ALBERTO GRASSI NEWS

Out for a while Grassi is nursing a medium-grade strain of the semitendinosus muscle of the right thigh, Empoli announced.

Impact Grassi suffered the injury in the lead-up to the previous game and will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks, considering the usual timetable. If the team doesn't bring in a new option, Razvan Marin and Duccio Degli Innocenti will anchor the midfield in the next few matches.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Grassi missed Monday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria due to a physical problem, coach Paolo Zanetti relayed.

Impact Grassi was expected to notch another start, but he ended up on the stands. The gaffer didn't elaborate on his issue. He'll have a week to recover ahead of Monday's home game versus Inter, which Razvan Marin will miss due to a suspension.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five tackles versus Cremonese Grassi won eight duels and five of six tackles, had three interceptions, and created one scoring chance in Friday's 2-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Grassi returned to the XI following a ribs injury and worked extremely hard in the midfield, helping his defense come away with a clean sheet. He left a little early as he was cramping up, and he also got busted open on his forehead on a nasty collision in the air in the first half. He'll likely divvy up minutes with Razvan Marin from here on out. He has recorded 12 tackles, 11 interceptions, 12 clearances, and three chances created in nine appearances (four starts).

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench against Napoli Grassi (ribs) had one off-target shot, two clearances, and one block in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Napoli.

Impact Grassi made his return to the bench after a ribs injury and contributed defensively. He could supplant Razvan Marin in the midfield in the next game. He has tallied three shots (zero on goal, six tackles (four won), five interceptions, and five clearances in the last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Napoli clash Grassi (ribs) "is close to coming back," coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Grassi has missed the last five games after fracturing a few ribs. The coach stopped short of announcing he would be back for this one, but he might be an option, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays. He has recorded two chances created, six tackles, eight interceptions, and eight clearances in the seven appearances (three starts). He has mostly alternated with Razvan Marin thus far.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with rib fracture Grassi cracked the ninth rib in Saturday's game versus Milan, Empoli announced.

Impact Grassi will have to sit out multiple matches while the bones heal. Razvan Marin will see most of the minutes as a deep-lying playmaker while he's out. Youngster Jacopo Fazzini and Ducci Degli Innocenti could see an uptick in minutes as backups.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Milan Grassi won three of four tackels and five duels, had one interception, and drew one foul bowing out late in the first half in Saturday's clash with Milan.

Impact Grassi had a gritty showing but had trouble breathing after a blow to the midsection. He'll take some tests to determine whether he suffered an injury. Razvan Marin substituted him, as the two routinely alternate in the midfield.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Empoli Grassi has joined Empoli on a season-long loan with the option to buy from Parma, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Grassi has spent the majority of his career in Serie A, recording two assists in 30 appearances (26 starts) while on-loan with Cagliari last season. The 27-year-old is moving back to the top division on another loan with Empoli this time, where he will be competing with the likes of Razvan Marin, Liam Henderson, Filippo Bandinelli and Nicolas Haas for a starting spot in defensive midfield.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Birthday boy Tonali scores 2 as Milan beats Verona to go top

Sandro Tonali has celebrated his 22nd birthday by scoring two goals

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will return versus Sassuolo Grassi completed his one-game ban in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Grassi was forced to sit out one game after picking up two yellow cards in the previous match. He started nine matches in a row before the disqualification. He should replace either Dalbert or Charalampos Lykogiannis in the XI. He has notched one assist, seven shots, seven tackles and 17 interceptions in the last five appearances.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inter wins at Juventus 1-0, Napoli beats Atalanta to go top

Inter Milan has halted its poor run of form in the best possible way after the defending champion beat fierce rival Juventus 1-0 to boost its Serie A title chances and hinder its o...

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booked twice in Udinese match Grassi won three of three tackles, had two interceptions and one block and was sent off in Sunday's 1-5 loss to Udinese.

Impact Grassi was okay in the passive phase, but his side gave up five goals and he saw red late, picking up the second yellow card for diving. He will have to miss next Saturday's home game versus Juventus, where Daniele Baselli or Charalampos Lykogiannis will substitute him in the midfield.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six interceptions Grassi had two shots (both off target), six interceptions, created one chance and sustained one foul in the 1-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Though he couldn't get either of his shots past the keeper, Grassi did seem to be in the right place at the right time in terms of interceptions. The midfielder has been on a hot streak with 21 interceptions in his last six appearances. Hopefully he can add to that total in the next match against Bologna.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Torino Grassi won 12 duels, created one scoring chance, had three interceptions and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over Torino.

Impact Grassi brought the hustle in the midfield but also contributed to the offense by catching the defense by surprise with a sneaky cut on a throw-in and finding Raoul Bellanova with a timely feed. It is his second assist in the season. He has posted two shots, two chances, three tackles and nine interceptions in the last five matches. Cagliari will host Lazio Saturday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot in return Grassi had one shot (off target), one cross and two tackles in the 1-1 draw against Fiorentina on Sunday.

Impact After missing one match due to illness, Grassi made an understated return. In the 10 matches prior to his absence, the midfielder had 12 shots and logged an assist. In this appearance, his numbers were below average across the board.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Fiorentina game Grassi (COVID-19) will get the nod in Sunday's match versus Fiorentina.

Impact Grassi will immediately return to the XI despite the lack of practice. He has tallied one assist, nine shots, two chances and 11 interceptions in the last five matches.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears protocol Grassi has tested negative for Coronavirus Saturday, L'Unione Sarda informs.

Impact Grassi could be back in the match-day squad list after spending a week on the mend, but it will hinge on his level of conditioning. He has logged 12 shots, six chances, 23 tackles and 14 clearances in 14 appearances (11 starts).

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Grassi has contracted Coronavirus, Cagliari announced.

Impact Grassi is one of the four Cagliari players that tested positive Saturday and will have to miss one or two games. Gabriele Zappa could replace him in the XI, with Nahitan Nandez playing more centrally than usual, or Dalbert and Charalampos Lykogiannis could feature together on the left wing with a tactical change.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Grassi took three shots and assisted a goal in Thursday's 2-1 victory against Sampdoria. He also made two clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Grassi set up Leonardo Pavoletti's game winner against Sampdoria on Thursday for his first Serie A assist since July 2020. The midfielder will want to have a similar impact Sunday against 11th-placed Bologna.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws five fouls against Juventus Grassi had one interception, took two off-target shots, won eight duels and drew five fouls in Tuesday's 0-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Grassi mostly took care of the dirty work in this one besides firing off twice. He has been a regular starter once Kevin Strootman went down with an injury. He has logged four shots, 13 interceptions and eight clearances in the last seven matches. Cagliari will face Sampdoria away on January 6th.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Four interceptions against Udinese Grassi made four interceptions in a 4-0 defeat to Udinese on Saturday.

Impact Grassi had a decent day for the losing team. The 26-year-old made four interceptions, most by any player in the match. Other than that, Grassi also made four clearances.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return versus Sampdoria Grassi (undisclosed) was not called up for Saturday's match against Sampdoria.

Impact Grassi will skip the second straight game due to an unknown ailment. He has totaled ten shots, three created chances and 11 crosses in 23 appearances this season. Gaston Brugman, Simon Sohm and Hernani are likely to start in the midfield in the season finale.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sassuolo match Grassi (undiclosed) did not make Parma's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Grassi picked up an injury late in the week and will soon take some tests. Grassi has seen consistent minutes as a backup in recent games. Gaston Brunetta is available for this one, differently from recent fixtures. Also Jasmin Kurtic, Hernani and Simon Sohm are poised to get playing time.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Parma extends winless run with 2-1 loss at Verona in Serie A

Parma extended its winless streak to 13 games in Serie A with a 2-1 loss at Hellas Verona on Monday that deepened its relegation worries

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS