Juventus struggles lead to Spalletti's mounting pressure after loss to Sassuolo

CBS Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Juventus struggles lead to Spalletti's mounting pressure after loss to Sassuolo
Summary

Juventus lost 3-2 to Sassuolo in a dramatic Serie A match on Saturday. After taking the lead following Edon Zhegrova's goal, Juventus conceded two late goals, resulting in a difficult defeat for coach Luciano Spalletti, who now faces scrutiny despite support from the club's CEO. Meanwhile, Napoli earned their second win of the season, defeating Bologna 1-0, and Franco Mastantuono made headlines by scoring a hat trick for Fiorentina in their first win against Venezia, marking the youngest Argentinian to do so in top European leagues. Lazio continued their positive form with a 2-2 draw against AC Milan, featuring a comeback led by Christian Pulisic.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Juventus lost to Sassuolo 3-2, marking a disappointing weekend for the club.
  • Spalletti faces increasing pressure after mixed performances early in the season.
  • Franco Mastantuono scored a hat trick, breaking Messi's record for Argentine players.
  • Napoli secured a 1-0 victory over Bologna to improve their standing.
  • Lazio held AC Milan to a 2-2 draw, featuring Pulisic's return and assist.
Latest Updates
  • 6:05 PMCBS SportsWeek 4 Serie A hot takes: Juventus' Luciano Spalletti in trouble; Franco Mastantuono to win MVP?
What they're saying
"

Meanwhile, Lazio need to be seriously considered as a candidates for the top four

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days