Sassuolo Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Martin Erlic - Clears suspension Erlic completed a one-game ban in Monday's 1-1 draw with Udinese.

Impact Erlic will resume being available in Friday's away game versus Salernitana and likely start over either Ruan or Gian Marco Ferrari. He has posted six tackles (three won), two interceptions and eight clearances in his last three showings, with one clean sheet.

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SASSUOLO-UDINESE 1-1 | HIGHLIGHTS | Honours Even in Relegation Battle | Serie A 2023/24

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Marash Kumbulla - Makes bench for Udinese game Kumbulla (thigh) is available for Monday's fixture versus Udinese.

Impact Kumbulla has passed a fitness test after getting hurt with Albania, but Ruan is getting the call to replace Martin Erlic (suspension) next to Gianmarco Ferrari.

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Jeremy Toljan - Returns to starting lineup versus Udinese Toljan (thigh) is getting the nod in Monday's fixture against Udinese.

Impact Toljan has gotten early during the break and will make the XI despite not playing since early January, with Marcus Pedersen dropping to the bench. He has tallied five assists in 18 seasonal appearances.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Probable for Udinese fixture Toljan (thigh) is slated to be available for Monday's clash with Udinese, Gazzetta di Modena reported.

Impact Toljan has been in and out of the squad list in the past month due to the lingering effects of a major thigh strain but appears to have gotten healthy during the break. He was a fixture of the formation, starting over Marcus Pedersen, before the injury, but it remains to be seen how many minutes he could play since he's been sidelined for a long time.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Questionable for Udinese tilt Kumbulla returned from international duties with an adductor issue, coach Davide Ballardini informed.

Impact Kumbulla is a candidate to replace Martin Erlic (suspension) but will have to be assessed in the next couple of days after getting banged up with Albania. He has played just 19 minutes since joining in January. Ruan and Mattia Viti have better chances of making the XI.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Takes five corners Lauriente delivered six crosses (one accurate), took five corners and had two shots off target in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Lauriente was Sassuolo's top crosser and took five of his team's six corners. He was unable to carve out many openings with just one chance created. The winger has featured in all but one game this season, contributing four assists and one goal. However, these numbers are notably lower compared to his performances from last season.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Concedes once Consigli made three saves and conceded once in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Consigli twice did well to thwart Bryan Cristante, but was deprived of his third clean sheet of the season by a Lorenzo Pellegrini wonder strike. Sassuolo have improved defensively in recent weeks, with just three goals conceded in their last three matches compared to a staggering 12 conceded in the preceding three. Consigli next faces 14th-placed Udinese next Monday.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Will miss Udinese game Erlic had three blocks, two tackles (one won) and one block and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Roma.

Impact Erlic had a fine showing despite the loss but won't be an option for the next game after getting booked for the fifth time. Ruan or Marash Kumbulla will take his place in the back against Udinese in two week's time.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Thorstvedt - Completes ban Thorstvedt served a one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Thorsvedt has avoided relevant injuries after subbing off in his previous appearance and will start over either Pedro Obiang or Matheus Henrique in the Udinese game after the break. He has scored once and added eight shots (two on target), six chances created and two inaccurate crosses in his last five showings.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Doig - Avialable against Udinese Doig served a one-game ban in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Doig will return against Udinese and likely start over Mattia Viti on the left wing. The teammate can also feature as a center-back. He has made the XI in every game since joining in January. He has tallied 19 crosses (three accurate), three chances created and eight tackles (five won) in his last five showings.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

ROMA-SASSUOLO 1-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Pellegrini secures three points for Giallorossi | Serie A 2023/24

MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE

🔴 LIVE | Warm up | Roma-Sassuolo | Serie A TIM 2023/24

MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE

Pedro Obiang - Surprise starter versus Roma Obiang (thigh) is in the XI to face Roma on Sunday.

Impact Obiang is making his first start of the season after sitting out multiple months due to a tendon tear in his thigh. He has been picked up over Daniel Boloca in the midfield and will be a defensive-minded option in the role the rest of the way.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gregoire Defrel - Avoids injuries Defrel subbed off due to fatigue last week and will be available against Roma on Sunday, Ansa reported.

Impact Defrel didn't require tests following the game and trained fully throughout the week. He made his first start in months in the last round with a new coach at the helm and Domenico Berardi (Achilles) lost for the season. He'll tussle with Samu Castillejo and Nedim Bajrami from here on out. He has posted six tackles (three won), one chance and one off-target shot in his last five appearances. He's still searching for his first seasonal goal.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

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Marcus Holmgren Pedersen - Wins two tackles versus Frosinone Pedersen (illness) had one inaccurate cross, one interception, two clerances and two tackles (both won) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Frosinone.

Impact Pedersen managed to start and go to distance despite battling an illness in the lead-up to the game and turned in a strong defensive performance to help his team secure a rare clean sheet. He's poised for more starts since Jeremy Toljan (thigh) is struggling to shake off a thigh injury. He has totaled nine crosses (one accurate), eight tackles (seven won) and 12 clearances in the last five rounds.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Doig - Notches three crosses Doig registered three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Frosinone. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32nd minute.

Impact Doig saw his eighth straight start Saturday since joining the club, putting up a decent performance on both ends of the field. He managed one chance created and three crosses in the attack while adding on three interceptions, four tackles and four clearances in the defense. He has been pretty solid since making the move to Sassuolo, registering six chances created, seven interceptions, 14 clearances, 16 tackles and 21 crosses in his eight appearances.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Whips in four crosses Lauriente generated one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Frosinone. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Lauriente took a step down from his great performance in the club's last match against Verona, however, he still registered a team-high of four crosses. He continued his streak of no goal contributions, now having gone six games since his last, notching 17 shots and six chances created across that span. The attacker will hope to change that in the club's next match, as he only has five goal contributions this season, eight less than last season, despite playing in the same amount of games.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Pinamonti - Takes three shots Pinamonti had three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Frosinone.

Impact Pinamonti was not able to bag a goal despite firing in three shots Saturday, now going without a goal for his third straight match. Over that span, he has been pretty disappointing, only registering four shots and one chance created. However, he hopes to change that in the club's next match and add to his nine goals this season, trying to hit double digits for only the second time in his career.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Uros Racic - Assist in win Racic assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Frosinone.

Impact Racic had a pretty good match Saturday, as he assisted on the only goal of the game after finding Kristian Thorstvedt in the 58th minute. This gives the midfielder a goal contribution in each of his last two starts, being his only two goal contributions of the season, as he scored a goal against Napoli on Feb. 28. He will hope to keep the starting job after his run of success in that role, adding on an additional three shots, two tackles and one chance created to go along with his goal contributions across the two contests.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Clean sheet against Frosinone Consigli had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Frosinone.

Impact Consigli had a tranquil day in net, notching only one save and allowing zero goals in a match dominated by his club. This was the goalie's first clean sheet in eight games, now having two on the season. He will hope to continue the streak going into the club's next match when they face Roma on Sunday.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

SASSUOLO-FROSINONE 1-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | Thorstvedt secures massive win for Sassuolo | Serie A 2023/24

MARCH 9 • YOUTUBE

Gregoire Defrel - Bows out early against Frosinone Defrel created one scoring chance and had one tackle (zero won) and one interception in 72 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Frosinone before subbing off due to a muscular injury, S...

Impact Defrel got the call to replace Domenico Berardi (Achilles) making just his first start in the season, but he had a subpar performance and couldn't finish the game. He'll be evaluated ahead of Sunday's away game against Roma. Samu Castillejo and Cristian Volpato can also man the position if need be.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Thorstvedt - Nets and leaves injury versus Frosinone Thorstvedt scored one goal to go with one (one on target), one inaccurate cross and two tackles (zero won), picked up his fifth yellow card and bowed out due to a muscular issue in...

Impact Thorstvedt decided the game with a quality first touch and strike from inside the box but couldn't go to distance due to an apparent thigh issue. He'll miss next Sunday's away game versus Roma due to yellow-card accumulation and will look to return on April 1st versus Udinese. Matheus Henrique or Daniel Boloca will take his place in the midfield in the upcoming fixture.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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