BALTHAZAR PIERRET NEWS

Gets hurt again Pierret suffered a low-grade lesion of the external obturator muscle in his left thigh, Lecce announced.

Impact Pierret will likely miss two or three matches with another physical problem, returning on the mend after previously dealing with a back injury. He has made just three short cameos because of his recurrent injury woes.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Appears in scrimmage Pierret (back) took part in a friendly versus Manfredonia, Lecce announced.

Impact Pierret worked his way back from his latest setback, as he has missed seven matches already due to separate injuries. He'll deputize Ylber Ramadani if he stays healthy. He has made just three short cameos so far, notching two tackles (one won) and three clearances.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out again for Verona match Pierret (back) hasn't been selected for Saturday's game against Verona.

Impact Pierret will sit out the second game in a row and the seventh already in the season because of a back problem. He has logged just 25 minutes across three appearances so far this season, so his absence doesn't open up much playing time.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another injury Pierret has been ruled out for Sunday's fixture against Fiorentina because of back soreness, Lecce announced.

Impact Pierret will miss time with his third injury of the season and has never managed to get into a rhythm this campaign, making just three appearances off the bench for a total of 25 minutes. Youssef Maleh and Alex Sala will be the top backups in the midfield sans him.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late versus Sassuolo Pierret (thigh) had four touches in four minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Sassuolo.

Impact Pierret logged his second appearance of the season but played very little. He'll deputize Ylber Ramadani and Medon Berisha in most instances going forward, serving a lesser role compared to last year, when he tallied 10 chances created, 51 tackles, 19 interceptions and 29 clearances in 30 appearances (21 starts).

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Pierret (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Sassuolo.

Impact Pierret was named on the bench Saturday after missing five straight matches with multiple physical problems. The midfielder is working his way back to full fitness after a disrupted start to the season and will only be available as an extra option moving forward.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Sassuolo meeting Pierret (thigh) has made Lecce's squad list to face Sassuolo on Saturday.

Impact Pierret is available for the first time since the opener after dealing with multiple minor physical problems. He'll be an extra option in the midfield behind starters Lassana Coulibaly, Ylber Ramadani and Medon Berisha. Alex Sala, Mohamed Kaba and Youssef Maleh are also in the mix, though.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Missing again Pierret (thigh) hasn't been selected for Friday's fixture versus Cagliari.

Impact Pierret will miss his second game in a row due to muscle fatigue and the third in general, as he sat out the opener because of the flu. Ylber Ramadani and Medon Berisha will again be the top options at his position.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Stays sidelined for Atalanta tilt Pierret "is out for Sunday due to a minor muscular injury;" coach Eusebio Di Francesco relayed.

Impact Pierret shook off an illness that cost him the previous game but picked up some muscle fatigue in recent days and will remain unavailable. Ylber Ramadani will anchor the midfield again.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Milan game Pierret won't be available versus Milan due to gastroenteritis, Lecce announced.

Impact Pierret fell ill late in the week and hasn't been able to shake it off in time to be an option. He played only eight minutes in the opener, with Yilber Ramadani getting the nod and subbing off late. Thorir Helgason and Alex Sala will pick up the slack.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Lazio contest Pierret (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 1-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Pierret was an option but wasn't utilized following a run of starts because he wasn't 100 percent. He has been a regular for most of the campaign and notched 51 tackles, 19 interceptions. 29 clerances and 10 chances created in 30 matches (21 starts).

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Pierret (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Lazio.

Impact Pierret is making his return from a thigh injury Sunday, with the midfielder earning a spot on the bench to face Lazio. He will hope to see some time to test his leg in the final match of the season, as he did start in their past four games.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for Lazio game Pierret has been diagnosed with muscle fatigue and has been training partially throughout the week but has been called up for the retreat ahead of Sunday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Pierret escaped without a substantial injury but isn't a lock to play as he's not fully fit and is highly unlikely to start. Ylber Ramadani has the edge over Medon Berisha and Mohamed Kaba to replace him in the XI after scoring last week.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in first half against Torino Pierret registered one key pass, one block and one tackle (one won) in 45 minutes before leaving Sunday's clash with Torino before the end of the first half due to a muscular injur...

Impact Pierret provided his contribution on both ends during his time on the pitch but was labouring before the interval and was subbed out. He's headed for some tests. The coach picked Ylber Ramadani over Madon Berisha and Mohamed Kaba to replace him in the midfield.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bright display in midfield Pierret registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Pierret was Lecce's most creative midfielder in their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Juventus. In 90 minutes played, the 24 year old completed the most dribbles in the match with three, created one chance, made six passes into the final third, and was accurate with three of his five long balls. Saturday was Pierret's first start for the club since February 28, but hopefully his inventive showing earned him another against Como on Saturday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

DNP versus Roma Pierret (illness) didn't come off the bench in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Pierret returned from a one-game absence but wasn't fielded. The coach seems to prefer Medon Berisha and Ylber Ramadani to him in this stretch after he was a regular for a large chunk of the season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Return to bench Pierret (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Roma.

Impact Pierret is back with the team for the reception of Roma, clearing his illness ahead of the contest. The defender has started in 16 of his 23 appearances and will hope to see another start again soon after returning from his absence.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Roma Pierret (illness) resumed training fully Wednesday, Lecce announced.

Impact Pierret will reprise behind an option against Roma on March 29 after sitting out one game due to the flu. Madon Berisha had started over him also in the precedent game. He has notched two key passes, one cross (zero accurate), nine tackles (seven won) and six clearances in his last five displays (three starts).

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Genoa game Pierret hasn't been selected for Friday's match versus Genoa due to an illness, Lecce relayed.

Impact Pierret is under the weather and will sit out his first game in a while. Medon Berisha, Ylber Ramadani and Hamza Rafia will absorb his playing time.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances in return Pierret registered one cross (zero accurate) and five clearances in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Lazio.

Impact Pierret was back to action after missing five games with a thigh injury. The midfielder subbed on in the 60th minute and still led Lecce with a season-high five clearances during the loss. That was his 12th appearance (seven starts) in 2024-25, with no goals or assists so far.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to face Lazio Pierret (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Pierret is finally back with the team after around a month out, with the defender shaking off thigh issues. He only finds a spot on the bench Saturday but will hope to see at least some time to test his legs.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returing against Lazio Pierret (thigh) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Lazio on Saturday.

Impact Pierret has completed his rehab from a thigh strain that cost him more than a month. He'll provide some depth to the midfield, which is currently whole. He began the season as the starter but dropped to the bench in the three fixtures before getting hurt. His availability could impact Madon Berisha, Ylber Ramadani, Lassana Coulibaly and Hamza Rafia. He tallied six tackles (three won), one interception, three clerances and one off-target shot in his last five appearances (two starts).

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Pierret sustained a grade two lesion of the right adductor longus, Lecce announced.

Impact Pierret got hurt in training and will be out for six to eight weeks since the issue is significant. He had already ceded the starting job to Hamza Rafia in recent games. Remi Oudin and Mohamed Kaba could also play more while he's out.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Pierret sustained a grade two lesion of the right adductor longus, Lecce announced.

Impact Pierret got hurt in training and will be out for six to eight weeks since the issue is significant. He had already ceded the starting job to Hamza Rafia in recent games. Remi Oudin and Mohamed Kaba could also play more while he's out.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Substituted in on Tuesday Pierret recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Pierret replaced Hamza Rafia in the 63rd minute and defensively contributed with two tackles and two clearances. Pierret has featured in all 10 games this season, starting seven of those.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE