SASSUOLO NEWS

Filip Djuricic - Subs in late versus Cagliari Djuricic (thigh) took one shot, drew one foul, had one successful take-on and won two duels in eight minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Djuricic looked decent in his short time on the pitch for somebody making a return after six months on the shelf. He replaced Gianluca Scamacca late, with Giacomo Raspadori playing as no.9. His playing time should trend upwards in the remaining fixtures, and he can feature in multiple roles. He has logged two goals, one assist, 17 shots and ten chances in ten appearances. Sassuolo will host Juventus next Monday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Allows one goal in Cagliari match Consigli had eight saves, drew one foul and conceded once in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Cagliari.

Impact Consigli could not catch a close-range attempt by Alessandro Deiola, but he otherwise kept his team in the change with multiple strong saves afterward. He has not kept a clean sheet in seven matches, where he has made 27 saves and surrendered nine goals. Sassuolo will host Juventus next Monday.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Stretchered off in Sassuolo game Toljan had one clearance in 21 minutes before leaving Saturday's 1-0 win over Sassuolo due to a shoulder injury, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Toljan had to be carted off after landing awkwardly. He was replaced by Ruan Tressoldi, but the starter Mert Muldur will be back from suspension in next Monday's home game versus Juventus.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Djuricic - Available against Cagliari Djuricic (thigh) will be called up for Saturday's match versus Cagliari, coach Alessio Dionisi informed.

Impact Djuricic will be available for the first time since late October as he had trouble shaking off a major muscular injury. The coach suggested he will play little at first, so it could be a while before he resumes being a factor. His return could potentially impact the playing time of all their other attackers. He posted two goals, one assist, 16 shots and ten chances in eight appearances to open the season.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Will miss Cagliari match Berardi will be unavailable Saturday versus Cagliari due to a knock, coach Alessio DIonisi announced.

Impact Berardi picked up a contusion and will be unavailable this week, and the coach suggested that the problem is minor and that he will be back soon. Gregoire Defrel should get the nod in this one as it happened when he recently missed time with a thigh injury.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Concedes once in Atalanta game Consigli had three saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Consigli was unlucky as he could not keep the clean sheet despite a strong showing since Luis Muriel beat him in the final minute of the game. He has not blanked the opponents in six games, where he has surrendered ten goals and made 18 saves. Sassuolo will face Cagliari away next Saturday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mert Muldur - Suspended for next game Muldur sent in two crosses (zero accurate), had two interceptions, won four of five tackles and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Muldur had a pretty good game, especially on the defensive end, but he will have to miss next Saturday's away game against Cagliari due to yellow-card accumulation. Jeremy Toljan or Ruan will replace him at right-back.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Provides assist against Atalanta Kyriakopoulos sent in five crosses (three accurate), created three scoring chances, took two off-target shots and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Kyriakopoulous was once again a menace in the final third and collected his fifth helper on the season by setting up Hamed Traore with a lob on a counter. He has tallied two assists, seven shots, seven chances and 16 crosses in the last five matches. Sassuolo will face Cagliari away next Saturday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Downs Atalanta Traore took five shots (four on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses, had three successful take-ons and scored twice in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Traore continued his torrid stretch with a brace on two good-looking efforts, as he smashed the ball home to cap off a counter and then waltzed between defenders before wrong-footing the goalie from outside the box to double the lead. He has scored five goals in the last six matches, adding 21 shots, seven chances and 20 crosses. Sassuolo will face Cagliari away next Saturday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Raspadori - Silent versus Atalanta Raspadori sent in one inaccurate cross, drew one foul, won four duels and had two clearances in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Raspadori was barely involved in the offense in this one, as Sassuolo attacked very little despite scoring twice. He has logged one goal, nine shots and three chances in the last five matches. Sassuolo will face Cagliari away next Saturday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Scamacca - Creates two chances against Atalanta Scamacca won two of three tackles and six duels, created two scoring chances and had one block in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Scamacca was uncharacteristically quiet on the offensive end, although he tried to set up his teammates a couple of times. He had last failed to take a shot in late January. He has bagged three goals and added 12 attempts, seven chances and five tackles in the last five games. Sassuolo will face Cagliari away next Saturday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Will be back against Cagliari Frattesi served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Frattesi had to sit out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. He will likely be back in the XI replacing Matheus Henrique in next Saturday's away game against Cagliari. He has logged 13 shots, four chances, three tackles and five interceptions in the last five appearances.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Quiet versus Atalanta Berardi (thigh) took one shot on target, sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance and drew two fouls in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Berardi returned from a one-game absence, but he did not perform up to his usual standards in this one. He had notched four goals, two assists, 20 shots and 20 chances in the five matches before this dud, so he will be looking to bounce back in next Saturday's away game versus Cagliari.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Lopez - Provides assist versus Atalanta Lopez (illness) took three shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, had four interceptions and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Lopez returned after missing one match with an illness and had a strong all-around performance, plus he collected his second assist of the season by finding Hamed Traore in strides with a through ball in the second half. He has logged six shots, 12 chances and 11 interceptions in the last five appearances. Sassuolo will face Cagliari away Saturday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Lopez - Ready for Sunday Lopez is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Atalanta.

Impact Lopez returns after missing out on Sassuolo's previous match due to illness. The midfielder takes up a role in the center of the pitch for Sassuolo's Serie A clash with Atalanta.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Starting Sunday Berardi is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Atalanta.

Impact Berardi is good to go after missing one game due to a thigh injury. The attacker will help lead the line for Sassuolo during their Serie A clash with Atalanta.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abdou Harroui - Ruled out for Atalanta game Harroui was omitted from Sassuolo's squad list to face Atalanta Sunday.

Impact Harroui has been practicing on the side in the last few days, although the team has not disclosed what he is dealing with. Davide Frattesi is suspended for this one, so Maxime Lopez, Matheus Henrique and Francesco Magnanelli will be the top choices in the midfield.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Likely for Atalanta game Berardi (thigh) returned to full training Friday and should be back in Sunday's match versus Fiorentina, coach Alessio Dionisi informed.

Impact Berardi is on track to be back after missing one game due to a thigh ailment. The coach suggested he has yet to decide whether he would start or come off the bench, therefore Gregoire Defrel might get another opportunity. Berardi has notched four goals, two assists, 16 shots and 20 chances in the last five matches.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Lopez - Expected to return in Atalanta match Lopez (illness) has been practicing fully in the last couple of days, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Lopez sat out the previous match with an illness, but he tested negative for COVID-19 and is likely to return to the XI Sunday, joining Matheus Henrique since the usual starter Davide Frattesi is suspended. He has logged one assist, three shots, 11 chances and 11 interceptions in the last five appearances.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Konradsen Ceide - Will be back versus Atalanta Ceide (illness) returned to full training early in the week, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Ceide was a late scratch for the previous game due an illness, but he did not linger and he will resume providing some offensive depth over the weekend. He has played just 14 minutes across four appearances since joining in January.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Picks up yellow card at Lazio Kyriakopoulos registered one shot on target, one chance crated, one inaccurate cross, one clearance and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Lazio.

Impact Kyriakopoulos had a quiet outing before subbing off during halftime. He received his fourth yellow card of the season in the first half, though. The left-back will now face another strong offense when they host Atalanta on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abdou Harroui - Picks up yellow card as sub Harroui registered one off-target shot and a yellow card in 16 minutes during Saturday's 2-1 loss at Lazio.

Impact Harroui subbed on in the second half and couldn't do much during his limited time in the field. The midfielder did receive his second yellow card of the season, though. He will now look to get the nod against Atalanta on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luigi Samele - Assists as substitute Samele assisted one goal from his only chance created in one minute during Saturday's 2-1 loss at Lazio.

Impact Samele subbed on in the 89th minute and assisted Hamed Traore during stoppage time. The forward took the most of his limited time in the field, as that was only his second appearance in the season -- for a total of three minutes played. He will look for more playing time against Atalanta on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Scores in road loss Traore scored one goal from five shots, created one chance, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and made one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Lazio.

Impact Traore really tried, leading his side with five shots, but scored only during stoppage time when it was already too late. The forward now has five goals in the season, four of them in his last seven starts. He will look to find the back of the net again when they host Atalanta on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Makes three saves in loss Consigli made three saves and two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 loss at Lazio.

Impact Consigli had a decent outing, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss -- conceding once in each half to Lazio. The goalkeeper still has only three clean sheets after 30 starts in the season. He will now face another tough matchup against Atalanta on Sunday.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE