Verona Team News Page 75 - Soccer

Darko Lazovic - Held in check by Inter Lazovic sent in one inaccurate cross, had one block and two clearances and won one duel in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Lazovic never managed to get it going in this one and failed to replicate the performance he had in the opener, where he picked up an assist. He tallied three goals and six helpers last season. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Delivers five crosses against Inter Zaccagni sent in five crosses (three accurate), created two scoring chances, drew two fouls, had three successful take-ons and won seven duels in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Zaccagni accumulated most of his production out of corner kicks, but he was also rather sloppy with the ball as he was dispossessed seven times. He shined in the opener, bagging a brace. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Antonin Barak - Creates two chances versus Inter Barak had one interception, won five duels, drew one foul and created two scoring chances in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Barak was used as a false-nine in this one but, while he tried to set up his teammates a couple of times, he was not particularly threatening in the final third. He posted seven goals and three assists in the previous campaign. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lasagna - Comes off the bench against Inter Lasagna (knee) took one off-target shot, won one duel and was dispossessed twice in 28 minutes in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Lasagna returned on the pitch after meniscus surgery, but he was ineffective in his cameo. He will face competition from Nikola Kalinic and Giovanni Simeone going forward. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Fires three shots against Inter Faraoni (thigh) took three shots (zero on target), sent in one cross (zero accurate), won four duels and had one successful take-on in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Faraoni recovered from a thigh problem and led his team in shots, but he was imprecise in his attempts. He logged four goals and seven assists last season. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes three goals versus Inter Montipo had four saves, drew one foul and gave up three goals in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Montipo made his seasonal debut as he was slowed down by a knee injury in the opener. He looked uncertain at times, although the three goals were hard to stop. He might face competition from Ivor Pandur throughout the course of the season. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Back in starting XI Faraoni (thigh) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Inter.

Impact Faraoni is only just back from a thigh injury, but he's immediately back in the starting XI Friday in his usual role on the right wing. He's started 69 matches the last two seasons and it looks like he'll continue in that role as long as he can stay healthy having produced nine goals and 10 assists in that period.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lasagna - Could be back versus Udinese Lasagna (knee) has made steady progress in his rehab and could be available versus Udinese Friday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Lasagna missed the opener as he was completing his recovery from a meniscus tear. He went under the knife in late July, so he is at the early end of his timetable. If indeed good to go, he would compete for minutes with Nikola Kalinic and Giovanni Simeone.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Available versus Inter Faraoni (thigh) has recovered from his injury and could start Friday against Inter, coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Faraoni missed the opener with a thigh injury but managed to shake it off during the week. He will be in contention with Nicolo Casale and newcomer Bosko Sutalo to play as right wing-back. Faraoni will be the clear starter once fully healthy.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Simeone - Moves to Verona Simeone has joined Verona on a season-long spell with option to buy from Cagliari, the clubs announced.

Impact Simeone had become a backup option last season, ceding the starting job to Leonardo Pavoletti. He tallied six goals and two assists in 33 games. At Verona, he will compete with Kevin Lasagna (knee) and Nikola Kalinic. He bagged 14 goals in his most prolific campaign in 2017, reaching the double-digit threshold just once afterward.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bosko Sutalo - Moves to Verona Sutalo has transferred to Verona on a season-long loan from Atalanta, the club announced.

Impact Sutalo appeared just in seven matches for Atalanta last season, logging five tackles, two interceptions, six clearances and two chances created. He will provide depth both in the back and on the right wing, where Verona are particularly thin.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivor Pandur - Allows three goals against Sassuolo Pandur made four saves, one clearance and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Pandur could do little to save the first two goals as his back line was cut through with ease. He managed to get some fingertips on Hamed Traore's effort but didn't keep it out of the net. He'll hope for a better outing against Inter Milan next on August 27.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Garners assist against Sassuolo Lazovic took two shots (zero on target), created three chances and provided an assist in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Sassuolo.

Impact Lazovic assisted Mattia Zaccagni's second goal of the match for his first assist of the season. He had six assists and three goals last campaign in 32 appearances (27 starts). He figures to be involved regularly again this season. His next opponent is Sampdoria on August 27.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Zaccagni - Scores a brace in loss Zaccagni took four shots (three on target), created three chances and scored two goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Sassuolo.

Impact Zaccagni scored once from the penalty spot and then curled home a second from close in to put his side within touching distance for the final moments of the match. He had a great opportunity to open the scoring in the first half but blazed his shot over the bar. He started 33 matches last season but only scored five goals with five assists. He'll hope for a better return this campaign with his next match coming on August 27 against defending Serie A champions Inter Milan.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 21, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Miguel Veloso - Sent off against Sassuolo Veloso sent in five crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, took one off-target shot and picked up two yellow cards in the first half in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Sassuol...

Impact Veloso accumulated most of his crosses out of corner kick, but he got booked twice in the span of ten minutes at the end of the first half. He will miss Friday's home game against Inter. He will be replaced by Ivan Ilic or Adrien Tameze.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lasagna - Unavailable versus Sassuolo Lasagna (knee) has not recovered and is out for the opener, coach Eusebio Di Francesco announced.

Impact Lasagna underwent surgery to remove a torn meniscus a month ago and he is not ready to perform. He is in doubt also for the second round. Nikola Kalinic will lead the frontline in the meantime.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Likely to start off as backup Montipo (knee) is available to play, but Ivor Pandur is likely to open the season as the starter since the newcomer did not feature in the pre-season, coach Eusebio Di Francesco an...

Impact Montipo still has some chances as the coach did not openly announce the decision, even though he hinted at it. Montipo spent the offseason rehabbing after meniscus surgery.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Ruled out for opener Faraoni has been able to recover from a thigh injury and will not be involved in the opener, coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Faraoni mill miss at least one game because of a thigh problem. He will be replaced by either Gianluca Frabotta, Nicolo Casale or Matteo Cancellieri, with Darko Lazovic moving to the right flank in the first case.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Recovering from offseason surgery Montipo went under the knife to remove a torn meniscus at the end of the past campaign and is unavailable for Saturday's Coppa Italia match against Catanzaro, coach Eusebio Di Fran...

Impact Montipo will be assessed throughout the week ahead the first Serie A game against Sassuolo, the coach informed. The lack of preseason activity might not bode well for his chances to be ready. Ivor Pandur saw some action late last season and could be between the sticks to open the season.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Heads back to Verona Ilic has agreed to a five-year contract with Verona, which signed him on a permanent deal from Manchester City, the club announced.

Impact Ilic returns to Serie A after a solid 2020/2021 season, where he tallied two goals, 17 chances created, 39 crosses and 26 tackles in 29 appearances (19 starts). His role should be similar in the upcoming campaign despite the coaching chance. He should continue to alternate and occasionally pair up with the aging Miguel Veloso.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Frabotta - Moves to Verona Frabotta has joined Verona on a season-long loan from Juventus, the clubs announced.

Impact Frabotta will substitute Federico Dimarco on the roster, as he did not stay past the loan spell. While he will see more minutes than he would have at Juventus, Darko Lazovic is set to remain the starter on the left wing. Frabotta has tallied one assist, 32 crosses, four chances created and 14 interceptions in 15 appearances (eight starts) last season.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Transfers to Verona Montipo has joined Verona on a season-long loan with conditioned obligation to buy from Benevento.

Impact Montipo remains in Serie A despite the relegation and will substitute Marco Silvestri between the sticks, as the previous starter moved to Udinese. He allowed 74 goals, made 105 saves and kept seven clean sheets in 37 matches last season, but he will be playing behind a better back-line in the next one.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Lasagna - Suffers knee injury Lasagna has sustained a tear of an internal meniscus of the left knee in practice, Verona announced.

Impact Lasagna will undergo surgery in the next few days to address the issue and might miss the opening match, as it usually takes a month to return from this kind of injury. Verona will rely primarily on Nikola Kalinic while Lasagna is out.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Hongla - Moves to Verona Hongla has joined Verona on a season-long loan with obligation to buy from Royal Antwerp the club announced.

Impact Hongla has tallied five goals and three assists in 58 appearances and is more known for his hustle and defensive presence in the midfield. He will replenish Verona's depth in the midfield as they lost Ivan Ilic, Stefano Sturaro, Ronaldo Vieira and Marco Benassi that were on loan last season. The two main starters Adrien Tameze and Miguel Veloso are instead still with the team.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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