SASSUOLO NEWS

Gianluca Scamacca - Scores once in defeat Scamacca had one goal on two shots (one on goal), one cross, one tackle, one interception and created one chance in the 4-2 loss to Verona on Sunday.

Impact Scamacca scored his third goal in two matches and his ninth of the season. Unfortunately, though the forward was productive, it was too little too late against Verona's offensive assault Sunday.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Lets in four goals Consigli had two saves and conceded four goals in the 4-2 defeat against Verona on Sunday.

Impact Consigli was overwhelmed by the Verona offense, who pushed hard Sunday to seal the victory. Verona's final two goals came as a penalty in the 57th minute and a late goal in the 94th minute.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Beaten once by Empoli Consigli had three saves and gave up one goal in Sunday's 5-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Consigli had a regular display and could not do much on a point-blank effort by Liam Henderson in the first half. He has kept just once clean sheet so far, allowing 30 goals and making 45 saves. Sassuolo will host Verona Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gian Marco Ferrari - Posts four interceptions in Empoli game Ferrari had one block, four interceptions and four clearances and won one tackle in Sunday's 5-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Ferrari had a rather commanding display, but his side gave up a cheap goal in the first half in this one. He has posted 13 tackles, 26 interceptions, 74 clearances and 17 blocks in 21 matches, with two clean sheets. Sassuolo will host Verona Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Plays well in Empoli romp Kyriakopoulos took three shots (one on target), sent in three inaccurate crosses, created two scoring chances and drew two fouls in Sunday's 5-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Kyriakopoulous filled the stat-sheet on the offensive end while playing again in an attacking position. He will return to his usual role as left-back, where he rotates with Rogerio, in Sunday's home game versus Verona since Gianluca Scamacca and Davide Frattesi returned in this match. He has provided one assist and logged 12 shots, 44 crosses, 12 tackles and 12 clearances.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Shines again versus Empoli Berardi took five shots (three on target), created seven chances, scored a penalty kick and provided two assists in Sunday's 5-1 win over Empoli, but he will miss one game due to y...

Impact Berardi had another glorious display as he paced his team in shots and chances, kept his aplomb from the penalty spot and assisted both Giacomo Raspadori and Gianluca Scamacca with slick passes. He will have to sit out Sunday's home game versus Verona, where Sassuolo will be hoping to have back either Filip Djuricic or Matheus Henrique. Otherwise, Filip Djuric would probably fill in for him.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Raspadori - Bags two goals in Empoli game Raspadori took four shots (two on target), created three chances, sent in three inaccurate crosses and scored twice in Sunday's 5-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Raspadori extended his hot stretch with two more crafty shots from medium range. He has hit the net five times in the last six matches, adding two assists, 23 shots and 12 chances and putting behind a lengthy scoring drought. Sassuolo will host Verona Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Scamacca - Scores twice against Empoli Scamacca took four shots, created one chance, won one tackle and scored two goals in Sunday's 28 minutes in 5-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Scamacca came off the bench after sitting out one game for undisclosed reasons, but he still heaped a great deal of pain on the opponents, finding the target with a tap-in and a thunderous shot from distance. He has scored most of his eight seasonal goals in the last eight matches. He has added 20 shots and four chances in the last five games. Sassuolo will host Verona Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Provides assist against Empoli Frattesi took three shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, won one tackle and picked up an assist in 29 minutes in Sunday's 5-1 win over Empoli.

Impact Frattesi quickly returned to the squad list after sitting out one game and left his mark with a square ball for Gianluca Scamacca. He is now up to four goals, two assists, 35 shots and 17 chances in 20 matches. He will most likely return to the XI in Sunday's home game versus Verona.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Called up for Empoli game Frattesi (undiclosed) has been included in Sassuolo's squad list to face Empoli Sunday.

Impact Frattesi will quickly return after sitting out one game. Sassuolo could return to their usual lineup and therefore he could start over Georgios Kyriakoupoulos. He has posted one goal, one assist, four chances and four tackles in the last four matches,

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Scamacca - Available against Empoli Scamacca (undiclosed) has been named in Sassuolo's squad list to face Empoli Sunday.

Impact Scamacca will be an option after sitting out the previous game for undisclosed reasons. Sassuolo could return to a more regular lineup with him and Davide Frattesi both available. He could unseat Gregoire Defrel. He has scored four goals and logged 27 shots and five chances in the last seven matches.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rogerio - Takes three shots in draw Rogerio had three shots (one on goal), four crosses, three interceptions, one block, committed one foul and was fouled twice in the 1-1 tie against Genoa on Thursday.

Impact To try and overcome a tie against Genoa, Sassoula pushed as hard as they could offensively. Even defenders like Rogerio joined in the fight, firing multiple crosses and taking more shot attempts than any other match this season. This didn't detract from his defensive duties were he also had his season high in interceptions.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giorgos Kyriakopoulos - Takes four shots in tie Kyriakopoulous had four shot (one on goal), nine crosses, one tackle, one foul and created five chances in the 1-1 tie with Genoa on Thursday.

Impact After an early equalizer against Genoa, there was a big push to try and pull ahead against Genoa, and Kriakopoulous was a big part of that effort. This was the forward's best match of the season, where he had both the most shot attempts and crosses in a single match.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Concedes one goal Consigli had no saves and conceded one goal in the 1-1 tie against Genoa on Thursday.

Impact This was Consigli's first match back after missing a single game due to illness in December. Though the goalkeeper conceded a goal, Genoa only took four shots, and three of them were off target.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Scores once against Genoa Berardi had one goal with seven shots (three on goals), four crosses, two interceptions and created five chances in the 1-1 tie against Genoa on Thursday.

Impact Berardi played his best match of the season, smashing his previous most shot attempts in a game with seven. The entire squad was aggressive offensively, with a total of 28 shots against Genoa, but only Berardi was able to find the back of the net. This was wing's ninth goal of the season, but with 60 attempts, his efficiency is based on his large volume.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremie Boga - Away from team due to AFCON Boga is preparing for the African Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast and recently underwent the medicals to transfer to Atalanta, coach Gian Piero Gasperini announced.

Impact Boga will soon finalize the move to his new team, but he will not be available in January because of the competition.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Djuricic - Needs more time Djuricic (thigh) will remain unavailable for Thursday's game versus Genoa, Sassuolo informed.

Impact Djuricic revealed during the break that he had a relapse of a thigh problem and that he would not return until he is fully healthy. It appears that he is not there yet. Sassuolo will be depleted considering that Hamed Traore and Davide Frattesi are unavailable too. Abdou Harroui is poised to get some run.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Magnanelli - Suffers muscular injury Magnanelli picked up a thigh problem during the break and was not named in Sassuolo's squad list to face Genoa Thursday.

Impact Magnanelli will likely skip multiple matches because of the unspecified physical problem. He has rarely featured so far, but Sassuolo are missing multiple options in the role in this one.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gianluca Scamacca - Unavailable against Genoa Scamacca was not called up by Sassuolo for Thursday's match versus Genoa.

Impact Scamacca might have tested positive for COVID-19 as the team announced multiple cases, but without revealing the names. If confirmed, he could be sidelined for multiple games. Gregoire Defrel will replace him in the XI and Giacomo Raspadori and Domenico Berardi will carry a bigger load scoring-wise.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Ruled out for Genoa game Frattesi was not named in Sassuolo's squad list to face Genoa Thursday.

Impact Frattesi might have contracted COVID-19 as Sassuolo announced a few cases without disclosing the names. If that would be the case, he would be out for multiple matches. Sassuolo are down multiple midfielders and might have to adapt Kaan Ayhan to the position or tilt their scheme altogether.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Schiappacasse - Recovering from ACL tear Schiappacasse has never been available for Sassuolo thus far due to an ACL tear he suffered during the summer at Penarol, Tuttomercatoweb reports.

Impact Schiappacasse has not had great luck during his stay in Italy. Sassuolo will probably look to loan him out again if he shows to be healthy enough by the end of the January window.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Moves to Sassuolo Ruan has joined Sassuolo at the end of his six-month spell to Gremio, the club informed.

Impact Ruan was acquired last summer alongside teammate Matheus Henrique, but he was allowed to finish the year in Brazil. Sassuolo have generally brought newcomers along slowly, so it might be a while before he challenges regulars Vlad Chiriches, Gian Marco Ferrari and Kaan Ayhan.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edoardo Goldaniga - Tests positive for COVID-19 Goldaniga announced on Instagram that he tested positive before taking the medicals to join Cagliari.

Impact Goldaniga will have to isolate for a few days before being able to finalize the move to his new team. He has played just one minute for Sassuolo so far.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Peluso - Contracted Coronavirus Peluso is currently dealing with COVID-19, his wife stated on Instagram.

Impact Peluso tested positive a few days ago, as Sassuolo announced two cases after the return from the holiday break, but did not disclose the names. He could be back relatively quickly, but he has never featured so far.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Away from team due to AFCON Traore has been named in the Ivory Coast squad for the African Cup of Nations.

Impact Traore will be unavailable for Sassuolo in January. He has generally rotated with Matheus Henrique (calf) in recent matches. Abdou Harroui could see some minutes until Henrique and Filip Djuricic (thigh) shakes off their injuries.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE