Luciano Spalletti addresses Juventus injury list ahead of Sassuolo match

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti is urging his squad to reject an alibi mentality despite a significant injury crisis. The team faces Sassuolo at Mapei Stadium on Sunday at 19:45 UK time without several key players, including Manuel Locatelli, who faces a long-term recovery following knee surgery. Weston McKennie is confirmed out for the fixture, while Andrea Cambiaso faces a late fitness assessment. New signing Pape Matar Sarr is available for selection, and Nick Woltemade is being considered for a starting role. Spalletti indicated that the club will maintain its tactical flexibility to compensate for the personnel shortages across the squad.

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