Juventus expects one Italian starter for upcoming Sassuolo Serie A match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Juventus prepares for the upcoming Serie A fixture against Sassuolo with a shift in its lineup composition. Recent reports indicate that Guglielmo Vicario is the only Italian player projected to start for the Bianconeri. This lineup change comes as Manuel Locatelli remains sidelined due to a serious injury, and Federico Gatti continues to serve primarily as a substitute. Traditionally a major contributor of players to the Italian national team, Juventus has increasingly prioritized international talent in recent transfer cycles. Despite the lack of domestic representation in the starting eleven, the club maintains its focus on squad performance and earning points. Juventus enters the away match at the home ground of Sassuolo as the favored side.
- •Guglielmo Vicario is projected as the only Italian starter for the match against Sassuolo.
- •Manuel Locatelli remains unavailable for the fixture due to a serious injury.
- •Federico Gatti is not expected to start despite recent appearances as a substitute.
- •Juventus continues to focus on acquiring international talent over domestic players.
- •The match is scheduled to take place at the home ground of Sassuolo.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Juventus set to have just one Italian start against Sassuolo
"Juventus have traditionally been the club that supplies a lot of players to the Italian national team, but the Bianconeri have since lost that edge as they invest more heavily in talents from outside ...
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