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Hamed Junior Traoré - Swings in four crosses in Empoli game Traore had one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate), and two corners and was dispossessed twice in Saturday's 0-1 loss against Empoli.

Impact Traore had some volume but didn't look sharp in his first start of the season following a major foot injury. He'll likely revert to the bench with Armand Lauriente coming back from a suspension in Wednesday's home game against Roma, but he has done okay as a sub. He has notched one assist, two chances created, eight crosses (two accurate), and four corners in four appearances.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Beaten once by Empoli Consigli had no saves and gave up one goal in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Consigli was never called into action, but Tommaso Baldanzi perforated him with a clever finish from close range. He hasn't blanked the opponents in five games, where he has conceded ten goals and made ten saves. Sassuolo will host Roma Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Not returning versus Empoli Berardi (thigh) will miss Saturday's match against Empoli, coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Berardi the third consecutive fixture because of a relapse of a thigh problem, and he's running out of time to be back before the World Cup. Emil Ceide or Luca D'Andrea will replace him as a right-winger Saturday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen stars in Napoli triumph | Movie of the Match | Napoli-Sassuolo | Serie A 2022/23

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Milan falls to shock loss at Torino; Atalanta beats Empoli

Defending champion AC Milan fell to a surprise second loss of the season in Serie A with a 2-1 defeat at Torino

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Osimhen's first Serie A hattrick | Top Moment | Napoli-Sassuolo | Serie A 2022/23

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

MATCHDAY: Arsenal tries to stay top; Madrid hosts Girona

Arsenal tries to reclaim top spot in the English Premier League with a win over last-placed Nottingham Forest at home, having fallen a point behind overnight leader Manchester City

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Osimhen and 'Kvara' extend Napoli's winning streak to 13

What a shame for most soccer fans that Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia won’t be at the World Cup in Qatar

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filippo Romagna - Unused versus Napoli Romagna (knee) didn't feature in Saturday's 0-4 loss versus Napoli.

Impact Romagna made a rare appearance on the bench after completing the rehab from two consecutive knee surgeries. He hasn't played since 2020. He will be a deep option behind Gianmarco Ferrari, Martin Erlic, Kaan Ayhan, and Ruan in the back moving forward.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Fills stat-sheet versus Napoli Erlic won one duel and had three clearances, two blocks, and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-4 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Erlic couldn't contain the mighty opponents, but at least he managed to pile up numbers in the back. He has logged three tackles (all won), six interceptions, 14 clearances, and four blocks in the last five matches, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rogerio - Delivers five crosses against Napoli Rogerio had five crosses (one accurate), one block, one interception, and one chance created in Saturday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Rogerio struggled on the defensive end like most of his teammates, but he ventured forward with continuity, although he didn't have great accuracy on his deliveries. He has posted two assists, five chances created, 23 crosses (seven accurate), and seven interceptions in the last five appearances.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Wins six duels versus Napoli Frattesi won one of two tackles and six duels, drew two fouls, and had two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 0-4 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Frattesi had a physical display and picked up his way to the box a couple of days, but he got denied by the goalie on two solid attempts. He has scored twice and recorded 11 shots (eight on target), four chances created, eight tackles (five won), and four clearances in the last five games. Sassuolo will face Empoli away next Saturday.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Pinamonti - Takes three shots veruss Napoli Pinamonti won three duels and had three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-4 loss against Napoli.

Impact Pinamonti salvaged his day with a few attempts where he called Alex Meret into action and came close to scoring with a low-driven shot from distance that just grazed the woodwork. He hasn't scored in four matches, where he has posted six shots (two on target), two chances created, and one inaccurate cross. He was pulled to make way to Agustin Alvarez earlier than usual in this one. Sassuolo will face Empoli away next Saturday.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Allows four goals versus Napoli Consigli had two saves, one punch, and one clearance and gave up four goals in Saturday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Consigli had a rough day at the office as his defense let him down in this one, allowing four fairly easy goals. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in four matches, where he has surrendered nine goals and made ten saves. Sassuolo will face Empoli away next Saturday.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Sent off late versus Napoli Lauriente created four scoring chances, sent in seven crosses (one accurate), won two of two tackles, and picked up two yellow cards in Saturday's 0-4 loss to Napoli.

Impact Lauriente was by far the most active man for his side and led it in crosses and chances, but he marred his performance by picking up two silly yellow cards. He will have to miss next Saturday's away game versus Empoli. Hamed Traore, Georgios Kyriakopoulos, and Luca D'Andrea are candidates to replace him.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filippo Romagna - Makes bench against Napoli Romagna is fit and in the match day squad to face Napoli on Saturday.

Impact Romagna returns after dealing with multiple knee injuries that have kept him out of action since 2020. The defender starts from the bench but is available for action for the first time in two years.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City, Bayern look to go top of table

Manchester City travels to Leicester looking to provisionally go top of the Premier League

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Domenico Berardi - Out for Napoli clash Berardi (thigh) has continued to practice on the side this week and will remain on the mend for Saturday's game versus Napoli, coach Alessio Dionisi informed.

Impact Berardi will sit out the second consecutive game after re-injuring his right thigh, even though the problem seems less severe than the one that knocked him out for multiple weeks. Luca D'Andrea has started in the last two matches and has been pretty convincing. Emil Ceide and Hamed Traore are the alternative options.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another great goal for Laurentiè | Top Moment | Sassuolo-Verona | Serie A 2022/23

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Andrea Consigli - Four saves in win Consigli made four saves and one clearance in Monday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Consigli made four saves, a new season-high, to come away with the win Monday. The goalkeeper has been on fire in the opening 11 matches with five clean sheets and just 13 goals conceded. After spending the 2021/22 campaign under siege (114 saves and 63 goals conceded) there were concerns coming into the 2022/23 season. Consigli is dismissing all of those concerns and producing some of the best form he's shown in his career.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca D'Andrea - Creates four chances D'Andrea had one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Monday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact D'Andrea made just his third start, and his second in a row while remaining on the right wing. The forward did well to create four chances, moving to eight chances created in his three starts. D'Andrea Isn't a major piece of the starting XI, though he will see substantially more playing time as long as Domenico Berardi stays on the sideline.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Assists in second appearance Traore assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), and one corner in Monday's 2-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Traore made his second appearance after recovering from a foot injury that caused him to miss the season opener. The winger did well with his time on the pitch, creating a chance and taking a corner. Coming off of a pair of strong season's Traore should be a solid option once he's up to full fitness and back in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Obiang - Assists in rare start Obiang assisted once to go with zero corners in Monday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Obiang made his first start and just second appearance as he continues to recover from a severe COVID-19 infection. The midfielder opened his assist account during the win and looked to be moving well. He only played 62 minutes and while he continues to work on his fitness it's more likely than not that he will be limited to an hour, or appearances off the bench.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Nets Monday Frattesi scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 win versus Verona.

Impact Frattesi scored once, matching his previous career-high of four goals in a season, despite being just 11 matches in. The midfielder has been playing well in all aspects of the game, adding offensive value while also piling up defensive stats. Frattesi's goal-scoring upside and good form make him an interesting option in all formats.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Nets in win Lauriente scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate), and three corners in Monday's 2-1 win against Verona.

Impact Lauriente scored once for his second goal in six starts since joining Sassuolo. The striker has been in some strong form with two goals and two assists in that time, and taking over a nailed-on starting role. Lauriente will continue to be a solid option with 15 shots in six matches and an excellent 18 chances created in that time.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE