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Unused in Lecce game Obiang (undisclosed) didn't get minutes in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Obiang continued his trend of either starting or not receiving any playing time at all, although he was also iffy coming into the fixture. He'll compete for a couple of spots in the midfield with Matheus Henrique, Daniel Boloca and Uros Racic from here on out.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Lecce match Obiang (undisclosed) is a bench option for Sunday's fixture versus Lecce.

Impact Obiang avoided significant problems but will drop to the bench after starting last week. Morten Thorsby and Matheus Henrique are getting the nod in the midfield. He has tallied four tackles (three won), four interceptions, four clearances and one key pass in his last two recent appearances.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Lecce Obiang is in doubt for Sunday's clash with Lecce because he left training early on Saturday, coach Davide Ballardini informed.

Impact Obiang will be assessed on game-day after picking up a late undisclosed injury. He has either started or not gotten any minutes in the last month. Two among Daniel Boloca, Uros Racic and Matheus Henrique will man the midfield.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise starter versus Roma Obiang (thigh) is in the XI to face Roma on Sunday.

Impact Obiang is making his first start of the season after sitting out multiple months due to a tendon tear in his thigh. He has been picked up over Daniel Boloca in the midfield and will be a defensive-minded option in the role the rest of the way.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Obiang had surgery in Finland to repair a torn biceps femoris tendon in his left thigh, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Obiang needed to go under the knife as the injury was even worse than originally thought and will need months to return. He hasn't played much so far due to a previous physical problem and his low position in the pecking order.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets hurt with national team Obiang suffered a lesion of the biceps femoris MTJ while playing with Equatorial Guinea during the break, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Obiang will undergo further tests later on to better determine his timetable but is slated to sit out at least a month. He has logged just nine minutes so far and has been an unused sub or missed out on the game-squad list altogether in most matches so far.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Fiorentina game Obiang didn't star in Round 38's 1-3 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Obiang didn't see the pitch for the tenth time in the final 12 rounds. He had a good stretch in January and early February, but then the coach reverted back to Maxime Lopez. He posted 26 tackles, three key passes, eight interceptions, and 13 clearances in 17 appearances (11 starts).

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one half in Udinese match Obiang had 19 passes and committed one foul in 45 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Udinese.

Impact Obiang drew another start, but he barely picked up any stat during his time on the pitch. He has drawn the nod in six straight matches, but the coach might go back to Maxime Lopez at some point. He has notched three off-target shots, 11 tackles (eight won), four interceptions, and five clearances in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Udinese Obiang is in the XI to face Udinese Sunday.

Impact Obiang will retain the starting job despite a small ailment at the end of the previous game. He mostly contributes defensively as he has logged five off-target shots, 17 tackles (12 won), four interceptions, and five clearances in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Udinese match Obiang "was dealing just with some fatigue at the end of the last game," coach Alessio Dionisi informed.

Impact Obiang didn't need additional tests after subbing off, but the gaffer stated that Maxime Lopez would play in this one, so he remains at risk of falling out of the XI even though he's available.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off limping Obiang was subbed off due to injury in the 87th minute of Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atalanta. He recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) before exiting...

Impact Obiang was brought off near the end of the second half with an undisclosed issue. The midfielder is now a doubt for a Sunday trip to Udinese where he would be tough to replace. Obiang should have more information on the injury during training and mid-week press conferences.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in rare start Obiang assisted once to go with zero corners in Monday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Obiang made his first start and just second appearance as he continues to recover from a severe COVID-19 infection. The midfielder opened his assist account during the win and looked to be moving well. He only played 62 minutes and while he continues to work on his fitness it's more likely than not that he will be limited to an hour, or appearances off the bench.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns on the pitch after a year Obiang got the start and played 74 minutes in Sunday's friendly against Real Vicenza.

Impact Obiang missed the entire last season after a bout with pneumonia and further issues related to a severe COVID-19 infection. He has improved over time and passed the required medical. He is set to provide depth to the midfield in the upcoming season. He tallied 35 tackles, 25 clearances, 12 chances and one assist in 33 appearances (16 starts) in 2020/2021.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with severe illness Obiang has been suspended to suspended every football-related activity as he is suffering from pneumonia caused by a viral infection, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Obiang underwent a series of test at the local hospital and will be sidelined for an extended period time. The club did not specify whether the issue was COVID-related. He will likely need a ramp-up in practice before getting back on the pitch once he will have healed clinically. Mehdi Bourabia, Davide Frattesi and Francesco Magnanoli are set to see an uptick of playing time with Obiang sidelined.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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