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Cristian Volpato - Switches allegiance to Australia Volpato has switched his international allegiance from Italy to Australia and joined the Socceroos' extended pre-World Cup squad, with coach Tony Popovic not ruling out the 22-year...

Impact Volpato was born and raised in Sydney but had represented Italy at youth level since 2022, previously turning down the chance to join coach Graham Arnold's squad at the 2022 World Cup and as recently as March said he was still waiting for a call from Italy. His switch was confirmed by FIFA on Friday, clearing the way for him to take up a place in Australia's 26-man squad and filling a significant attacking void left by Riley McGree's (hamstring) tournament-ruling injury. Manager Popovic expressed no hesitation in bringing Volpato in once his eligibility was confirmed, dismissing any suggestion of risk despite his late arrival to camp, adding that the only concern had been ensuring the eligibility process could be completed in time rather than any footballing considerations.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tommaso Macchioni - Plays full game on debut Macchioni recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Parma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 21st minute.

Impact Macchioni made his first senior appearance, completing 28 passes along with four clearances and two interceptions. However, he missed a great chance in the 33rd minute.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gioele Zacchi - Comes off bench Zacchi recorded no saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Parma.

Impact Zacchi replaced the injured Stefano Turati in the 83rd minute and completed a pass. This was Zacchi's only appearance of the campaign, as he served as a reserve goalkeeper.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Concedes one Turati recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Parma.

Impact Turati recorded an interception and was substituted in the 83rd minute by Gioele Zacchi. This season, Turati has appeared in only six games, making 15 saves and keeping two clean sheets.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jay Idzes - Logs seven clearances versus Parma Idzes (foot) had one interception and seven clearances and drew one foul in 54 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Parma.

Impact Idzes returned and got the nod after skipping two fixtures, but didn't look 100 percent and bowed out relatively early in the second half. He notched three or more clearances in his last 15 displays, racking up 90. He had his second strong Serie A campaign in a row after switching sides, helping secure seven clean sheets in 35 rounds and recording 28 tackles, 42 interceptions and 191 clearances.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Muharemovic - Unused sub in Parma clash Muharemovic (undisclosed) wasn't deployed in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Parma.

Impact Muharemovic was rested ahead of the World Cup after picking up a small physical problem during the week. He might level up this summer after contributing to two clean sheets, scoring and assisting twice and recording 44 tackles, 45 interceptions and 222 clearances in 32 matches.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Tarik Muharemovic - Bench option against Parma Muharemovic (undisclosed) is available but not starting versus Parma on Sunday.

Impact Muharemovic will avoid missing time but will begin as a sub for just the second time in the season. It remains to be seen whether he'll get any minutes given his subpar fitness. Tommaso Macchioni and Jay Idzes are patrolling the middle of the defense from the jump.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jay Idzes - Starting on Sunday Idzes is in the initial XI to face Parma on Sunday.

Impact Idzes is returning from a two-game absence and teaming up with youngster Filippo Macchioni, while Pedro Filipe and Tarik Muharemovic are on the bench. He has tallied three or more clearances in his last 14 outings in a row, amassing 83, helping secure three clean sheets and posting 13 interceptions and 15 blocks over that span.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Darryl Bakola - Will sit out Parma game Bakola (undisclosed) "won't make the squad for Sunday," coach Fabio Grosso announced.

Impact Bakola recently missed time with a knee sprain but had returned in the last round. Alieu Fadera will deputize Armand Lauriente in relief. Bakola hasn't found much room since joining from Olympique Marseille, assisting once and registering three shots (one on target), three chances created and eight tackles in six appearances (one start).

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Walukiewicz - Missing again versus Parma Walukiewicz (lower leg) "will remain sidelined Sunday," coach Fabio Grosso stated.

Impact Walukiewicz didn't manage to recuperate from a knock and will be unavailable for the second straight game. Woyo Coulibaly will likely fill in again. He had been a fixture up until his recent injury, assisting once, contributing to six clean sheets and logging 46 crosses (19 accurate), 50 tackles and 108 clearances in 34 matches (33 starts).

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Aster Vranckx - Sidelined for Parma meeting Vranckx (undisclosed) "won't return against Parma on Sunday," coach Fabio Grosso relayed.

Impact Vranckx will skip the second contest on the trot because of an undisclosed injury. He had begun the season as a starter, but his role shrank once Morten Thorstvedt solved his physical problems. He has registered 16 tackles, 15 clearances and five crosses (one accurate) in 16 showings (nine starts).

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Romagna - Stays out for Parma contest Romagna (undisclosed) "won't be available Sunday," coach Fabio Grosso announced.

Impact Romagna could have gotten the nod since Jay Idzes (foot) and Tarik Muharemovic (undisclosed) are both in doubt, but he'll skip the second game in a row. He has appeared just five times (four starts) this season, recording one tackle, five interceptions and 12 clearances, with no clean sheets.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Muharemovic - In doubt for Parma fixture Muharemovic (undisclosed) "is a question mark for Sunday;" coach Fabio Grosso stated.

Impact Muharemovic suffered an unspecified physical problem in training and will go through a late fitness test, like Jay Idzes (foot), in the same role. The gaffer would have to resort to unusual solutions if both starting centre-backs were sidelined, alongside top deputy Filippo Romagna (undisclosed).

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Idzes - Questionable again for Parma bout Idzes (foot) "will be evaluated on game day like in the previous two matches," coach Fabio Grosso announced.

Impact Idzes sat out the last two fixtures because of a foot problem, and it remains to be seen whether he'll gut it out this time, as Tarik Muharemovic is questionable as well, while Filippo Romagna (undisclosed) is out. Ulisses Garcia or a midfielder will adapt to the middle of the defense next to Pedro Felipe if needed.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Armand Lauriente - Scores in loss Lauriente scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Laurie scored one of the two goals scored for Sassuolo during the loss Sunday. He's collected two goals and assist through seven appearances, collecting 16 crosses and making 14 tackles in that span.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Sees three go Turati registered three saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Lecce.

Impact Turani saw three goal go while allowing three goals during the loss Sunday. Since taking over the keeping duties, he's conceded four goals in four appearances, making 11 saves with two clean sheets Im that span.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 17 • Associated Press

Jay Idzes - Ruled out Sunday Idzes (foot) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Lecce.

Impact Idzes has been unable to get the green light for the clash against Lecce despite not having been ruled out in advance, with the foot issue proving too significant to push through in a touch-and-go situation that had left his availability uncertain throughout the week. His absence is a notable blow for a Sassuolo side already without Sebastian Walukiewicz and Filippo Romagna through their own injury concerns, leaving Pedro Felipe as the lone alternative available to fill the void in the defensive lineup. Coach Fabio Grosso will now have to manage with extremely limited options at the back, with Idzes' situation to be monitored closely as the campaign enters its final stages.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Makes starting XI Turati (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash against Lecce.

Impact Turati appears to have shaken off the illness after going unmentioned among the players set to miss the weekend's fixture by coach Fabio Grosso, with the goalkeeper reclaiming his place between the posts ahead of Arijanet Muric in what has been a shared role down the stretch. The shot-stopper has been in solid form when called upon, keeping two clean sheets in his last three starts while making eight saves and conceding just one goal over that span, and his return to the starting role is a welcome development for a Sassuolo side heading into a crucial clash against Lecce. His ability to shake off the illness in time ensures the coaching staff have their preferred option available between the posts for the weekend.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Aster Vranckx - Unavailable for Lecce fixture Vranckx (undisclosed) "won't be an option for Sunday," coach Fabio Grosso stated.

Impact Vranckx suffered an unspecified injury in training and will be sidelined for at least one contest. He has logged just two minutes in the last five matches he was available for, as Luca Lipani and Edoardo Iannoni have played more than him behind the starting midfielders.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Romagna - Unavailable versus Lecce Romagna "will miss Sunday's tilt against Lecce," coach Fabio Grosso communicated.

Impact Romagna could have drawn a rare start because of some problems in the defense, but he got hurt as well and will undergo further tests next week. Jay Idzes (foot) or Pedro Felipe will get the nod at the position.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jay Idzes - Late call for Lecce clash Idzes (foot) "remains in doubt for Sunday," coach Fabio Grosso stated.

Impact Idzes hasn't been ruled out in advance, but isn't fully healthy either and is touch-and-go for this one. It remains to be seen whether he'll bite the bullet since his possible replacements, Sebastian Walukiewicz (lower leg) and Filippo Romagna (undisclosed), are missing. Pedro Felipe would be the lone alternative left.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Turati - Probable for Lecce tilt Turati (illness) wasn't mentioned among the players who would miss Sunday's game against Lecce by coach Fabio Grosso.

Impact Turati appears to have shaken off an illness and could return on goal over Arijanet Muric, as the gaffer has utilized both goalkeepers down the stretch. He has kept two clean sheets in his last three starts, making eight saves and giving up one goal.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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