VERONA NEWS

Darko Lazovic - Dealing with an illness Lazovic left early against Bologna due to intestinal problems, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Lazovic was unfit to continue Monday but could be able to recuperate for Saturday's game versus Udinese.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Records assist Serdar assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and two corners in Monday's 3-2 victory versus Bologna.

Impact Serdar logged the assist to Casper Tengstedt's goal, which gave Verona a lead just before halftime. The former will enter 2025 having logged a goal and an assist in his 2024 part of this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Amin Sarr - Scores in start Sarr scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 3-2 win over Bologna.

Impact Whenever Sarr has been in Bologna's starting XI, he has been as reliable a goalscorer as there could be. Across his last four starts, the striker has scored in all but one of them.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Casper Tengstedt - Goal and assist in start Tengstedt scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 win against Bologna.

Impact After either logging a DNP or a limited appearance in his previous two games, Tengstedt was added back to Verona's starting XI on Monday and stepped up. For the first time this season, he not only logged an assist but also recorded a goal to go with the assist. Since September, Tengstedt has registered six goals with his across 14 appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Five saves, two goals conceded Montipo had five saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 3-2 win over Bologna.

Impact Montipo has logged five saves in each of his last three appearances. However, all of them saw him concede either one or two goals. Montipo will look to bounce back in 2025, beginning with a Saturday game against Udinese.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Verona wins 3-2 at 10-man Bologna in Serie A thanks to late own-goal

Benjamín Domínguez scored a brace for Bologna but a red card for Tommaso Pobega and a late own-goal by Santiago Castro sent the host team crashing to a 3-2 defeat against Verona in...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Darko Lazovic - Bows out early against Bologna Lazovic subbed out due to injury in the 31st minute of Monday's game versus Bologna, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Lazovic didn't record stats before asking to sub off due to a possible muscular issue. He'll undergo some tests before Saturday's home game versus Udinese. Domagoj Bradaric substituted for him on the left wing.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mathis Lambourde - Returns to bench Lambourde (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Bologna.

Impact Lambourde is back after a three-match absence, seeming to have put his ankle issues behind him. He has yet to start in his four appearances this campaign and mainly goes unused, likely to remain on the bench moving forward.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mathis Lambourde - Called up for Bologna match Lambourde (ankle) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Bologna on Monday.

Impact Lambourde has recuperated from an ankle sprain that sidelined him for three games. His role is unlikely to grow, and Verona are currently whole up front. He has scored once in four seasonal appearances, adding one shot, one key pass and four crosses (one accurate).

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Coppola - Busy against Milan Coppola generated seven clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Coppola had a good display while trying to fend off Milan, but Verona didn't manage to resist for the whole match. He has started consistently when available in the last couple of months, recording nine tackles (eight won), 14 interceptions, 26 clearances and five blocks in his last five appearances, with one goal and no clean sheets.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Sends in seven crosses in Milan bout Lazovic registered seven crosses (two accurate), four clearances, one interception and three chances created in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Lazovic was one of the few bright spots on offense for Verona and paced his side in a pair of offensive categories but with no end product. He has logged three shots (zero on target), nine key passes, 25 crosses (six accurate) and three corners in the last four rounds.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Quiet in return versus Milan Serdar (illness) recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one tackle (zero won) and committed one foul in Friday's 1-0 defeat against AC Milan.

Impact Serdar was used as a sub after being sidelined for two weeks and didn't do much during his time on the pitch. He'll fight for minutes primarily with Grigoris Kastanos and Reda Belahyane from here on out.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Gets busy against Milan Duda had three crosses (one accurate), four interceptions, two tackles, four interceptions and three corners in Friday's 1-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Duda was impactful on both ends against a tough opponent and has geared into shape after missing time with a thigh injury. He has assisted once and posted four shots (zero on target), 10 crosses (two accurate), 12 corners and 10 tackles (eight won) in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Tchatchoua - Fizzy in Milan clash Tchatchoua generated one shot (zero on goal), one interception, one block and five crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Tchatchoua led his team in deliveries as he often does but was unable to connect with a teammate in any of them. He has assisted once and added three shots (zero on target), seven chances created and 19 crosses (three accurate) in the last five fixtures.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Suslov - Fires six shots against Milan Suslov drew two fouls and registered five shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Suslov was the most active man for his side on offense, pacing it in attempts and seriously challenging Mike Maignan a couple of times. He has yet to contribute to a goal this season but has been in better form as of late. He has posted eight shots (three on target), six key passes, nine crosses (three accurate) and four tackles (two won) in the last four matches.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Gives up one goal against Verona Montipo had five saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Montipo had a relatively good day considering the match-up and some of the recent dismal performances by his rearguard. He hasn't blanked the opponents since the early rounds. He has surrendered 13 goals and made 17 saves and eight clearances in the last five tilts. Verona will face Bologna away next Monday.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan back to winning ways with slender victory over struggling Verona

AC Milan has beaten Verona 1-0 to win for the first time in three Serie A games

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Suat Serdar - Available off bench Friday Serdar (illness) is on the bench for Friday's game against AC Milan.

Impact Serdar was deemed available to play after being included in the squad, so it's not much of a surprise to see him being on the bench for this matchup. Serdar returns to the squad after a two-game absence, though he'd been a regular starter prior to that absence.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Available against Milan Serdar (illness) has been called up for Friday's game versus Milan.

Impact Serdar returns after sitting out two matches and might get the nod right away, either replacing Reda Belhayane or filling in for Abdou Harroui (knee), who got hurt in the last game. He started in six straight matches before the hiccup, posting one goal, nine shots (one on target), three key passes and 10 tackles (five won).

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Pulls the strings in Parma game Duda (thigh) had two corners, two tackles (one won), one clearance and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Parma.

Impact Duda saw full minutes in his return from a three-game absence, also because Suat Serdar (illness) was unavailable, and had a commanding display in the midfield even though he didn't rack up stats. He'll be a staple of the formation if he avoids further physical problems.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - DNP in Parma game Bradaric (undisclosed) didn't come off the bench in Sunday's 3-2 win over Parma.

Impact Bradaric was fit but paid the price for a tactical change. He'll have to compete with stalwart Darko Lazovic if the coach sticks with the latest scheme.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Abdou Harroui - Set to miss the rest of the season Harroui has been diagnosed with a right ACL tear after the Parma game, Verona announced.

Impact Harroui will soon undergo reconstructive surgery and will be sidelined for several months. He closes his campaign abruptly with one goal, two assists, 15 shots (four on target) and four key passes in 10 appearances (five starts). Dailon Livramento, Amin Sarr and Grigoris Kastanos will absorb his minutes.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE