Sassuolo Team News Page 9 - Soccer

Samu Castillejo - Good to go for Torino match Castillejo (thigh) "started the week working on the side, but then he re-joined the group and so he will be available Saturday," coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Castilejo was a late scratch for the past game, but his issue was minor. He might get the nod despite the hiccup since Domenico Berardi (knee) and Cristian Volpato (thigh) are hurt. Nedim Bajrami and Emil Ceide are the other options are the position.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Late call for Torino game Kumbulla (knee) "has worked with the group almost entirely this week, and we'll decide Saturday whether to bring him to the bench," coach Alessio Dionisi relayed.

Impact Kumbulla has been working on his conditioning since joining from Roma in January, but he's close to being ready. Even if he's an option, he's unlikely to get minutes right away since he's far from 100 percent and because they have a few other options in his role.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

A marvellous finish by a very promising youngster | Every Angle | Bologna-Sassuolo | Serie A 2023/24

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • YOUTUBE

GOAL SERIE A | Giroud is ageing like fine wine | Goal Collection | Round 23 | Serie A 2023/24

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Armand Lauriente - Assists versus Bologna Lauriente assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Lauriente assisted with his only chance created for a teammate to bring him up to four on the season. He will continue to be a focal point in attack with three of Sassuolo's five first choice attackers out injured.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Volpato - Makes first start Volpato scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Volpato made his first start of the season in this one and seized his opportunity by scoring with his only shot on target and tying his season-best in chances created with three. He may start again after this high-flying performance and multiple injuries to Sassuolo's attacking corps.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Thorstvedt - Scores in loss Thorstvedt scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Bologna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Thorstvedt scored his first goal since a brace against Salernitana on November 10 and tallied his highest number of shots on target since that game with two. He has started 13 consecutive games in holding midfield and will look to make 14 against Torino.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Beaten four times in loss Consigli made no saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Bologna.

Impact Consigli had his worst outing of the season, recording no saves for the second game in a row and conceding four goals for the first time. He will look to bounce back against a Torino side that has scored 20 times in 22 contests.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Henrique - Will return against Torino Henrique completed a one-game suspension in Saturday's 2-3 loss to Bologna.

Impact Henrique will reclaim his starting role, likely over Nedim Bajrami with Kristjan Thorstvedt playing as a no.10, in Saturday's home game versus Torino. He has no contributions in the last five matches, where he has posted seven key passes, seven crosses (three accurate), and six tackles (three won).

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

BOLOGNA-SASSUOLO 4-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Six goal thriller in Bologna! | Serie A 2023/24

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Samu Castillejo - Ruled out for Bologna game Castillejo will miss Saturday's match versus Bologna due to a late muscular problem, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Castillejo was expected to replace Domenico Berardi, but he's on the stand instead. Cristian Volpato is playing on the right wing from the start.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Unavailable versus Bologna Kumbulla "might need a couple of weeks to be ready to play," coach Alessio Dionisi informed.

Impact Kumbulla has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus Bologna as his new gaffer didn't deem him fit enough yet. He has been called up a couple of times by Roma but didn't play after missing months due to an ACL tear.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Loaned to Sassuolo Kumbulla will finish the season at Sassuolo, Roma announced.

Impact Kumbulla has yet to feature this season due to a previous ACL tear but has been a bench option in the last couple of matches. He'll look to complete his rehab and get back into shape at his new club. He'll compete with Martin Erlic, Gianmarco Ferrari, Ruan, and Mattia Viti for minutes in the back. He logged six tackles, six interceptions, and eight clearances in 10 appearances last season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Uros Racic - Doesn't feature versus Monza Racic (calf) didn't play in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Monza.

Impact Racic was back on the bench but didn't get the minutes, and the coach had hinted he wasn't fully fit yet. He'll have better chances of getting minutes against Bologna since Mathes Henrique is suspended, but he's not a lock to make the XI.

JANUARY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Henrique - Suspended for Bologna game Henrique created three scoring chances, sent in five crosses (two accurate), won two of two tackels, and was booked for the fifth team in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Monza.

Impact Henrique was one of the few bright spots for his side but will be unavailable for the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Nedim Bajrami or Cristian Volpato will take his place, while Morten Thorstvedt will move a few meters back on the pitch.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Holmgren Pedersen - Registers the most crosses against Monza Pedersen generated 10 crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Monza. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th minute.

Impact Pedersen showcased his crossing ability by registering the most crosses in the match, but his defensive contribution was limited to just one tackle and a clearance. Despite a bright start to the year with an assist against Fiorentina, he has struggled to find consistency throughout the season and has started only eight of his 18 appearances.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Concedes against Monza Consigli recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Monza.

Impact Consigli faced a challenging game, conceding to Andrea Colpani's grounded effort in the 31st minute. While he had a positive start to the year with a clean sheet against Fiorentina, he has struggled in the last two games, conceding four goals and making only two saves.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

MONZA-SASSUOLO 1-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | 22ª GIORNATA | SERIE A TIM 2023/24

JANUARY 28, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Uros Racic - Option versus Monza Racic (calf) "has practiced with the group and will be available on Sunday, but probably nothing more than that," coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Racic has recuperated from a calf strain that cost him five matches, but he's unlikely to get meaningful minutes right away. He'll provide depth in the midfield behind Matheus Henrique and Daniel Boloca. He has notched eight off-target shots, five tackles (two won), and 11 clearances in his last six appearances.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Set for knee surgery Berardi has been diagnosed with a meniscus tear following a knee trauma in training and will go under the knife to address it, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Berardi is poised to miss four-to-six weeks because of the injury. His absence is a significant blow to his team considering his elite performances. The team might elect to bring in a substitute in the final days of the window since Samu Castillejo, Nedim Bajrami, and Cristian Volpato haven't been productive so far.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Doig - Completes Sassuolo switch Doig has transferred to Sassuolo on a permanent deal from Verona, the team announced.

Impact Doig might end up as the top option for the left-back role since Matias Vina is reportedly in talks to leave the club and Mattia Viti, Marcus Pedersen, and Filippo Missori aren't natural at the position. He should see minutes right away due to Jeremy Toljan's thigh injury. He has yet to contribute to a goal and has logged 30 crosses (five accurate), 16 tackles, and 14 clearances in 12 appearances

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Thorstvedt - Draws three fouls in Juventus bout Thorstvedt recorded one shot (zero on goal), two tackles (zero won), and one clearance and drew one foul in Tuesday's 0-3 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Thorstvedt was physical as usual but was a non-factor in the final third against a difficult opponent. He has logged five shots (one on target), four key passes, and 10 clearances in the last five contests. Sassuolo will face Monza away on Sunday.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Henrique - Creates two chances against Juventus Henrique drew one foul, won three duels, and had one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 0-3 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Henrique didn't stand out in a very poor performance for his side. He hasn't contributed to a goal in six matches, where he has registered six chances created, five shots (two on target), and four tackles (one won).

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Holmgren Pedersen - Passable versus Juventus Pedersen recorded two crosses (zero accurate), one block, one interception, and four tackles (one won) in Tuesday's 0-3 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Pedersen was serviceable on both ends and a rare bright spot for his side. After a few starts on the left substituting for Matias Vina (knee), he's set to play in his natural role on the right since Jeremy Toljan (thigh) went down as well. He has assisted once and added three key passes, 17 crosses (two accurate), and 13 tackles (five won) in the last five rounds.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Boloca - Wins six tackles against Juventus Boloca had one shot (zero on goal) and one clearance and won six of seven tackles and nine duels in Tuesday's 0-3 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Boloca piled up stats on the defensive end but didn't do much on the other end and had a ghastly misplaced pass that directly led to a goal by the opponents. He has logged 10 tackles (nine won), 10 clearances, and two key passes in his last four appearances.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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