IGNACIO PUSSETTO NEWS

Undergoes season-ending surgery Pussetto underwent surgery to clean up the left knee in Barcelona and is not expected to return in this campaign, Il Secolo XIX reports.

Impact Pussetto has been out of action since late October and tried ramping up during the winter break, but the joint didn't respond well. He remained unavailable for the past six weeks, prompting the decision to take the surgical route. Manolo Gabbiadini, Sam Lammers, Fabio Quagliarella, and Daniel Montevago will form Sampdoria's attack from here on out.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts improving Pussetto (knee) logged a limited training session Monday, Sampdoria inform.

Impact Pussetto spent most of the break away from the team to nurse a knee injury, but he re-joined it late. While he's not ready yet, he's trending in the right direction and should be back in the next few weeks.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing away from team Pussetto (knee) is undergoing therapies in Udine, Sampdoria announced.

Impact Pussetto missed the recent matches due to an unspecified knee injury and hasn't been able to practice afterward. He's spending time at Udinese, Watford's parent club, which doesn't bode well for his timetable to return.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return versus Lecce Pussetto (knee) hasn't been called up for Saturday's match against Lecce, Sampdoria relayed.

Impact Pussetto has been dealing with knee soreness for the last two weeks and will look to get right during the break. Daniel Montevago, Francesco Caputo, Fabio Quagliarella, and Manolo Gabbiadini have played as strikers in recent fixtures. He has featured just five times in the first half of the season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee injury Pussetto will miss Sunday's game versus Fiorentina due to a knee problem, coach Dejan Stankovic informed.

Impact Pussetto was unable to practice fully in the past couple of days due to soreness, and the problem might force him to miss further matches. Sampdoria will be short-handed offensively against Fiorentina since Abdelhamid Sabiri and Fabio Quagliarella are out as well. Mehdi Leris and Manolo Gabbiadini will have less competition than usual.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles versus Roma Pussetto had one cross (zero accurate), drew one foul, and won three of five tackles and seven duels in 45 minutes in Monday's 0-1 loss to Roma.

Impact Pussetto saw the most action since joining late in the window and was very physical, but he didn't pick up many offensive starts. His role might grow under new gaffer Dejan Stankovic. He had played just 27 minutes prior to this game, creating one scoring chance.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Salernitana Pussetto did not feature in last Sunday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Pussetto was weirdly unused despite Beto and Isaac Success being out. He took advantage of his teammate's injuries to get more minutes down the stretch. Despite the part-time role, he concluded with four goals, four assists, 32 shots (14 on target) and 15 chances in 28 appearances (11 starts).

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in loss Pussetto scored a goal off his lone shot after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Inter Milan.

Impact Pussetto was brought in the 27th minute to replaced injured Isaac Success. The forward was having a quiet performance until the 72nd minute, when he appeared at the right place to slot the ball home after Destiny Udogie passed him the ball after picking up a rebound off a free kick that was saved by the goalkeeper. Success' status for Saturday's visit to Sassuolo is still to be seen, but Pussetto will be among the main candidates for a starting spot if he can't recover.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist off bench in win Pussetto provided an assist, had one off-target shot, created two chances and made two tackles (one won) during Wednesday's 4-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Pussetto was brought in the 66th minute to replace Isaac Success and ended up being credited with an assist during stoppage time as he won a 50/50 ball that allowed Walace to make a run before scoring his side's third goal from outside the box. Over his last five appearances (four off the bench), the attacker scored one goal and made three assists. He'll hope these numbers help him to get more playing time during Sunday's clash against Inter Milan.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card as sub Pussetto played three minutes and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Bologna.

Impact Pussetto had a very limited time in the field, but still received a yellow card. That was his fourth caution of the season so far. The midfielder will now look for more playing time when they visit Fiorentina on Wednesday.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two goal contributions off bench Pussetto logged one goal and one assist across 15 minutes during a 4-1 win Saturday versus Empoli.

Impact Concerning the Udinese team's last 24 Serie A games, Pussetto contributed to five goals across 13 bench appearances. The rate indicates he is an adequate fantasy option and could play more now -- considering Beto has a thigh injury causing his recent unavailability.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in five crosses in draw Pussetto delivered five crosses (zero accurate), won seven duels and created a chance in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Genoa.

Impact Pussetto came on for the injured Roberto Pereyra in the 15th minute. He sent in the second most crosses (5) for his side. He has one goal and one assist this term. He may see an increase in playing time if Pereyra is out long-term. Udinese face Lazio next on December 2.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check by Torino Pussetto (knee) took one shot on target and drew two fouls in 59 minutes in Monday's 1-2 loss to Torino.

Impact Pussetto drew the start after recovering from a knee issue as the coach made the scheme more offensive, but that did not have an impact while Pussetto was on the pitch. He will be in contention with a few midfielders in the next few matches. He has posted one goal, one assist, 16 shots and five chances created. Udinese will host Genoa Sunday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Pussetto (knee) will feature in the starting XI versus Torino on Monday.

Impact Pussetto returns to the pitch following a three-game stint on the shelf due to his knee problem. In eight appearances this season, including six starts, the forward has registered one goal on 15 shots (seven on target), one assist and six crosses (two accurate).

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be back against Torino Pussetto (knee) resumed practicing with the rest of the group Wednesday, Udinese announced.

Impact Pussetto missed the last three matches due to knee soreness. The swelling subsided during the break and, barring a setback, he will return to the call-ups for Monday's match versus Udinese. He will likely be eased into action, also because Udinese have fared well with Gerard Deulofeu and Beto upfront while Pussetto was out. He has posted one goal, one assist, 15 shots and five chances created in eight matches (six starts).

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return against Sassuolo Pussetto (knee) was not named in Udinese's squad list to face Sassuolo Sunday.

Impact Pussetto will sit out the third game in a row because of a lingering knee problem. Either Gerard Deulofeu or Isaac Success will join Beto up front in this one too.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Inter Pussetto (knee) was not named in Udinese's squad list to face Inter Sunday.

Impact Pussetto will skip the second game in a row due to knee soreness, and not a muscular problem as previously reported. His role has taken a huge hit due to the blossoming of Beto. Gerard Deulofeu and Isaac Success will compete to partner with Udinese's top scorer.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Verona game Pussetto will not be involved in Wednesday's match versus Verona due to a late muscular injury, Messaggero Veneto reports.

Impact Pussetto was expected to start in this one but he picked up the injury in the lead-up of the game and did not make the bench He will be assessed after the tilt. Isaac Success is taking his place, with Lazar Samardzic and Fernando Forestieri as the backups.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist off bench against Bologna Pussetto provided an assist after coming off the bench in a 1-1 stalemate against Bologna on Sunday.

Impact Pussetto had a good game for the hosts. The 25-year-old came as a substitute in the 67th minute and provided an assist for the team's only goal in the match 15 minutes later. Other than that, Pussetto also completed a couple of dribbles.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four duels versus Napoli Pussetto took three shots (one on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate), drew two fouls and won four duels in Monday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Pussetto managed to put up a respectable amount of stats considering the circumstances, but it was not enough to keep up with Napoli. He has hit the net once in four games, adding 12 shots, three crosses and three chances created. Udinese will face Roma away Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot at Spezia Pussetto took one shot on target and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 win at Spezia.

Impact Pussetto had a quiet outing and couldn't do much before subbing off in the 63rd minute. He received his first yellow card of the season in the proccess, though. The forward has one goal in the season, and will look for the second against Napoli on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal vs. Venezia Pussetto scored one goal with six shots (two on goal) during a 3-0 win Friday versus Venezia.

Impact Pussetto controlled a Nahuel Molina cross with his chest before scoring the goal using an emphatic right-foot kick. The former scored once among three shots on target across two games. Fortunately for Pussetto, his previous injury has not affected him upon returning.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Juventus Pussetto drew two fouls, won four duels, took two shots (one on target) and had two clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Juventus.

Impact Pussetto was rather peppy up front, however he did put up many stats. It looks like he will shoulder more playmaking responsibilities due to the departure of Rodrigo De Paul. He scored three goals and provided one assist in 11 appearances (nine starts) last season before suffering an ACL tear.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for new season Pussetto (knee) has recovered from his ACL tear and has participated fully in the recent friendlies, Udinese announces.

Impact Pussetto suffered a major knee injury at the beginning of January. He should have a featured role next season as Udinese are in dire need of playmaking due to the departure of Rodrigo De Paul. He tallied three goals, one assist, 17 shots and eight chances created in 11 appearances in the past campaign.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stays at Udinese Pussetto will continue playing in Serie A in 2021/2022 as Udinese and Watford officially agreed to extend the loan for another season.

Impact Pussetto had a decent start in the past campaign, but he tore his ACL in January. He finished with three goals and one assists in 11 appearances. He should be a full-go for the start of the next campaign, where he is likely to have a prominent role.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE