Impact Erlic will skip his second match in a row while tending to a thigh problem. Ruan or Marash Kumbulla will take his place in the back. The former started and fared decently in the past game.
FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Out again Saturday Erlic (thigh) won't recover for Saturday's game versus Empoli, coach Alessio Dionisi announced.
Will miss Atalanta clash Erlic (thigh) "didn't train fully this week due to muscle fatigue and will be out Saturday," coach Alessio Dionisi relayed.
Impact Erlic avoided significant issues but won't be an option this week. He'll likely be replaced by Ruan, who's their only other right-footed midfielder. Either Mattia Viti or Gianmarco Ferrari will complete the backline.
FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Limps off late in Torino match Erlic had one tackle (one won) and four clearances before leaving Saturday's 1-1 draw with Torino at the 95th minute due to a thigh problem, DAZN reported.
Impact Erlic had a fine showing even though Torino bagged one goal. He was clutching the back of his thigh upon getting replaced. Ruan would enter the XI if he was unable to recover for Saturday's away contest versus Atalanta.
FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores once in loss Erlic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Cagliari. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.
Impact Erlic buried his first goal of the season, with his only shot in the match. He also recorded two interceptions and eight clearances in the match. Erlic is up to a total of 504 completed passes and 17 interceptions through 15 appearances on the season.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Active in the defense Erlic generated seven tackles (four won) and five clearances in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Torino.
Impact Erlic played a crucial part in only holding Torino to two goals on Monday, making an astonishing seven tackles (four won), five clearances and one block in the defense. The defender has only missed out on the starting XI once this campaign, notching 40 clearances, 21 tackles (11 won), 11 interceptions and nine blocks through his ten appearances.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shows well in Verona game Erlic had four tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception in Friday's 3-1 victory against Verona.
Impact Erlic couldn't stop the opponents from scoring once but had a strong display nonetheless. Sassuolo have yet to keep a clean sheet. He has notched four interceptions, nine tackles, and 11 clearances in three games.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DNP versus Fiorentina Erlic didn't play in a 1-3 loss to Fiorentina in the season finale.
Impact Erlic was occasionally benched here and there as the coach rotated three center-backs but started the large majority of matches and was usually dependable. He tallied 27 tackles, 31 interceptions, 115 clearances, and 23 blocks in 28 games, contributing to seven clean sheets.
JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Saddled with own goal versus Sampdoria Erlic recorded an own goal, one tackle (one won), five clearances, and two interceptions in Friday's 2-2 draw against Sampdoria.
Impact Erlic had a decent performance but marred it late with an inadvertent deflection toward his own net while trying to clear the ball following a corner kick. He has posted six tackles (five won), four interceptions, 17 clearances, and three blocks in the last five fixtures.
MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records eight clearances Erlic recorded eight clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Juventus.
Impact Erlic's eight clearances helped Sassuolo log an upset win over Juventus on Sunday. Having contributed to two clean sheets across his last three appearances, he will be a promising option for consideration when Sassuolo visits lower-ranked Salernitana on Saturday.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs three interceptions versus Spezia Erlic won one duel and had one clearance and three interceptions in Friday's 1-0 win versus Spezia.
Impact Erlic turned in a solid shift but wasn't overly busy as Sassuolo managed to pull the strings. He has notched three tackles (one won), seven interceptions, 21 clearances, and two blocks in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Busy but poor versus Cremonese Erlic had one tackle (one won), seven successful duels, eight clearances, and two interceptions in Monday's 3-2 victory against Cremonese.
Impact Erlic put up strong numbers in the back, but Cyriel Dessers pounced on an errant header and scored to reopen the game in the second half. He has tallied ten tackles (four won), five interceptions, 32 clearances, and five blocks in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs five clearances Erlic recorded one tackle (zero won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win over Lecce.
Impact Following the 2022 FIFA World Cup and a few games he sat out during Sassuolo's first week of January, Erlic recorded 38 clearances across his first seven appearances of 2023.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Fills stat-sheet versus Napoli Erlic won one duel and had three clearances, two blocks, and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-4 defeat versus Napoli.
Impact Erlic couldn't contain the mighty opponents, but at least he managed to pile up numbers in the back. He has logged three tackles (all won), six interceptions, 14 clearances, and four blocks in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs three clearances versus Salernitana Erlic won one tackle and had one interception and three clearances in Sunday's 5-0 win over Salernitana.
Impact Erlic quickly returned to the XI following the break after missing two matches with an undisclosed injury. He has routinely played over Kaan Ayhan and Ruan when healthy. He has notched three tackles, eight interceptions, 19 clearances, and six blocks in five games.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bench option in Croatia game Erlic didn't play but was available for Monday's Nations League game against Austria after missing the previous one, Tuttomercatoweb informs.
Impact Erlic was called up anyway despite missing the past two games with a minor muscular problem. He will be back into the fold for the Salernitana game, and he has generally started over Kaan Ayhan and Ruan Tressoldi when healthy. He has notched two tackles, seven interceptions, 16 clearances, and six blocks in four matches, with three clean sheets.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Torino game Erlic will miss Saturday's match versus Torino due to a muscular problem, coach Alessio Dionisi announced.
Impact Erlic was a late scratch last week and hasn't been able to recover. With Ruan Tressoldi suspended, Kaan Ayhan is the only remaining option left in the back to partner with Gianmarco Ferrari.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs two clearances in Spezia finale Erlic sent in one accurate cross, took one off-target shot and had two blocks and two clearances in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Spezia.
Impact Erlic had a pretty rough game like the rest of the Spezia defense in this one. He posted two goals, 28 tackles, 28 interceptions, 120 clearances and 39 blocks in 30 matches, with seven clean sheets. He will move to Sassuolo in the summer, as they acquired him in 2021 and left him on loan. He will probably have to fight for the starting job in the next campaign.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clears suspension Erlic will be eligible to play in Sunday's home game against Atalanta after serving a one-game suspension due to yellow-card accumulation in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Spezia.
Impact Erlic will be back in the XI and will replace either Petko Hristov or Daniele Verde depending on which scheme the coach decides to use. He has logged three tackles (two won), six interceptions, 20 clearances and seven blocks in the last five appearances.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for next game Erlic had two blocks and one clearance and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Torino.
Impact Erlic had a forgettable performance as he caused a PK a few minutes into the game. He will miss Saturday's home game versus Lazio due to yellow-card accumulation. Petko Hristov is poised to get another start, with one more midfielder, either Giulio Maggiore or Jacopo Sala, in the XI compared to last week.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Posts five clearnaces in Venezia match Erlic had two interceptions and five clearances, won seven duels and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 1-0 win over Venezia.
Impact Erlic played strong defense like his teammates, paving the way to a narrow victory. He has logged three tackles, six interceptions, 18 clearances and four blocks in the last five appearances. Spezia will face Empoli away Saturday.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pierre Kalulu scores an incredible curled shot for the win ' Every Goal ' Round 29 ' Serie A 2021/22
MARCH 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Scores opener in win Erlic scored a goal off two shots (one on target), made three clearances and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.
Impact Erlic didn't have the huge defensive numbers we're used to see from him but more than made up for that on the attacking end. In the 55th minute, the centre back was at the right place to slot into the empty net a corner from the right. This was the second goal of the season for Erlic, who'll probably be much busier on defense during Friday's visit to Sassuolo.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs eight clearances against Salernitana Erlic had one block, one interception and eight clearances and won five duels in Monday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.
Impact Erlic had a decent performance in the back, but Salernitana hit the net twice with two free kicks. He has notched 18 tackles, 13 interceptions, 76 clearances and 23 blocks in 17 matches, with four clean sheets. Spezia will host Fiorentina Monday.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fares well in Milan bout Erlic had three blocks, two interceptions and eight clearances and won two of three tackles in Monday's 2-1 win over Milan.
Impact Erlic had a strong defensive performance in a tricky match-up and massively contributed to holding the opponents to one goal. He has logged 17 tackles, 12 interceptions, 65 clearances and 22 blocks in 15 matches, with three clean sheets. Spezia will face Sampdoria at home Sunday.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in loss Erlic scored a goal off four shots (two on goal) and made two tackles (one won), five clearances, one interception and two blocks during Thursday's 2-1 win over Spezia.
Impact Erlic had a solid performance at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in clearances and still found room to contribute on the offensive end, heading home a corner from the right after the opposing defense failed to clear the ball in the 85th minute. This was the the first goal of the season for the youngster, who'll probably remain the the lineup for Sunday's visit to Genoa.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
