Roma, Atalanta and Lazio win to close in on top 4 in Serie A
The race for the Champions League qualifying spots is getting tighter in Serie AJANUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SASSUOLO 8-4-1 · 2ND IN SERIE B · PROMOTION
8-4-1 · 2ND IN SERIE B · PROMOTION
Next Match vs Sportiva Salernitana (H) ·
Sat, November 23rd 2:00PM
Sat, November 23rd 2:00PM
Mert Muldur - Available versus Lazio Muldur (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's game against Lazio.
Impact Muldur made the game-day squad list for the first time since suffering a major ankle injury back in August. He'll take some playing time away from Jeremy Toljan once he'll be in good enough shape.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maxime Lopez - Bench option versus Lazio Lopez (knee) will begin as a substitute in Sunday's clash with Lazio.
Impact Lopez is good to after missing the previous two matches, but he'll be eased into action and not reclaim the starting job right away. Pedro Obiang is in the XI at his position.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maxime Lopez - Will return versus Lazio Lopez (knee) "is available for the Lazio game, and we'll see whether from the start or off the bench," coach Alessio Dionisi announced.
Impact Lopez sprained his knee during the break and was sidelined for the following three weeks, but he recovered pretty quickly. The gaffer hinted that Pedro Obiang would get the nod if they eased Maxime Lopez into action. He has logged 16 chances created, ten crosses (two accurate), 22 tackles, and 11 interceptions in 13 appearances.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gian Marco Ferrari - Five clearances in loss Ferrari registered five clearances and three tackles (three won) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina.
Impact Ferrari's efforts in the back wasn't enough to help seal a win for Sassuolo on Saturday. He has been averaging 3.3 clearances a match with 53 on the year. The 30-year-old has made 16 starts in all his appearances this season and has totaled 13 clearances, nine tackles (seven won) and eight interceptions in the last six games.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Frattesi - Only two shots in loss Frattesi had two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Frattesi's extended his goalless drought with his sixth match in a row without a goal. He still leads the team in goals scored but has struggled of late to find the back of the net. During his six-match scoreless run, the 23-year-old has only recorded six shots (four on target). He is still a regular starter and is expected to start again against Lazio on Sunday.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Consigli - Lets in two in loss Consigli made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina.
Impact Consigli had a copy and paste performance from the last match with another game of two saves and conceding two. He has allowed at least a goal in the last nine contests, giving up 18 and completing 18 saves. The veteran 35-year-old is expected to have an easier time next match with visit from Lazio on Sunday, who have scored five goals in the last six matches.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Pinamonti - Will miss some time Pinamonti is nursing a flexor pull in the right thigh, Sassuolo relayed
Impact Pinamonti is slated to miss at least a couple of matches, but the injury isn't overly severe. Agustin Alvarez and Gregoire Defrel are next in line to lead the Sassuolo attack.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Consigli - Suffers knee injury Consigli has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL in the right knee, Sassuolo announced.
Impact Consigli suffered the injury in the last game, even though he didn't sub off, and he will miss three or four fixtures while he works his way back. Gianluca Pegolo or Alessandro Russo will fill in while he's out.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Domenico Berardi - Scores PK against Fiorentina Berardi (thigh) took six shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses, and converted a penalty kick in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina.
Impact Berardi managed to go to distance despite lingering fatigue, and he found the target in the same manner for the second consecutive game. He's rounding into shape after an injury-ravaged first half of the season, tallying two goals, 16 shots (three on target), two chances created, and ten crosses (one accurate) in the last four appearances. Sassuolo will host Lazio Sunday.
JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Juventus extends winning run to 8 with win over Udinese
Juventus has stretched its winning streak to eight matches with a narrow 1-0 win over Udinese in Serie AJANUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrea Pinamonti - Subs off against Fiorentina Pinamonti left Saturday's 1-2 loss to Fiorentina at the 69th minutes due to an apparent right thigh injury, Gianluca Di Marzio reports. He had three shots (one on target) and one i...
Impact Pinamonti squandered a pretty big opportunity in the first half and subbed off holding the back of his thigh. He was replaced by Agustin Alvarez. Gregoire Defrel is also an option at the position. He's headed for some tests.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mert Muldur - Remains out Saturday Muldur is not in the match day squad to face Fiorentina on Saturday.
Impact Muldur remains out as he continues to recover from an ankle injury that required surgery in August. The full-back has played just seven minutes in the league before suffering the injury.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Domenico Berardi - Starting against Fiorentina Berardi is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Fiorentina.
Impact Berardi was a doubt to start due to fatigue but has recovered in time to take up a role in the starting Xi. The attacker has just two goals in eight appearances on the season and may not play the full 90 due to the concerns surrounding his fitness.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Domenico Berardi - Might come off the bench versus Fiorentina Berardi might not be in the XI for Saturday's game against Fiorentina because of the short turnaround and muscle fatigue, Sky Italy reports.
Impact Berardi is being handled carefully after missing a lot of time with thigh injuries in the first part of the season and might see limited action in this one. Gregoire Defrel, Luca D'Andrea, or Emil Ceide would take his place if that was the case.
JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
A Wonderful Overhead Kick By Gabbiadini | Top Moment | Sassuolo-Sampdoria | Serie A 2022/23
JANUARY 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Armand Lauriente - All over stat sheet Lauriente generated four shots (two on goal), 12 crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Sampdoria.
Impact Lauriente had an overall superb performance with a season high of crosses and corners on the year. With 35 chances created so far, he is just six away from matching his career high. The Frenchman averages 6.3 crosses and 2.9 corners a game while also averaging 3.5 chances created a match.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Domenico Berardi - Nets in penalty in defeat Berardi scored one goal to go with eight shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Sampdoria. In addition, he was given a y...
Impact Berardi had his best performance of the season thus far with a season-high of shots, but still resulted in a loss on Wednesday. Despite suffering a few thigh injuries, he has been upstanding in the right wing for Sassuolo with an average of three shots and 3.2 crosses per game. The 28-year-old should return as a regular starter now that his form is back to where it should be.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Consigli - Allows two in loss Consigli had two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Sampdoria.
Impact Consigli started the new year where he left off with another multiple-goal game. He has conceded 11 in the last five matches dating back to October. The Italian's saves per match stat is also very poor with an average of just 1.5 a contest. He will face off against a high-scoring Fiorentina team on Saturday, who have totaled 11 goals in the last six games.
JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mert Muldur - Not fully healed Muldur (ankle) hasn't appeared in any of the friendlies leading up to the resumption of the league.
Impact Muldur was said to be improving in early December, but he hasn't been able to log any minute during the break, and it's likely he'll have to sit out further matches as he works his way back from a major ankle injury.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Maxime Lopez - Nursing knee sprain Lopez has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain in the right knee after a friendly against Olympique Marseille, Sassuolo announced.
Impact Lopez isn't dealing with a muscular problem as previous reports indicated, but the injury is equally serious, and the timetable is similar. He's poised to sit out multiple matches in January.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Maxime Lopez - Suffers muscular injury Lopez sustained an unspecified physical problem that will sideline him for up to 30-to-40 days, Il Resto del Carlino reports.
Impact Lopez got hurt in a friendly and will soon undergo further tests to assess the severity of the issue. He's poised to skip at least the first two January fixtures versus Sampdoria and Fiorentina, while his availability after those will hinge on how the rehab goes. Sassuolo will turn to Matheus Henrique and Pedro while Lopez is out.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gregoire Defrel - Returns against PSV Defrel (foot) played an hour in Saturday's friendly versus PSV, Sassuolo relay.
Impact Defrel had been practicing for a while after missing three months due to a foot fracture. He'll resume being an option in January, but he has to compete for minutes with several forwards, primarily Andrea Pinamonti, Agustin Alvarez, and Armand Lauriente. He had notched five shots (three on target), and one chance crated in four appearances (one start) before getting hurt.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mert Muldur - Should be back in January Muldur (ankle) has resumed training and could return in January, Il Resto del Carlino informs.
Impact Muldur played just seven matches this season before sustaining a major ankle injury. He reprised practicing on grass, and he has about a month to get ready before Serie A restarts.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gregoire Defrel - Starting to ramp up Defrel (foot) has returned to limited practice this week, Il Resto del Carlino informs.
Impact Defrel suffered a foot fracture in early September and had been limited just to rehab work before the break. He'll try to recuperate fully in December, but he's not a lock to be ready for the first January break, the outletinforms.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
