Verona Team News Page 85 - Soccer

Gianluca Frabotta - Unavailable versus Bologna Frabotta will miss Monday's game against Bologna due to a calf problem, but he should resume practicing next week, coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Frabotta picked up a minor problem and will sit this one. He has yet to play this season due to lack of conditioning and the fact that Darko Lazovic is entrenched as the starter on the left wing.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Veloso - Questionable to face Bologna Veloso is dealing with an undisclosed issue and might not be available for Monday's game against Bologna, coach Eusebio Di Francesco informed.

Impact Veloso has been limited in practice in the last few days and the manager stated it will be a late call. Ivan Ilic will most likely start if Veloso could not play.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Caprari - Moves to Verona Caprari has joined Verona on a season-long loan with option to buy from Sampdoria, the clubs announced.

Impact Caprari did not participate in the first two rounds as he was likely to leave. He was pretty productive last season at Benevento as he posted five goals and six assists, adding 48 shots and 35 chances created. Verona are set to lose Mattia Zaccagni, opening up major minutes up front.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Ceccherini - Limps off versus Inter Ceccherini had one interception and one clearance, drew one foul and subbed off after 53 minutes due to an apparent ankle injury in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Ceccherini picked up the issue in the first half and tried to play through it for a few minutes before bowing out. He was replaced by Nicolo Casale. Also Bosko Sutalo and Pawel Dawidowicz will be options if he was forced to miss time. He will be assessed ruing the break. Verona will visit Bologna in two weeks.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Koray Gunter - Logs four interceptions in Inter clash Gunter created one scoring chance, had two blocks and four interceptions and won two duels in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Gunter put together a good stat-line, but it was not enough to contain the opponents, and he was imperfect on the two Joaquin Correa goals. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Ilic - Scores against Inter Ilic took one shot on target, sent in two accurate crosses, created one chance and scored a goal in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Ilic broke the deadlock in the early going by intercepting an errant pass by Samir Handanovic and chipping it over the goalie after gliding between two defenders. He replaced the suspended Miguel Veloso in this one, and he has good chances to leapfrog the veteran teammate going forward. Verona will visit Bologna after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Veloso - Eligible to face Bologna Veloso served his suspension in Friday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Veloso will be at his coach's disposal in two weeks when Verona will visit Bologna. However, Ivan Ilic shined against Inter and he might eat into his playing time. Veloso notched five crosses and two chances created in the opener.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

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