Verona Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Nicolas Valentini - Will skip Cremonese clash Valentini hasn't been called up for Monday's contest against Cremonese because of a late muscular injury, Verona announced.

Impact Valentini got hurt in training and is undergoing evaluations to determine the timetable for his return. Tobias Slotsager, Daniel Oyegoke and Pol Lirola are the next men up since Unai Nunez (suspension), Armel Bella-Kotchap (thigh) and Martin Frese (undisclosed) are unavailable as well.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rafik Belghali - Absent for Cremonese game Belghali (ankle) hasn't been called up for Monday's match versus Cremonese.

Impact Belghali will miss the second match as he injured his ankle right after returning from international duties. Cheikh Niasse, Fallou Cham or newcomer Pol Lirola will handle the right wing in this one.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pol Lirola - Joins Verona Lirola has agreed to a six-month contract with Verona after departing Olympique Marseille on a free transfer.

Impact Lirola made just three appearances off the bench so far, notching two crosses (zero accurate), one key pass and one interception. He previously played at Frosinone, Fiorentina and Sassuolo in Serie A. He'll be an option on both flanks and could be fielded right away since Rafik Belghani (ankle) and Martin Frese (undisclosed) are banged up.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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

JANUARY 16 • 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.

JANUARY 15 • 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.

JANUARY 15 • 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.

JANUARY 15 • 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.

JANUARY 15 • 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.

JANUARY 15 • 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.

JANUARY 15 • 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.

JANUARY 15 • 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.

JANUARY 14 • 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.

JANUARY 14 • 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.

JANUARY 12 • 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.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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

JANUARY 11 • 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

JANUARY 11 • 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

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