Sassuolo Team News Page 24 - Soccer

Nadir Zortea - Swings in seven crosses versus Cremonese Zortea had one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate), seven clearances, and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 win over Cremonese.

Impact Zortea was very energetic and productive on both ends and ended up leading his team in deliveries. He'll face competition from the returning Jeremy Toljan going forward, but he's been serviceable since joining. He has tallied five key passes, 20 crosses (four accurate), 12 tackels, and 13 clearances in five games.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rogerio - Energetic versus Cremonese Rogerio won nine duels, had seven successful take-ons, and recorded three inaccurate crosses and two interceptions in Monday's 3-2 win over Cremonese.

Impact Rogerio was very dynamic, but he contributed more in the peripheral stats than in the key ones. He has tallied four chances created, 17 crosses (six accurate), and six tackles (two won) in the last five appearances.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Wins two tackles against Cremonese Ruan had nine clearances and one interception and won two of three tackels and nine duels in Monday's 3-2 victory over Cremonese.

Impact Ruan filled it up in the back, but he didn't look good on the second goal, as Cyriel Dessers turned him around and beat him in strides on a long ball. The coach might go back to Gianmarco Ferrari at some point. He has recorded ten tackles (nine won), six interceptions, 26 clearances, and three blocks in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Busy but poor versus Cremonese Erlic had one tackle (one won), seven successful duels, eight clearances, and two interceptions in Monday's 3-2 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Erlic put up strong numbers in the back, but Cyriel Dessers pounced on an errant header and scored to reopen the game in the second half. He has tallied ten tackles (four won), five interceptions, 32 clearances, and five blocks in the last five matches, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Lopez - 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

Matheus Henrique - Creates two chances against Cremonese Henrique won seven duels, drew two fouls, and recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 3-2 win over Cremonese.

Impact Henrique had some success on both ends and has been entrenched as a starter in the last five matches after having a very spotty role for most of the season. He has scored once and notched four shots (three on target), seven key passes, and three inaccurate crosses in such stretch.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Pinamonti - Takes four shots versus Cremonese Pinamonti won four duels and registered four shots (two on target) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-2 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Pinamonti got his first start since injuring his thigh back in mid-January and had decent volume, but he again failed to hit the net. He last did it in mid-November. He might continue to split time with Gregoire Defrel if he doesn't snap out of his funk. He has logged six shots (two accurate), one chance created, and four inaccurate crosses in the last four games.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nedim Bajrami - Decides Cremonese game late Bajrami scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in 22 minutes in Monday's 3-2 win against Cremonese.

Impact Bajrami didn't get the start this time even though Domenico Berardi was suspended, but he made his presence felt in a big way as he settled the contest in the injury time with a precise cross-shot from the left-hand portion of the box. It's his first goal since joining, and he last hit the net in October. He'll likely serve as a super-sub when they are whole offensively. He notched eight shots (four on target), two chances created, 13 crosses (two accurate), and seven corners in the last five matches.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Nets against Cremonese Frattesi won two of two tackles and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 3-2 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Frattesi didn't pile up stats in this one, but he hit the net with a quality finish after barging his way into the box and settling the ball with a technical first touch. He's now up to six goals in the campaign, with two coming in the last six matches, where he has logged seven shots (one on target), three chances created, and four inaccurate crosses. Sassuolo will visit Roma Sunday.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Runs rampant against Cremonese Lauriente scored one goal and assisted twice from one shot and four chances created in Monday's 3-2 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Lauriente played a role in all three goals, bagging a great free kick in the first half and assisting Davide Frattesi with a nifty touch in the box and Nedim Bajrami with a gorgeous cross in the stoppage time. He hadn't set up a teammate since November, but he has been in a groove lately having recorded three goals, seven shots (four on target), 12 chances created, and 18 crosses (four accurate) in his last five games. Sassuolo will visit Roma Sunday.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Completes suspension Berardi served a one-game in Monday's 3-2 win over Cremonese.

Impact Berardi will return to the XI against Roma, replacing either Gregoire Defrel or Andrea Pinamonti. He has notched one goal, four assists, 15 shots (four on target), and six chances created in his last five appearances.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Unused versus Cremonese Toljan (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 3-2 win over Cremonese.

Impact Toljan was back on the bench, but Nadir Zortea played the whole game. He'll compete with his new teammate the rest of the way. He has logged one assist, 19 chances created, 13 crosses (five accurate), and 24 tackles in 19 appearances.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sassuolo-Cremonese 3-2 | Bajrami seals late win for Sassuolo: Goals & Highlights | Serie A 2022/23

MARCH 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sassuolo snatches 3-2 win over Cremonese in Serie A

Cremonese fought back from two goals down and fell short to Nedim Bajrami's stoppage-time winner by Sassuolo for 3-2 in Serie A

MARCH 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeremy Toljan - Available off bench Toljan (thigh) was named to the match-day squad against Cremonese on Monday.

Impact Toljan returns to the squad after missing the previous five matches due to his thigh problem. Barring any setbacks, the right-back should be capable of reclaiming his spot in the starting XI, perhaps as early as Sunday's matchup with Roma. If he does get back onto the pitch Toljan will likely relegate Nadir Zortea to a spot on the bench.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Questionable for Cremonese match Toljan (thigh) "will be a late call" for Monday's game versus Cremonese, coach Alessio Dionisi relayed.

Impact Toljan might be available after missing five matches due to a thigh strain, but he'll have to go through a final fitness test. Nadir Zortea will likely notch another start at right-back.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Will return against Cremonese Lauriente completed a one-game ban after getting booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 1-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Lauriente will quickly find his way back into the XI, and Nedim Bajrami will most likely move to the right wing to fill in for the suspended Domenico Berardi. He has scored twice and added ten shots (three on target), ten chances created, and 16 crosse (one accurate) in the last five matches.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Thorstvedt - Scores goal as substitute Thorstvedt scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Thorstvedt was frequently part of Sassuolo's starting XI until early-January. Since then, he has been operating as a substitute. From Jan. 7 to Feb. 25, Thorstvedt averaged 15.4 minutes per appearance, of which the midfielder logged five across Sassuolo's eight games.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Records assist Berardi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Lecce, but he'll have to miss one game due to...

Impact After sitting out when Sassuolo hosted Napoli on Feb. 17, Berardi played all but one of the 90 regulation minutes logged at Lecce this Saturday. Armand Lauriente will be back from suspension next week, and Nedim Bajrami will stay in the XI to replace him on the right wing.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rogerio - Five crosses again Rogerio had five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Rogerio attempted five crosses during each of his last two appearances logged. The full-back will look to maintain this level of crossing consistency at the least, especially considering he recorded two crosses six times across his seven appearances from Nov. 12 to Feb. 4.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Records nine clearances Ruan logged nine clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Ruan was much better at Lecce, as he logged three more clearances and helped Sassuolo maintain a clean sheet. He will look to be more consistent during March. Sassuolo is expected to play thrice that month, including games against Cremonese, Roma and Spezia.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Logs five clearances Erlic recorded one tackle (zero won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Following the 2022 FIFA World Cup and a few games he sat out during Sassuolo's first week of January, Erlic recorded 38 clearances across his first seven appearances of 2023.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Wins four tackles Zortea recorded three crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles won in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Lecce.

Impact Zortea attempted and won four tackles during Sassuolo's latest game. He finished February having won eight tackles, cleared six balls and intercepted thrice across his four appearances this month. A solid presence during March, Zortea will look to continue the momentum during Sassuolo's first game this month against Cremonese on the 6th.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Maintains clean sheet Consigli had no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Consigli did not require any saves or clearances to maintain his second clean sheet across four appearances he logged during February. He finished the month averaging both 2.3 saves and a goal conceded across the four-appearance span. Not a bad stretch of form by any means, Consigli will look to maintain positive momentum during March.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frankfurt to face Napoli's 'Kvaradona' in Champions League

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia would likely still be playing for Russian club Rubin Kazan if that country hadn’t launched an invasion of Ukraine a year ago

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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