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Jeremy Toljan - Unavailable against Napoli Toljan (thigh) isn't an option for Wednesday's game versus Napoli, the Serie A site relayed.

Impact Toljan has gone backward after making the bench in the past game after a multi-week absence. It's unclear at this point whether he suffered a new problem or if he's simply being not 100 percent following the previous one, also considering the short turnaround. Marcus Pedersen is logging another start.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Berardi with squad Berardi (knee) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Napoli.

Impact Berardi had missed the last five matches with a knee injury, but is back and is an option with the team again. He will look to return to the lineup after having started all 16 appearances, recording nine goals and three assists.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Starting on bench Erlic (thigh) is on the bench during Wednesday's match versus Napoli.

Impact Erlic is back with the team after missing the last two matches with a thigh injury. He will likely return to the starting XI one fully fit after having started 21 of the 22 games played, recording a goal while averaging about four clearances per contest.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Domenico Berardi - Late call for Napoli fixture Berardi (knee) wasn't listed among the players that would for sure miss Wednesday's game against Napoli by new coach Emiliano Bigica.

Impact Berardi has been out since late January due to a meniscus tear and the ensuing surgery but recently returned to practice and might resume being an option midweek. He'd likely be eased into action despite his usual starring role. He has scored nine goals and added three assists, 50 shots (24 on target) and 25 chances created in his 16 seasonal appearances (all starts).

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Questionable for Napoli game Erlic (thigh) wasn't ruled out by new coach Emiliano Bigica in the pre-game presser ahead of Wednesday's tilt versus Napoli.

Impact Erlic has sat out the past two fixtures due to a thigh problem but has a shot to return for this one. He has started almost every game when healthy. He has posted 15 clearances, two interceptions and two blocks in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Viti - Will miss Napoli clash Viti won't return versus Napoli, coach Emiliano Bigica informed.

Impact Viti will sit out his second match in a row due to an unspecified muscular problem and is doubtful for the ensuing one against Verona given the short time to recover at his disposal. Ruan and Gianmarco Ferrari started in the previous tilt, while Martin Erlic (thigh) is touch-and-go for this one.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Empoli's fairytale continues | Final Minutes | Sassuolo-Empoli | Serie A 2023/24

FEBRUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

Sassuolo fires Dionisi and puts youth team coach Bigica temporarily in charge Serie A struggler Sassuolo has fired Alessio Dionisi as coach and put youth team manager Emiliano Bigica temporarily in charge

FEBRUARY 25 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sassuolo fires Dionisi and puts youth team coach Bigica temporarily in charge

Serie A struggler Sassuolo has fired Alessio Dionisi as coach and put youth team manager Emiliano Bigica temporarily in charge

FEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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FEBRUARY 24 • YOUTUBE

Armand Lauriente - Fires four shots in Empoli bout Lauriente registered four shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), one key pass and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Empoli.

Impact Lauriente had a respectable showing thanks to his volume but was once again not clutch in the final third despite a high number of touches. He hasn't scored since late September. He has provided an assist and logged eight shots (three on target), five key passes and 14 crosses (three accurate) in the last four rounds. Sassuolo will face Napoli at home Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Unused against Empoli Toljan (thigh) didn't play in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Empoli.

Impact Toljan was a surprise presence on the bench since the coach had ruled out any return from injury for this one, so he might not have been totally fit. With more practice time in his legs, he should soon supplant Marcus Pedersen. He has started 18 times, tallying five assists, 17 chances created and 39 crosses (10 accurate).

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Boloca - Will miss Napoli match Boloca won one duel, generated one cross (zero accurate) and one interception and was booked for the fifth time in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Empoli.

Impact Boloca returned to the Xi after three matches but struggled to produce and was yanked early after getting cautioned. He'll be out Wednedsay due to yellow-card accumulation. Luca Lipani or Nedim Bajrami will take his place in the midfield versus Napoli.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Doig - Swings in six crosses versus Empoli Doig registered two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate), two tackles (one won), and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Empoli.

Impact Doig had his best offensive performance since switching teams in January but was caught out of position on a set piece ahead of the late game-winner by Empoli. He has logged 13 crosses (three accurate), five chances created and 11 tackles (eight won) in the last five rounds.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nedim Bajrami - Provides assist in Empoli game Bajrami assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Empoli.

Impact Bajrami didn't get the start this time but had a good impact off the bench, pacing his team in deliveries and finding Gianmarco Ferrari for his first assist of the season. He hadn't been particularly productive despite starting in the previous three games. Sassuolo are replacing Domenico Berardi (knee) by committee, and Cristian Volpato got the call in this case. He has logged seven chances created, seven shots (three on target) and 22 crosses (six accurate) in the last four fixtures.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Gian Marco Ferrari - Scores versus Empoli Ferrari won seven duels and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Empoli.

Impact Ferrari was more helpful in the opponent's box than in his own, as he hit the net with a quality header but also caused a PK due to a handball. He returned to the starting lineup after a month since Martin Erlic and Mattia Viti were both sidelined by thigh issues. He has logged six clearnces, three tackles (all woN9 and two interceptions in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Pinamonti - Redeems himself versus Empoli Pinamonti drew two fouls and scored one PK to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Empoli.

Impact Pinamonti made no mistake from the spot this time but didn't put up many stats, and his contribution wasn't enough for his team to come away with some points. He has scored twice in the last five matches, adding 10 shots (four on target) and two key passes. Sassuolo will face Napoli at home Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Allows three goals versus Empoli Consigli registered three saves and one clearance and conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Empoli.

Impact Consigli had a pair of solid saves but was let down by the defense, which didn't guard well on two set pieces and caused a PK. He hasn't shut down the opponents in six fixtures, where he has allowed 15 goals and made 14 saves. Sassuolo will face Napoli at home Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mattia Viti - Ruled out for Empoli game Viti is absent for Saturday's tilt versus Empoli due to a muscular injury, Sky informed.

Impact Viti got hurt in the final practice and will be re-assessed ahead of Wednesday's home game versus Napoli. Gianmarco Ferrari and Ruan are starting in the back since Martin Erlic (thigh) is out as well.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Toljan - Available versus Empoli Toljan (thigh) is a bench option for Sunday's game against Empoli.

Impact Toljan is back on the game-day squad list after sitting out six weeks due to a thigh lesion, but Marcus Pedersen will retain the starting job for this one. He had started in all but one fixture prior to the injury, collecting five assists.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Out again Saturday Erlic (thigh) won't recover for Saturday's game versus Empoli, coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Erlic will skip his second match in a row while tending to a thigh problem. Ruan or Marash Kumbulla will take his place in the back. The former started and fared decently in the past game.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 21 • YOUTUBE

Andrea Pinamonti - Misses PK against Atalanta Pinamonti had three shots (one on target) and missed a penalty during Saturday's 3-0 loss against Atalanta.

Impact Pinamonti was coming off scoring on the previous match but didn't enjoy the same success here and he was mostly held in check by defenders and missed a penalty during the first half despite having two chances to convert as the referee, assisted by VAR, ruled out the first attempt. With eight goals over 24 league starts, the striker is having a campaign full of ups and downs and he'll try to bounce back during next Saturday's clash against Empoli.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Concedes three versus Atalanta Consigli made three saves and conceded three goals during Saturday's 3-0 loss against Atalanta.

Impact Consigli had his part on the first goal scored by the opposition, as he gave a short rebound on a shot that looked easy to smother, leaving the net completely open for Marko Pasalic to score. The goalkeeper would be beaten twice more during the second half but he was still one of his team's best players here as his season-high eight saves avoided a much more embarrassing loss. With 12 goals conceded over his last five starts, Consigli will try to help Sassuolo bouncing back during next Saturday's clash against Empoli.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Marash Kumbulla - Unused versus Atalanta Kumbulla (knee) didn't feature in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Kumbulla was fit enough to make the bench but didn't play even though Martin Erlic (thigh) was out this week. He'll have to wait for his opportunity, although the hierarchies in the back are fluid at Sassuolo.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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Sassuolo fires Dionisi and puts youth team coach Bigica temporarily in charge