him for two weeks and will be an extra option on both flanks. He has generally gotten minutes only when somebody was missing throughout the season, which won't be the case Saturday. He has played just five times (one start), tallying one key pass, nine crosses (two accurate), five tackles and five clearnaces.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Will miss multiple games Serdar has been diagnosed with a grade two rectus femoris strain in his left thigh, Verona stated.

Impact Serdar will be on the shelf for four to six weeks and potentially longer depending on how the rehab goes. Ondrej Duda will return from suspension after the next match. In the meantime, Verona will turn to Tomas Suslov, Grigoris Kastanos and newcomers Cheikh Niasse and Antoine Bernede.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Slotsager - Moves to Verona Slotsager has transferred to Verona from Odense on a permanent deal, the club confirmed.

Impact Slotsager has been a regular in the Superliga for a couple of seasons despite his young age. He has accumulated 59 appearances with Odense. He'll add depth in the back behind a few veterans.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Bernede - Joins Verona Bernede has officially moved to Verona on loan with a conditioned obligation to buy from Lausanne-Sport.

Impact Berneded has tallied five goals and six assists in 75 matches wit his previous team and previously spent a couple of seasons at RB Salzburg. He'll contribute to replacing Reda Belahyane in the midfield along with Cheick Diasse.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Valentini - Loaned to Verona Valentini has joined Verona on loan from Fiorentina, the club announced.

Impact Valentini departs about a month after signing with Fiorentina to get his legs underneath him after a lengthy absence in a smaller team. He'll compete with Pawel Dawidowicz, Diego Coppola, Daniele Ghilardi and Flavius Daniliuc in the back three.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Limps off against Monza Serdar recorded four shots (one on goal) in the first half in Saturday's 1-0 win over Monza before leaving due to a possible thigh injury, TeleNuovo reported.

Impact Serdar was very active in the first half, generated an own goal with a sprint down the wing and a square ball, and still paced his side in attempts despite exiting at the interval. He'll be assessed before Saturday's home game versus Atalanta. Newcomer Cheick Diasse was picked over Dani Silva to replace him in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Sidelined for Monza tilt Faraoni (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Saturday's game versus Monza.

Impact Faraoni will skip the second consecutive match while tending to an unspecified injury. Jackson Tchatchoua and newcomer Daniel Oyegoke will be the options on the right flank.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cheikh Niasse - Moves to Verona Niasse is heading to Verona on loan with a conditioned obligation to buy from Young Boys, the team announced.

Impact Niasse has posted one assist, nine tackles, five interceptions and six clearances in five Champions League appearances (four starts) this campaign. He could have a significant role if Verona lose some players in the back or in the midfield.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Casper Tengstedt - Sidelined for a month Tengstedt (ankle) "will be on the mend for 30/40 days, and we'll have to evaluate what to do on the market," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Tengstedt will skip multiple games due to a fairly serious ankle injury, and Verona could bring in a replacement down the stretch. In the meantime, Daniel Mosquera, Grigoris Kastanos and Dailon Livramento will fill in for him versus Monza.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Oyegoke - Joins Verona Oyegoke has officially transferred from Heart of Midlothian to Verona.

Impact Oyegoke has scored once in 19 appearances across all competitions this campaign. He previously spent time at Bradford and MK Dons. He comes in primarily to deputize Jackson Tchatchua but can star in a few roles in the back and in the midfield.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Casper Tengstedt - Will be out for a while Tengstedt underwent testing on his right ankle, which ruled out a fracture but confirmed some ligament damage, Verona announced.

Impact Tengstedt avoided the worst-case scenario after getting roughed up by an opponent but will still be sidelined for a few weeks. Amir Sarr and Daniel Mosquera will lead the line in relief. His absence should also lead to more minutes for Grigoris Kastanos and Dailon Livramento.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pawel Dawidowicz - Eligible to face Monza Dawidowicz served a one-game suspension in Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Dawidowicz will return against Monza on Saturday and likely start over Flavius Daniliuc. He has recorded 10 tackles (three won), five interceptions and 13 clerances in his last five outings, contributing to one clean sheet.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Venezia and Verona draw Serie A relegation battle as last-placed Monza loses again

Venezia and Verona are still looking for their first win of the year after the relegation-threatened clubs drew 1-1 in Serie A

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes once in draw Montipo allowed a goal while making a save during Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Montipo allowed the opening goal of the match in the 28th minute, but held Venezia from there as Verona came from behind for a point. The keeper has allowed six goals while combining for four saves over his last three starts.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Tchatchoua - Nets rare goal Tchatchoua scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing seven times (one accurate) during Monday's 1-1 draw with Venezia.

Impact Tchatchoua found the back of the net in the 76th minute to earn a point for Verona. The goal was the first since September for the wing-back as he's combined for three shots and 12 crosses over his last three starts.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Amin Sarr - First assist of season Sarr had an assist while taking two shots (zero on goal), creating three chances and making three tackles (winning two) during Monday's match against Venezia.

Impact Sarr set up Jackson Tchatchoua in the 76th minute assisting Verona's first goal while leading the team with three tackles as of his substitution in the 82nd minute. The assist was the first of the season for Sarr who has combined for three shots and five chances created over his last three starts.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Casper Tengstedt - Forced off early Tengstedt was forced off in the first half of Monday's match against Verona due to injury.

Impact Tengstedt left the match in the 39th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Grigoris Kastanos. The extent of Tengstedt's injury should be determined ahead of Saturday's match at Monza.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Ruled out for Venezia game Faraoni will miss Monday's match against Venezia due to a muscular injury, Verona relayed.

Impact Faraoni picked up the issue in the final training and will be assessed in the coming days. He has played second fiddle to Jackson Tchatchoua on the right wing throughout the campaign.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Suspended for three matches Duda has been handed a three-game ban for insulting the referee after getting expelled versus Lazio, the League announced.

Impact Duda will be sidelined for the matches against Venezia, Monza and Atalanta barring a successful appeal later on. Reda Belahyane, Dani Silva and Grigoris Kastanos will pick up the slack in the midfield.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE