Verona Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Grigoris Kastanos - Available against Inter Kastanos (leg) "has recovered from his physical problem," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Kastanos will return from a two-game absence and will have better chances of seeing minutes since Suat Serdar (knee) and Yellu Santiago (thigh) are hurt. He has made just three shot cameos so far, posting one off-target shot, one key pass and four tackles (two won).

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Good to go for Inter meeting Akpa Akpro (knee) "will be available Sunday," coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Akpa Akpro was pulled for the starting lineup midweek because of a large wound on his patella, but he has avoided ulterior consequences and has good chances of starting since Suat Serdar (knee) is unavailable. He has posted three shots (one on target), 10 tackles, six interceptions and seven clearances in his seasonal appearances.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Will skip Inter game Serdar won't be available Sunday versus Inter due to a knee sprain, Verona announced.

Impact Serdar is dealing with a different problem compared to the original diagnosis and will skip at least one fixture. If Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro (knee) is unfit, Yellu Santiago, Abdou Harroui or Cheikh Niasse will draw a rare start.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Picks up thigh problem Serdar was subbed off in the second half due to an adductor issue, coach Paolo Zanetti relayed.

Impact Serdar was supposed to get the day off at least partially, as he wasn't 100 percent to begin with, but he started anyway after Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro (knee) got hurt while warming up. He looked fine and bagged an opportunistic goal, but was unable to finish the game due to a muscular problem and will need to be assessed. Yellu Santiago or Cheikh Niasse would get their first start if the other two midfielders were unavailable.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Goal in loss Serdar scored one goal on four shots (three on target), had five tackles (three won) and two clearances in Wednesday's 3-1 loss versus Como.

Impact Serdar was the best player for Verona on the pitch today. He was a monster on both ends and once again ended with a well-rounded stat line. He will look to continue his great play Sunday versus Inter Milan.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Late scratch for Como game Akpa Akpro was removed from the XI due to a knee injury while warming up, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Akpa Akpro was slated to relieve Suat Serdar, but he got hurt right before the start of the game and won't be available. He'll be examined ahead of Sunday's home game versus Milan. Abdou Harroui and Cheikh Niasse will be the top backups sans him.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Rafik Belghali - Undisclosed injury against Cagliari Belghali generated one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cagliari. He was injured and subbed out in the 70th minute.

Impact Belghali was temporarily benched on Oct. 18 but promoted back to Verona's starting XI on Sunday. After logging very little across 70 minutes during the Verona-Cagliari game, he suffered an undisclosed injury and was subbed off for Fallou Cham. As for Belghali, his focus will shift to Verona's next game, currently scheduled for Wednesday at Como. In starts this season, he has eight chances created and three accurate crosses.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Scores goal Gagliardini scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Cagliari. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd minute.

Impact Gagliardini's latest goal marks his first for the 2025-26 Serie A. Considering that his five domestic-league appearances this season include only one shot on goal for him, he is not expected to begin regularly scoring. Most of Gagliardini's value is with defense, as indicated by his 10 clearances, nine interceptions and four tackles won since Sept. 28.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gift Orban - Scores goal Orban scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cagliari.

Impact For the third time across Verona's last six games, Orban logged multiple shots on goal. In two of the games, he has scored, giving him what is now his two-goal tally across Verona's 2025-26 season.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes two goals Montipo had one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Montipo conceded multiple goals in two of his last four appearances. For a second straight game, the goalkeeper failed to log multiple saves, below-average form that he will look to rectify Wednesday at Como.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Notches four clearances versus Cagliari Bella-Kotchap (thigh) had one tackle (zero won), three interceptions and four clearances in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Cagliari.

Impact Bella-Kotchap easily had his best display so far, thanks to the increased minutes as he replaced Unai Nunez (shoulder) in the first half, but his side wasted a two-goal lead late in the game. He could be in line for his first start if the teammate missed time. He has notched one tackle, five interceptions, seven clearances and one block in four cameos.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Unai Nunez - Injured in Cagliari contest Nunez left Sunday's match versus Cagliari after just 16 minutes due to a possible shoulder injury, Gianluca Di Marzio relayed.

Impact Nunez collided violently with an opponent in the air in the first couple of minutes and tried to gut it out before exiting without registering stats. Armel Bella-Kotchap got the call to substitute for him from the bench and would likely take over the starting job if Nunez were to miss time. He'll be examined ahead of Wednesday's game versus Como.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grigoris Kastanos - Sidelined for Cagliari match Kastanos "won't be available Sunday due to a small knock," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Kastanos got dinged up in training and will try to recuperate for Wednesday's game versus Como. He has come off the bench thrice in recent games, logging at most 12 minutes. Abdou Harroui and Yellu Santiago will absorb his playing time.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Fit for Cagliari game Bella-Kotchap (thigh) "has returned to full training and is good to go for Saturday," coach Paolo Zanetti stated.

Impact Bella-Kotchap will be back in the squad after missing the previous bout because of a muscular ailment. He's been a depth piece in the back so far, tallying two interceptions, three clearances and one block in three appearances off the bench.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abdou Harroui - Unused in Pisa meeting Harroui (thigh) didn't feature in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Pisa.

Impact Harroui worked his way back from an injury that sidelined him for four matches, but wasn't deployed right away. He'll be primarily Antoine Bernede's deputy in the next few matches.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Nunez - Seven clearances in goalless draw Nunez recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Pisa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Nunez led Verona's team in clearances, which helped it maintain a relatively easy clean sheet, especially considering Pisa logged no shots that went to the goalkeeper. He has 30 clearances this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fallou Cham - Four crosses in start Cham had three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Going into Saturday's game, Cham logged four crosses, meaning he doubled the tally Saturday. Cham's shot on goal is his second for the ongoing season. The start marks Cham's third overall and first since Aug. 31, going the whole month of September without getting a call to the starting XI.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fallou Cham - Four crosses in start Cham had three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Pisa.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Easy clean sheet at Pisa Montipo registered no saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Montipo did not require a save, so he easily logged a clean sheet, the quarterback's latest his second for the 2025-26 Serie A. He maintained two clean sheets across his last five domestic-league appearances, with fewer goals conceded (four) than games played.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abdou Harroui - On bench for return Harroui (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Pisa.

Impact Harroui has overcome a thigh injury that sidelined him for four matches during the break and will be available off the bench Saturday. He featured twice (one start) earlier this season, contributing one shot on target, one inaccurate cross and two tackles (both won).

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Oyegoke - Still missing Oyegoke (foot) hasn't been called up for Saturday's game against Pisa.

Impact Oyego will remain sidelined through the break because of a foot injury he suffered in late September, which has already cost him three games. He's at best the third or fourth option in a couple of roles.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Armel Bella-Kotchap - Out for Pisa fixture Bella-Kotchap will miss Saturday's game versus Pisa due to muscle fatigue, Verona announced.

Impact Bella-Kotchap picked up a minor muscular problem in training and will try to recuperate for the next fixture versus Cagliari. He has yet to start since joining and has come off the bench on three occasions. Nicolas Valentini, Martin Frese and Enzo Ebosse will soak up his minutes.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abdou Harroui - Expected back for Pisa contest Harroui (thigh) is poised to be available for Saturday's game versus Pisa, Mediaset informed.

Impact Harroui has shaken off a thigh problem that cost him four fixtures during the break and will resume providing depth in the midfield behind Antonio Bernede and Suat Serdar. He appeared twice (one start) before getting hurt, notching one shot on target, one inaccurate cross and two tackles (both won).

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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