VIKTOR KOVALENKO NEWS

Provides assist against Milan Kovalenko took one shot on target, created one scoring chance, won one duel and picked up an assist in ten minutes in Monday's 2-1 win over Milan.

Impact Kovalenko had a strong impact off the bench, differently from previous tilts, and set up the late game-winner by Emmanuel Gyasi with a timely through ball. He is now up to one goal, three assists, ten chances and 18 crosses in the 14 games. With Giulio Maggiore suspended, he should get the start in Sunday's home game versus Sampdoria.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five minutes versus Genoa Kovalenko (return from COVID-19) won one tackle and had two passes in five minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Kovalenko saw limited action in his first game back after dealing with Coronavirus. He will have to earn his starting job back since Simone Bastoni and Arkadiusz Reca have fared well in recent games. He has logged 18 crosses, 11 tackles and nine interceptions in 13 matches, with one goal and two assists. Spezia will face Milan away Monday.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Kovalenko cleared the COVID-19 protocol and resumed training Friday, Spezia announced.

Impact Kovalenko should resume being an option in Sunday's away game versus Genoa. He has split time with Simone Bastoni in recent games. He has logged six chances, six crosses and six tackles in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Kovalenko contracted Coronavirus while on vacation, Spezia announced.

Impact Kovalenko tested positive before the team resumed practicing following the break. He has about a week to try clearing the protocol before January 6th's match against Verona. He has alternated with Simone Bastoni in the midfield in recent games.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Bologna Kovalenko took one shot (zero on target), delivered one cross (one accurate) and created three chances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Bologna.

Impact Kovalenko led his team in chances created with three. He has a goal and two assists this season. His next match is against Inter Milan on December 1.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Kovalenko provided one assist, created one chance, made one clearance and drew two fouls in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Kovalenko had a great offensive outing as he provided an assist to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder has now registered one goal and two assists in his last five appearances, along with racking up four shots, three chances created and 10 crosses due to his role on set pieces.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Launches four crosses Kovalenko registered four crosses (two accurate), two shots (zero on target) and two corners versus Genoa on Tuesday.

Impact Kovalenko split the corner-taking duties with Simone Bastoni while Daniele Verde was held in reserve as a bench option. While the team figures to continue using a platoon option for corners, Kovalenko should continue to offer top-half fantasy value even deployed in a defensive midfield role.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Kovalenko scored one goal, provided one assist, took two shots (one on target), created one chance, made two interception and drew two fouls in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Salernitan...

Impact Kovalanko had an awesome offensive outing Saturday as he scored his first goal of the season and provided one assist to help his side take home all three points. This was the midfielder's second game of the season as he was sidelined with a leg injury. He will push to confirm his spot in the starting XI Friday versus Sampdoria after a great offensive performance.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Salernitana Kovalenko has recovered from his injury and will be an option for Saturday's game against Salernitana, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Kovalenko has featured in just 62 minutes thus far due to two leg injuries. The coach stated that he had yet to decide whether to start him or not, but Spezia are very depleted in the midfield.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Verona Kovalenko (leg) will remain sidelined for Sunday's match versus Verona, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Kovalenko will continue to miss due to an unspecified leg injury that has hampered him before the transfer, the coach admitted. Since Jacopo Sala and Giulio Maggiore are out as well, Mehdi Bourabia and Salvador Ferrer sit atop of the depth chart in the midfield.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Milan Kovalenko (leg) was omitted from Spezia's squad list to face Milan Saturday.

Impact Kovalenko will sit out the second game in a row because of an undisclosed leg problem. Mehdi Bourabia, Jacopo Sala and Salvador Ferrer have been the top choices in the midfield in the last two matches, while Giulio Maggiore has played in a more offensive role.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Juventus game Kovalenko will miss Wednesday's match with Juventus due to a minor leg injury, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Kovalenko has not been able to garner much playing thus far and will be out midweek with an unspecified ailment. Giulio Maggiore, Mehdi Bourabia and Jacopo Sala will be the top options in the midfield Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Lazio Kovalenko (thigh) did not feature in Saturday's 1-6 loss to Lazio.

Impact Kovalenko made the squad list after sitting out the opener due to a last-minute problem, but he did not start and then the coach decided not to trot him out during the romp. He should be a major part of their midfield after the break. Spezia will host Udinese in two weeks.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Lazio Kovalenko (thigh) has been called up for Saturday's match against Lazio, Spezia announced.

Impact Kovalenko missed the opener due to a last-minute muscular issue, but he recovered during the week. He has strong chances since they had to scramble to come up with a midfield last week.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for opener Kovalenko will miss Monday's game against Cagliari due to muscle fatigue, Spezia announced.

Impact Kovalenko picked up a last-minute issue and will try to recover for the following match. Spezia only have Luca Maggiore in the midfield and will either adapt somebody or rely on some youngsters.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Spezia on loan Kovalenko joined Spezia on loan from Atalanta for the 2021/22 season.

Impact Kovalenko spent last season on loan with Shakhtar Donetsk from Atalanta but now gets his chance to shine in Italy, so it will be worth seeing what he can do.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE