Sassuolo Team News Page 14 - Soccer

Mattia Viti - 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

Jeremy Toljan - Provides assist against Bologna Toljan assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate), one interception, and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Toljan couldn't find a teammate with his crosses but slipped the ball to Daniel Boloca ahead of the equalizer. He's up to four helpers already, with two coming in his last four appearances, where he has added six key passes, eight deliveries (two accurate), and nine clearances.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Boloca - Scores first Serie A goal against Bologna Boloca scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two blocks, and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Impact Boloca opened his seasonal tally with a good-looking daisy-cutter from midrange and was steady as usual in the passive phase. He has posted four chances created, ten tackles, and seven interceptions in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Allows one goal in Bologna tilt Consigli made three saves and conceded once in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Impact Consigli was beaten early by close range by Joshua Zirkzee and was bailed out by an offside late. He has yet to keep a clean sheet in the season. He has surrendered six goals and made 16 saves in the last five fixtures. Sassuolo will visit Torino next Monday.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Viti - 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

Pedro Obiang - 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

Mattia Viti - 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

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OCTOBER 24, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Jeremy Toljan - Logs three clearnaces versus Lazio Toljan (undisclosed) won one tackle, sent in one inaccurate cross, and had three clearances in Saturday's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Toljan was able to play the full game following a one-game absence but had a poor showing like the rest of the Sassuolo defense and attacked less frequently than in previous contests. He has recorded two assists, six key passes, and eight crosses (two accurate) in his last five games.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Quiet start to the season continues Lauriente had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Lauriente had 13 goal contributions in 27 starts last season but is off to a slow start in 2023 with only one goal and one assist through nine games so far. He will look to add to those numbers against Bologna on Saturday.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Thorstvedt - Minimal output off the bench Thorstvedt recorded three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Lazio.

Impact Thorsveldt played the second half for the home side and took three shots but contributed little else in what was ultimately a losing effort. He is yet to record a goal or assist this season.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Three shots in loss Berardi generated three shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Lazio.

Impact Berardi wasn't involved in a Sassuolo goal for only the third time in seven appearances this season. He will look to bounce back against Bologna on Saturday.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Concedes twice in loss Consigli had five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Consigli is yet to keep a clean sheet in this season but also hasn't conceded more than twice in a match. Up next is a Bologna side that has scored two or more goals in each of their last three games.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Jeremy Toljan - Makes starting XI Toljan (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Lazio.

Impact Toljan is back in the starting XI once again after dealing with an undisclosed injury. The defender only missed one match with the knock and should return to his normal starting spot now that he is back healthy after starting the first seven matches of the season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Viti - Out versus Inter Viti (thigh) won't return against Inter, coach Alessio Dionisi informed.

Impact Viti suffered a thigh strain three weeks ago and needs more time to recuperate. Martin Erlic, Ruan, and Gianmarco Ferrari will be the alternatives in the middle of the defense without him.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Good to go for Inter clash Toljan will be available against Inter Saturday, coach Alessio Dionisi relayed.

Impact Toljan sat out the last game before the break due to an undisclosed injury, but it wasn't serious. He's likely to make a quick return to the starting lineup, replacing either Marcus Pedersen or Matias Vina, who'll be back from South America late. He has tallied three assists, eight chances created, and 12 crosses (three accurate) in his last five matches.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Agustin Alvarez Martinez - Close but needs more time Alvarez (knee) "is a little behind but is working to be back better than ever," coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Alvarez is in the final stages of his rehab from an ACL tear, but his return is not yet imminent. He has been out since May so he's at the more optimistic end of the timetable. Andrea Pinamonti and Samuele Mulattieri will remain the top offensive options for the time being.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Obiang - 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

Nedim Bajrami - Shakes off physical problem Bajrami (lower leg) got the start and played an hour in Tuesday's friendly against Bulgaria.

Impact Bajrami limped off early in the previous Euro qualifier, but he didn't leave his national team's setup and managed to recover for the second game on the schedule. He'll be available for Saturday's match against Lazio. He has split time with Samu Castillejo lately, coming off the bench twice in a row. He has scored once and added ten shots (three on target) and four chances created in the last five appearances.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nedim Bajrami - Injured against Czech Republic Bajrami was taken off during the 67th minute of Thursday' 3-0 win over the Czech Republic during the UEFA European Championship Qualifiers with an injury.

Impact Bajrami came off in some pain Thursday and is set to miss Albania's next match against Bulgaria. He is expected to return to Sassuolo, where the forward will be assessed to find out the severity of his injury. He has a goal in eight appearances this season, five of them coming a starts.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Plays little versus Lecce Ruan (lower leg) had 11 touches in nine minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Lecce.

Impact Ruan was fit enough to be an option after a knock but didn't get the start and came off the bench only late. He'll compete primarily with Mattia Viti (thigh) once the teammate recovers. He has recorded 11 interceptions, five tackles, and 18 clearances in seven games (five starts).

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Cools off against Lecce Lauriente recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Lauriente went without a shot on target for the first time in four games as he came up against a scrappy Lecce backline that afforded him little time on the ball. He will look to bounce back against Lazio next weekend.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lecce and Sassuolo draw 1-1 in Serie A; Empoli-Udinese draw 0-0

Lecce and Sassuolo drew 1-1 in Serie A with Domenico Berardi and Nikola Krstović trading goals

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Samu Castillejo - Fairly quiet in first start Samu Castillejo generated two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Castillejo created one chance and had a couple shots but wasn't much of a threat to Lecce on Friday. He has primarily played from the bench this season despite starting for the first time today and will likely continue in that role.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Lecce and Sassuolo draw 1-1 in Serie A; Empoli-Udinese draw 0-0