Sassuolo Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Josh Doig - Pretty good versus Atalanta Doig (knee) had five crosses (two accurate), five clearances, one key pass and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Doig was under pressure but held his own and also attacked more than in his previous games with Sassuolo. He looked better in the back too despite the result, as he held his direct opponent in check. He has notched seven crosses (two accurate), four chances created, and nine tackles in four games since the January switch.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Boloca - No stats against Atalanta Boloca (illness) had 21 touches and no meaningful stats in 29 minutes in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Atalanta.

Impact Boloca played half an hour but did almost nothing. He hasn't been totally healthy in the past month, missing one due to an illness and previously suffering from a knee bruise, and Luca Lipani has taken advantage of that. He has been a regular starter all season long, so he'll get the chance to return to the Xi sooner rather than later. He has tallied nine tackles (eight won), four shots (one on target) and seven clearances in his last five showings.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Volpato - Active as sub versus Atalanta Volpato (thigh) had one chance created, four crosses (one accurate), two corners and one tackle (zero won) in 18 minutes in Saturday's 3-0 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Volpato put up good numbers since he didn't play a lot. He might return to the starting lineup with a clean week of practice, as Domenico Berardi (knee) isn't expected to return versus Empoli and Nedim Bajrami and Samu Castillejo have been underwhelming. He has scored once and posted four shots (two on target), eight crosses (three accurate) and five tackles in his last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Carnesecchi saves the same penalty TWICE! | Top Moment | Atalanta-Sassuolo | Serie A 2023/24

FEBRUARY 19 • YOUTUBE

ATALANTA-SASSUOLO 3-0 | HIGHLIGHTS | La Dea cruise to 5th consecutive win | Serie A 2023/24

FEBRUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Cristian Volpato - Back on bench Volpato (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Volpato returns to the team sheet Saturday, ending his one-match absence due to a thigh issue. The attacker should be expected to remain on the bench moving forward despite starting in his last appearance, as that was his only start of the whole season.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Boloca - On bench against Atalanta Boloca (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Atalanta.

Impact Boloca has put his illness behind him, gaining a spot on the bench after missing the club's last contest. The midfielder will most likely find the starting XI in the club's next match, as he has only ended up on the bench in three of the matches he has been an option for.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Doig - Starting Saturday Doig (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's contest against Atalanta.

Impact Doig will avoid the sidelines after picking up a knee issue this week, having been named to the starting XI to face Atalanta. The wing-back should be expected to remain in a starting role moving forward, as he has only missed out on five starts when an option.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Boloca - Will return versus Atalanta Boloca (illness) has healed up and will be back versus Atalanta away Saturday, SportMediaset reported.

Impact Boloca had a clean week of training after dealing with the flu and might reclaim his starting job over Luca Lipani, who has been okay in relief in the past two fixtures, as he wasn't 100 percent and came off the bench versus Bologna. He has tallied four shots (one on target), nine tackles (eight won), and seven clearances in his last four showings.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Volpato - Available against Atalanta Volpato (thigh) "has recovered and will be in contention Saturday," coach Alessio Dionisi informed.

Impact Volpato will make a quick return after a mild thigh issue and will compete with Samu Castillejo, Gregoire Defrel and Nedim Bajrami to replace Domenico Berardi. He has looked the best out of the bunch but might not be fit enough to start. He has scored once and added six shots (two on target), seven chances created and 17 crosses (five accurate) in his last six appearances (one start).

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Will miss Atalanta clash Erlic (thigh) "didn't train fully this week due to muscle fatigue and will be out Saturday," coach Alessio Dionisi relayed.

Impact Erlic avoided significant issues but won't be an option this week. He'll likely be replaced by Ruan, who's their only other right-footed midfielder. Either Mattia Viti or Gianmarco Ferrari will complete the backline.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Doig - Good to go for Atalanta clash Doig (knee) "practiced with us for the entire week and is available for Saturday's game versus Atalanta," coach Alessio Dionisi informed.

Impact Doig picked up a knock in the last game, but it was nothing more than that, and he should be able to retain his starting job at left-back, where Sassuolo don't have many more options. He has played thrice since joining, tallying three key passes, two crosses (two accurate) and eight tackles.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Armand Lauriente - Decent in attack again Lauriente registered three shots (two on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Torino.

Impact Lauriente continued his solid run of form by taking multiple shots on target for the third time in four games. He hasn't scored since September but eight of the last 11 shots he's taken have been on frame so he is inching closer to a second league goal of the year.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Holmgren Pedersen - Two-way impact in draw Pedersen assisted once to go with eight crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Torino.

Impact Pedersen played the full match for the seventh consecutive game as he won both of his tackles and made a clearance along with two interceptions in addition to his second assist on the season. He looks entrenched on the right of Sassuolo's defense with eight of his ten starts coming in the last eight contests.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Pinamonti - Bags goal against Torino Pinamonti scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Torino.

Impact Pinamonti scored his eighth goal of the season and his third in his last seven matches as he took at least three shots for the first time since late December. With Domenico Berardi out until at least late February with a knee injury, Pinamonti will be tasked with a bigger share of the Sassuolo attack.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Andrea Consigli - Makes one save in draw Consigli recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Torino.

Impact Consigli's solitary save in this match is the only stop he made in his past three appearances and he is yet to record a second clean sheet this season, with one shutout in 21 games. He faces Atalanta away from home next time out.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gregoire Defrel - Returns in Torino game Defrel (calf) had one shot (zero on goal) in 17 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Torino.

Impact Defrel saw some action off the bench with Domenico Berardi (knee) out and Samu Castillejo (thigh) less than than 100 percent after sitting out two months due to a calf strain. He'll be a depth option in multiple offensive roles going forward. He has logged one assist, five shots (one on target), three chances created, and six tackles in 10 seasonal appearances (two starts).

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Erlic - Limps off late in Torino match Erlic had one tackle (one won) and four clearances before leaving Saturday's 1-1 draw with Torino at the 95th minute due to a thigh problem, DAZN reported.

Impact Erlic had a fine showing even though Torino bagged one goal. He was clutching the back of his thigh upon getting replaced. Ruan would enter the XI if he was unable to recover for Saturday's away contest versus Atalanta.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Doig - Subs off late versus Torino Doig recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Torino before leaving due to a possible knee injury in the stoppage time, DAZN reported...

Impact Doig struggled to contain Raoul Bellanova on the wing and didn't do much offensively. He left after banging knees with an opponent and getting some medical attention. He'll likely take some tests before Saturday's away game versus Atalanta. Mattia Viti and Filippo Missori can play in such a role if need be.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 10 • YOUTUBE

Marash Kumbulla - Given spot on bench Kumbulla (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's contest against Torino.

Impact Kumbulla will look to earn his first minutes of the season Saturday, making the team sheet after a long battle with an ACL injury that dates back to the start of the season. He has appeared on the bench in previous matches but still hasn't found the field, so he will hope for that against Torino. Expect the defender to remain on the bench in future matches, most likely not starting much this season.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Samu Castillejo - On bench to face Torino Castillejo (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Torino.

Impact Castillejo is making his return to play Saturday after missing the club's last contest due to an illness. The attacker lines up on the bench after reaching full fitness, most likely remaining here for future matches, as he has mainly served in a rotational role this season, only starting six times all season.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Boloca - Out versus Torino Boloca will miss Saturday's clash with Torino due to the flu, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Boloca came down with an illness and didn't make the game-day squad list. Luca Lipani is getting the second start in a row next to Matheus Henrique in the midfield, as the latter was suspended last week, while Boloca was banged up and came off the bench.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Volpato - Ruled out for Torino game Volpato will miss Saturday's clash with Torino due to a minor injury, coach Alessio Dionisi relayed.

Impact Volpato looked good in his first start last week, but he also suffered an ailment that won't allow him to play Saturday. Samu Castillejo (thigh) is available after missing the past match. Nedim Bajrami and Emil Ceide are also options in the role.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Samu Castillejo - Good to go for Torino match Castillejo (thigh) "started the week working on the side, but then he re-joined the group and so he will be available Saturday," coach Alessio Dionisi announced.

Impact Castilejo was a late scratch for the past game, but his issue was minor. He might get the nod despite the hiccup since Domenico Berardi (knee) and Cristian Volpato (thigh) are hurt. Nedim Bajrami and Emil Ceide are the other options are the position.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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