The Empoli injury crisis just keeps getting worse, as today Christian Kouame, Youssef Maleh and Szymon Zurkowski all had knee surgery. It is therefore safe to say the season is already over for these three players, who join Pietro Pellegri and Saba Sazonov on the long-term absentee list.
Empoli coach Roberto D’Aversa feels Juventus’ 4-1 win does not reflect the Tuscans’ performance in Turin: ‘Incidents determine the final result.’ Empoli lost 4-1 against Juventus in Turin but took an early lead thanks to a goal from ex-Juventus defender De Sciglio.