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Diagnosed with fracture Fadera will undergo surgery to reduce a cheekbone fracture, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Fadera was roughed up shortly after entering the last game and is headed for a multi-week absence while the bone heals. He has been backing up and occasionally filling in for Armand Lauriente and Domenico Berardi in the last few games. Cristian Volpato and Luca Moro will pick up the slack behind the starters.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off right away against Atalanta Fadera played just five minutes off the bench versus Atalanta due to a potential head injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Fadera substituted for Armand Lauriente late in the second half but was in rough shape after taking an inadvertent elbow to the head and had to be carried off the pitch by the medical staff. Edoardo Iannoni came off the bench at that point. Fadera will attempt to clear the protocol before next Monday's game versus Lazio. He's usually a backup.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks goal drought Fadera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Cremonese.

Impact Fadera scored the match's lone goal Saturday by pouncing on a rebound in the opening minutes of Sassuolo's 1-0 victory over Cremonese. The goal marked the second of the season for the forward and his first since Sept. After making just five starts across Sassuolo's first 19 league fixtures, Fadera has now been named to the starting XI in three successive matches.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Start and six crosses Fadera had two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Monday's 2-2 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Fadera has seen more starts in Sassuolo's recent games, with his last five appearances including three in the team's starting XI. In return, he has rewarded them with cross volume and some occasional accuracy. Fadera's 12 crosses include five accurate attempts during the five-game span.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three crosses in defeat Fadera generated one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Fadera picked up his first start of the season and delivered a solid effort, recording his second shot on target of the year and setting a season high with three crosses. He also set season highs with 12 completed passes, four tackles and four tackles won. Additionally, he nabbed his second interception of the campaign.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Udinese Fadera assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Udinese.

Impact Fadera was inserted for the final portion of the game, as has always been the case so far, and found Edoardo Iannoni with a long cross on the game-sealing goal. He has scored and assisted once despite the limited playing time. His main competitor, Armand Lauriente, had his best performance yet in this one. He has registered two shots (one on target), one key pass, two crosses (one accurate) and four tackles in five cameos.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets off bench Fadera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Lazio.

Impact Fadera netted the winner in the 70th minute assisted by Tarik Muharemovic. Fadera showed composure on the set-piece, slotting home from close range. He only took 17 touches and also made three tackles. This was his first goal of the campaign, following up on a fantastic performance with Gambia over the international break.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Sassuolo Fadera has joined Sassuolo on a season-long loan from Como.

Impact Fadera was a fixture of the formation for about two-thirds of last season, then Como moved on and signed a few new wingers this summer. He notched one goal, there assists, 28 shots (nine on target) and 39 crosses (eight accurate) in 28 appearances (20 starts). He's currently behind Armand Lauriente in the depth chart, but the starter is generating plenty of interest.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE