Juventus struggles with possession in loss to Sassuolo

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Juventus struggles with possession in loss to Sassuolo
Summary

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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  • Juventus loses 3-2 to Sassuolo on September 13, 2026.
  • Match exposed Juventus' lack of off-ball movement and poor decision-making.
  • Juventus held 58% possession but could not create chances.
  • Sassuolo's defensive strategy effectively stifled Juventus' attacks.
  • Juventus aims to resolve tactical shortcomings in upcoming matches.
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Inside the three broken possession habits that paralyzed Juventus against a completely unbothered Sassuolo block.

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