SASSUOLO NEWS

Maxime Lopez - Will miss Venezia game Maxime Lopez created four scoring chances, sent in one accurate cross, had two interceptions and picked up his tenth yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Maxime Lopez had a strong outing and matched his season-high for chances, however he will have to sit out another game due to yellow-card accumulation. Either Matheus Henrique or Francesco Magnanelli will replace him in the midfield in Sunday's away contest.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rogerio - Ruled out for Fiorentina match Rogerio (ankle) did not make Sassuolo's squad list to face Fiorentina Saturday.

Impact Rogerio picked up an ankle contuision in the last practice and will not be available for this one. Georgios Kyriakopoulos has taken over the left-back position after Rogerio suffered a similar injury a few games back, with pretty good results.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mert Muldur - Pretty good against Inter Muldur sent in one inaccurate cross, had three blocks, four interceptions and one clearance and won three duels in Sunday's 2-0 win over Inter.

Impact Muldur did not attack a lot in this one, but he was very diligent in the back and posted his new season high for interceptions and blocks. Jeremy Toljan is dealing with an unspecified injury and he might have fared well enough to keep starting even after the teammate returns. He has notched seven crosses, three tackles, seven interceptions and four blocks in the last five matches. Sassuolo will host Fiorentina Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Impressive against Inter Ruan had four blocks, one interception and ten clearances and won seven duels in 45 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Ruan replaced Kaan Ayhan at half-time and was very stifling, contributing to stymieing the opponents with a physical outing. He has come off the bench four times since joining in January, tallying three tackles, one interception, 14 clearances and four blocks. Sassuolo will host Fiorentina Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vlad Chiriches - Fares well versus Inter Chiriches had one block, four interceptions and three clearances and won six duels in Sunday's 2-0 win over Inter.

Impact Chiriches led the backline sans Gianmarco Ferrari and had an outstanding performance, He has posted 22 tackles, 32 interceptions, 49 clearances and 14 blocks in 22 matches, with three clean sheets. Sassuolo will host Fiorentina Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Sets up teammmate in Inter clash Traore took two shots (zero on target), sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created three scoring chances and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-0 win over Inter.

Impact Traore was not very accurate when crossing and shooting, but he found Gianluca Scamacca with a little ball over the top ahead of the second goal of the game. He has thrived after returning from AFCON, tallying one goal, one assist, nine shots and six chances in the past six matches. Sassuolo will host Fiorentina Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Provides assist against Inter Berardi took three off-target shots, created three scoring chances, won two of two tackles and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-0 win over Inter.

Impact Berardi slipped it to Giacomo Raspadori on a secondary counter to set up the first goal of the game and co-paced his team in chances. He has become the quickest player in the top five leagues to register ten goals and ten assists this season. He has not hit the net in the last four matches, but he has provided two helpers, taken 12 shots, created nine chances and sent in 11 crosses. Sassuolo will host Fiorentina Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Scamacca - Finds target versus Inter Scamacca took one shot on target, created one chance, drew two fouls and scored a goal in Sunday's 2-0 win over Inter.

Impact Scamacca did not have great numbers but he was very clinical, as he bagged his only chance, beating Samir Handanovic with a precise header. He has found the target four times in the last five fixtures, logging 12 shots, four chances and two crosses. He has reached the double-digit threshold in terms of scoring in 24 appearances. Sassuolo will host Fiorentina Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Raspadori - Scores against Inter Raspadori took four shots (two on target), created one chance, had one block and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over Inter.

Impact Raspadori broke the deadlock in the early going with a surgical strike from outside the box and paced his team in shots. His hot stretch continues as he has hit the net four times in the last five appearances, adding 16 shots, ten chances and 15 crosses in the last five appearances. Sassuolo will host Fiorentina Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gian Marco Ferrari - Will return against Fiorentina Ferrari will be eligible to play in Saturday's home game against Fiorentina following a one-game suspension.

Impact Ferrari was sent off in the previous game and remains at risk of missing another one in short order since he is one yellow card away from disqualification. He will replace Kaan Ayhan in the XI. He has notched 13 tackles, 28 interceptions, 80 clearances and 19 blocks in 25 matches, with two clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Stellar in Inter clash Consigli had eight saves, one clearance and one accurate keeper-sweeper while keeping a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win over Inter.

Impact Consigli shined in this one, stopping multiple attempts on goal with spectacular saves, posting a new season high, and coming away with the clean sheets in a difficult spot. He had not blanked the opponents since late September. He is now up to three clean sheets, 41 allowed goals and 69 saves in 25 matches. Sassuolo will host Fiorentina Saturday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inter upset by Sassuolo in Serie A, wastes chance to go top MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan was upset 2-0 at home by midtable Sassuolo on Sunday, wasting a chance to leapfrog city rival Milan and go top of t...

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

MATCHDAY: Man U visits Leeds, Bayern out to make amends

Manchester United can open up a four-point gap in the race for the final Champions League qualification spot by beating fierce rival Leeds in the Premier League

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeremy Toljan - Remais out for Inter match Toljan (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's game against Inter, coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Toljan will sit out the second straight game and has not been practicing fully for a while, so he is dealing with a substantial injury that could sideline him for further matches. Mert Muldur and Ruan will hold down the right-back position for the time being.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Scores in draw against Roma Traore scored a goal off four shots (two on target) and created one chance during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Roma.

Impact Traore had a great performance here, being involved on the play that led to his side's first goal and scoring the second himself in the 73rd minute to give this side a 2-1 lead. This was just the second goal of the season for the winger and he'll try to build on this effort during next Sunday's visit to Inter Milan.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Fills stat sheet in draw Berardi had three shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate), made two tackles (both won), suffered four fouls and was shown a yellow card duri...

Impact Berardi was a menace from the right flank, being involved in several dangerous plays both creating for his teammates and finishing himself. The winger couldn't appear on the scoresheet this time but is enjoying another amazing campaign for Sassuolo, with 10 goals and nine assists over 22 starts. Up next for him is Sunday's visit to Inter.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Makes six saves in draw Consigli made six saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-2 draw against Roma.

Impact Consigli was beaten once each half here, first from the penalty spot and then from a late gasp header off a corner kick. But the goalkeeper did a great job anyway, matching his season high in saves against Roma's powerful attacking line. Things haven't been easy for Consigli this season, with just two clean sheets over 24 starts and 11 goals allowed over the last four. Up next for him is another tough challenge as his side visits reigning champs and league leaders Inter on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Scamacca - Will return versus Inter Scamacca is eligible for Sunday's away game against Inter after a one-game suspension.

Impact Scamacca missed one match after picking up his fifth yellow card. He will most likely replace Gregoire Defrel in the XI Sunday. He has scored three goals and posted 11 shots, three chances and two crosses in the last four tilts.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Raspadori - Will return in Inter clash Raspadori completed his one-game ban in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Roma.

Impact Raspadori was sidelined for one match because of yellow-card accumulation. He will start over either Matheus Henrique or Hamed Traore in Sunday's road match against Inter. He has hit the net three times and added 14 shots, 12 chances and 15 crosses in the last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Leão's early strike moves AC Milan top of Serie A

AC Milan has surged to the top of Serie A with a 1-0 victory over Sampdoria

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gian Marco Ferrari - Sent off against Roma Ferrari had one interception, two clearances and one block and was booked twice in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Roma.

Impact Ferrari did not have a great performance and hit the showers early as picked up his second yellow card stopping Tammy Abraham with a foul at the edge of the box. He will be suspended for next Sunday's road game against Inter. He will be replaced by either Kaan Ayhan or Ruan.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Will miss Roma game Toljan will be unavailable for Sunday's match against Roma, coach Alessio Dionisi informed.

Impact Toljan is dealing with a lingering injury, as he was limited in practice after being called up for the previous game. Mert Muldur will most likely get the start at right-back, although Ruan filled in at the position during the midweek Coppa Italia game.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rogerio - Available for cup game Rogerio (ankle) was an unused sub in Thursday's Coppa Italia loss to Juventus.

Impact Rogerio missed the last game due to disqualification, but he had also picked up an ankle sprain in the previous Serie A tilt, which limited him in practice during the break. He shook it off in time for the midweek game. He will be in the mix to start in Sunday's home game versus Roma. Georgios Kyriakopoulous has outplayed him lately, but the two could also feature together considering some absences in other roles and his teammate's versatilty. He has notched one assist, 72 crosses, 16 tackles and 35 clearnaces in 18 matches.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vlahović scores late to put Juve into Italian Cup semifinals

Winter signing Dušan Vlahović has scored late for defending champion Juventus to squeeze into the Italian Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win over Sassuolo

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeremy Toljan - Unused against Roma Toljan (undisclosed) did not feature in Sunday's 0-4 loss to Roma.

Impact Toljan was available following a one-game absence, but the coach elected to keep Mert Muldur in the starting XI. The two will continue to alternate at right-back going forward, and Tolja has generally had the upper hand. Sassuolo will host Roma Sunday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE