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Undergoes thigh surgery Baschirotto went under the knife in Finland to address a high-degree rectus femoris lesion, Cremonese announced.

Impact Baschirotto will be a close call for next season's opener, as he'll need at least a couple of months to make a full recovery and will miss at least the early portion of the summer preparation. The major injury could potentially affect a transfer away from Cremonese, should they be relegated.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Done for the year Baschirotto suffered a high-degree biceps femoris lesion in his right thigh in the last game, Cremonese announced.

Impact Baschirotto will need a couple of months to make a full recovery and should make it in time for next season's opener. He closes his campaign with two goals, 186 clearances, 26 interceptions and 33 blocks in 29 matches, with nine clean sheets. Matteo Bianchetti, Francesco Folino and Federico Ceccherini will pick up the slack.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Off early in Lazio game Baschirotto registered two clearances in 21 minutes before departing Monday's match versus Lazio because of a possible thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Baschirotto tweaked something in the upper part of his right thigh due to a misstep while kicking the ball and walked off the pitch very gingerly. He'll need to be evaluated ahead of Sunday's home game versus Pisa. Matteo Bianchetti substituted for him in this one.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Bologna clash Baschirotto (thigh) didn't sub in during Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Baschirotto was available following a strain, but the coach made different choices. It remains to be seen whether he'll be back in the XI against Cagliari since he didn't log any minutes in this one. He'd eventually replace Matteo Bianchetti when ready.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for Bologna game Baschirotto (undisclosed) is available but isn't starting in Sunday's clash against Bologna.

Impact Baschirotto is good to go after missing more than a month because of a strain, but the coach elected to ease him into action. Matteo Bianchetti and Sebastiano Luperto are getting the call in the middle of the defense.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

On track to be back versus Bologna Baschirotto (undisclosed) has returned to full training Wednesdsay, Cremonese announced.

Impact Baschirotto has recovered from a muscular injury that cost him five matches and could return to the XI versus Bologna on Sunday if he ramps up successfully in the next few days. Francesco Folino, Matteo Bianchetti and Federico Ceccherini replaced him while he was out. He had started every game before getting hurt, tallying at least eight clearances in his last eight showings, totaling 49, contributing to two clean sheets and logging nine tackles (six won), seven interceptions and 13 blocks during that stretch.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss more time Baschirotto "will sit out Sunday's match versus Milan and most likely further fixtures," coach Davide Nicola announced.

Impact Baschirotto will skip multiple contests because of an unspecified muscular injury. Francesco Folino got the nod in relief last week, and the coach hinted he earned another start over Matteo Bianchetti and Federico Ceccherini in the back.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Roma Baschirotto hasn't been called up for Sunday's match against Roma due to a muscular problem that will be evaluated in the next few days, Cremonese announced.

Impact Baschirotto will miss his first match of the season after getting hurt in the final practice of the week and is also at risk for the ensuing rounds. Matteo Bianchetti, Francesco Folino or Federico Ceccherini will replace him in the back.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Does his job in Genoa contest Baschirotto won two of two tackles and had four clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Baschirotto didn't have a huge day from a statistical standpoint, but he turned in a nice shift and helped stymie the opponents after Cremonese had conceded at least one in three straight matches. He has tallied at least one block in three consecutive rounds, amassing six. Moreover, he maintained his season-long streak of games with at least one clearance and has registered at least three in the past eight bouts, accumulating 49.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

No nonsense defending in loss Baschirotto generated five clearances in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Sassuolo.

Impact Baschirotto's five clearances led the Cremonese defensive effort Sunday, though they were outlasted in a 1-0 defeat to Sassuolo. Across his last five appearances (five starts) the central defender has averaged 6.2 clearances and 1.4 blocks per appearance. Baschirotto has played every minute of Cremonese's first 22 Serie A fixtures.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances against Lazio Baschirotto recorded five clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Lazio.

Impact Baschirotto turned in a routine performance against Lazio on Saturday, helping repel sustained pressure by recording five clearances. The center-back remains a locked-in starter, having played every minute of his side's 15 Serie A matches this season while totaling 14 tackles, 14 interceptions and 118 clearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles versus Inter Baschirotto recorded five clearances, two blocks and one interception in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Baschirotto floundered like the rest of the Cremonese rearguard in a tough match-up. He has registered four or more clearances in the first six rounds, totaling 42, adding four interceptions and seven blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Como Baschirotto scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), one interception and eight clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Baschirotto bagged his second header of the season in addition to being rock-solid in the back against a high-wattage offense. He has tallied four or more clearances in every game so far, amassing 37, adding three interceptions and five blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Authoritative defensive performance Baschirotto generated one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Parma.

Impact Baschirotto embodied the Cremonese desire for a clean sheet Sunday as he produced a team-high 10 clearances in the 0-0 draw with Parma. The central defender has played every minute of Cremonese's first four league fixtures since joining from Lecce during the summer transfer window. Across Baschirotto's first four appearances (four starts), the imposing center-back has made 29 clearances and scored one goal.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five clearances in Verona match Baschirotto registered five clearances, one block and one interception in Monday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Baschirotto wasn't always on point against some pacey opponents, but Cremonese didn't concede, and he put up numbers as usual. He has logged two interceptions, 19 clearances and five blocks in three rounds, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores in opener Baschirotto scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against AC Milan.

Impact Baschirotto opened up the scoring in Saturday's season opener with a header in the 28th minute assisted by Alessio Zerbin's corner. He played quite well on the defensive end too, recording 10 clearances and three blocked shots across his full 90 minutes of action.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Cremonese Baschirotto has completed a permanent switch from Lecce to Cremonese.

Impact Baschirotto moves to a different relegation struggler after three solid campaigns at Lecce. He totaled 37 tackles, 23 interceptions, 235 clearances and 32 blocks last year, playing every game and contributing to nine clean sheets. He'll be a mainstay at his new club as well.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On point in Atalanta tilt Baschirotto won two of two tackles and had 12 clearances, one block and one shot (zero on target) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Baschirotto had another solid display in the back, as Lecce managed to limit a high-wattage frontline, giving up just one goal. He has notched six or more clerances in 11 of the last 12 matches. He has put up one block in the last four straight, adding six shots (three on target), five tackles (three won) and two interceptions, with no clean sheets but scoring twice.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in two games Baschirotto scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Baschirotto may need to consider a position change for Lecce, as he scored his second goal in as many matches against Juventus on Saturday. In 90 minutes played, the 28 year old scored one goal in the 87th minute from two shots (one on target, one off). He also created one chance, completed four passes into the final third, and made three clearances. With the club outside the relegation zone by just two points, they will likely take any help they can get in the goalscoring department, no matter how unlikely the source.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes against Lecce Baschirotto scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), three tackles (one won) and six clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Venezia.

Impact Baschirotto was dominant in both boxes and leveled the game with a towering header shortly after an own goal by a teammate. He hadn't scored in two years. He has registered 35 clearances, three interceptions, six tackles and one block in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subpar in Milan contest Baschirotto generated 10 clearances and committed one foul in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Baschirotto only contributed in one defensive category in the loss and caused a PK by mistiming a tackle in the box. He has recorded one tackle (zero won), two interceptions, 49 clearances and four blocks in the last five matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well again versus Udinese Baschirotto recorded 12 clearances and three blocks in Friday's 1-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Baschirotto did what he could to stop the adversaries, but it wasn't enough in this one. He matched his season highs in the two defensive categories. He has tallied 43 clearances, six blocks and one tackle (zero won) in the last five matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Bologna fixture Baschirotto registered one shot (zero on goal), eight clearances and one block in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Impact Baschirotto was muscular and on point throughout the game as Lecce secured a rare clean sheet. He has had just one dud in the last five contests, totaling 32 clearances, five blocks and five tackles (two won).

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outclassed in big loss to Roma Baschirotto had one cross (zero accurate), four clearances and three tackles (all won) in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Baschirotto put up his usual decent amount of defensive stats but wasn't completely on point and was outworked by Gianluca Mancini on a cross on the crucial two-one goal. He has logged eight tackles (seven won), two interceptions, 28 clearances and four blocks in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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