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Bastoni nets the winner as Empoli beats Sassuolo

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Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore, Reggio Emilia, ITA

SASSUOLO-EMPOLI 2-3 | HIGHLIGHTS | Empoli secure massive win at the death! | Serie A 2023/24

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Bastoni scores late as Empoli continues improvement under Nicola with 3-2 win at Sassuolo

Substitute Simone Bastoni scored deep in stoppage time to help Empoli snatch a 3-2 win at Sassuolo in a Serie A relegation fight and continue its positive run under Davide Nicola

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Szymon Zurkowski - Nursing minor injury Zurkowski was unavailable Saturday due to an ankle knock, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Zurkowski got banged up late in the week, but his problem isn't considered serious and he could return for next Sunday's contest versus Empoli. Viktor Kovalenko took his place in the formation, while Simone Bastoni came off the bench.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jacopo Fazzini - Late scratch for Sassuolo tilt Fazzini missed Saturday's 3-2 win over Sassuolo due to a thigh contusion, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Fazzini was said to be in contention to replace Alberto Grassi (groin) but instead watched the game from the stands due to a late issue. He'll attempt to recuperate for Sunday's home game versus Cagliari. Razvan Marin got the start and assisted twice in this one.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Fires four shots in Empoli bout Lauriente registered four shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), one key pass and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Empoli.

Impact Lauriente had a respectable showing thanks to his volume but was once again not clutch in the final third despite a high number of touches. He hasn't scored since late September. He has provided an assist and logged eight shots (three on target), five key passes and 14 crosses (three accurate) in the last four rounds. Sassuolo will face Napoli at home Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Unused against Empoli Toljan (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Empoli.

Impact Toljan was a surprise presence on the bench since the coach had ruled out any return from injury for this one, so he might not have been totally fit. With more practice time in his legs, he should soon supplant Marcus Pedersen. He has started 18 times, tallying five assists, 17 chances created and 39 crosses (10 accurate).

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Boloca - Will miss Napoli match Boloca won one duel, generated one cross (zero accurate) and one interception and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Empoli.

Impact Boloca returned to the Xi after three matches but struggled to produce and was yanked early after getting cautioned. He'll be out Wednedsay due to yellow-card accumulation. Luca Lipani or Nedim Bajrami will take his place in the midfield versus Napoli.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE