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Wins two tackles versus Atalanta Walukiewicz had 20 passes and registered two tackles (two won) and five clearances in Sunday's 3-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Walukiewicz defended diligently, setting a new season high in clearances, but didn't attack much, failing to register any chance or cross after doing so in the past three games. He has notched multiple clerances in the last seven matches, piling up 24 and logging 10 tackles (six won) and three interceptions, with three clean sheets over that stretch.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good in Verona bout Walukiewicz registered one tackle (one won), four clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Walukiewicz stayed in the back and held in check the opponents that gravitated in his area. He has played full minutes and has staved off Woyo Coulibaly after missing one game due to injury. He has won at least one tackle in every appearance, totaling nine (six won) and posting four interceptions, eight crosses (three accurate) and one block, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Udinese meeting Walukiewicz had two crosses (one accurate), three tackles (one won), four clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Udinese.

Impact Walukiewicz returned to the starting lineup after missing the previous game due to injury and was active on both ends. He has recorded one or more tackles in every appearance, tallying up eight (five won) and posting three key passes, eight crosses (three accurate) and eight clearances. His recent absence didn't change the hierarchy, as he's still above Woyo Coulibaly.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in cup game Walukiewicz (hip) came off the bench in Wednesday's Coppa Italia game versus Como.

Impact Walukiewicz needed a few more days to shake off a hip injury after being a late scratch for the previous Serie A. He'll be a defensive-minded option at right-back, competing with Woyo Coulibaly, and will provide depth in the middle of the rearguard as well. He has tallied six crosses (two accurate), five tackles, two interceptions and four clearances in three showings, with no clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Inter Walukiewicz (hip) is out for Sunday's match against Inter Milan.

Impact Walukiewicz was questionable for Sunday and won't be with the team, missing out on the team sheet altogether. This is a rough loss for the club, as he has started in their past three games. That said, Woyo Coulibaly starts in his place at right-back as expected.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Inter game Walukiewicz "is nursing a hip problem and is trying to get better quickly. We'll see on game day whether to call him up," coach Fabio Grosso announced.

Impact Walukiewicz started the first three matches and came off at halftime in the most recent. He's unlikely to get the nod even if he's cleared. Woyo Coulibaly is the next man up at the right-back position.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Replaced on Sunday Walukiewicz registered two tackles (two won) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 win against Lazio.

Impact Walukiewicz made 15 passes and also won five duels before being replaced by Woyo Coulibaly. Walukiewicz has started all three games and also recorded five tackles, four clearances and two interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in five crosses against Cremonese Walukiewicz registered five crosses (two accurate), three clearances, and two tackles (one won) in Friday's 3-2 loss versus Cremonese.

Impact Walukiewicz wasn't particularly good in the back, like all the other Sassuolo defenders, but he was a lot more dynamic on the other end compared to the first match, leading his side in deliveries. He has logged six crosses (two accurate), three tackles, two interceptions and three clearances in two games, with no clean sheets. His team hasn't signed another right-back at this stage.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Sassuolo Walukiewicz has transferred to Sassuolo on loan with an option to buy from Torino.

Impact Walukiewicz was a regular for most of the past campaign until the last few matches, and Torino elected to go in a different direction following a coaching change. He posted 24 crosses (five accurate), 38 tackles, 18 interceptions, 55 clearances and eight blocks in 29 appearances (20 starts), helping keep two clean sheets. He's currently the top option at right-back given the departure of Jeremy Toljan, but he'd be in the mix to start in the middle if Sassuolo made another addition on the defensive wing.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Empoli Walukiewicz (lower leg) registered one cross (zero accurate), two clearances, one block and three tackles (two won) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Walukiewicz maintained his starting job despite a contusion and was solid in the back but played only a half because he wasn't 100 percent. He has notched six crosses (three accurate), five tackles (four won), 10 clearances and two blocks in the last five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sees starting Xi Walukiewicz (lower leg) is in the starting Xi for Saturday's match against Empoli.

Impact Walukiewicz is fit once again, missing now time after he had an injury scare. He has now started in three straight matches and should continue in this role moving forward.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Empoli clash Walukiewicz (lower leg) has been called up for Saturday's tilt versus Empoli.

Impact Walukiewicz will be at least an option after picking up a bruise and is neck-and-neck to start with Marcus Pedersen. He has recorded nine crosses (three accurate), four tackles (two won), 11 clearances and four interceptions in the last five rounds, contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Empoli tilt Walukiewicz "will need to be assessed due to a blow in training," coach Paolo Vanoli stated.

Impact Walukiewicz will go through a fitness check to determine his availability and eventually his minutes. Marcus Pedersen and Ali Dembele would be the next men up at the position if he couldn't start or was ruled out altogether.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Plays twenty minutes against Milan Walukiewicz (hip) had one clearance and one touch in 20 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Milan.

Impact Walukiewicz avoided missing time despite a hip issue but ceded the stating job to Marcus Pedersen and didn't put up stats after subbing in. The two have alternated at the position in recent contests, also based on the match, as he's more defensive-minded.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Milan clash Walukiewicz (hip) "has returned to full training after a couple of days and will be available Saturday," coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Walukiewicz got away with a knock and won't miss time but might cede the starting job to Marcus Pedersen since he's not 100 percent. He has logged four crosses (zero accurate), four tackles (one won), three interceptions and nine clearances in the last four matches.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off vesus Bologna Walukiewicz had one block, two clearances and two interceptions in 54 minutes in Friday's 3-2 defeat versus Bologna before leaving due to a hip problem, coach Paolo Vanoli announce...

Impact Walukiewicz was seen grimacing a couple of times throughout the first half before eventually succumbing early in the second one. The gaffer didn't sound too concerned about the severity of the injury. He was replaced by Marcus Pedersen, who would get the start if he couldn't recover for Saturday's game versus Milan.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good versus Genoa Walukiewicz had four crosses (zero accurate), three clearances, one interception and two tackles (zero won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Genoa.

Impact Walukiewicz returned to the starting lineup after a couple of months, replacing Marcus Pedersen in a more defensive-minded look and doing his part on both ends. It remains to be seen whether the tweak will be permanent. He has tallied seven crosses (one accurate), six tackles (two won) and eight clearances in his last five showings (two starts), with no clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to face Cagliari Walukiewicz completed a one-game disqualification in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Walukiewicz will be an option for Friday's clash with Cagliari, but Saul Coco and Guillermo Maripan have run away with the starting job while he was recovering from a physical problem. He's an option also for the right-back role, where Torino have a few issues. He has recorded seven tackles (four won), three interceptions and six clearances in his last five displays.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Fiorentina Walukiewicz had one tackle (one won) and two crosses (one accurate) and was cautioned for the fifth time in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Walukiewicz had a busy display considering he came in just before the start of the stoppage time. He'll miss Sunday's away game versus Fiorentina due to yellow-card accumulation. He didn't return to the XI after a respiratory issue, as the coach has stuck with Saul Coco and Guillermo Maripan.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Parma Walukiewicz (chest) didn't sub in during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Parma.

Impact Walukiewicz returned from a respiratory crisis, but the coach opted to keep leaning on Mergim Vojvoda and Guillermo Maripan next to Saul Coco in the back. He'll have better chances of starting once in tip-top shape.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Finds bench spot Walukiewicz (chest) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Parma.

Impact Walukiewicz has mad this way back from a chest injury, only missing one match due to the issues. He will look to test his legs before hopefully returning to the starting XI next outing, as he did start in 11 of his 13 appearances before the injury.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return versus Parma Walukiewicz (lungs) reprised training fully ahead of Sunday's game against Parma, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Walukiewicz has completed his recovery from a bronchospasm, but he's not a lock to reclaim his starting job as his replacements have done okay and the coach might switch things up tactically. He has recorded eight tackles (five won), four interceptions and eight clearances in his last five performances, with one clean sheet.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Udinese game Walukiewicz (lungs) "is undergoing all the proper tests and won't be available this week. We'll see for the next one," coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Walukiwicz suffered a respiratory crisis in the past game and might need some time to be cleared to return given the type of issue. Guillermo Maripan or Mergim Vojvoda will substitute for him in the back in the meantime.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffered from respiratory issues Walukiewicz was briefly hospitalized after subbing off versus Bologna as he had trouble breathing and was diagnosed with an exercise-induced bronchospasm, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Walukiewicz had dealt with the flu in the lead-up to the game, which might have contributed to the situation. He'll be further evaluated in the coming days. Guillermo Maripan and Mergim Vojvoda would be the next men up if he was sidelined.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off versus Bologna Walukiewicz was subbed off in the 35th minute of Saturday's game versus Bologna after recording one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle due to a possible chest injury, Gianluca Di...

Impact Walukiewicz stayed down after colliding with an opponent and had to leave on a stretch as he was in a great deal of pain. He was replaced by Mergim Vojvoda, but Saul Coco will return from suspension for the Udinese game next Sunday.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE