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Active but imprecise againt Milan Pedersen won one of one tackle and had one shot (zero on goal), one interception and five crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-2 defeat versus AC Milan.

Impact Pedersen ran up and down the wing at will and paced his team in deliveries but didn't manage to link up with a teammate. He has launched at least one cross in every display so far and has notched three or more in the last seven matches, totaling 36 (seven accurate) and adding five chances created, eight tackles (five won) and six clearances over that span.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lively versus Juventus Pedersen won two of two tackles and had four crosses (one accurate), one clearance and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Juventus.

Impact Pedersen had a fine two-way display, leading his team in deliveries and also picking up stats in the back. His minutes might take a small hit following the return from injury of Niels Nkonkou. He has launched at least one cross in every showing and has tallied three or more in the last four tilts, racking up 24 (five accurate) and logging five key passes, five tackles (three won) and four clearances.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Energetic in Pisa game Pedersen created two scoring chances and recorded four crosses (one accurate), one clearance and two chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Pisa.

Impact Pedersen was often the liveliest contributor for his side, especially while it was two goals down in the score. He has started in five straight matches, partially due to Niels Nknounkou's thigh injury, and has totaled six key passes, 26 crosses (five accurate), six clearances and four tackles (one won). He had at least one delivery in all seven appearances for a total of 30 (six accurate).

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five minutes against Lecce Pedersen (head) had one pass and one tackle (zero won) in five minutes in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Lecce.

Impact Pedersen saw only limited minutes after skipping the previous game, as he's behind Ali Dembele and Sebastian Walukiewicz in the pecking order on the right defensive wing. His situation is unlikely to change ahead of the Roma game.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Lecce clash Pedersen (head) has been called up for Sunday's game versus Lecce.

Impact Pedersen has recuperated from a facial/head injury and will resume being an option at right-back along with Sebastian Walukiewicz and Ali Dembele. He has started twice in his past six appearances, tallying one key pass, 12 crosses (two accurate), three tackles (all won) and one interception.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Inter Pedersen (head) hasn't been selected for Sunday's game against Inter.

Impact Pedersen won't be involved after suffering a facial/head injury in training earlier in the week and will look to work his way through the protocol ahead of the next fixture. Sebastian Walukiewicz and Ali Dembele will be the options for the right-back position in this one.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss Inter game Pedersen "is set for tests after a facial trauma in training," coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Pedersen needed some medical attention after getting hit by a shot in practice and would have to pass the exams to be an option. Sebastian Walukiewicz and Ali Dembele would handle the position if he were unavailable.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts nine crosses Pedersen registered nine crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Pedersen led the Torino attack Sunday with nine attempted crosses (two accurate) as they fell in a languid 2-0 defeat to league-leaders Napoli. The nine crosses were a season-high for the wide midfielder who was also credited with his first chance created since December. After making four substitute appearances over the preceding six fixtures, Petersen has now been selected to the Torino starting XI in two consecutive matches.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Comes in late versus Fiorentina Pedersen (hip) played five minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Pedersen entered the match only late due to the consequences of a bruise. He could start in Friday's match versus Cagliari since Mergim Vojvoda (calf) is on the mend and Ali Dembele was red carded in this one.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Sunday Pedersen (hip) is available but not starting in Sunday's match versus Fiorentina.

Impact Pedersen passed a late fitness test but won't make the XI since he's not fully fit. Ali Dembele is getting the call at right-back, while the starter Mergim Vojvoda (calf) will be out for a while.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Fiorentina game Pedersen "will be assessed Sunday due to a hip contusion," coach Paolo Vanoli announced.

Impact Pedersen is next in line to start at right-back following Mergim Vojvoda's calf injury but got banged up too. The gaffer stated that Ali Dembele would get the call if he didn't.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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