SASSUOLO NEWS

Maxime Lopez - Assists at Salernitana Lopez assisted one goal from four chances created, took one off-target shot, made three tackles (two won), two interceptions and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Satur...

Impact Lopez assisted Hamed Traore in the 30th minute to give them the 2-1 lead, but they couldn't earn the road win -- after Giacomo Raspadori was sent off in the second half. That was his first assist in the season, to go with one goal. The midfielder also received his 11th yellow card of the season, something to consider against Spezia on Friday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Scores in road draw Traore scored one goal from four shots, created one chance, sent in three crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (zero won) and one interception in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Salerni...

Impact Traore had a pretty good outing, scoring in the 30th minute to give them the 2-1 lead and taking the second-most shots for his side during the road draw. The midfielder now has four goals in the season, to go with two assists. He will look to keep things rolling against Spezia on Friday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Assists equalizer at Salernitana Kyriakopoulos assisted one goal from his only chance created, took two shots, sent in three crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (one won) and one interception in Saturday's...

Impact Kyriakopoulos assisted Gianluca Scamacca in the 20th minute to give them the 1-1 equalizer, but they couldn't earn the road win after losing one man in the second half. The left-back now has four assists in the season. He will look to get on the scoresheet again versus Spezia on Friday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Scamacca - Scores in road draw Scamacca scored one goal from six shots, created two chances and made one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Salernitana.

Impact Scamacca scored in the 20th minute to give them the 1-1 equalizer, while leading his side in shots during the match. That was his 12th goal in the season, and sixth in his last eight appearances. The forward is on fire right now, and will look to keep the momentum against Spezia on Friday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Creates five chances at Salernitana Berardi registered one off-target shot, five chances created, three crosses (one accurate), one tackle (won), one interception and a yellow card in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Salernita...

Impact Berardi led his side in chances created, but it wasn't enough to earn the road win -- as they were down one man for most of second half. The midfielder also received his seventh yellow card of the season. That's something to keep in mind when they host Spezia on Friday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Makes three saves in draw Consigli made three saves during Saturday's 2-2 draw at Salernitana.

Impact Consigli conceded once in each half as they ended up with the road draw. The goalkeeper has only three clean sheets in 28 stats in the season, and only one since September. He will now look to bounce back when they host Spezia on Friday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Raspadori - Sent off against Salernitana Raspadori took one off-target shot and received two yellow cards in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Raspadori had a quiet game before being sent off at the 59th minute following two quick bookable offenses. He will miss Friday's home game against Spezia, where he will be replaced by either Gregoire Defrel or Matheus Henrique.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan takes 5-point lead at top of Serie A

AC Milan took another significant step toward its first Serie A title since 2011 by grinding out a 1-0 win at home to midtable Empoli

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vlad Chiriches - Will return against Salernitana Chiriches (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Salernitana, coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Chiriches is good to go after missing the previous game for undisclosed reasons. He has good chances to return to the starting XI, replacing Kaan Ayhan in the back, as it has been the case for the entirety of the season. He has notched 22 tackles, 33 interceptions, 56 clearances and 17 blocks in 27 appearances, with three clean sheets.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rogerio - Will remain sidelined Rogerio (ankle) is unavailable for Saturday's game against Salernitana, coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Rogerio will miss the third game in a row due to an ankle sprain. Georgios Kyriakopoulos has run away with the starting job in the last few weeks. His only potential backup is Federico Peluso.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Saves PK in Venezia game Consigli had four saves, blocked a penalty kick and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Consigli conceded on a point-blank header by Thomas Henry, but he stopped multiple attempts throughout the game and denied Mattia Aramu late, preserving his team's large lead. He has kept one clean sheet in the last five matches, conceding eight times and making 26 saves. Sassuolo will face Salernitana away Saturday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mert Muldur - Defends well versus Venezia Muldur had two interceptions and two clearances and won two of two tackles and five duels in Sunday's 4-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Muldur rarely ventured forward in this one but was rock-solid in the back. He has started in the last seven matches since Jeremy Toljan has been dealing with an injury. He has posted 11 crosses, five tackles, ten interceptions and 15 clearances in the recent string of games. Sassuolo will face Salernitana away Saturday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Well-rounded against Venezia Frattesi took two off-target shots, sent in one inaccurate cross, created one scoring chance and won five duels in Sunday's 4-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Frattesi picked up a small amount of stats across the board, as he has grown accustomed to doing. He has not scored nor assisted in the last seven matches. He has posted seven shots, three chances, two tackles and eight clearances in the last five games. Sassuolo will face Salernitana away Saturday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Lopez - Will return against Salernitana Lopez served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 4-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact Lopez will reprise his starting role in the next game, replacing Matheus Henrique in the midfield. He has notched nine chances, two crosses, four tackles and five interceptions in the last five matches.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Raspadori - Scores versus Venezia Raspadori took one shot on target, sent in one inaccurate cross, created one chance and scored a goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Raspadori did not pile up stats but opened the scoring right away thanks to a pair of good-looking moves in the box before burning the goalkeeper. He has hit the net three times in the last five appearances, registering 16 shots, five chances and two crosses. Sassuolo will face Salernitana away Saturday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Bags brace against Venezia Berardi took five shots (two on target), sent in three crosses (two accurate), created four chances and scored two penalty kicks in Sunday's 4-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Berardi produced another fantastic performance, pacing his side in most of the offensive stats and keeping his aplomb twice from the penalty spot. He had not hit the net in five matches, but he had provided three assists in such stretch. He has tallied 21 shots, 16 chances and 16 crosses in the last five games. Sassuolo will face Salernitana away Saturday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Fires four shots versus Venezia Traore took four shots (three on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses, created two scoring chances and won two of four tackles in Sunday's 4-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Traore did not manage to break through in this one despite multiple attempts on goal, but he still produced a respectable output by contributing across the board. He has logged two goals, one assist, 12 shots and seven chances in the last four matches. Sassuolo will face Salernitana away Saturday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Scamacca - Scores PK against Venezia Scamacca took two shots (both on target), created one chance, won two of two tackles and converted a penalty kick in Sunday's 4-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Scamacca did not exactly filled the stat-sheet, but he kept his aplomb from the penalty spot to build on his team's lead in the first half. He has scored twice in the last five matches, adding ten shots and three chances. Sassuolo will face Salernitana away Saturday.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vlad Chiriches - Ruled out for Venezia game Chiriches is missing from Sassuolo's traveling party to face Venezia Sunday.

Impact Chiriches practiced on the side in the last couple of days, but the club and the coach did not disclose what he is dealing with. Kaan Ayhan or Ruan Tressoldi will fill in for him in the back.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Concedes once in win Consigli made five saves while allowing just one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Fiorentina.

Impact In his last six outings, Consigli has racked up 27 saves and one clean sheet, though he did allow four goals to Sampdoria over that stretch. Still, given his high save volume of late, the keeper should continue to be a solid option in fantasy contests even if he concedes a goal or two.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Raspadori - Records four shots Raspadori registered four shots (zero on target) against Fiorentina on Saturday.

Impact Raspadori was unable to put any of his efforts on target but was still tied with Domenico Berardi for the team lead in shots. With four goals in his last six contests, the attacking midfielder should continue to serve as a focal point of the Sassuolo attacking moving forward, making him a top-end fantasy target.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Records three crosses Kyriakopoulos registered three crosses (one accurate), two tackles (two won) and one corner against Fiorentina on Saturday.

Impact Kyriakopoulos has started five straight matches at left-back in which he recorded five shots (one on target), 20 crosses (six accurate) and six corners. While the defender is unlikely to serve as the primary option on freekicks and corners, he should at least see some work in those roles.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Earns assist Saturday Berardi registered one assist, four shots (two on target) and two crosses (two accurate) against Fiorentina on Saturday.

Impact In his last five outings, Berardi has registered three assists, 16 shots (six on target), 13 crosses (three accurate) and eight corners. Despite his recent goal slump, he hasn't scored since Jan. 9 against Empoli, the attacking midfielder should continue to offer top-end fantasy value moving forward.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gregoire Defrel - Scores off bench Defrel scored a goal on one shot in an 11-minute substitute performance against Fiorentina on Saturday.

Impact Defrel has scored twice this season with both goals coming as a substitute. The forward has started just eight of his 27 appearances this year and without a clear spot in the starting XI moving forward, Defrel figures to remain a low-end fantasy target.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Scores goal in win Traore scored a goal on two shots (one on target) against Fiorentina on Saturday.

Impact Traore has been red hot since returning from AFCON with two goals on 11 shots (four on target), one assist, nine crosses (two accurate) and nine corners in his last four appearances. The attacking midfielder should continue to offer top-end fantasy value heading into Sunday's matchup with Venezia.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE