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Available for Inter clash Sansone (foot) made Bologna's squad list to face Inter Sunday.

Impact Sansone returned to full training early in the week, but then he battled the flu in the last few days, coach Thiago Motta stated. He managed to shake it off and be called up. He got some run while Marko Arnautovic, Joshua Zirkzee, and Musa Barrow were all hurt, but the last one is fit and fared decently in recent fixtures, so chances are he'll be eased off the bench. He has scored once and added four shots (two on target), one key pass, and six inaccurate crosses in his last six appearances (three starts).

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with foot injury Sansone will miss three-to-four weeks with a fifth toe fracture, Bologna announced.

Impact Sansone is coming off the best performance of his season, but he also got hurt in the game and will be sidelined for about a month. Musa Barrow and Joshua Zirkzee will hold down the fort until Marko Arnatuovic (foot) returns.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Udinese Sansone scored a goal off three shots (one on target) and created one chance during Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Sansone had a goal disallowed due to an offside just before halftime but had his revenge in the 59th minute, appearing at inside the box to pick up what looked to be a harmless long-range shot from a teammate and sending the ball home to momentarily draw things level at 1-1. This was the first goal of the season for the forward and he'll hope this helps him consolidating himself as a valuable piece on the squad.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in three crosses against Juventus Sansone had three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners and was dispossessed once in Sunday's 0-3 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Sansone filled in for Musa Barrow (ankle), but he struggled like most of the Bologna offense in this one. His permanence in the XI will hinge on whether the teammate recovers for the next game. He has logged ten shots (two on target), six crosses (one accurate), and four fouls drawn in five games (three starts).

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Juve Sansone (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Juventus.

Impact Sansone makes an immediate return to the starting XI Sunday after missing the prior two matches with injury. He's yet to score this season, but under a new manager, Bologna are using a new formation, something that'll hopefully lead to more goals for the squad, albeit maybe not against Juventus.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off injury Sansone (thigh) has resumed practicing regularly with the rest of his teammates, Bologna announced.

Impact Sansone missed the past two matches with muscle fatigue and is poised to be back in the squad for October 2's game against Juventus, given the ample time at his disposal to work on his conditioning. He's set to compete primarily with Musa Barrow in the new coach's scheme, which should benefit him since it features an extra attacker, although he will start off as a backup. He has notched ten shots (two on target), three crosses (one accurate), and three corners in four games (two starts).

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out against Empoli Sansone (thigh) wasn't called up by Bologna for Saturday's match versus Empoli.

Impact Sansone isn't dealing with a major problem but he will miss two games in a row because of it, potentially opening up minutes for Musa Barrow, Riccardo Orsolini and Joshua Zirkzee.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in season finale Sansone did not play in Saturday's 1-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Sansone generally appears off the bench, but the coach made different choices in a meaningless game. He has logged two goals, three assists, 24 shots (six on target), 17 chances and 52 crosses (17 accurate) in 27 appearances (six starts).

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores off bench Sansone scored one goal on one shot (one on target) in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Inter.

Impact Sansone scored a solo goal in the 81st minute to give Bologna a late lead. The forward only played 13 minutes in the match and scored a goal in just four minutes of being subbed onto the field. Sansone hasn't played a viable role for Bologna this season, only recording 11 starts out of 26 appearances. However, with two straight games with a goal off the bench, Sansone is likely to get more consideration for the starting XI in future competitions.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inter beaten at Bologna, wastes chance to take Serie A lead

A goalkeeping blunder handed Bologna a 2-1 win as Inter Milan wasted a lead and a chance to reclaim the Serie A lead in a match that was postponed from January

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores as substitute Sansone scored one goal from his only shot, created one chance, sent in one accurate cross and picked up a yellow card in 33 minutes during Sunday's 2-2 draw to Udinese.

Impact Sansone subbed on in the second half and had a busy outing, scoring the 2-2 equalizer in the 59th minute to give them one point at home. The forward also received his sixth yellow card of the season. That was his first goal in the season, and he will look to get the nod against Internazionale on Wednesday.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arnautović transforms from Inter bad boy to Bologna hero

Marko Arnautović has grown up in his second spell in Italy

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active off bench in Sampdoria game Sansone took three off-target shots, sent in two crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances and had two successful take-ons in Monday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Sansone was one of the liveliest Bologna attackers even though he saw just 30 minutes off the bench in this one. Despite his usually decent contribution, he has started only when multiple teammates were unavailable thus far. He has posted three assists, 21 shots, 16 chances and 47 crosses in 23 appearances (six starts). Bologna will face Juventus away Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arnautović nets 2 as Bologna beats Sampdoria 2-0 in Serie A

Marko Arnautović could have had a hat trick but for the crossbar as Bologna beat relegation-threatened Sampdoria 2-0 in Serie A

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eligible to face Milan Sansone served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Sansone will return to the squad list after missing one game due to yellow-card accumulation. He has mostly served a bench role throughout the season, and that is unlikely to change down the stretch. He has posted three assists, 18 shots, 13 chances and 45 crosses in 22 appearances (six starts).

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Atalanta game Sansone sent in four crosses and picked up his fifth yellow card in 11 minutes in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Sansone brought some juices off the bench late in the game and paced his team in crosses despite the limited playing time, but he was also booked, triggering a one-game ban for yellow-card accumulation. Emanuel Vignato will be the top offensive sub in Sunday's home game against Fiorentina.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vlahović scores 2 as injury-hit Juventus wins 3-2 at Empoli

Dušan Vlahović scored twice as injury-depleted Juventus won 3-2 at Empoli to move to within seven points of Serie A leader AC Milan

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists as substitute Sansone had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing once accurately during Monday's 2-1 win over Spezia.

Impact Sansone entered the match in the 71st minute and set up Marko Arnautovic for the game winning goal in the 84th. The assist was the third of the season for the attacker as he made the most of his limited time on the pitch.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Napoli match Sansone (COVID-19 protocols) was allowed to re-join the team in the lead-up of Monday's game against Napoli, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Sansone could not travel to Cagliari for the previous contest as he had to quarantine longer than his teammate because he is not fully vaccinated. He has then received an exemption to resume being part of the team by the local health authorities. He could get decent minutes in this one if Riccardo Orsolini was unavailable due to his recent shoulder problem. He has logged two assists, 15 shots, 32 crosses and nine chances in 15 games (three starts).

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Cagliari match Sansone is not currently allowed to play due the revised COVID-19 protocols, coach Sinisa Mihajlovic announced.

Impact Sansone only recently received the first dose of the vaccine and can not take part in team activities until he completes the cycle. Unless something changes, he should miss two more games. Riccardo Orsolini and Andreas Skov Olsen will absorb the minutes left open by his absences and Musa Barrow's one.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Sansone provided one assist, created one chance and won one tackle in Monday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Sansone came off the bench and provided one assist minutes later. The striker's playing time, however, is a concern as he has failed to start in each of the last seven games. He will push to be included in the starting XI Sunday versus Sampdoria after a great offensive performance.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saves face in Inter romp Sansone sent in three crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances, drew one foul and won three duels in Saturday's 1-6 loss to Inter.

Impact Sansone managed to put a decent amount of stats despite the heavy defeat. He has recorded one assist, three shots, five chances created and 12 crosses in four games (two starts). He will continue to split time with Musa Barrow in the foreseeable future. Bologna will host Genoa Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fairly active against Atalanta Sansone sent in four crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance, won two of two tackles and drew one foul in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Sansone got the nod over Musa Barrow and had a decent game, although Bologna mostly defended in this one. The two will be in contention in the early portion of the season as Barrow had to deal with COVID during the summer. Verona will host Verona in two weeks.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench in 3-2 win Sansone assisted once, produced one shot (none on target), created one chance, sent three crosses (one accurate), took four corners, made one tackle (none won) and received one yel...

Impact Sansone was not very effective off the bench outside of his assist to kickstart Bologna's comeback win. The forward did at least have a large role on set-pieces though where he cemented the majority of his value. Unless he can start producing in more aspects of the game, it will be hard to warrant him over safer options game in and game out.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE