SASSUOLO NEWS

MATCHDAY: Man U visits Spurs; Barjuan debuts as Barca coach

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is fighting to keep his job heading into an away match at Tottenham in the Premier League

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrea Consigli - Concedes once against Juventus Consigli had one save and three clearances and gave up one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Consigli had a good day considering the magnitude of the match-up and was beaten only by an uncatchable header by Weston McKennie. He has kept two clean sheets in the season, making 24 saves and allowing 13 goals in ten matches. Sassuolo will host Empoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rogerio - Decent in Juventus game Rogerio sent in three crosses (zero accurate), won one of two tackles, drew two fouls and won five duels in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Rogerio had an okay outing as he chipped in offensively in modest fashion, although he picked up his second yellow card in a row. He has started in almost every game so far but, given the busy schedule, he will be in contention with Georgios Kyriakopoulos in Sunday's home game against Empoli. He has posted ten chances, 47 crosses and 17 clearances in nine games.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kaan Ayhan - Holds up versus Juventus Ayhan had two blocks, two interceptions and seven clearances and won two duels in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Ayhan relieved Vlad Chiriches in the midweek round and had a strong performance in the back, contributing to holding Juventus to one goal. He has started just twice so far, always in this situation. This was by far his best performance. He has posted five tackles, ten clearances and three interceptions in five appearances. Sassuolo will host Empoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gregoire Defrel - Sets up teammate in Juventus clash Defrel created one scoring chance, drew one foul, had one successful take-on and picked up an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Defrel drew the start over Gianluca Scamacca in the midweek round and, while he was not particularly involved, he combined with Davide Frattesi on the first goal. It his his first point of the season. He has posted six chances, four tackles and five shots in ten games (three starts). Sassuolo will host Empoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Lopez - Stuns Juventus Lopez created two chances, drew two fouls, won five duels and scored a goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Lopez did not have a particularly busy performance, but he decided the game at the buzzer by taking advantage of Juventus' reckless attacking as he slipped behind the last defender on a long-ball and chipped it over Mattia Perin. It is his first goal of the campaign, while he has posted five shots, nine chances, 16 tackles and 16 interceptions. Sassuolo will host Empoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Hits net and subs off against Juventus Frattesi took one shot on target, won two duels, drew one foul, scored a goal and exited in the second half due to a knee injury in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus, coach Alessio...

Impact Frattesi did not stuff the stat-sheet but he broke the deadlock with a precise finish at the end of a bursting run through the middle. It is his second consecutive goal. He banged knees with Mattia De Sciglio in the early going, but he did not sub off until midway through the second half. He will be assessed in practice ahead of Sunday's home game against Empoli.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Raspadori - Quiet versus Juventus Raspadori took two off-target shots, drew one foul and won two duels in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Juventus.

Impact Raspadori was used as a left winger with Filip Djuricic and Jeremie Boga on the mend for this one and did not have a big impact. He has shown better in a supporting role than as a solo striker so far and had picked up an assist in the previous game. He has scored once so far, adding 14 shots, ten chances created and 13 crosses in ten matches. Sassuolo will host Empoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Provides assist versus Juventus Berardi took one shot on target, sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and picked up an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Berardi put up lower numbers compared to his standars mostly because of the caliber of the opponents, but he still collected a point as he found Maxime Lopez with a pinpoint long-ball to set up the game-winner. He has tallied four goals, two assists, 25 shots, 14 chances created and 24 crosses in eight games. Sassuolo will host Empoli Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sassuolo wins 2-1 at Juventus on Lopez goal in stoppage time

Massimilano Allegri’s 200th match in charge of Juventus has ended in defeat as Sassuolo scored late to snatch a 2-1 victory in Turin in Serie A

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeremie Boga - Will not return against Juventus Boga (illness) will sit out Wednesday's match with Juventus, coach Alessio Dionisi informed.

Impact Boga has returned to practice, but his conditioning dipped because of the recent illness and he will skip the third game in a row. With Filip Djuricic also on the mend, Hamed Traore is the next man up to play in the position.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Scores versus Venezia Frattesi scored one goal on one shot on target, delivered two crosses, made two clearances and committed two fouls in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Venezia.

Impact Frattesi had a great offensive outing Saturday as he scored his first goal of the season to help his side take home all three points. The midfielder also racked up four shots, one chance created and two crosses in his last three appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Raspadori - Provides assist in win Raspadori provided one assist, took two shots (one on target), created one chance, delivered three crosses, made one interception and drew three fouls in Saturday's 3-1 win versus...

Impact Raspadori had a great offensive outing Saturday as he provided his first assist of the season to help his side take home all three points. The striker has also racked up six shots, four chances created and seven crosses in his last four appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Registers assist versus Venezia Traore provided one assist, created two chances, delivered three crosses, won one tackle and drew three fouls in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Venezia.

Impact Traore had a great offensive outing Saturday as he provided his first assist of the season. The striker's playing time, however, is a concern as he has started once all season. He will look to be included in the starting XI Wednesday against Juventus after a great offensive performance.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Scores in win Berardi scored one goal on five shots (three on target), created two chances, delivered two crosses and drew four fouls in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Venezia.

Impact Berardi had an excellent offensive outing Saturday as he found the back of the net and racked up offensive stats. The striker has now scored four goals in his last five appearances, along with producing 15 shots, seven chances created and 12 crosses in the same time span.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Makes one save in win Consigli made one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Venezia.

Impact Consigli did not have a particularly positive outing Saturday as he made one save and conceded one goal. The keeper has now failed to register a clean sheet in each of his last three appearances, but he has managed to produce four saves and allowed five goals in the same time span.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Djuricic - Will miss time Djuricic sustained an injury to the back of his right thigh and will be re-evaluated over the next few days, Sassuolo announced.

Impact Djuricic is poised to sit out at least the next two games coming up this week. Further tests will better determine the timetable for his return. Unless Jeremie Boga returns from an illness, Hamed Traore will absorb his playing time.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Djuricic - Limps off early against Venezia Djuricic had two interceptions and left Saturday's game versus Venezia after 28 minutes due to an apparent thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Djuricic was not particularly involved while he was on the pitch and asked to come out after a sprint. He is headed for some tests. Hamed Traore replaced him in this one, but Jeremie Boga has good chances to be back after an illness in Wednesday's match against Juventus.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kaan Ayhan - Called up for Venezia tilt Ayhan (illness) has been named in Sassuolo's squad list to face Venezia Saturday.

Impact Ayhan is good to go after sitting out one game with an illness. However, he has appeared in just three matches so far (one start), notching four tackles, two clearances and one cross.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hamed Junior Traoré - Will be option against Venezia Traore (illness) will be available for Saturday's match versus Venezia, coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Traore is good to go after missing one game with an illness. Jeremie Boga remains out, but Hamed Traore still might not get the nod as Gianluca Scamacca bagged a brace in the last game. Traore has started just once so far, notching one goal, five shots, six chances created and four crosses in seven appearances.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremie Boga - Will stay out versus Venezia Boga (illness) has not return to full practice and will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against Venezia, coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Boga has partly shaken off the illness as he logged a pair of limited practices, but he is not ready to play yet. Sassuolo had decent success in the past game using Giacomo Raspadori and Gianluca Scamcca together, with Filip Djuricic moving to the left flank.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Andrea Consigli - Poor in draw Consigli made two saves and one clearance during Sunday's two-all draw with Genoa.

Impact Consigli made two saves on four shots faced as his poor form continued. Before the international break the keeper had been a solid option in most matches, but his form has seemingly fallen off a cliff, he's a risky option until he finds form once more.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giacomo Raspadori - Creates three chances Raspadori created three chances and made two tackles during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Genoa.

Impact Raspadori failed to put a shot on goal or get an assist, but did have some decent creativity. The forward's upside is limited, but in the few matches he's started he's been a reasonable fantasy option. Next up is a clash with a relegation-battling Venezia.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Three crosses in draw Toljan sent in three inaccurate crosses and made three clearances and two tackles during Sunday's two-all draw with Genoa.

Impact Toljan has some decent value at right-back, but has yet to get on the scoresheet this season, limiting his upside. The full-back still has a nice floor, but unless he starts taking set-pieces or consistently scoring he has little ceiling.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE