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Done for the season Cande had reconstructive surgery on his right knee after tearing his ACL in practice, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Cande will need a few months to recover and is unlikely to return before the end of the campaign, closing it with 28 clearances, nine tackles and three blocks in 12 appearances (five starts), without any clean sheet. If Sassuolo don't sign another left-back, Yeferson Paz will back up Josh Doig going forward.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Cande "won't be available Saturday, and he's undergoing evaluations," coach Fabio Grosso stated.

Impact Cande got hurt in training and is waiting for test results to find out how long he'll need to recuperate. He has alternated at left-back with Josh Doig in recent weeks. Yeferson Paz (undisclosed) is returning from injury and will deputize the starter at the position.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Sassuolo Cande has joined Sassuolo on a definitive move from Venezia.

Impact Cande was bought out by Venezia after a solid loan spell from Matez, but he won't stay in Serie B following the relegation. He'll recompose the pairing with Jay Idzes at Sassuolo and will compete with Tarik Muharemovic, Cas Odenthal, Sebastian Walukiewicz and Filippo Romagna. He'll be very high on the depth chart right away. He totaled 25 tackles, 15 interceptions, 88 clearances and 15 blocks in 17 games last season, contributing to four clean sheets and scoring once.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal Cande scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 2-1 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Cande buried his first goal of the season with a shot from close range in the 60th minute of play. He also registered a shot for the second time in three outings. On the defensive side, he earned two tackles won and two interceptions for the first time in seven appearances.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs seven clearances in Empoli game Cande drew three fouls and generated seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Empoli.

Impact Cande had another quality display, but his side gave up two goals in this one, ending a run of robust defensive showings. He didn't record a tackle for the first time in ten matches. He has had more than three clearances in seven of the last eight bouts, adding eight interceptions and two blocks and contributing to four clean sheets.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Monza Cande generated one tackle (zero won), five clearances, one block and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Monza.

Impact Cande picked up stats across the board defensively as he and the rest of the backline stifled Monza. He has recorded nine tackles (six won), five interceptions, 30 clerances and two blocks in the last five contests, contributing to two clean sheets.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Excels defensively Cande registered two tackles (two won), eight clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Napoli. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 43rd minute.

Impact Recently, Cande has adjusted well as part of Venezia's starting XI, and his last four appearances prove such. The team maintained three clean sheets, and he himself excelled in various defensive categories. In total across the four appearances, Cande logged 25 clearances, seven tackles won and five interceptions.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six clerances in Como match Cande had one interception, one block and nine clearances and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Cande turned in another impressive shift in the back even though Venezia couldn't secure their third clean sheet in a row. He has totaled 12 tackles (11 won), three interceptions, 25 clearances and five blocks in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Atalanta Cande drew two fouls and generated three tackles (two won) and four clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Atalanta.

Impact Cande was instrumental in stopping Atalanta with his muscularity in the back, helping the Venezia rearguard hold up in a tough spot. He has started every game since joining, totaling 11 tackles, fou interceptions, 26 clearances and six blocks in six appearances, contributing to two clean sheets.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up stats against Roma Cande registered two crosses (zero accurate, two tackles (two won), five clearances and two blocks in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Roma.

Impact Cande assembled another respectable showing in the back, but it wasn't enough to completely shut down the opponents. He has been a day-one starter since switching teams in January, recording three tackles (all won), two interceptions, 15 clearances and four blocks in three games, dishing an assist.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in loss Cande assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Udinese.

Impact Cande made his second appearance for Venezia since joining from French side Metz in the transfer window and recorded his first assist in the 78th minute for Christian Gytkjaer's goal. He also contributed 10 clearances across these two games, demonstrating his ability to make an impact in the back three. His next opportunity to contribute comes against Roma on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances Cande blocked a shot, made an interception, a tackle and six clearances during Monday's 1-1 draw with Verona.

Impact Cande was a part of the Venezia back line that conceded once in the draw leading his team with six clearances. The start was the first for the defender after joining Venezia last week from Metz on loan.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Venezia Cande is headed to Venezia on loan with an option to buy from Metz, the teams announced.

Impact Cande stayed put after the relegation after registering 40 tackles, 20 interceptions, 107 clearances and 28 blocks in 25 matches (20 starts) in Ligue 1 last year. He could see minutes right away since Venezia are dealing with a few injuries in the back.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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