Impact Viti will be sidelined for three or four games depending on how the rehab goes. Mattia De Sciglio, Giuseppe Pezzella and Luca Marianucci will handle the positon while he recovers.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Will miss a few games Viti has been diagnosed with a low-grade adductor strain in his left thigh, Empoli announced.
Late scratch for Atalanta tilt Viti is unavailable for Sunday's game versus Atalanta due to a right thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact Viti got hurt late in the week and will be better assessed in the coming days. Either Giuseppe Pezzella or Liberato Cacace will serve as a center-back in this one, with Luca Marianucci as the top deputy.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Racks up stats in Milan game Viti had three tackles (one won), three clearances, three blocks and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 loss to AC Milan.
Impact Viti didn't have gaffes and piled up stats in the back, but his side gave up three goals in this one. He has recorded 10 tackles (six won), 13 interceptions and 22 clearances in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.
NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Shows well despite loss to Inter Viti won two of three tackles and had three interceptions and eight clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat versus Inter.
Impact Viti did what he could to contain the damage and filled it up in the back, but Empoli eventually collapsed after nearly an hour in ten men. He has logged 11 tackles (five won), nine interceptions and 18 clearances in the last five games, with one clean sheet.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Spotless verssu Cagliari Viti registered one tackle (one won), eight clearances, three blocks and three interceptions in Friday's 2-0 victory against Cagliari.
Impact Viti was under pressure throughout the game, and especially in the second half, but responded well and filled it up like the rest of the Empoli defense. He has recorded 18 tackles, five interceptions and 25 clearances in five rounds, with three clean sheets.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Dependable in Juventus bout Viti won three of four tackles, had five clearances and took one off-target shot in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.
Impact Viti made his presence felt in the back as the Empoli defense engulfed the opposing strikers for the most part. He's been a solid day-one starter in his return to Empoli, tallying 17 tackles, two interceptions and 17 clearances in four matches, with two clean sheets.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Empoli Viti is headed back to Empoli on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Nice, the two clubs announced.
Impact Viti broke out in Tuscany two years ago but failed to live up to expectations at Nice and at Sassuolo in the most recent campaign. He appeared 15 times (12 starts) in 2023/2024, posting 24 tackles, ten interceptions and 37 clearances, with no clean sheets. He'll contribute to replacing previous stalwart Sebastiano Luperto, who joined Cagliari.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
First Serie A goal in draw Viti scored a goal through his only on goal effort in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.
Impact Viti scored the game's opening goal Sunday, a poke in from the back post following a free kick penalty area scramble. It was his first Serie A goal. The defender put in a solid performance in his core duties, delivering three interceptions and a tackle. From 14 appearances (12 starts) he has not been able to contribute to a clean sheet.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Unused versus Inter Viti (illness) didn't feature in Saturday's 1-0 win over Inter.
Impact Viti dropped to the bench after three straight starts and didn't get minutes even though Sassuolo used an extra defender, likely because of his imperfect conditions. He'll compete with Josh Doig, Gianmarco Ferrari and Marash Kumbulla going forward.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Lines up on bench Viti (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Inter Milan.
Impact Viti is back on the team sheet to face Inter, missing no time with his illness as he lines up on the bench after passing his fitness test. He will now look to earn some minutes to test his legs before hopefully getting the start in their next match, as he had started in their past three contests before Saturday.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Inter tilt Viti "was unable to finish practice Friday due to stomach ache and will need to be further evaluated," coach Davide Ballardini relayed.
Impact Viti came down with an illness and will need to pass a late fitness test to stay in the XI. He has been playing as a left-back lately. Josh Doig and Marcus Pedersen are the alternative options at the position.
MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined for Frosinone game Viti (thigh) "is hurt," coach Davide Balardini informed.
Impact Viti will skip his fourth in a row as his thigh injury is significant and might not return next week either. Martin Erlic and Gianmarco Ferrari are the favorites to start.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Verona clash Viti is absent for Sunday's match against Verona, the Serie A site confirmed.
Impact Viti was on the wrong side of questionable due to a thigh issue that already cost him two matches. Martin Erlic and Gianmarco Ferrari are teaming up in the back from the start, while Ruan and Marash Kumbulla are the bench options in the role.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Verona game Viti (thigh) will likely remain sidelined for Sunday's match against Verona, Quotidiano Sportivo informed.
Impact Viti is probably headed for his third straight game on the mend due to a muscular issue whose extent hasn't been fully specified by his team. Martin Erlic (thigh) returned on the bench midweek and could resume starting over Ruan in this one.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Napoli clash Viti won't return versus Napoli, coach Emiliano Bigica informed.
Impact Viti will sit out his second match in a row due to an unspecified muscular problem and is doubtful for the ensuing one against Verona given the short time to recover at his disposal. Ruan and Gianmarco Ferrari started in the previous tilt, while Martin Erlic (thigh) is touch-and-go for this one.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Empoli game Viti is absent for Saturday's tilt versus Empoli due to a muscular injury, Sky informed.
Impact Viti got hurt in the final practice and will be re-assessed ahead of Wednesday's home game versus Napoli. Gianmarco Ferrari and Ruan are starting in the back since Martin Erlic (thigh) is out as well.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't feature versus Milan Viti (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Milan.
Impact Viti returned on the bench but, as anticipated by the coach, he wasn't completely fit. He'll try to unseat Gianmarco Ferrari and Ruan as Martin Erlic's partner once close to 100 percent and will contribute to replacing Matias Vina on the flank. He has played just four times so far (three starts), logging one tackles, three interceptions, and 11 clearances.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Available after four matches out Viti (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against AC Milan.
Impact Viti returns from a thigh injury which has kept him out of Sassuolo's last four matches. The fullback has made just four appearances in an injury plagued season thus far.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could be option versus Milan Viti (thigh) "isn't totally ready, but he has resumed practice and be brought to the bench on Saturday to get back into the thick of things ahead of the following match," coach Ale...
Impact Viti might return to the squad list after four matches on the mend, but he's a long shot to feature considering the gaffer's remarks. Martin Erlic and Gianmarco Ferrari will likely start in the back again.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with strain Viti suffered a left flexor lesion, Sassuolo announced.
Impact Viti will miss three-to-four weeks due to the issue. He returned to the starting XI after a while versus Empoli, playing left-back, where Matias Vina usually starts. Instead, Martin Erlic, Ruan, and Gianmarco Ferrari will rotate in the middle of the defense.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up injury Viti was injured and subbed out in the 55th minute of Sunday's 4-3 victory against Empoli.
Impact Viti got just his first start since Sep 27, having been an unused sub the last three matches. Overall, the defender has made three starts in four appearances whole logging in 11 clearances thus far.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unused versus Bologna Viti (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bologna.
Impact Viti worked his way back into the squad after a thigh strain but didn't get the nod. The coach shook up the hierarchies a little in this one, starting Gianmarco Ferrari over Ruan, so he might get a chance in the coming fixtures. He has registered one tackle, two interceptions, and ten clearances in three appearances (two starts).
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available as substitute Viti is fit and in the match day squad to face Bologna on Saturday.
Impact Viti returns from a thigh injury which has kept him out of Sassuolo's past three matches. The defender takes up a role on the bench with Gianmarco Ferrari starting alongside Martin Erlic in the middle of Sassuolo's back four.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could be back versus Bologna Viti (thigh) is on track to be available versus Bologna Saturday, Tuttomercatoweb reported.
Impact Viti missed the past three games due to a thigh strain. While the coach stopped short of announcing he'd be back, he alluded to some returns. He has played three times so far, tallying ten clearances, two blocks, and two interceptions. He'll compete with Ruan and Gianmarco Ferrari if healthy.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
