MAXIME LOPEZ NEWS

Logs five interceptions in Atalanta game Lopez drew one foul, had five interceptions, one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-2 win against Atalanta.

Impact Lopez returned to the XI after a month and was pretty sturdy, but that wasn't enough to contain the opponents. He has recorded seven key passes, 16 crosses (four accurate9, 18 tackels and seven interceptions in 19 games (seven starts). He'll be on the move again in the summer since he struggled to capture a regular role while on loan, and Sassuolo got relegated.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Clears ban Lopez served a two-game suspension for insulting the referee in his final Sassuolo match.

Impact Lopez will be at Fiorentina's disposal going forward and will alternate with Arthur, Rolando Mandragora, and Alfred Duncan in the midfield. He has tallied two tackles, two interceptions, and three chances created in two games.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to Fiorentina Lopez has completed a season-long loan move from Sassuolo to Fiorentina, his new club announced.

Impact Lopez joins Fiorentina to replace Sofyan Amrabat, who is expected to sign with Manchester United before the end of the transfer window. However, since he's suspended for two matches after being sent off in his most recent league game while still playing for Sassuolo, the earliest he'll be able to make his Serie A debut will be against Udinese on Sep. 24.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss two games Lopez has been handed a two-game ban for uttering a severely insulting expression toward the referee, the League announced.

Impact Lopez will have to sit the matches against Verona and Frosinone unless he wins an appeal. Daniel Boloca and Uros Racic will pick up the slack in the midfield.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Napoli Lopez was sent off with a straight red card in the 51st minute of Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Napoli.

Impact Lopez didn't do much during his time on the pitch and hit the showers early for berating the referee. He might get a multi-game suspension. Sassuolo might welcome back Domenico Berardi in the next game, allowing Nedim Bajrami to move back to the midfield, with Daniel Boloca staying in the XI. The alternatives are Uros Racic and Kristian Thorstvedt.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unimpressive versus Fiorentina Lopez had 49 touches in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Lopez handled the ball a lot but didn't record meaningful stats and was pulled after 58 minutes. He wasn't as key and productive as in previous seasons and lost the starting job for a minute in January. He failed to contribute to a goal and posted 32 key passes, 25 crosses (eight accurate), 42 tackles, and 19 clearances in 30 appearances (25 starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Bologna Lopez cleared a one-game suspension for yellow-card accumulation in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Lopez will resume starting over Pedro Obiang Sunday, as he has done in the past eight matches, where he has recorded seven shots (two on target), 11 chances created, 11 crosses (six accurate), and 11 tackles (four won).

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Lazio clash Lopez took three shots (one on target), won two of two tackles, had one interception, and was booked for the tenth time in the season in Sunday's 2-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Lopez was solid on both ends and recorded his new season high for attempts, but he'll have to sit his second match of the year due to yellow-card accumulation. Pedro Obiang will likely replace him midweek.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike against Spezia Lopez recorded two crosses (one accurate), one interception, one clearance, and three tackles (one won) in Friday's 1-0 victory over Spezia.

Impact Lopez drew his third start in a row after he had fallen out of favor a little and helped the defense with his work rate. He has tallied three chances created, ten tackles (four won), six interceptions, and four clearances in the last five matches.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Cremonese Lopez had a secondary assist and recorded one shot (zero on goal), two blocks, and two chances created in Monday's 3-2 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Lopez had an okay showing on both ends in this one and appears to have re-claimed the starting job over Pedro Obiang. He has logged six tackles (three won), three interceptions, two off-target shots, and four clearances in the last four games.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two duels against Napoli Lopez had one shot (zero on goal) and one interception and won one of two tackles and two duels in Friday's 0-2 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Lopez resumed starting after the coach had seemingly soured on him for a while, selecting Pedro Obiang in most of the January fixtures. It remains to be seen whether he'll be the starter as in the first half of the season, as he didn't have a particularly remarkable game. He has notched 12 crosses (two accurate), 27 tackles, 12 interceptions, and 17 chances created in 16 games (13 starts).

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates one chance against Lazio Lopez (knee) sent in two inaccurate crosses, won one of two tackles, and created one scoring chance in 36 minutes in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Lopez returned to a limited role after spraining his knee, but he looked decent in his minutes on the pitch. He should supplant Pedro Obiang in Sunday's away game versus Monza. He has recorded four shots (one on target), three chances created, four inaccurate crosses, and ten tackles (five won) in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option versus Lazio Lopez (knee) will begin as a substitute in Sunday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Lopez is good to after missing the previous two matches, but he'll be eased into action and not reclaim the starting job right away. Pedro Obiang is in the XI at his position.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Lazio Lopez (knee) "is available for the Lazio game, and we'll see whether from the start or off the bench," coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Lopez sprained his knee during the break and was sidelined for the following three weeks, but he recovered pretty quickly. The gaffer hinted that Pedro Obiang would get the nod if they eased Maxime Lopez into action. He has logged 16 chances created, ten crosses (two accurate), 22 tackles, and 11 interceptions in 13 appearances.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing knee sprain Lopez has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain in the right knee after a friendly against Olympique Marseille, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Lopez isn't dealing with a muscular problem as previous reports indicated, but the injury is equally serious, and the timetable is similar. He's poised to sit out multiple matches in January.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscular injury Lopez sustained an unspecified physical problem that will sideline him for up to 30-to-40 days, Il Resto del Carlino reports.

Impact Lopez got hurt in a friendly and will soon undergo further tests to assess the severity of the issue. He's poised to skip at least the first two January fixtures versus Sampdoria and Fiorentina, while his availability after those will hinge on how the rehab goes. Sassuolo will turn to Matheus Henrique and Pedro while Lopez is out.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comples one-game ban Lopez served his suspension in Saturday's 0-3 loss to Bologna.

Impact Lopez had to sit one out because he has been booked five times. He has registered 16 chances created, ten crosses (two accurate), 22 tackles, and 11 interceptions in 13 matches so far.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Bologna game Lopez won three of four tackles, had one interception, created one scoring chance, and drew two fouls in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Roma and will miss one game due to yellow-card ac...

Impact Lopez was pretty good in a hard-earned draw, especially defensively, but he was booked for the fifth time in the season. Pedro Obiang or Matheus Henrique will replace him in the midfield in Saturday's game.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will return against Lecce Lopez cleared his one-game ban in Monday's 0-3 loss to Juventus.

Impact Lopez was booked a whopping 14 times last season. He is set to return to the XI in the next game, where Matheus Henrique and Kristian Thorstvedt will be in contention to complete the midfield alongside Davide Frattesi. He logged two goals, two assists, 49 chances and 69 tackles in 2021/2022.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets 14th yellow card in Milan game Lopez sent in one inaccurate cross, won one tackle and had one block and one interception in Sunday's 0-3 loss to Milan.

Impact Lopez struggled like most of his teammates in the romp and was pulled early to try shaking things up. He concluded on a sour note, but his campaign has been solid. He posted two goals, two assists, 69 tackles and 42 interceptions in 35 appearances. He will miss next season's opener due to yellow-card accumulation.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Napoli Lopez took two shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, won two of two tackles and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-6 loss to Napoli.

Impact Lopez bagged his second goal of the campaign with a relatively easy finish from inside the box in the final minutes of a contest that quickly got out of hand for this side. He has tallied an assist, five shots (two on target), nine chances and 14 tackles (ten won) in the last four matches. Sassuolo will face Udinese at home Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Juventus Lopez created two scoring chances, had two interceptions and won three of four tackles and five duels in Monday's 1-2 loss to Juventus.

Impact Lopez was very busy in the back, but he also found time to try setting up a pair of teammates. He has logged two assists, six shots (two on target), 11 chances and 14 tackles (ten won) in the last five appearances. Sassuolo will face Napoli away Saturday.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded against Cagliari Lopez sent in two crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, had two interceptions and won three of five duels in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Lopez put together a respectable line despite a disappointing outing overall for his side. He has logged two assists, six shots, nine chances and seven tackles in the last four appearances. Sassuolo will host Juventus next Monday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist versus Atalanta Lopez (illness) took three shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, had four interceptions and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Lopez returned after missing one match with an illness and had a strong all-around performance, plus he collected his second assist of the season by finding Hamed Traore in strides with a through ball in the second half. He has logged six shots, 12 chances and 11 interceptions in the last five appearances. Sassuolo will face Cagliari away Saturday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Lopez is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Atalanta.

Impact Lopez returns after missing out on Sassuolo's previous match due to illness. The midfielder takes up a role in the center of the pitch for Sassuolo's Serie A clash with Atalanta.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE