Empoli Team News - Soccer

Saba Goglichidze - Eligible to face Lecce Goglichidze completed a one-game ban in Monday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Goglichidze will return versus Lecce on Friday and likely start over Mattia De Sciglio as he's done throughout the course of the season. He has notched nine tackles (four won), two interceptions and 11 clearances in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

EMPOLI-COMO 1-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Pellegri Secures Win With His First for Empoli | Serie A 2024/25

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Devis Vasquez - Keeps clean sheet vs. Como Vasquez made two saves in Empoli's 1-0 victory against Como.

Impact After giving up seven goals in the last four matches, Vasquez didn't have too much trouble in this contest. Como only put two shots on frame and the goalkeeper stopped both. Things should stay similarly calm for Vasquez against Lecce, which has scored one goal in the last seven matches across all competitions.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pietro Pellegri - Scores decisive goal Pellegri scored the only goal in Empoli's 1-0 win over Como Monday. He finished with two shots (one on target) and two corner kicks before being subbed off in the 76th minute.

Impact Pellegri's first goal in Serie A play this season came at the perfect time for Empoli, who struggled to get much going in this match. He should continue having success against Lecce, who have conceded 20 goals in 11 matches.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Late scratch for Como game Fazzini won't play Monday due to a muscular problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Fazzini experienced some discomfort during the final training sessions before the game and won't be risked. Liam Henderson, Youssef Maleh and Nicolas Haas are getting the nod, while Faustino Anjorin is on the bench.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Grassi - Sustains ankle injury Grassi picked up a right ankle sprain in training, Empoli announced.

Impact Grassi will continue to be evaluated in the next few days but will likely miss the next two fixtures and try to come back after the international break. Youssuf Maleh, Liam Henderson and Nicolas Haas will fill in for him in the midfield.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Posts three clearances versus Inter Gyasi recorded three clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Gyasi only contributed defensively in the romp, spending a portion of the game as a pure fullback following Saba Goglichidze's red card. He hasn't done much offensively in the last few rounds after a sound start, notching two key passes, three crosses (three accurate) and seven tackles (six won) in the most recent five.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Struggles versus Inter Colombo drew two fouls and registered two shots (zero on goal), one interception and one clearance in Wednesday's 3-0 loss against Inter Milan.

Impact Colombo salvaged his day with a pair of attempts but was left stranded for most of the fixture after an early expulsion and a defensive-minded adjustment at halftime. He hasn't scored in five matches, where he has posted six shots (zero on target), five changes created and two crosses (one accurate).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Viti - Shows well despite loss to Inter Viti won two of three tackles and had three interceptions and eight clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat versus Inter.

Impact Viti did what he could to contain the damage and filled it up in the back, but Empoli eventually collapsed after nearly an hour in ten men. He has logged 11 tackles (five won), nine interceptions and 18 clearances in the last five games, with one clean sheet.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ardian Ismajli - Racks up stats against Inter Ismajli recorded seven clearances, two blocks and one interception in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Inter Milan.

Impact Ismajli had another busy performance while trying to limit the opponents, but the Empoli rearguard faltered in the final portion of the game. He has tallied 10 interceptions, 41 clearances and five tackles (four won) in the last five contests.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Pretty good in Inter clash Fazzini drew five fouls and won two of three tackles and recorded two shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Fazzini was slippery and active despite the tough match-up and moving around a lot in the formation after an early red card. He has totaled five shots (one on target), one chance created, nine crosses (two accurate) and nine tackles (six won) in the last four games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Devis Vasquez - Gives up three goals against Inter Vasquez made three saves and conceded three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Vasquez batted away a few attempts on goal in the first half, but Inter eventually overwhelmed his defense thanks to a one-man advantage. He hasn't blanked the opponents in three consecutive matches after a strong start in that respect, conceding seven goals and making 10 saves. Empoli will face Como at home Monday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

EMPOLI-INTER 0-3 | HIGHLIGHTS | Frattesi at the double and Lautaro rounds it off! | Serie A 2024/25

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5 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Saba Goglichidze - Expelled against Inter Goglichidze registered one clearance before being sent off in the 31st minute of Wednesday's game versus Inter.

Impact Goglichidze saw red early for a high-legged tackle on Marcus Thuram and will miss Monday's clash with Como. Mattia De Sciglio or Luca Marianucci will substitute for him in the back.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Sidelined for a few more games Esposito has been diagnosed with a low-grade biceps femoris strain in his left thigh, Empoli announced.

Impact Esposito is slated to miss the next three fixtures and return in late November after the next international break. Ola Solbakken, Emmanuel Ekong and Pietro Pellegri are the next men up in the Empoli attack.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Plays ten minutes against Parma Maleh (thigh) had three touches and one interception in 10 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Parma.

Impact Maleh was inserted late in the game after not playing in the previous four due to injury and will attempt to unseat primarily Faustino Anjorin in the next few fixtures.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Devis Vasquez - Concedes late equalizer Vasquez gave up a late equalizer in Empoli's 1-1 draw with Parma. He made three saves overall.

Impact Vasquez won't necessarily get credited with a penalty save but did see one off late in the second half for Empoli to secure one point. After a string of clean sheets, Vasquez has now given up at least one goal in three straight matches. He'll face an uphill battle in Empoli's next match Wednesday against a high-scoring Inter Milan side.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Option for Parma tilt Maleh (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against Parma.

Impact Maleh was trending in the right direction and is indeed back on the game-day roster after missing the last two matches and not playing for a month due to a lingering thigh issue. He has fallen down the pecking order during his absence.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Youssef Maleh - Expected to return versus Parma Maleh (thigh) has had a clean week of training and should resume being an option against Parma on Sunday, La Nazione reported.

Impact Maleh is feeling better after sitting out two matches and will be back in the squad if he passes the final fitness test. He'll likely be eased into action eventually, as Faustino Anjorin, Alberto Grassi and Jacopo Fazzini have fared convincingly while he was out. Liam Henderson is also in the mix. He started in three of the first four matches of the season, notching three shots (one on target), one key pass, four tackles (three won) and three clearances.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Ruled out for Parma game Esposito won't be involved Sunday due to a right thigh injury, coach Roberto D'Aversa announced.

Impact Esposito might be sidelined for multiple matches considering the short turnarounds next week. The team didn't disclose the extent of the issue. Ola Solbakken is the frontrunner to take his place next to Lorenzo Colombo.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

🔴 LIVE | Warm up | EMPOLI - NAPOLI | Serie A Enilive 2024/25

OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Emmanuel Gyasi - Limited to defending versus Napoli Gyasi had one chance created, four tackles (all won), one interception and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Gyasi wasn't a factor in the final third as he contributed to trying to hold Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in check, which was the case for the most part. He hasn't scored in five consecutive games after a hot start, tallying four key passes, 11 tackles (seven won) and four crosses (all accurate).

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tino Anjorin - Active but incautious against Napoli Anjorin won three of four tackles and had four interceptions, one key pass and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Empoli.

Impact Anjorin drew another start despite the competition and did his part defensively but arrived a step too late on a loose ball in the box and fouled an opponent, which ended up deciding the game. He has to fend off Liam Henderson while Youssef Maleh (thigh) and Szymon Zurkowski (ankle) are banged up. He has notched two key passes, 10 tackles (four won) and four clearances in the last four matches, providing one assist.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Colombo - Creates four chances in Napoli clash Colombo drew two fouls and recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Colombo didn't take many shots but was the main hub of the offense, setting a new season high for key passes. He quickly returned to the XI after Ola Solbakken played over him last week. He has scored once and added five attempts (two on target and two crosses (one accurate).

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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