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Wins two tackles against Cagliari Defrel (thigh) had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Defrel came off the bench at halftime to provide more but failed to do so, as Sassuolo struggled offensively as a whole. They lost two defenders due to injury in this one, so they could turn back to a more offensive scheme in the season finale. He has logged one goal, one assist, six shots (two on target) and four chances created in his last five showings.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Cagliari game Defrel (calf) "has been training with us since Thursday, so he'll be an option versus Cagliari," coach Davide Ballardini announced.

Impact Defrel has recovered from a calf strain that shelved him for three matches, where the gaffer switched to a more defensive scheme, inserting an extra defender, with okay results. He was a regular before the injury but will probably be eased off the bench at first. He has scored and assisted once in his last six appearances, adding six shots (two on target), five key passes and one cross (one accurate).

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Inter clash Defrel (calf) "will be out for a while," coach Davide Ballardini informed.

Impact Defrel will skip his second game in a row Saturday versus Inter and likely further matches besides that. Cristian Volpato got the start in his role in the past match, while Nedim Bajrami and Emil Ceide came off the bench.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for Fiorentina tilt Defrel is questionable for Sunday's game versus Fiorentina due to a calf ailment, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Defrel will be assessed on game day to see whether he'll be an option and continue starting as he has done lately. With Armand Lauriente suspended, backups Cristian Volpato and Emil Ceide are likely to play more than usual.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Assist off bench Defrel assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Defrel fell to the bench for the first time in four games Sunday but still put up a decent performance in his 45 minutes on the field, notching an assist in the 53rd minute. This was only his third goal contribution of the season despite appearing 18 times, averaging a goal contribution around every 220 minutes of play.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in third straight start Defrel scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two corners in Monday's 1-1 draw against Udinese.

Impact This marked the third consecutive start for Defrel and his most productive outing within that stretch, as he logged a season-high two shots on target and scored his first goal of the campaign. He opened the scoring in the match with a shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner of the net, in the 41st minute of play. He also recorded his first accurate cross of the season and tied his season high with two clearances.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids injuries Defrel subbed off due to fatigue last week and will be available against Roma on Sunday, Ansa reported.

Impact Defrel didn't require tests following the game and trained fully throughout the week. He made his first start in months in the last round with a new coach at the helm and Domenico Berardi (Achilles) lost for the season. He'll tussle with Samu Castillejo and Nedim Bajrami from here on out. He has posted six tackles (three won), one chance and one off-target shot in his last five appearances. He's still searching for his first seasonal goal.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out early against Frosinone Defrel created one scoring chance and had one tackle (zero won) and one interception in 72 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Frosinone before subbing off due to a muscular injury, S...

Impact Defrel got the call to replace Domenico Berardi (Achilles) making just his first start in the season, but he had a subpar performance and couldn't finish the game. He'll be evaluated ahead of Sunday's away game against Roma. Samu Castillejo and Cristian Volpato can also man the position if need be.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in Torino game Defrel (calf) had one shot (zero on goal) in 17 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Torino.

Impact Defrel saw some action off the bench with Domenico Berardi (knee) out and Samu Castillejo (thigh) less than than 100 percent after sitting out two months due to a calf strain. He'll be a depth option in multiple offensive roles going forward. He has logged one assist, five shots (one on target), three chances created, and six tackles in 10 seasonal appearances (two starts).

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for more games Defrel has been diagnosed with a calf muscular distraction, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Defrel was a late scratch before the last fixture and will miss one or two more while he recovers. Cristian Volpato and Samu Castillejo absorbed his backup minutes against Udinese.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Udinese Defrel will sit out Sunday's clash with Udinese after picking up an injury late in the week, coach Alessio Dionisi relayed.

Impact Defrel still has to take the tests to evaluate the full extent of his physical problem. He has started just twice in the season and once in the last couple of months. Samu Castillejo, Cristian Volpato, and Emil Ceide are the next men up behind the starters.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects point in Salernitana bout Defrel drew one foul and assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Salernitana.

Impact Defrel surprisingly got the nod over Armand Lauriente and had a decent showing, assisting Kristian Thorstvedt with a flick-on for his first goal contribution of the campaign. He hadn't started since the opener. He has recorded three off-target shots, two key passes, and three tackles in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Frosinone game Defrel (thigh) didn't play in Sunday's 2-4 loss to Frosinone.

Impact Defrel was available, but his coach opted to field Samuele Mulattieri and Samu Castilejo over him when turning to his bench. He appears no longer to be the top offensive backup, which will limit his opportunities to see good minutes.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Frosinone Defrel (thigh) "has recovered and will be one extra option versus Frosinone," coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Defrel will return after missing two matches before the break. He got the start before getting hurt mostly because Domenico Berardi was absent. Sassuolo also added Samu Castillejo in the same role, so he'll face more competition. He tallied one chance and two clearances in his lone appearance.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Verona game Defrel (thigh) will return after the break, coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Defrel will skip the second game in a row while tending to a muscular problem. Domenico Berardi will return and could start on the right. The alternatives are Nedim Bajrami and Emil Ceide.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Napoli clash Defrel made the trip to Naples but ended up on the stands due to a thigh issue, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Defrel was the frontrunner to replace Domenico Berardi but felt some muscular discomfort and wasn't risked. The coach titled the scheme and advanced Nedim Bajrami, while Emil Ceide came off the bench. Berardi could reprise his starting role in the next game.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench against Fiorentina Defrel had three touches in 32 minutes in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Defrel was used as a sub for the third game in a row but didn't do anything. He had a good stretch while Andrea Pinamonti was injured but was mostly a backup throughout the season and hit the net just twice. He added one assist, 16 shots (ten on target), nine key passes, and one inaccurate cross in 27 appearances (13 starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Defrel assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Impact Defrel assisted the opener by Domenico Berardi in the 15th minute. This is also his first and only assist of the season so far. He has two goal involvements in his last five appearances. He has scored twice and only averages 0.7 shots (0.4 on target) per game this season.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal as substitute Defrel scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Juventus.

Impact Defrel's latest goal was his first since Jan. 29. After going goalless across his games started from Feb. 4 to March 6, he was demoted to a substitute. It took six games, but Defrel finally got back on the scoresheet. With a goal drought behind him, he will look to use the momentum from his latest log as a means of getting favored more again.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sassuolo-Juventus 1-0 | Defrel sinks the Bianconeri: Goal & Highlights | Serie A 2022/23

APRIL 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores goal Defrel scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-2 win over AC Milan.

Impact Defrel has his first goal of the 2022-23 Serie A. During January, he was eased into action by serving as a substitute before entering Sassuolo's starting lineup later that month. Defrel will look to continue logging starts across the team's future matchups.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns against PSV Defrel (foot) played an hour in Saturday's friendly versus PSV, Sassuolo relay.

Impact Defrel had been practicing for a while after missing three months due to a foot fracture. He'll resume being an option in January, but he has to compete for minutes with several forwards, primarily Andrea Pinamonti, Agustin Alvarez, and Armand Lauriente. He had notched five shots (three on target), and one chance crated in four appearances (one start) before getting hurt.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting to ramp up Defrel (foot) has returned to limited practice this week, Il Resto del Carlino informs.

Impact Defrel suffered a foot fracture in early September and had been limited just to rehab work before the break. He'll try to recuperate fully in December, but he's not a lock to be ready for the first January break, the outletinforms.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Defrel had an assist with his lone chance created during Friday's 4-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Defrel set up Domenico Berardi in the 48th minute assisting Sassuolo's second goal. The assist was the second of the season for the forward, coming from his lone chance created in the match.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Defrel scored a goal on one shot in an 11-minute substitute performance against Fiorentina on Saturday.

Impact Defrel has scored twice this season with both goals coming as a substitute. The forward has started just eight of his 27 appearances this year and without a clear spot in the starting XI moving forward, Defrel figures to remain a low-end fantasy target.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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