Sassuolo Team News Page 3 - Soccer

Ruan - Will miss Inter match Ruan had three tackles (two won), two clearances, one interception and one block and was cautioned for the fifth in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Ruan was picked over Jeremy Toljan at right-back, but the conservative choice didn't pay off. He won't be an option versus Inter on Saturday due to yellow-card accumulation. Marcus Pedersen is also in the running to play in such a role, while two among Martin Erlic, Gianmarco Ferrari and Marash Kumbulla will start in the middle.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Will return versus Inter Lauriente cleared a one-match disqualification in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Inter.

Impact Lauriente will resume carrying a big offensive load against Inter on Saturday. The coach opted to field two fullbacks together, Mattia Viti and Josh Doig, against Fiorentina. One of the two will likely drop to the bench. He has scored three goals and added 17 shots (six on target), three key passes and 22 crosses (three accurate) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Holmgren Pedersen - Unused sub against Fiorentina Pedersen (back) was available but didn't play in Sunday's 5-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Pedersen returned to the game-day squad list after a month but didn't get any minutes. He has strung together a few starts while Jeremy Toljan was out with an injury. He'll be an option also for the left-back role, competing with Josh Doig and Mattia Viti. He has posted nine tackles (all won), 10 crosses (one accurate) and 12 clearances in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

FIORENTINA-SASSUOLO 5-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Goals galore in Florence! | Serie A 2023/24

APRIL 28 • YOUTUBE

Kristian Thorstvedt - Starting vs. Fiorentina Thorstvedt (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup to face Fiorentina on Sunday.

Impact Thorstvedt was initially listed as questionable for this match, but he passed the late fitness tests, so he'll be available in his regular starting role. The playmaker has started in 25 of his 29 appearances this season, racking up five goals and adding one assist.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gregoire Defrel - In doubt for Fiorentina tilt Defrel is questionable for Sunday's game versus Fiorentina due to a calf ailment, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Defrel will be assessed on game day to see whether he'll be an option and continue starting as he has done lately. With Armand Lauriente suspended, backups Cristian Volpato and Emil Ceide are likely to play more than usual.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Thorstvedt - Questionable for Fiorentina clash Thorstvedt (undisclosed) will be a late call for Sunday's match versus Fiorentina, coach Davide Ballardini informed.

Impact Thorstvedt picked up an injury in training late in the week and will have to pass a fitness test to be available and possibly retain his starting job. Daniel Boloca, Matheus Henrique, and Nedim Bajrami's minutes would increase if he were limited.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Four saves in loss Consigli had four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Consigli registered four saves and three goals against for a second consecutive game. He is on a streak of five straight games with at least one goal conceded, totaling 12 saves and 10 goals against in that period. Up next for Sassuolo is an encounter with Fiorentina on Sunday.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Pinamonti - Three shots in loss Pinamonti registered three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Pinamonti extended his streak to four consecutive games with a shot on target as he is up to 14 shots and four on target in that span. It also marked the fourth time in the last five outings that he accounted for at least one chance created, with a total of seven chances created within that frame. Finally, it marked the end of a two-game streak with a goal contribution.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Swings in five crosses against Lecce Toljan (thigh) had two shots (zero on target), two of two tackles, two interceptions and one clearance in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus Lecce.

Impact Toljan was one of the few positive contributors for his side, but it wasn't enough to avoid the romp. He has started consistently when healthy. He has posted seven crosses (zero accurate), five interceptions, and four clearances in the last four games, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Obiang - Unused in Lecce game Obiang (undisclosed) didn't get minutes in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Obiang continued his trend of either starting or not receiving any playing time at all, although he was also iffy coming into the fixture. He'll compete for a couple of spots in the midfield with Matheus Henrique, Daniel Boloca and Uros Racic from here on out.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Suspended for Fiorentina match Lauriente had six crosses (one accurate), one key pass, three corners and three tackles (two won) and was cautioned for the fifth time in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Lauriente put up decent numbers but failed to take a shot after hitting the net in consecutive fixtures. He won't be an option against Fiorentina due to yellow-card accumulation. Cristian Volpato or Emil Ceide will replace him on the left wing.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

SASSUOLO-LECCE 0-3 | HIGHLIGHTS | Lecce claim thumping away win! | Serie A 2023/24

APRIL 21 • YOUTUBE

Pedro Obiang - Available for Lecce match Obiang (undisclosed) is a bench option for Sunday's fixture versus Lecce.

Impact Obiang avoided significant problems but will drop to the bench after starting last week. Morten Thorsby and Matheus Henrique are getting the nod in the midfield. He has tallied four tackles (three won), four interceptions, four clearances and one key pass in his last two recent appearances.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Holmgren Pedersen - Remains sidelined Sunday Pedersen (back) is unavailable for Sunday's game against Lecce.

Impact Pedersen is said to be nearing a return but will be held out for another week. Jeremy Toljan (thigh) has made a quick recovery and will start at his position.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Starts versus Lecce Toljan (thigh) has made the XI to face Lecce on Sunday.

Impact Toljan left very early in the previous game but has managed to recover and will play through his ailment as Sassuolo don't have other healthy right-backs. He has logged one tackle (one won), three interceptions, three clearances and two crosses (zero accurate) in his last three appearances.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Holmgren Pedersen - Late call for Lecce tilt Pedersen (back) "is close to returning," coach Davide Ballardini informed.

Impact Pedersen might need another week but wasn't outright ruled out by the gaffer ahead of Sunday's game versus Lecce. Jeremy Toljan (thigh) is also banged up, and one of the two right-backs might bite the bullet given the situation.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Questionable for Lecce tilt Toljan (thigh) will be a late call for Sunday's match versus Lecce, Il Resto del Carlino informed.

Impact Toljan picked up an injury early last week and wasn't addressed by the coach in the pre-game presser. His problem isn't too serious, and the decision about his availability will go down to the wire. Ruan might adapt to the position since both he and Marcus Pedersen (back) are iffy.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Obiang - Questionable against Lecce Obiang is in doubt for Sunday's clash with Lecce because he left training early on Saturday, coach Davide Ballardini informed.

Impact Obiang will be assessed on game-day after picking up a late undisclosed injury. He has either started or not gotten any minutes in the last month. Two among Daniel Boloca, Uros Racic and Matheus Henrique will man the midfield.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Busy in Milan game Erlic (thigh) had 10 clearances, two blocks and one interception in Sunday's 3-3 draw with Milan.

Impact Erlic wasn't bothered by a recent ailment and filled it up in the back, but his side allowed three goals. He'll be a fixture of the formation if he avoids injuries. He has posted 21 clearances, seven tackles (four won) and three interceptions in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL SERIE A | Thuram back on the scoresheet | Goal Collection | Round 32 | Serie A 2023/24

APRIL 16 • YOUTUBE

Gregoire Defrel - Assist off bench Defrel assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Defrel fell to the bench for the first time in four games Sunday but still put up a decent performance in his 45 minutes on the field, notching an assist in the 53rd minute. This was only his third goal contribution of the season despite appearing 18 times, averaging a goal contribution around every 220 minutes of play.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Consigli's best saves in Sassuolo-Milan | Top Moment | Serie A 2023/24

APRIL 15 • YOUTUBE

Kristian Thorstvedt - Registers first assist of season Thorstvedt assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Thorstvedt earned a rare assist Sunday, as he found Andrea Pinamonti in the fourth minute for the opening goal of the match. This was Thorstvedt's first assist of the season despite scoring five goals in his 28 appearances, giving him only his second assist over the past two campaigns. He was pretty quiet outside of his goal in his 62 minutes of play Sunday, notching one shot and a chance created.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Pinamonti - Scores opening goal Pinamonti scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus AC Milan. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute...

Impact Pinamonti wasted no time getting Sassuolo on the scoreboard Sunday, as he scored the opening goal of the match in the fourth minute off of a Kristian Thorstvedt assist. Pinamonti has now notched a goal contribution in back-to-back games following a streak of five games without one, giving him 11 goal contributions on the campaign.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

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