Sassuolo Team News Page 26 - Soccer

Matheus Henrique - Scores in draw Henrique scored one goal on one shot, created one chance and intercepted one pass in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Udinese.

Impact Henrique scored in the sixth minute Sunday, an unassisted goal that tied the game at one apiece. It marks just his second goal of the season but both have come in the past three matches, a stretch where he has recorded three shots on target and created three chances. With him back in the starting XI for now, his value is on the rise as he's making the most of his chances.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nedim Bajrami - Eight crosses in draw Bajrami created one chance, took one off-target shot and had eight crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Udinese.

Impact Bajrami was subbed on in the 12th minute Sunday, as he replaced Domenico Berardi who has forced off with a thigh injury. This marked his first significant playing time since joining the side on loan Jan. 31 from Empoli. He played fairly well, as he lead the team in crosses with eight, which also marks his season high. He took four corners in the match as well, created one chance and took on shot which missed the frame. He has just two goal contributions this season but if Berardi is forced to miss any amount of time, Bajrami is worth monitoring given his high volume of crosses and corners taken.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Forced off early in Udinese game Berardi limped off after just 12 minutes in Sunday's match versus Udinese due to a left thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Berardi signaled some discomfort to the bench and couldn't continue. He has dealt with multiple muscular problems this season. The coach turned to newcomer Nedim Bajrami to replace him, while Luca D'Andrea and Emil Ceide used to fill in for him before the January window.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Pinamonti - Bench option against Udinese Pinamonti (thigh) will begin as a substitute in Sunday's clash with Udinese.

Impact Pinamonti is available after missing the last four matches, but he'll be eased into action, as Gregoire Defrel is holding on to the starting job. He has scored once in the last four games, tallying ten shots (five on target), two key passes, and two tackles (one won).

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Obiang - 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

Andrea Pinamonti - Will be back versus Udinese Pinamonti (thigh) will be an option Sunday against Udinese, coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Pinamonti was close a week ago, and he has indeed fully recovered from a thigh strain that cost him a month. On the other hand, the boss heavily alluded that Gregoire Defrel would keep starting for the time being given his strong showings in relief. Pinamonti wasn't particularly effective before the injury, as he scored once in nine matches. He'll have to show well when called upon to regain a regular role.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Obiang - 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

Mert Muldur - Won't return versus Udinese Muldur (ankle) hasn't been cleared for Saturday's game against Udinese, coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Muldur was re-evaluated during the week, as the manager previously relayed, but he hasn't received the green light to return just yet. Nadir Zortea will be the lone right-back available since Jeremy Toljan (thigh) is hurt too.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rogerio - Will miss Udinese game Rogerio had two inaccurate crosses and one clearance and picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Rogerio had a poor showing and was pulled at halftime to avoid more troubles. He'll skip Sunday's away game versus Udinese due to yellow-card accumulation. Riccardo Marchizza will take his place on the left flank.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Two saves in win Consigli made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Consigli made a pair of saves to come away with a clean sheet during Saturday's win. The goalkeeper didn't have much to do but he did what he needed to get done with ease. Consigli will hope to keep this good run of form going further into the second half of the season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nadir Zortea - Busy in win Zortea recorded two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Zortea had plenty going for him during Saturday's win, piling on volume going forward. The midfielder made the most of his debut against his old club, and came so close to getting on the scoresheet. Zortea could see an immediate role in the starting XI with performances such as this.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Obiang - 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

Riccardo Marchizza - Assists off bench Marchizza assisted once to go with three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Marchizza came off the bench for the second half and provided the assist for the matches only goal. The defender returned to the team after missing out via injury and looked excellent during the second half. Marchizza will likely remain a depth option even now that he is back in the first team.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Nets in win Lauriente scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Lauriente scored the only goal during Saturday's win, picking up a yellow card as well in the loss. The forward made the most of only two shots, in what was an incredibly efficient showing. That sort of efficiency isn't sustainable, with Domenico Berardi finding more consistent value with a stable floor.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Andrea Pinamonti - Stays out for Atalanta game Pinamonti (thigh) is unavailable for Sunday's match versus Atalanta.

Impact Pinamonti isn't quite ready yet and skips the fourth consecutive game, but he should be able to return for the next one, likely in a limited role, since he's close.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Pinamonti - Late call for Atalanta game Pinamonti (thigh) is improving and could be an option for Saturday's match versus Atalanta, La Gazzetta di Modena reports.

Impact Pinamonti has been diagnosed with a thigh strain about three weeks, so he's at the early end of his timetable. The coach didn't mention him in the pre-game presser, so he remains in doubt for the game. In any case, Gregoire Defrel will likely notch another start even if he's an option.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeremy Toljan - Out with thigh strain Toljan is nursing a biceps femoris strain in the left thigh, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Toljan got hurt last week and will miss two or three more matches. Newcomer Nadir Zortea could enter right away as Mert Muldur hasn't played in months due to an ankle injury. Rogerio adapted to the role in the past game.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nedim Bajrami - Joins Sassuolo Bajrami has transferred to Sassuolo on loan with obligation to buy from Empoli, the teams announced.

Impact Bajrami didn't have the same prominent role he had in the past this season, tallying one goal and one assist in 19 appearances (eight starts). He could be in for major minutes at this new club, which is on the verge of selling Hamed Traore to Bournemouth, and he's already familiar with the coach. He, Maxime Lopez, and Kristjan Thorstvedt will absorb the playing time.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matheus Henrique - Goal scored as substitute Henrique scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-2 win against AC Milan.

Impact Henrique has his first goal of the 2022-23 Serie A. He will try to use that momentum during February, though fantasy managers should not expect him being a valued option in that regard. Henrique scored zero goals across his 11 appearances from Aug. 15 to Dec. 22. Also, he only averaged 42.8 minutes during his latter half of that span.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gregoire Defrel - Scores goal Defrel scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-2 win over AC Milan.

Impact Defrel has his first goal of the 2022-23 Serie A. During January, he was eased into action by serving as a substitute before entering Sassuolo's starting lineup later that month. Defrel will look to continue logging starts across the team's future matchups.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Scores goal Lauriente scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 5-2 win over AC Milan.

Impact Lauriente scored for the first time since October. After a long scoring drought from that month to January, he will try using his latest goal to inspire his performances due during February.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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