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Sassuolo

Sassuolo

Serie A

Season Statistics

4 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (50%) Draw (25%) Loss (25%)
4 Played
2 Won
1 Drawn
1 Lost
8 Goals For
7 Goals Against

Team Overview

Sassuolo return to Serie A action under manager Alberto Aquilani, looking to build on a start to the season that has already produced some encouraging signs. Through four matches, the club has posted a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss, scoring eight goals while conceding seven. That positive goal difference of plus one suggests a team capable of matching opponents in attacking output, even if defensive consistency remains a work in progress, with clean sheets yet to materialize this campaign.

A closer look at the underlying numbers reveals a clear split in home and away form. Sassuolo have been imperious at home, winning both of their matches there without dropping points, while their away form has proven trickier, with one draw and one loss from two outings on the road. This pattern is not unusual for sides still finding their rhythm early in a season, and it points to a team that thrives when playing in front of its own supporters, drawing energy from home advantage while needing to sharpen its approach in unfamiliar environments. The team's recent form line of LWDW reflects a group capable of bouncing back after setbacks, suggesting resilience and adaptability rather than a rigid, one-dimensional identity.

Offensively, Sassuolo have shown they can find the net consistently, having scored in every match so far this season. That said, conceding seven goals in just four matches indicates there is room for improvement defensively, and balancing attacking ambition with defensive solidity will likely be a key storyline to watch as the campaign progresses. For a club that has historically prided itself on competitive, entertaining football within Serie A, this start offers a reasonable foundation, even as questions about consistency away from home remain to be answered.

Squad (34 players)

Goalkeepers (4)

A. Murić
#49 A. Murić
L. Nyarko
#22 L. Nyarko
G. Satalino
#12 G. Satalino
S. Turati
#80 S. Turati

Defenders (11)

D. Ćaleta-Car
#15 D. Ćaleta-Car
S. Cinquegrano
#46 S. Cinquegrano
A. Di Bitonto
#23 A. Di Bitonto
J. Doig
#3 J. Doig
J. Idzes
#21 J. Idzes
F. Leysen
#16 F. Leysen
Rafael Obrador
#33 Rafael Obrador
C. Odenthal
#26 C. Odenthal
I. Van der Brempt
#20 I. Van der Brempt
G. Vezzosi
#36 G. Vezzosi
S. Walukiewicz
#6 S. Walukiewicz

Midfielders (10)

Vasilije Adžić
#17 Vasilije Adžić
N. Baffoh
#37 N. Baffoh
D. Bakola
#50 D. Bakola
C. Frangella
#33 C. Frangella
A. Ghion
#8 A. Ghion
I. Koné
#90 I. Koné
L. Lipani
#35 L. Lipani
N. Matić
#18 N. Matić
I. Sulemana
#55 I. Sulemana
K. Thorstvedt
#42 K. Thorstvedt

Attackers (9)

A. Laurienté
#45 A. Laurienté
C. Volpato
#7 C. Volpato
D. Berardi
#10 D. Berardi
K. Bowie
#9 K. Bowie
B. Domínguez
#25 B. Domínguez
S. Esposito
#94 S. Esposito
G. Kulla
#14 G. Kulla
N. Pierini
#77 N. Pierini
L. Skjellerup
#19 L. Skjellerup

Player Statistics

2026/27 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
49
A. Murić
A. Murić
GK 7.5 4 0 0 365 0 110
18
N. Matić
N. Matić
MF 7.1 4 0 1 338 8 216
45
A. Laurienté
A. Laurienté
FW 7.0 4 0 1 365 2 124
42
K. Thorstvedt
K. Thorstvedt
MF 6.8 4 0 0 157 2 94
9
K. Bowie
K. Bowie
FW 6.8 4 1 0 274 2 45
3
J. Doig
J. Doig
DF 6.8 4 1 0 326 7 103
16
F. Leysen
F. Leysen
DF 7.0 4 0 1 291 6 135
17
Vasilije Adžić
Vasilije Adžić
MF 7.1 4 2 1 208 3 66
46
S. Cinquegrano
S. Cinquegrano
DF 6.6 4 0 0 365 4 128
10
D. Berardi
D. Berardi
FW 7.4 3 1 0 141 4 59
21
J. Idzes
J. Idzes
DF 6.6 3 0 0 261 0 99
7
C. Volpato
C. Volpato
FW 7.4 3 1 0 186 3 71
35
L. Lipani
L. Lipani
MF 6.2 3 0 0 116 2 38
25
B. Domínguez
B. Domínguez
FW 6.3 3 0 0 71 1 18
50
D. Bakola
D. Bakola
MF 7.2 3 0 1 220 7 130
33
Rafael Obrador
Rafael Obrador
DF 6.6 2 0 0 39 3 30
94
S. Esposito
S. Esposito
FW 8.0 1 1 0 70 0 31
15
D. Ćaleta-Car
D. Ćaleta-Car
DF 6.2 1 0 0 14 0 3
8
A. Ghion
A. Ghion
MF 6.7 1 0 0 10 1 11
26
C. Odenthal
C. Odenthal
DF 7.2 1 1 0 90 0 65
55
I. Sulemana
I. Sulemana
MF 7.0 1 0 0 30 0 26
14
G. Kulla
G. Kulla
FW - 1 0 0 2 0 2

Recent Transfers

2025/26 & 2026/27

Arrivals (62)

I. Sulemana
From Atalanta
Loan Aug 2026
D. Ćaleta-Car
From Lyon
Free agent Aug 2026
I. Van der Brempt
From Como
Loan Aug 2026
S. Esposito
From Cagliari
Loan Aug 2026
F. Leysen
From Union St. Gilloise
Loan Aug 2026
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Departures (64)

E. Iannoni
To Hellas Verona
Transfer Aug 2026
A. Pinamonti
To Lazio
Transfer Aug 2026
L. Moro
To Padova
Transfer Aug 2026
G. Zacchi
To Union Brescia
Loan Aug 2026
N. Catania
To Catania
Free agent Jul 2026
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Injuries & Availability

7 Out 0 Doubtful
D. Boloca
D. Boloca Muscle Injury
Out
F. Cande
F. Cande Knee Injury
Out
I. Kone
I. Kone Broken Leg
Out
Y. Paz
Y. Paz Knee Injury
Out
E. Pieragnolo
E. Pieragnolo Knee Injury
Out
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Impact Analysis

Sassuolo face a significant test of squad depth with seven players sidelined, none of whom are listed as doubtful, meaning all are confirmed absences. The list is heavily weighted toward the middle and back of the pitch. Boloca's muscle injury removes a key presence from midfield, while Volpato's thigh injury and Paz's knee issue further thin attacking midfield options. Defensively, the picture is equally stretched, with Cande, Pieragnolo and Walukiewicz all unavailable, covering multiple full-back and wide defensive roles, leaving fewer natural options to rotate across the back line. Kone's broken leg is notable both for the severity implied by the injury type and for removing another midfield body from contention.

With seven absences spanning defense and midfield simultaneously, this is not an issue confined to a single unit but a squad-wide depth challenge. The concentration of knee and muscle injuries across multiple positions suggests whoever steps in will need to adapt quickly, and cover players will likely be asked to fill multiple roles rather than simple like-for-like swaps. Overall, this represents a substantial test of Sassuolo's squad depth, with the simultaneous defensive and midfield absences likely to force selection changes and adjustments to established patterns of play until players return to full availability.

Recent Form

WDWLW
W Juventus 3-2 (H)
D Bologna 2-2 (A)
W Torino 2-1 (H)
L Atalanta 2-1 (A)
W Cesena 3-0 (H)

Form Analysis

Sassuolo have put together a productive stretch across their last five matches, collecting three wins, a draw, and a single loss, a record that points to a side finding consistency more often than not. The attack has been a clear strength, with 11 goals scored in this span, headlined by a 3-2 home win over Juventus and a 3-0 home victory against Cesena. Both results suggest the team is capable of asserting itself in front of its own supporters, having won all three of its matches on home soil in this stretch, including a 2-1 win over Torino. Away from home, the picture is more mixed: a 2-2 draw at Bologna showed defensive vulnerability even while matching their opponents goal for goal, and the 2-1 loss at Atalanta was the only defeat in the run, coming against one of the division's stronger sides.

Defensively, Sassuolo have conceded 7 goals over the five matches, indicating that while they are not shutting teams out, they have generally scored enough to offset those lapses. The pattern that emerges is a team thriving at home and creating goals consistently, but still searching for the same level of control on the road, particularly against tougher opposition like Atalanta.

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