Venezia
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Team Overview
Venezia return to Serie A as one of Italian football's most recognizable smaller clubs, historically representing the city's footballing identity with the same passion that defines its cultural heritage. The club has spent much of its history oscillating between Italy's top flight and lower divisions, and its presence in Serie A itself reflects the up-and-down nature of its recent history rather than sustained top-tier stability. Clubs of Venezia's profile typically approach a Serie A campaign with the primary goal of establishing themselves and avoiding relegation, given the gulf in resources compared to the division's more established sides.
The early stages of this campaign have proven difficult for Giovanni Stroppa's side. Four matches into the season, Venezia sit without a win, having lost all four fixtures for a record of 0W-0D-4L. The underlying numbers paint a concerning picture defensively: 11 goals conceded against just 4 scored, a goal difference of minus seven, and not a single clean sheet recorded so far. The team has also failed to find the net in two of those four outings, pointing to struggles at both ends of the pitch. Results have been uniform regardless of venue, with two losses at home and two on the road, suggesting the issues run deeper than a simple home-away split.
The form line of four straight defeats underscores the scale of the challenge facing Stroppa as he looks to stabilize the side. With goals proving hard to come by and the defense yet to find solidity, the early emphasis for Venezia will likely be on shoring up basic structural issues before any meaningful tactical identity can take hold. For a club with Venezia's history of fighting for survival in Italy's top flight, this start represents familiar territory in terms of the challenge, even if the specific numbers highlight just how much work lies ahead.
Squad (36 players)
Goalkeepers (4)
Defenders (12)
Midfielders (14)
Attackers (6)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | |
FW | 4 | 1 | 0 | 295 | 7 | 88 | |
| 5 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 257 | 3 | 105 | |
| 6 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 314 | 10 | 208 | |
| 45 | |
FW | 4 | 1 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 51 | |
| 71 | |
MF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 330 | 11 | 210 | |
| 1 | |
GK | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 0 | 199 | |
| 18 | |
MF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 355 | 6 | 165 | |
| 3 | |
DF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 8 | 225 | |
| 19 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 0 | 74 | |
| 14 | |
MF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 109 | 3 | 49 | |
| 17 | |
DF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 196 | 4 | 129 | |
| 29 | |
FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 12 | |
| 7 | |
FW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 2 | 14 | |
| 20 | |
DF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 152 | 1 | 34 | |
| 26 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 2 | 77 | |
| 4 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 4 | 94 | |
| 25 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 136 | 3 | 53 | |
| 2 | |
DF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 1 | 59 | |
| 77 | |
MF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 27 | |
| 15 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 22 | |
| 21 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 27 | |
| 30 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (67)
Departures (65)
Injuries & Availability
Impact Analysis
Venezia head into this stretch of the season with six confirmed absentees, a significant list that touches multiple areas of the squad. Bella-Kotchap's unavailability is notable given his profile as a central defender, and his absence alongside Sverko, who is dealing with a hip injury, leaves the backline noticeably thinner in terms of experienced options. Basic's foot injury further compounds matters if he too is a defensive or midfield option, while Franjic's absence removes another body from the pool of available players. Up front, Adorante's hernia issue takes away an attacking option, and Dagasso, listed as inactive, adds to the depth concerns rather than offering any immediate resolution.
With six players simultaneously sidelined and all classified as confirmed outs rather than doubtful, Venezia's rotation options are clearly limited heading into upcoming fixtures. The lack of any doubtful cases at least offers clarity, allowing for straightforward squad planning without the uncertainty of late fitness tests. Whether adequate replacements exist within the current squad depends heavily on the versatility of the remaining fit players, but losing six contributors across defense and attack simultaneously represents a genuine test of squad depth. Venezia will need players in the reserve ranks to step into unfamiliar roles or increased minutes to compensate for this considerable list of unavailable personnel.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
Venezia's form has shown a clear decline across their last five matches, with all five ending in defeat and no points collected. The results span a mix of opposition, from a 2-0 loss away to AC Milan to a narrower 2-1 defeat at Udinese, suggesting the winless run is not solely a product of facing top-tier sides. Notably, Venezia also lost 3-2 away to Frosinone and 0-2 at home to Lecce, results against teams that would typically be considered within reach, pointing to broader issues rather than simply being overpowered by stronger opponents.
Going forward, the attacking output has been inconsistent, with five goals scored across the five matches, including a 2-4 home loss to Fiorentina where they found the net twice but still shipped four. Defensively, the concerns are more pronounced, with 13 goals conceded in five games and no clean sheets recorded. The 2-0 defeat to Lecce at home stands out as the only match without a goal scored, while the away trip to Frosinone saw them concede three. With defeats coming both home and away, there is little evidence of a venue-based pattern, and the underlying issue appears to be a team leaking goals at a rate that has outpaced its own attacking returns.
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