The post against Verona, adding to his personal tally of three shots stopped by the woodwork. Antonio Candreva is still yet to score any goals this season. Gazzetta dello Sport describe it as almost a “curse”, given his goal-scoring history, especially in the blue of Lazio.
In addition to his thunder strikes stopped by the woodwork, a ball skimming the outside of Sportiello’s net agianst Fiorentina on January 5th will leave a bitter taste in the mouth of all Nerazzurri. As well as his miss during the loss at the Marassi to Genoa on March 18th.
Despite all of this, Candreva remains untouchable in the line up for Spalletti, most likely due to his selflessness out of possession, giving Joao Cancelo almost the entire right flank to attack. Which will be covered by Rodrigiez, Kessie and Calhanoglu during the Derby. Also because he is always trying to create chances for his teammates. Icardi and Perisic know. Only Luis Alberto (75) and Insigne (73) have created more than Candreva (69). On top of his 181 crosses which no one has equalled, although only the icing on the cake is missing.
