Marcus Pedersen - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Two chances created in loss Pedersen recorded two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Fiorentina.

Impact Pedersen picked up his third start of the season and delivered a season-high two chances created. He also set season highs with two shots, 20 completed passes and three accurate crosses. Additionally, this marked the fourth time in six appearances that he sent at least three crosses.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Inter contest Pedersen had two crosses (one accurate), three clearances, one tackle (zero won) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Pedersen got the nod over Borna Sosa and Mergim Vojvoda after performing well last week but couldn't replicate such a showing due to the caliber of the opponents and the nature of the game. The hierarchies on the wings are still fluid at Torino. He has posted two key passes, 11 crosses (three accurate) and six clearances in four appearances (two starts).

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in crosses versus Lazio Pedersen won two of two tackles and had six crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in 45 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Lazio.

Impact Pedersen was dynamic off the bench and had several sprints down the wing. It was his first convincing showing since joining, which could help eat at Borna Sosa and Valentino Lazaro's minutes. He has recorded nine crosses (two accurate), three tackles and three clearances in three appearances (one start).

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Serie A Pedersen has moved to Torino on loan with a conditional mandatory option to buy from Feyenoord, the club relayed.

Impact Pedersen will spend his second straight season on loan in Italy after starring for Sassuolo in the previous one. He'll contribute to replacing Raoul Bellanova along with Valentino Lazaro. He tallied two assists, 57 crosses (10 crosses) and 46 clearances in 28 matches (16 starts) in 2023/2024.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub against Fiorentina Pedersen (back) was available but didn't play in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Pedersen returned to the game-day squad list after a month but didn't get any minutes. He has strung together a few starts while Jeremy Toljan was out with an injury. He'll be an option also for the left-back role, competing with Josh Doig and Mattia Viti. He has posted nine tackles (all won), 10 crosses (one accurate) and 12 clearances in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Sunday Pedersen (back) is unavailable for Sunday's game against Lecce.

Impact Pedersen is said to be nearing a return but will be held out for another week. Jeremy Toljan (thigh) has made a quick recovery and will start at his position.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Lecce tilt Pedersen (back) "is close to returning," coach Davide Ballardini informed.

Impact Pedersen might need another week but wasn't outright ruled out by the gaffer ahead of Sunday's game versus Lecce. Jeremy Toljan (thigh) is also banged up, and one of the two right-backs might bite the bullet given the situation.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Milan match Pedersen "is having trouble shaking off a back injury," coach Davide Ballardini relayed.

Impact Pedersen will miss his third game in a row because of a physical problem. Jeremy Toljan has played a full complement of minutes while he was out.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Salernitana game Pedersen (undisclosed) will remain sidelined for Friday's tilt versus Salernitana, coach Davide Ballardini announced.

Impact Pedersen will sit out the second game in a row due to an unspecified injury. Jeremy Toljan is set for another start and will be backed up by Filippo Missori, who rarely gets minutes.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Udinese tilt Pedersen was unavailable against Udinese on Monday due to injury, coach Davide Ballardini announced.

Impact Pedersen returned from international duty with a problem, but the gaffer, while adding that he was at risk for the coming matches, didn't disclose its nature. Jeremy Toljan returned to the XI and looked decent against Udinese.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles versus Frosinone Pedersen (illness) had one inaccurate cross, one interception, two clerances and two tackles (both won) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Frosinone.

Impact Pedersen managed to start and go to distance despite battling an illness in the lead-up to the game and turned in a strong defensive performance to help his team secure a rare clean sheet. He's poised for more starts since Jeremy Toljan (thigh) is struggling to shake off a thigh injury. He has totaled nine crosses (one accurate), eight tackles (seven won) and 12 clearances in the last five rounds.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Finds spot in starting XI Pederson (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Frosinone.

Impact Pederson will miss no time with his current problems, as he has made the starting XI after shaking off an illness he picked up earlier this week. The defender should be expected to remain in a starting role from here on out, as he has now started in 12 straight contests, recording six interceptions, 22 tackles and 29 clearances in the defense to go along with seven chances created, seven crosses and two assists in the attack over that span.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Cagliari contest Pedersen "is under the weather and couldn't practice on Friday," coach Davide Ballardini relayed.

Impact Pedersen will attempt to shake off the flu in the time left before the game. Otherwise, Sassuolo will have to turn to Filippo Missori or Ruan at the position since Jeremy Toljan (thigh) is out.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Poor showing versus Verona Pedersen registered one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Verona.

Impact Pedersen took a shot for only the third time this year as he also chipped in with four clearances and a block on the defensive end. After starting the season as a rotational player, he has played the full 90 minutes in the last 11 matches for Sassuolo, although Jeremey Toljan is nearing a return from his thigh injury and may start taking some of Pedersen's minutes.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Two-way impact in draw Pedersen assisted once to go with eight crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Torino.

Impact Pedersen played the full match for the seventh consecutive game as he won both of his tackles and made a clearance along with two interceptions in addition to his second assist on the season. He looks entrenched on the right of Sassuolo's defense with eight of his ten starts coming in the last eight contests.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Registers the most crosses against Monza Pedersen generated 10 crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Monza. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 68th minute.

Impact Pedersen showcased his crossing ability by registering the most crosses in the match, but his defensive contribution was limited to just one tackle and a clearance. Despite a bright start to the year with an assist against Fiorentina, he has struggled to find consistency throughout the season and has started only eight of his 18 appearances.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Passable versus Juventus Pedersen recorded two crosses (zero accurate), one block, one interception, and four tackles (one won) in Tuesday's 0-3 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Pedersen was serviceable on both ends and a rare bright spot for his side. After a few starts on the left substituting for Matias Vina (knee), he's set to play in his natural role on the right since Jeremy Toljan (thigh) went down as well. He has assisted once and added three key passes, 17 crosses (two accurate), and 13 tackles (five won) in the last five rounds.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs assist in win Pedersen assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Pedersen earned his first assist of the year for Andrea Pinamonti's winner and has started the last four games after Matias Vina's knee injury gave him the opportunity for more minutes. He is likely to start as long as Vina remains out.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to Sassuolo Perdesen has joined Sassuolo on loan with an option to buy from Feyenoord, the club announced.

Impact Pedersen has recorded one goal and seven assists in 88 appearances with Feyenoord. He notched three shots (one on target), two key passes, nine crosses (zero accurate), and six tackles in seven Europa League games last season. He joins Jeremy Toljan, Filippo Missori, and Matias Vina on the defensive flanks for Sassuolo. He can play on either side of the pitch, like the first two.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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