Juventus struggles with possession in loss to Sassuolo

Juventus faced a 3-2 defeat against Sassuolo on September 13, 2026, at Mapei Stadium. The match highlighted Juventus' stagnant play, marked by poor off-ball movement and ineffective decision-making. Despite controlling 58% of possession, Juventus failed to translate territorial advantage into scoring opportunities. Sassuolo's compact defense capitalized on Juventus’ lack of dynamism, leading to an uninspired performance from the visitors. The loss underscores ongoing issues for Juventus as they continue to search for answers in their style of play.

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