VERONA NEWS

Diego Coppola - Very busy in Empoli bout Coppola registered one tackle (one won), 19 clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Coppola thwarted multiple actions by the opponents and posted a new season high in clearances. He was a fixture of the formation in his fourth campaign at Verona, totaling 66 tackles, 72 interceptions, 194 clearances and 24 blocks in 34 games. He might be pursued by bigger teams in the summer.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Ghilardi - Wins four tackles against Empoli Ghilardi had one cross (zero accurate), eight clearances, two interceptions and four tackles (all won) in Sunday's 2-1 win against Empoli.

Impact Ghilardi turned in a strong shift like the whole Verona rearguard despite conceding one goal. He eventually became a starter in his maiden Serie A season, showing well for the most part and notching 44 tackles, 30 interceptions, 102 clearances and 15 blocks in 24 displays (21 starts), with five clean sheets.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Valentini - Piles up clearances versus Empoli Valentini registered two tackles (one won), 14 clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Vaelntini held up under pressure and set a new season high in clearances. He's been a strong contributor since joining on loan from Fiorentina in January, registering 35 tackles, 15 interceptions and 91 clearances in 14 games, contributing to three clean sheets.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Tchatchoua - Sets up teammate against Empoli Tchatchoua assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate), four clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Empoli.

Impact Tchatchoua had less volume but was more precise than usual, finding Domagoj Bradaric with a long cross late in the game. It's his third assist in the campaign, while he has scored twice. He has totaled 34 chances created, 118 crosses (24 accurate) and 50 tackles in 36 games.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Provides assist against Empoli Duda assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two tackles (one won) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Duda was workmanlike in the midfield and set up Suat Serdar early with a through ball for his third assist of the season. He's been a midfield maestro when available, scoring once and adding 32 key passes, 89 crosses (26 accurate) and 46 tackles in 28 appearances (27 starts).

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Nets in Empoli bout Bradaric scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Bradaric didn't have a busy performance but decided the game with a header from point-blank range on a well-timed cut. It's his first goal of the season. He has been a regular in his first year at Verona, totaling 78 crosses (24 on target), 25 key passes, 36 tackles and 42 clearances in 28 games (24 starts).

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Scores against Empoli Serdar won three of three tackles and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Serdar scored his second goal of the season early thanks to a deep channel run and a neat finish. He has been steady when available, but he's been plagued by muscular injuries, posting one assist, 30 shots (eight on target), 10 key passes and 35 tackles in 22 appearances (16 starts).

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Perilli - Beaten once in season finale Perilli made four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win against Empoli.

Impact Perilli had a fine showing filling in for the injured Lorenzo Montipo (undisclosed) and conceded only on a tap-in by Jacopo Fazzini. He has played twice this season, giving up two goals and making nine saves.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Out for season finale Montipo (undisclosed) will skip Sunday's clash with Empoli.

Impact Montipo made the trip and tried to give it a go after picking up an injury in training but hasn't been cleared. Simone Perilli is relieving him on goal. He closes his campaign with eight clean sheets, 64 goals allowed, one PK saved and 100 saves in 36 outings.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Questionable for Empoli fixture Montipo has been called up for Sunday's match versus Empoli but is in doubt due to a muscular issue, coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Montipo will be assessed on game day to determine whether he's fit enough to start. Simone Perilli would man the sticks if he weren't cleared.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Bernede - Decent against Como Bernede created two scoring chances and recorded three crosses (one accurate), one tackle (one won) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Bernede filled in for Tomas Suslov (suspension) and had a passable showing in the final third. He'll likely come off the bench in the season finale, as he's done in the previous three games. He has notched one shot (one on target), four key passes, three corners and four tackels (all won) in his last five showings (two starts). He has registered at least one cross in his last five displays, totaling 12 (two accurate).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Productive in Como meeting Bradaric created three scoring chances and recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Bradaric returned to the starting lineup after not playing in the previous game and was a weapon on the wing and with his set pieces, pacing his club in two offensive categories. He'll compete with Martin Frese and Darko Lazovic to get the nod in the last game. He has registered three shots (zero on target), six chances created, five corners and nine tackles (eight won) in his last five appearances. He has had multiple crosses in his last eight, piling up 34 (eight accurate).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Valentini - Sturdy against Empoli Valentini won three of five tackles and had two shots (zero on target), one interception and four clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Valentino had an excellent display in the back and filled the stat sheet, but his side allowed one goal. He has posted 12 tackles (seven won), five interceptions and one block in the last five matches, with no clean sheets. He has recorded three or more clearances in his past 10 showings for a total of 70.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Tchatchoua - Sends in five crosses against Como Tchatchoua recorded two shots (zero on goal), one interception, one tackle (zero won) and five crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Tchatchoua was again active down the wing but highly imprecise in his deliveries. He has had an accurate one in the past three games despite the sound volume. He has recorded four shots (zero accurate), four chances created, five tackles (three won) and 10 clearances in the last five matches. He has logged at least three crosses in the last nine fixtures, totaling 45 (eight accurate).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Pawel Dawidowicz - Wins one tackle in Como match Dawidowicz (undisclosed) had two tackles (one won) and one clearance and was booked in 77 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Dawidowicz got the nod over Cheikh Niasse after missing the previous three tilts due to injury, while Ondrej Duda was suspended in the midfield. He was a big physical presence but didn't pick up many stats. He'll compete with Suat Serdar to start in the season finale. He has notched four interceptions, five clearances and one block in his last five displays. He has tallied at least one tackle in his past seven, racking up 16 (10 won).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Serves disqualification Duda cleared a one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Duda will be eligible to play against Empoli on Sunday and likely get the nod over either Pawel Dawidowicz or Suat Serdar in the midfield. He has recorded five shots (one on target), three chances created, 15 corners and eight tackles (five won) in his last five outings. He has launched three or more crosses in his past seven displays, totaling 30 (eight accurate).

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Suslov - Completes ban Suslov cleared a one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Suslov will return versus Empoli and likely start over Antoine Bernede. He has posted one assist, two shots (zero on target), two chances created and seven crosses (three accurate) in his last four displays (three starts) since coming back from a thigh injury.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Lazovic - Finds the net against Como Lazovic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one tackle (zero won) and one chance created in 28 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Lazovic was inserted to help the offense and was the quickest to react to a loose ball in the box and fired it home for his second goal of the season. He has played second fiddle to Filip Bradaric for most of the season, not appearing altogether in four of the last six matches. He has posted three shots (one on target), one key pass, one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles (one won) in his last five cameos.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Gives up one goal in Como contest Montipo made four saves and two clearances and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Montipo conceded relatively early on a strike by Maxence Caqueret but kept his team in the game with a few brilliant saves afterward. He hasn't blanked the opponents in five fixtures, making 10 saves and conceding six goals. Verona will face Empoli on Sunday.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Pawel Dawidowicz - Back in starting XI Dawidowsicz (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Como.

Impact Dawidowsicz will make his return to the pitch after missing the last three matches with a thigh injury. He has previously started the prior nine Serie A games, collecting 24 clearances with 19 tackles in that span.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pawel Dawidowicz - Fit for Como match Dawidowicz (undisclosed) has been named in Verona's squad list for Sunday's clash with Como.

Impact Dawidociwz missed an extra game relative to the initial expectations, but he's good to go after sitting out three weeks. He's more likely to be eased off the bench than to start and should see minutes in the midfield rather than in the back since Ondrej Duda and Tomas Suslov are suspended. He has featured there in his past four appearances, tallying 10 tackles (six won), four interceptions and four clearances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - DNP in Lecce fixture Faraoni (thigh) was an unused sub in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Lecce.

Impact Faraoni was fit following a minor injury but didn't log any minutes, as has been the case in the last four games he was an option for. He'll keep deputizing Jackson Tchatchoua in the last two tilts.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Will miss Como fixture Duda had three crosses (one accurate), three corners and one key pass and was cautioned for the 10th time in the season in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Lecce.

Impact Duda had a quality performance in the midfield and picked up stats thanks to a few accurate set pieces but won't be available for the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Suat Serdar will likely resume starting, teaming up with Cheikh Niasse in the midfield.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Makes two saves Montipo made two saves in Verona's 1-1 draw against Lecce Sunday.

Impact The goalkeeper had one diving save and a crucial stop from inside the box to keep this score level. Montipo should have a fairly easy time next week against Como, a side which has scored just 48 goals in Serie A.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE