VERONA NEWS

Tomas Suslov - Effective crossing Suslov had three crosses (all accurate) and created two chances in Verona's 1-1 draw against Lecce Sunday.

Impact The midfielder got an assist for his efforts and should be in the lineup against next week against Como, as Verona tries to secure a Serie A spot for next year. Suslov will be looking to exploit a defense which has allowed 49 goals in Serie A this season.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Coppola - Scores in draw Coppola came back from his disqualification to score in a 1-1 draw against Lecce on Sunday.

Impact The defender also had three interceptions, but it was his goal which gives Verona a crucial point as the side tries to ensure staying in Serie A. Coppola should remain busy on both ends of the pitch against Como, a side which has allowed 49 goals but also scored 48 in league play.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Tchatchoua - Terrible in service Tchatchoua logged eight crosses in Verona's 1-1 draw with Lecce Sunday.

Impact Tchatchoua did not create a single chance and none of his crosses were considered accurate, effectively wasting his efforts. He might have trouble doing better against a pesky Como side, which sits 10th in the league table ahead of the final two matches.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Selected for Lecce game Faraoni (thigh) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Lecce on Sunday.

Impact Faraoni has quickly recuperated from a muscular ailment, but he hasn't played in the last three matches he was available for. He has appeared just eight times (three starts) this season, notching two chances created, 12 crosses (three accurate) and 11 clerances.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Suslov - Silent in Inter meeting Suslov had one shot (zero on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance and drew two fouls in 69 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Suslov worked his way back from an illness but struggled to make an impact and rack up stats in the narrow loss. He hasn't been very productive in recent rounds, amassing three shots (zero on target), one key pass, four crosses (zero accurate) and nine tackles (seven won) in his last five appearances (all starts).

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Casper Tengstedt - Subs in late against Inter Tengstedt (thigh) had two touches in 10 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Tengstedt returned after a month as expected but only saw limited action and didn't influence his side's final push. He has been in and out of the infirmary in the last three months and could continue to be eased into action before reclaiming the regular role he had in the first half of the season.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Ghilardi - Completes disqualification Ghilardi cleared a one-game suspension in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Inter.

Impact Ghilardi was given the standard punishment following a straight red card and will likely get his starting spot back over Martin Frese and Flavius Daniliuc. He has notched multiple tackles and clearances in his last six outings, totaling 14 (eight won) and 25 clearances, with either interceptions and one block, helping shut down the opponents thrice during such a stretch.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Coppola - Eligible for Lecce contest Coppola served a one-game disqualification in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Coppola saw his streak of consecutive starts come to an end. Martin Frese and Flavius Daniliuc will likely head back to the bench due to his return and Daniele Ghilardi's one. He has recorded multiple interceptions and five or more clearances in his last five showings, accumulating 11 and 29 respectively and posting 10 tackles (five won) and 11 interceptions, contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A leader Napoli beats Lecce amid flares and delays to move closer to title

Napoli hasn’t let flares and delays affect its performance as Antonio Conte’s side ground out a 1-0 win at Lecce to take firm control of Serie A

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Casper Tengstedt - Earns bench role Tengstedt (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Tengstedt is fit once again and is on the team sheet Saturday, earning a spot on the bench. He will look to see some starting time soon after missing nine games since the start of February due to injury, starting in 18 of his 22 appearances before the spell of bad luck.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Suslov - Starting against Inter Suslov (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Suslov has recovered from his illness in time for Saturday's match, as he is immediately seeing the start after his issues. He is a regular starter when fit and should continue in this role, starting in 25 of his 29 appearances this season.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Faraoni - Absent against Inter Faraoni won't be an option against Inter on Saturday due to muscle fatigue, Verona announced.

Impact Faraoni would have had better chances of featuring than usual since Verona are dealing with a host of suspensions, but he picked up a small muscular ailment. Martin Frese, Darko Lazovic or Tobias Slotsager will benefit from the situation.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pawel Dawidowicz - Unavailable against Inter Dawidowicz (undisclosed) "will likely be back for the Lecce tilt," coach Paolo Zanetti announced.

Impact Dawidowicz will skip his second contest in a row due to a muscular injury, but it's not too serious, and he's expected back soon. One among Martin Frese, Marco Davide Faraoni and Filip Bradaric will play in the back since Daniele Ghilardi and Diego Coppola are suspended.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Casper Tengstedt - Will return versus Inter Tengstedt (thigh) will be called up for Saturday's clash with Inter, coach Paolo Zanetti stated.

Impact Tengstedt is fit after sitting out a month due to his latest injury and will most likely be eased into action after multiple absences in short order. His return will impact Amin Sarr and Daniel Mosquera's minutes eventually. He last started in late January. He has logged 13 shots (two on target), one key pass and one cross (zero accurate) in is last five appearances.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Domagoj Bradaric - Workmanlinke in Cagliari bout Bradaric recorded two crosses (zero accurate), one clearance and two tackles in Monday's 2-0 loss versus Cagliari.

Impact Bradaric put up a small amount of stats in both phases and was pulled earlier than usual to make way for the more offensive-minded Darko Lazovic. He has recorded multiple crosses in each of the last six rounds, amassing 25 (five accurate) and registering four key passes, seven corners, eight tackles (seven won) and eight clerances.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Tchatchoua - Fairly active against Cagliari Tchatchoua drew two fouls and had five crosses (one accurate), two clerances and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 defeat to Cagliari.

Impact Tchatchoua often sprinted down the wing and led his side in deliveries but linked up with a teammate in just one of them. He has recorded four or more crosses in the last six fixtures, totaling 29 (eight accurate) and posting seven key passes, four tackles (one won) and five clearances.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Coppola - Suspended for Inter game Coppola registered two tackles (two won), five clearances and one interception and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 2-0 loss against Cagliari.

Impact Coppola racked up stats but wasn't great like the rest of the defense in this one. He'll be unavailable versus Inter due to yellow-card accumulation. The coach will have to either change the scheme or turn to a pair of deputies, primarily Flavius Daniliuc and Martin Frese, since Daniele Ghilardi is disqualified as well.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ondrej Duda - Sound in Cagliari meeting Duda won three of four tackles and registered one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 2-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Duda was one of the few positive contributors for Verona in a tough loss and put up stats in almost every category on both ends. He has launched four or more crosses in the last five fixtures, totaling 23 (five accurate), adding 13 corners, three shots (one on target) and 11 tackles (seven won) and averaging one key pass per game.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Mosquera - Paces team in attempts against Cagliari Mosquera had three shots (one on goal) and committed two fouls in Monday's 2-0 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Mosquera led his side in shots as he has often done while Casper Tengstedt (thigh) recovers but was slightly menacing just once. He has tallied three or more attempts in each of the last five matches, amassing 21 (three on target), but without any goals or contributions in the offensive stats.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Montipo - Beaten twice in Cagliari game Montipo had two saves and one clearance and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-0 loss against Cagliari.

Impact Montipo was let down by his defense, as Leonardo Pavoletti and Alessandro Deiola were unguarded in the box on the two goals. He has secured three clean sheets in the last six matches, making 10 saves and giving up four goals. Verona will face Inter away Saturday.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Suslov - Dealing with an illness Suslov subbed off due to a stomach bug Monday, coach Paolo Zanetti relayed.

Impact Suslov couldn't continue because he wasn't feeling well, but he should be able to recuperate for Saturday's home game versus Inter. His minutes will hinge on how long the problem will linger and how much he'll be able to train before the match. Antoine Bernede and Grigoris Kastanos are the other options for the role.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Daniele Ghilardi - Sent off late against Cagliari Ghilardi had two tackles (one won), two clearances and one interception before receiving a straight red card in the 87th minute of Monday's game against Cagliari.

Impact Ghilardi had a passable display in the back, putting up a decent amount of stats but was expelled in the final minutes of the game due to a high-legged tackle on an opponent. He'll be unavailable for Saturday's game versus Inter. Flavius Daniliuc and Martin Frese are the next men up in the back since Pawel Dawidowicz (undisclosed) will likely stay on the mend.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Suslov - Bows out early against Cagliari Suslov had one shot (zero on target) and won one tackle in 28 minutes before exiting Monday's match versus Cagliari due to a possible muscular injury, TeleNuovo reported.

Impact Suslov got his first start in a month after missing time because of a thigh injury but had a quiet shift and was forced off in the first half, possibly due to a relapse of his previous problem. He's set for tests before Saturday's clash with Inter. Antoine Bernede substituted for him as he's done lately.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE