Juventus faces Sassuolo while managing a significant injury crisis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Juventus travels to Mapei Stadium on Sunday for a Serie A Matchday 4 fixture against Sassuolo. Manager Luciano Spalletti heads into the contest with a depleted roster, as nearly nine senior players are currently sidelined with injuries. This list includes captain Manuel Locatelli, who recently underwent surgery to repair a meniscus issue. Despite the absences, Spalletti has emphasized the need for the remaining squad to increase their collective responsibility and intensity. Juventus enters the match following a period of inconsistent results at this venue over the last five years. The team aims to maintain an unbeaten record for the season while preparing for a dense schedule that includes the start of the Europa League.
- •Juventus plays Sassuolo at Mapei Stadium on Sunday for Matchday 4.
- •Manager Luciano Spalletti is managing at least nine senior team injuries.
- •Captain Manuel Locatelli is unavailable due to meniscus surgery.
- •Sassuolo has conceded five goals through their first three league matches.
- •Juventus defeated Sassuolo 3-0 during their most recent visit to Mapei Stadium in January.
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"An extremely short-handed and banged up Juventus head to the Mapei Stadium to try and stay unbeaten this season.
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