Sassuolo Team News - Soccer

Nedim Bajrami - Scores against Italy Bajrami scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Italy.

Impact Bajrami took advantage of a snafu on a throw-in and blasted it under the crossbar, scoring the quickest goal in the history of the Euro. However, he was invisible afterward as Albania didn't attack much. He registered two goals and two assists with Sassuolo last season.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nedim Bajrami - Likely to see regular minutes Bajrami appeared in all eight of Albania's Euro 2024 qualifiers (seven starts), registering three goals and one assist to go along with nine shots and 17 crosses.

Impact Bajrami is set for a prominent role throughout Albania's Euro 2024 journey, as he was a regular sight on the pitch throughout their qualifying. He is one of their leading candidates to score, if that comes to fruition, as he tied for the team's most goals through qualifying with three.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Uros Racic - Subs on late versus Lazio Racic (head) had one pass and one clearance in seven minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Racic was able to play following a head injury but didn't get much game time. He has mostly been a rotational piece after joining from Valencia, tallying one goal, one assist, 17 shots (four on target) and six chances created in 22 appearances (eight starts).

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Unused in Lazio fixture Ruan (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Lazio.

Impact Ruan was fit enough to be an option but didn't sub on. He had a seesawing role and was mostly poor when called upon. He has registered 25 tackles, 24 interceptions and 63 clearances in 26 matches (16 starts), with no clean sheets.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Wins two tackles versus Lazio Erlic (glute) had three interceptions and three clearances and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Erlic had one of his best showings of the season even though he was banged up, but his side conceded twice. He's unlikely to stay put following the relegation. He'll play in the Euro with Croatia. He has notched 37 tackles, 28 interceptions and 127 clearances in 32 games, scoring once and contributing to three clean sheets.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Viti - 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

Alessio Cragno - Five outstanding saves in Lazio draw Cragno registered five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Cragno put on an outstanding goalkeeping performance Sunday. All five of his saves required top-class goalkeeping to deny Lazio strikes. He is normally a bench understudy to Andrea Consigli, this was just his third appearance, he last took to the pitch in a Coppa Italia match in January.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

LAZIO-SASSUOLO 1-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Sassuolo come back from behind | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 26 • YOUTUBE

Martin Erlic - In starting XI Erlic (thigh) is in the lineup for Sunday's match against Lazio.

Impact Erlic will be able to play in the final match of the season after picking up a minor thigh injury. He's started the last nine games in a row, recording right tackles and 34 clearances in that span.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Uros Racic - Probable for Lazio bout Racic (head) is slated to be at least an option for Sunday's game versus Lazio, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Racic escaped without lingering consequences after a blow to the head. He has started just once in his last five appearances, totaling one off-target shot, three tackles (one won) and two interceptions.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Questionable for Lazio fixture Erlic (glute) will be a late call for Sunday's clash with Lazio, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Erlic might be spared ahead of the Euro since his side have nothing on the line. Ruan (thigh), Marash Kumbulla and Mattia Viti are the fallback options in the back. Two would start next to Gianmarco Ferrari if the boss confirmed a three-man line.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Should be fine for Lazio match Ruan (thigh) is trending toward being available for Sunday's game versus Lazio, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Ruan appears to have avoided substantial problems and will compete for a spot in the defense, which might be without one of its staples, Martin Erlic. He has logged five tackles (four won), 15 clearances and five interceptions in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Dealing with an illness Consigli "didn't train Saturday because of the flu," coach Davide Ballardini announced.

Impact Consigli will go through a late fitness test as the gaffer suggested he'd start if fit enough. His deputies are Alessio Cragno and Gianluca Pegolo.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Samu Castillejo - Not returning against Lazio Castillejo (knee) is still out, coach Davide Ballardini informed.

Impact Castillejo will be sidelined for the seventh consecutive bout, finishing a lackluster loan spell with six shots (two on target), 15 key passes and 34 crosses (seven accurate) and no goal contributions in 17 appearances (six starts). He'll head back to Valencia following the relegation.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

SASSUOLO-CAGLIARI 0-2 | HIGHLIGHTS | Cagliari secure top flight status! | Serie A 2023/24

MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

Josh Doig - Decent in Cagliari match Doig had four crosses (one accurate), six clearances, one tackle (zero won) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Cagliari.

Impact Doig put together a passable two-way effort despite the costly loss for his side. He has assisted twice and logged 14 crosses (four accurate), five key passes, 13 clearances and five tackles (four won) in the last four rounds.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Sends in five crosses against Inter Lauriente created one scoring chance and had five crosses (zero accurate), two tackles (one won) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Cagliari.

Impact Lauriente led his team in deliveries but wasn't too impactful overall, especially considering some of his recent showings. He has scored four goals and added 15 shots (eight on target), five key passes and 22 crosses (two accurate) in his last six appearances.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Uros Racic - Bows out against Cagliari Racic drew one foul, won one of one tackle and took one shot in 57 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Cagliari before subbing off due to a head injury, Rai reported.

Impact Racic drew his first start in a couple of months but didn't do much and was shaken up following a collision with an opponent. He'll have to pass the protocol to be available against Lazio next week. Daniel Boloca, Pedro Obiang, and Luca Lipani would eventually be candidates to take his place.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Forced off in Cagliari game Ruan drew one foul, recorded seven clearances and one interception and left Sunday's 2-0 loss against Cagliari after 62 minutes due to a muscular injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reporte...

Impact Ruan got the nod over Marash Kumbulla to complete the back three and, while he piled up clearances, he had a poor showing and limped off in the second half. He was replaced by Marcus Pedersen as Sassuolo had switched to another scheme at that point. He'll take some tests ahead of the season finale versus Lazio. With Martin Erlic (gluteus) also banged up, Mattia Viti might start next week.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gregoire Defrel - Wins two tackles against Cagliari Defrel (thigh) had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Defrel came off the bench at halftime to provide more but failed to do so, as Sassuolo struggled offensively as a whole. They lost two defenders due to injury in this one, so they could turn back to a more offensive scheme in the season finale. He has logged one goal, one assist, six shots (two on target) and four chances created in his last five showings.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Pinamonti - Misfires against Cagliari Pinamonti drew two fouls and generated four shots (zero on goal), two tackles (zero won) and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Cagliari.

Impact Pinamonti had decent volume but very poor aim in this one. He has scored once in the last five rounds, adding 14 shots (two on target), two key passes and 10 clearances.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Matheus Henrique - Sent off against Cagliari Henrique created two scoring chances, had one cross (one accurate) and one clearance and was booked twice late in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Henrique had a poor game like most of his teammates and was cautioned twice in a row for protesting, closing his season with one game to go. He took a step back compared to the previous one, logging two goals, two assists, 36 chances created and 29 crosses (nine accurate). Daniel Boloca, Pedro Obiang or Luca Lipani will take his place versus Lazio.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Beaten twice by Cagliari Consigli had one save and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Cagliari.

Impact Consigli couldn't do a lot more on the two goals, one coming from a surgical strike and the other on a PK. He has kept one clean sheet in the last five matches, giving up 11 goals and making 12 saves. Sassuolo will face Lazio away next week.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Leaves Cagliari game early Erlic subbed off after 20 minutes against Cagliari due to a gluteus/back injury, Gianluca Di Marzio informed.

Impact Erlic was in visible discomfort after landing awkwardly in the early going and bowed out after a handful of minutes. Marash Kumbulla replaced him off the bench, joining Ruan and Gian Marco Ferarri off the bench. He'll be assessed ahead of the season finale against Lazio.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gregoire Defrel - Good to go for Cagliari game Defrel (calf) "has been training with us since Thursday, so he'll be an option versus Cagliari," coach Davide Ballardini announced.

Impact Defrel has recovered from a calf strain that shelved him for three matches, where the gaffer switched to a more defensive scheme, inserting an extra defender, with okay results. He was a regular before the injury but will probably be eased off the bench at first. He has scored and assisted once in his last six appearances, adding six shots (two on target), five key passes and one cross (one accurate).

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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