Verona Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Lorenzo Montipo - Concedes once versus Juventus Montipo recorded three saves and gave up one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Juventus.

Impact Montipo was beaten by a precise strike by Francisco Conceicao and was up to the task in the other attempts on goal by the opponents. He has averaged three saves per game so far, keeping one clean sheet and surrendering six goals. Verona will face Roma away Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Oyegoke - Ruled out for Juventus match Oyegoke (undisclosed) hasn't been called up for Saturday's game versus Juventus.

Impact Oyegoke was said to be a late call, but the coach and the team didn't reveal the nature of his physical problem. He has played just eight minutes so far. The gaffer will have to adapt a player or turn to a youngster if something happens to Rafik Belghali, since Fallou Cham (ankle) is missing too in the same role.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fallou Cham - Absent for Juventus clash Cham (ankle) "won't be available Saturday but should be back next week," coach Paolo Zanetti stated.

Impact Cham will sit out the second match in a row due to an ankle sprain. Rafik Belghali is set to draw another start on the right flank since Daniel Oyegoke (undisclosed) is iffy.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abdou Harroui - Will skip more contests Harroui (thigh) "will be out for two to three weeks," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Harroui has been diagnosed with a strain and will likely return only after the second international break of the season. He played 69 minutes through two appearances before going down. With Roberto Gagliardini (shoulder) also on the mend, Al-Musrati, Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro or Yellu Santiago will complete the midfield next to Suat Serdar and Antoine Bernede.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Roberto Gagliardini - Nursing a sprain Gagliardini has been diagnosed with a right shoulder sprain, which has been reduced at a local hospital, Verona announced.

Impact Gagliardini will visit a specialist in the coming days to decide the rehab route. He'd be out for months if he needed surgery, but the coach stated the injury wasn't season-ending. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, Yellu Santiago, Al-Musrati and Cheikh Niasse will soak up his minutes.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suat Serdar - Productive in Cremonese meeting Serdar won two of three tackles and registered two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and five chances created in Monday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Serdar was the main playmaker for his side and had his best offensive display of the young season, but his teammates didn't capitalize on his feeds. He has scored once and posted six key passes, two crosses (zero accurate), nine tackles (five won) and three interceptions so far.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Sends in heap of crosses versus Cremonese Bradaric created two scoring chances and recorded one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Monday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Bradaric attacked at will down the flank and boosted his number thanks to a few corner kicks but was rarely precise. He logged new season highs in key passes and deliveries. He has launched 13 (two accurate) so far, adding three chances created, seven tackles and four clearances.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Nunez - Sound in Cremonese fixture Nunez recorded one shot (zero on goal), one interception, seven clearances and one block in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Nunez was dependable in the back and contributed to stifling the enemies in Verona's maiden clean sheet. He notched eight tackles (four won), six interceptions, 13 clearances and one block in three fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Nelsson - Commanding against Verona Nelsson recorded eight clearances and three interceptions in Monday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Nelsson turned in another solid shift as Verona shut down the opponents for the first time in the season. He has gained a big role right away and has registered one tackle, three interceptions, 19 clearances and three blocks in three matches.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gift Orban - Active in Cremonese bout Orban had five shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Cremonese.

Impact Orban didn't rack up stats as much as Giovane but looked good in his Serie A debut, and the coach talked him up in the post-game. He's set to receive an extended look as a starter as Verona don't have many quality options.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yellu Santiago - Doesn't feature against Cremonese Yellu (thigh) didn't appear in Monday's 0-0 draw with Cremonese.

Impact Yellu stayed on the bench as the coach fielded Roberto Gagliardini (shoulder), Suat Serdar, Antoine Bernede, Al-Musrati, Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro and Cheikh Niasse over him in the midfield. He has his work cut out for him to earn minutes.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Keeps clean sheet against Cremonese Montipo recorded three saves and didn't concede in Monday's 0-0 draw against Cremonese.

Impact Montipo was sure-handed in the few attempts by Cremonese on goal and blanked the opponents for the first time in the season. He has surrendered five goals and made nine saves in two games. Verona will host Juventus on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Vardy makes Serie A debut in Cremonese's goalless draw and Genoa rescues draw at Como

Jamie Vardy has made his Serie A debut as a second-half substitute for Cremonese

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Roberto Gagliardini - Off early against Cremonese Gagliardini left Monday's game versus Cremonese after half an hour due to a shoulder injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Gagliardini got the nod a week after joining as a free agent but only registered one interception before hurting his shoulder on a harsh landing and was in significant pain while being helped off the pitch. He's set for exams. Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro was picked over other options to substitute for him.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yellu Santiago - Returns to bench Santiago (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's match against Cremonese.

Impact Santiago is back with the team Monday to possibly make his season debut if he sees the field, beginning on the bench to start the match. He is likely set for more of a depth role this season and will probably see limited minutes if he does see the field Monday, starting in four of his 19 appearances with Getafe last season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fallou Cham - Ruled out for Cremonese tilt Cham will sit out Monday's contest against Cremonese due to an ankle sprain, Verona informed.

Impact Cham tweaked his leg in the last game before the break and hasn't been able to recuperate. Rafik Belghali and Daniel Oyegoke will be the options on the right wing in this one.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abdou Harroui - Unavailable for Cremonese match Harroui hasn't been called up for Monday's game versus Cremonese due to a muscular problem, Verona relayed.

Impact Harroui got hurt in training and is undergoing tests to determine the severity of the issue. Al-Musrati, Roberto Gagliardini or Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro will take his place in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abdou Harroui - Unavailable for Cremonese match Harroui hasn't been called up for Monday's game versus Cremonese due to a muscular problem, Verona relayed.

Impact Harroui got hurt in training and is undergoing tests to determine the severity of the issue. Al-Musrati, Roberto Gagliardini or Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro will take his place in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yellu Santiago - Selected for Cremonese bout Yellu (thigh) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Cremonese on Monday.

Impact Yellu is returning from a two-game absence and could make his Serie A debut, although Verona have brought in several new midfielders late in the window. He notched 14 tackles, three crosses (one accurate) and three clearances in 19 appearances (four starts) with Getafe last season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Signs with Verona Gagliardini has agreed to a one-year contract with Verona.

Impact Gagliardi quickly returns to Serie A after the expiration of his deal with Monza. He missed most of last season due to thigh injuries, appearing just eight times and recording three tackles, one cross (zero accurate) and four clearances. He'll provide veteran depth behind Suat Serdar, Abdou Harroui, Antoine Bernede, Cheikh Niasse and Al-Musrati. Verona also recently added Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro in the same role.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Mosquera - Undergoes emergency surgery Mosquera went under the knife due to sudden appendicitis, Verona announced.

Impact Mosquera will have to sit out a few games while he recovers after falling seriously ill, as the operation and the recovery from it won't allow him to practice for a while. He played second fiddle to Giovane and Amin Sarr in the first two rounds. Verona also added Gift Orban to the mix.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jean Akpa - Latches onto Verona Akpa Akpro has signed a one-year contract with Verona.

Impact Akpa Akpro found a new home late in the summer after the end of his deal with Lazio, although he spent the last few seasons on loan at Empoli and Monza. He registered six crosses (one accurate), 30 tackles, 13 interceptions and 14 clearances in 14 matches in 2024/2025. He'll be a defensive-minded option in the Verona midfield behind Suat Serdar, Abdou Harroui, Antoine Bernede, Cheikh Niasse, Yellu Santiago and Al-Musrati.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vardy joins Mussolini's great grandson and a wave of enthusiasm at perfect Cremonese

At 38 Jamie Vardy is the latest big-name veteran to have moved to Italy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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Vardy makes Serie A debut in Cremonese's goalless draw and Genoa rescues draw at Como

Vardy joins Mussolini's great grandson and a wave of enthusiasm at perfect Cremonese