DANIEL BOLOCA NEWS

Out against Pisa Boloca (knee) "won't be available this week, but we hope to have him back pretty soon," coach Fabio Grosso stated.

Impact Boloca will sit out his sixth consecutive fixture Monday, but he's nearing a return from a knee sprain. He had been an unused sub in multiple matches in a row before going down with the injury.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to knee injury Boloca sprained his left knee and is week-to-week while waiting for further tests, Sassuolo relayed.

Impact Boloca will be sidelined for a while, but the team didn't fully disclose the nature of his problem, and his timetable will depend on the result of the upcoming exams and on whether he'll need surgery to address the problem. He wasn't a relevant part of the rotation in the midfield before going down.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Lecce fixture Boloca "is dealing with an old physical problem that resurfaced, and we're trying to understand his recovery time," coach Fabio Grosso relayed.

Impact Boloca is taking tests to ascertain his timetable and could skip multiple contests. He started in the first two matches but hasn't played in the last four, as Ismael Kone and Aster Vranckx have taken over the position. Kristian Thorstvedt, Edoardo Iannoni and Luca Lipani are also options.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in Napoli match Boloca won two of two tackles and registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Boloca didn't put up huge numbers but was one of the liveliest men for his team on both ends in a rough debut. He notched four goals and three assists in Serie B last season. Sassuolo are in talks to add more help at the position, but his status should be fairly secure.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Boloca served a one-game suspension in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to Napoli.

Impact Boloca will resume being eligible Sunday's against Verona and will look to get in the good graces of his new coach after losing some playing time in recent weeks. He was replaced by Uros Racic, who scored midweek, in this one. He has logged four shots (one on target), nine tackles (seven won), two interceptions, and seven clearances in his last six appearances (four starts).

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

No stats against Atalanta Boloca (illness) had 21 touches and no meaningful stats in 29 minutes in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Boloca played half an hour but did almost nothing. He hasn't been totally healthy in the past month, missing one due to an illness and previously suffering from a knee bruise, and Luca Lipani has taken advantage of that. He has been a regular starter all season long, so he'll get the chance to return to the Xi sooner rather than later. He has tallied nine tackles (eight won), four shots (one on target) and seven clearances in his last five showings.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Atalanta Boloca (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Boloca has put his illness behind him, gaining a spot on the bench after missing the club's last contest. The midfielder will most likely find the starting XI in the club's next match, as he has only ended up on the bench in three of the matches he has been an option for.

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Atalanta Boloca (illness) has healed up and will be back versus Atalanta away Saturday, SportMediaset reported.

Impact Boloca had a clean week of training after dealing with the flu and might reclaim his starting job over Luca Lipani, who has been okay in relief in the past two fixtures, as he wasn't 100 percent and came off the bench versus Bologna. He has tallied four shots (one on target), nine tackles (eight won), and seven clearances in his last four showings.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Torino Boloca will miss Saturday's clash with Torino due to the flu, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Boloca came down with an illness and didn't make the game-day squad list. Luca Lipani is getting the second start in a row next to Matheus Henrique in the midfield, as the latter was suspended last week, while Boloca was banged up and came off the bench.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Features in cup tilt Boloca (jaw) played 15 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 0-3 loss to Atalanta in Coppa Italia.

Impact Boloca has been cleared pretty quickly after suffering a jaw fracture in late December and will likely reprise his large role soon, pushing Nedim Bajrami and Samu Castillejo back to the bench. He has recorded seven chances created, 15 tackles (ten won), and six clerances in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes jaw surgery Boloca had emergency surgery to reduce a jaw fracture suffered in the Genoa game, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Boloca lost a tooth in a collision early in the game but finished it despite the problem, which arose in the subsequent test. He's going to stay on the mend until he's cleared for contact. Sassuolo will likely have to trust some youngsters if Krstian Thorsvedt, who limped off in this one, is sidelined too, as backup Uros Racic (cal) is currently on the mend.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes disqualification Boloca cleared a one-match ban in Monday's 1-2 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Boloca will be eligible and most likely start over Uros Racic against Udinese on Sunday. He has scored once and posted three chances created, 17 tackles, and six blocks in his last five games.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red in Roma clash Boloca had two blocks, one interception, and one clearance before getting sent off in the 63rd minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Roma.

Impact Boloca was having a fine showing up until he tackled an opponent too aggressively. He shouldn't get more than the standard one-game ban. Uros Racic is the top candidate to replace him versus Cagliari.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles in Salernitana tilt Boloca generated one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created and won 10 duels and four of seven tackles in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Boloca was fine in the final third and outstanding in the defensive phase in this one. He has scored once and posted four chances created, two shots (one on target), and 16 tackles in the last five fixtures.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first Serie A goal against Bologna Boloca scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two blocks, and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Impact Boloca opened his seasonal tally with a good-looking daisy-cutter from midrange and was steady as usual in the passive phase. He has posted four chances created, ten tackles, and seven interceptions in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances versus Juventus Boloca won five duels and recorded one cross (one accurate), one interception, and four chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Juventus.

Impact Boloca more than held his own defensively and had his most productive showing of the young season in the final third. He has registered four shots (two on target), five tackles, and four clearances in four games.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Sassuolo Boloca has moved from Frosinone to Sassuolo on a permanent deal, the teams announced.

Impact Boloca is the first piece brought in by Sassuolo to replace Davide Frattesi, although he has different traits compared to the now Inter player, as he's more defensive-minded. He has logged three goals and three assists in 80 Serie B appearances.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE