NICOLA SANSONE NEWS

DNP versus Monza Sansone (illness) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-1 win over Monza.

Impact Sansone was available after dealing with the flu but didn't get minutes. Tete Morente, Santiago Pierotti and Ante Rebic are ahead of him in the depth chart on the wings.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Sansone (illness) trained fully on Tuesday, Lecce announced.

Impact Sanone reprised working with the rest of the group quickly after missing the last match due to the flu and will be an option against Monza on Sunday. He has featured three times off the bench so far, notching three shots (one on target), one chance created and three crosses (two accurate).

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Roma tilt Sansone will sit out Saturday's fixture versus Roma due to an illness, Lecce relayed.

Impact Sansone came down with the flu late in the week and won't be involved. Tete Morente, Santiago Pierotti and Ante Rebic will be the options on the left wing. He has come off the bench thrice after being shelved for several matches to open the season.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active off the bench versus Empoli Sansone drew one foul and generated three shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-1 draw against Empoli.

Impact Sansone logged the most minutes in a game this season and had easily his best showing. He could enjoy an uptick in minutes if Lameck Banda (ankle) spends some time on the shelf. He has notched three shots (one on target), one key pass and three crosses (two accurate) in three appearances (zero starts).

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Atalanta match Sansone (thigh) hasn't been selected for Saturday's tilt against Atalanta, Lecce announced.

Impact Sansone will miss the second match in a row due to a thigh injury. Hamza Rafia played as a no.10 in relief in the previous match, but Roberto Piccoli is back from suspension in this one. Santiago Pierotti and Remi Oudin are also candidates for the role.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Udinese game Sansone won't play Monday versus Udinese due to a thigh injury, Lecce coach Luca Gotti informed.

Impact Sansone would have likely started replacing Roberto Piccoli but picked up an ailment during the week. Pontus Almqvist and Santiago Pierotti are the next men up in the role.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lively against Cagliari Sansone registered three shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate), two key passes and four corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Cagliari.

Impact Sansone came in at half-time to replace Roberto Piccoli and frequently led the charge for his side offensively. He might start versus Udinese next Monday since his teammate will be suspended. He has scored once and posted five shots (one on target), two key passes and seven crosses (two accurate) in his last four appearances.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in 1-0 win Sansone scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Sansone entered the match as a sub in the 62nd minute and emerged the hero, as he scored the game-winning goal in the 89th minute of play. This marked his fifth consecutive appearance as a sub, while he has a sporadic four starts among his 22 appearances on the season. This also marked his second consecutive appearance with two shots and one shot on target. On the other hand, this was just the second time in his last six outings that Sansone did not account for a chance created.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Sunday's loss Sansone registered three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Inter Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Sansone started off Sunday's match poorly as he was booked in just the second minute of the match, however he recovered and put together a solid performance. He took three shots, his second most this season, set season highs in crosses (three) and corners (three) and tied a season high with two chances created. He also won one tackle and made one clearance before being subbed off in the 57th minute for Lameck Banda.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot against Juventus Sansone (calf) had one shot on target, one accurate cross, and one corner in 18 minutes in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Sansone was used as a sub after sitting out three games due to a calf injury. Remi Oudin and Pontus Almqvist appear entrenched as the top options on the flanks at the moment, and he also has to compete with Gabriel Strefezza and Santiago Pierotti. He has notched one goal, two assists, 10 shots (two on target), and 11 crosses (four accurate) in 12 appearances (two starts) this season.

JANUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Sansone (calf) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Juventus.

Impact Sansone is back with the team after missing the last three matches with a calf injury. He has previously started started two of the six games played, recording a goal and an assist with seven shots (one on target), six chances created and seven crosses (two accurate) in that span.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Juventus match Sansone (thigh) has been named in Lecce's squad list to face Juventus on Sunday.

Impact Sansone is fit at the early end of his timetable after picking up a calf strain in late December. The coach suggested he'd eventually come off the bench since he didn't have many minutes in him. He'll be an option behind likely starters Remi Oudin and Pontus Almqvist, along with Gabriel Strefezza and Santiago Pierotti. He has scored and assisted once and added seven shots (one on target), six chances created, and seven crosses (two accurate) in his last six displays.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with strain Sansone sustained a low-grade soleus strain in his right calf, Lecce informed.

Impact Sansone was a late omission ahead of the previous tilt and will have to miss two or three more depending on how the rehab goes. If Pontus Almqvist (thigh) doesn't return, Gabriel Strefezza and Remi Oudin will play on the wings since Lameck Banda will leave for AFCON soon.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscular injury Sansone picked up a calf problem in the final practice and will require some tests to assess it, coach Roberto D'Aversa relayed.

Impact Sansone has been ruled out for Saturday's match against Atalanta, leaving his side in a pickle since Lameck Banda and Pontus Almqvist are also missing. Remi Oudin, Marcin Listkowski, or Patrick Dorgu will adapt to the position in a pinch.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists in Milan game Sansone scored one goal and assisted once from four shots (one on target) and one chance created in 27 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Sansone was a ball of energy off the bench and led his team's fightback with a tap-in and a great square ball for Lameck Banda. He'll get more minutes with Pontus Almqvist (thigh) sidelined. He has played six times so far, recording one assist prior to this game, six shots (one on target), and two key passes.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist as substitute Sansone assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact Sansone was one of the heroes in Monday's match, finding Roberto Piccoli in the 83rd minute to tie the game. Sansone earned his first goal contribution since joining the club with this assist and did it all despite only being used as a substitute in the late stages of the match. He has only compiled 55 minutes of play since joining the club and will hope to earn more time after a decent performance on Monday.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Lecce Sansone has agreed to a two-year contract with Lecce, the team announced.

Impact Sansone spent the summer as a free agent after not being confirmed by Bologna but eventually managed to find another team in Serie A. He'll mentor his younger teammates and occasionally contribute off the bench, especially following the departure of Federico Di Francesco. He was still serviceable in the past campaign, tallying four goals, two assists, 22 shots (eight on target), and 20 crosses (six accurate).

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy off the bench in Lecce game Sansone created one scoring chance, sent in three crosses (one accurate), drew one foul, and had two corner kicks in 30 minutes in a 3-2 victory over Lecce in Round 38.

Impact Sansone dealt with multiple injuries but was a solid super-sub and fill-in starter in 2023. It's unclear whether he'll stay as his contract is up at the end of June. He has notched four goals, two assists, 22 shots (eight on target), and eight chances created in 18 appearances (eight starts).

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up game tying goal Sansone had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times (three accurate) and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Napoli.

Impact Sansone entered the match in the 60th minute and set up Lorenzo De Silvestri in the 84th minute to assist the game tying goal for Bologna. Sansone now has one goal and one assist in his previous two matches after missing four matches prior with a calf injury.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off the bench Sansone scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Cremonese.

Impact Sansone replaced Marko Arnautovic in the 77th minute and scored in the 80th minute assisted by Musa Barrow. He was able to record one shot and one key pass. He has three goals and one assist in his last four games. He has averaged 1.3 shots per game this season and made eight appearances off the bench in total 16 appearances.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full training Sansone (calf) practiced with the rest of the group Tuesday, Bologna announced.

Impact Sansone has shaken off an injury that cost him the past four matches and is set to be an option for Saturday's away game versus Cremonese. He was in good form before getting hurt, but he has generally featured when they were down a few attackers, while Marko Arnautovic, Joshua Zirkzee, Musa Barrow, and Riccardo Orsolini are all currently available. He has tallied two goals, one assist, five shots (three on target), and three chances created in his last five appearances.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf issue Sansone sustained a right calf strain and will be out for two weeks, Bologna announced.

Impact Sansone will miss multiple fixtures considering the upcoming midweek round. Joshua Zirkzee and Musa Barrow will handle the position since Marko Arnautovic is still dealing with a foot injury.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE