Verona Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Antoine Bernede - Workmanlike in Sassuolo bout Bernede won two of three tackles and had one interception, two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Sassuolo.

Impact Bernede made his presence felt in both phases and assembled a decent stat line in the cross. He has started in every fixture and doesn't face a lot of competition for the time being. He has logged at least one cross in every match, accumulating nine (one accurate) and recording 11 tackles (three won), two clerances and six chances created.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rafik Belghali - Creates three chances in Sassuolo tilt Belghali had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), one interception and three chances created in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Sassuolo.

Impact Belghali motored down the wing a lot and, while he was a little frantic at times, he paced his team in key passes thanks to his activity. He has secured the starting job over Fallou Cham after coming off the bench in the first two rounds. He has registered at least one chance and one cross in the last four games, piling up eight and 13 (three accurate) respectively and posting five interceptions, three clearances and two tackles (one won).

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Productive against Sassuolo Bradaric generated seven crosses (two accurate), two key passes, two tackles (one won) and three corners in Friday's 1-0 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Bradaric stayed busy on the offensive end thanks to his forays and a few set pieces, but his teammates once again failed to cash in on his deliveries. He has launched three or more crosses in four consecutive games, totaling 26 (six accurate) and adding five chances created, 12 corners and four tackles (three won).

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gift Orban - Pedestrian versus Sassuolo Orban registered four shots (one on goal) and one chance created and committed one foul in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Orban fired off at will as he's done in every game so far, but mostly from difficult positions and was never truly dangerous. He has tallied four or more attempts in his first four displays, racking up 21 (eight accurate) and posting one goal and three chances created.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Valentini - Unused in Sassuolo game Valentini (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Valentini recovered from a tricky injury but didn't get the start, and the coach made aggressive subs to try to mount a comeback. The new-look Verona defense has worked decently while he was on the mend, but he might supplant one of the three starters or Domagoj Bradaric, with Martin Frese moving to the wing, once he's fully ready to go.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Mosquera - Subs in late against Sassuolo Mosquera (illness) registered one shot (one on goal) and three passes in five minutes in Friday's 1-0 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact Mosquera was inserted in the final minutes while Verona tried to lay siege to find the equalizer after sitting out three fixtures due to appendicitis. He's likely to stay behind Giovane, Gift Orban and Amin Sarr unless he catches fire scoring-wise.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Gives up one goal versus Sassuolo Montipo registered two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 defeat against Sassuolo.

Impact Montipo wasn't called into action much and denied a PK by Andrea Pinamonti by staying upright, but the opponent was the quickest to react on the rebound. He has allowed nine goals, made 17 saves and kept one clean sheet in six rounds. Verona will face Pisa away on October 18.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pinamonti pokes home penalty to earn win for spritely Sassuolo in Serie A

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OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Nicolas Valentini - Available against Sassuolo Valentini "has recovered from his thigh injury," coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Valentini will be available for the first time in the season after suffering a serious thigh injury right before the opener. He was a fixture in the second half of last year but will likely be eased into action after missing extended time. He posted 35 tackles, 15 interceptions and 91 clerances in 14 appearances in 2024/2025, contributing to three clean sheets.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Mosquera - Fit for Sassuolo tilt Mosquera (illness) will be called up for Friday, coach Paolo Zanetti relayed.

Impact Mosquera will return after sitting out three fixtures because of a case of appendicitis and the ensuing surgery. He'll re-join Giovane, Gift Orban and Amin Sarr among the offensive options. He made two short cameos, without registering stats, before his physical problem.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Nelsson - Very busy in Roma tilt Nelsson generated four tackles (two won), nine clearances, one block and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Nelsson had his busiest performance yet, as Verona sat back for a large portion of the game. He's been excellent even though his team has kept just one clean sheet so far. He has posted four or more clerances in every game, racking up 38 and posting seven tackles (four won), seven interceptions and four blocks.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Creates one chance versus Roma Bradaric drew one foul and had three crosses (two accurate), one clearance and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Bradaric had less volume than in previous encounters but was more on point and could have easily had an assist had his teammates been more clutch. He has launched multiple crosses in the last four matches, amassing 21 (four accurate) and tallying four key passes, nine corners and four tackles (three won).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Decent in Roma meeting Serdar won two of three tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), one interception and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Roma.

Impact Serdar made his presence felt on both ends and came away with a well-rounded stat line, as he often does. He has recorded one or more shots and at least two tackles in the first five games, registering eight (one on target) and 15 (10 won) and adding eight key passes and four interceptions, scoring once.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rafik Belghali - Swings in five crosses against Roma Belghali had one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate), one tackle (zero won) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Roma.

Impact Belghali stayed in the XI even though Fallou Cham recovered from injury and was a bright spot for his side, pacing it in deliveries and serving as a reference point on the wing. He could run away with the starting job. He has launched at least one cross and created one or more chances in his three starts, amassing 10 (two accurate) and five, respectively, and logging two tackles (one won), four interceptions and three clearances, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Strong defensively versus Roma Gagliardini (shoulder) drew two fouls and recorded two tackles (one won), four clearances and three interceptions in 45 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Roma.

Impact Gagliardini was eased into action after hurting his shoulder but was inserted at halftime and was commanding in the midfield. He'll likely start over Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and other options going forward, as he has looked good in his first two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gift Orban - Lively in Roma bout Orban drew one foul and registered four shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Orban basically fired off any time he had the ball and wasted a major chance on a low-driven cross, hitting the crossbar while in front of the empty net, as he was unable to coordinate properly. He has quickly become the most threatening forward for his side, posting four or more shots in each of his first three showings, totaling 17 (eight on target) and adding one goal, two chances created and one tackle.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Beaten twice by Roma Montipo recorded three saves and two clearances and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Roma.

Impact Montipo conceded on a point-blank header and on a fast break, where he couldn't do much more. He has kept one clean sheet, made 15 saves and allowed eight goals in five contests. Verona will face Sassuolo at home Friday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Roberto Gagliardini - Earns bench spot Gagliardini (shoulder) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Roma.

Impact Gagliardini is fit Sunday as expected, with the midfielder earning a spot on the bench after dealing with a shoulder injury. He started in his first match after signing with the club and will hope to earn another start soon, with the club likely being cautious after the injury and giving him limited play off the bench to begin..

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Oyegoke - Stays on the mend Oyegoke (foot) hasn't been selected for Sunday's match against Roma.

Impact Oyegoke is dealing with a deep bone bruise that could cost him more matches. Fallou Cham returned from injury midweek and will resume dueling with Rafik Belghali to be the start on the right wing.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Good to go for Roma clash Gagliardini (shoulder) "has recovered quickly and will be an option for Sunday," coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Gagliardini will be able to make a quick return as he avoided serious structural damage and could start right away over either Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro or Antoine Bernede in the midfield. He tallied one interception and one block in his lone 30-minute-long appearance.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fallou Cham - Shakes off injury Cham (ankle) got the start in Wednesday's cup fixture against Venezia.

Impact Cham returned after sitting out two Serie A contests due to an ankle sprain. He'll split duties with Rafik Belghali on the right wing going forward. He has notched two key passes, three crosses (two accurate), seven tackles and three interceptions in two appearances, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Victor Nelsson - Racks up clearances in Juventus bout Nelsson generated two tackles (one won), 10 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Nelsson was under pressure in the back for large portions of the game but held up just fine for the most part, although his side allowed one goal. He has tallied at least four clearances in each of the first four games, totaling 29, and has posted three tackles (two won), four interceptions and three blocks and contributed to one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Imprecise versus Juventus Bradaric recorded six crosses (zero accurate), one interception and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Bradaric extended his productive stretch on offense, leading his side in deliveries, but couldn't connect with a teammate. He has launched one or more crosses in his first four showings, amassing 19 (two accurate) and adding nine corners, seven tackles (four won) and four clearances.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Pinamonti pokes home penalty to earn win for spritely Sassuolo in Serie A