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Sassuolo

Sassuolo

Serie A

Season Statistics

36 MATCHES
PLAYED
Win (39%) Draw (19%) Loss (42%)
36 Played
14 Won
7 Drawn
15 Lost
44 Goals For
46 Goals Against

Team Overview

Sassuolo have established themselves as one of Serie A's most intriguing footballing projects, built on a foundation of attacking football and youth development that has consistently punched above their weight since their top-flight arrival. The Neroverdi have earned respect across Italian football for their commitment to entertaining, possession-based play and their ability to nurture young talent before selling to Europe's elite clubs. Under Fabio Grosso's guidance, the club continues to prioritize technical development and fluid attacking movements that have become synonymous with their identity.

This season presents a mixed picture for Sassuolo, with their 14 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses from 36 matches reflecting the competitive nature of Serie A's middle tier. Their goal statistics of 44 scored and 46 conceded demonstrate a relatively balanced approach, though the negative goal difference of minus-two suggests room for improvement in both phases of play. The team has managed 8 clean sheets while failing to score in 11 matches, indicating occasional struggles with consistency in their attacking output despite their reputation for free-flowing football.

Sassuolo's home form has been notably stronger than their away performances, collecting 9 wins from 18 home fixtures compared to just 5 victories on the road. This disparity highlights their comfort playing at the Mapei Stadium, where they can implement their preferred style more effectively. Their recent form shows characteristic inconsistency, but the underlying commitment to developing players and maintaining their distinctive footballing philosophy remains unchanged. The club's long-term vision continues to focus on sustainable growth through smart recruitment and tactical innovation, ensuring they remain a respected presence in Italy's top division.

Squad (31 players)

Goalkeepers (4)

A. Murić
#49 A. Murić
G. Satalino
#12 G. Satalino
S. Turati
#13 S. Turati
G. Zacchi
#16 G. Zacchi

Defenders (11)

L. Barani
#76 L. Barani
Fali Candé
#5 Fali Candé
W. Coulibaly
#25 W. Coulibaly
J. Doig
#3 J. Doig
U. Garcia
#23 U. Garcia
J. Idzes
#21 J. Idzes
T. Macchioni
#4 T. Macchioni
T. Muharemović
#80 T. Muharemović
Pedro Felipe
#66 Pedro Felipe
F. Romagna
#19 F. Romagna
S. Walukiewicz
#6 S. Walukiewicz

Midfielders (9)

D. Bakola
#50 D. Bakola
D. Boloca
#11 D. Boloca
C. Frangella
#33 C. Frangella
E. Iannoni
#44 E. Iannoni
I. Koné
#90 I. Koné
L. Lipani
#35 L. Lipani
N. Matić
#18 N. Matić
K. Thorstvedt
#42 K. Thorstvedt
A. Vranckx
#40 A. Vranckx

Attackers (7)

A. Laurienté
#45 A. Laurienté
C. Volpato
#7 C. Volpato
D. Berardi
#10 D. Berardi
A. Fadera
#20 A. Fadera
L. Moro
#24 L. Moro
M'Bala Nzola
#8 M'Bala Nzola
A. Pinamonti
#99 A. Pinamonti

Player Statistics

2025/26 Season
# Player Pos Rating Apps Goals Assists Mins Tackles Passes
45
A. Laurienté
A. Laurienté
FW 6.9 36 6 9 2460 24 728
99
A. Pinamonti
A. Pinamonti
FW 6.5 34 8 3 2459 9 448
6
S. Walukiewicz
S. Walukiewicz
DF 6.7 34 0 1 2855 50 1238
21
J. Idzes
J. Idzes
DF 6.7 34 0 0 3009 28 1401
90
I. Koné
I. Koné
MF 7.0 33 6 0 2619 29 1054
49
A. Murić
A. Murić
GK 7.2 32 0 0 2880 0 927
18
N. Matić
N. Matić
MF 7.0 32 1 1 2581 42 1645
80
T. Muharemović
T. Muharemović
DF 6.9 31 2 2 2745 44 1557
3
J. Doig
J. Doig
DF 6.6 30 0 0 1926 33 732
42
K. Thorstvedt
K. Thorstvedt
MF 6.9 30 4 4 2278 43 981
20
A. Fadera
A. Fadera
FW 6.7 28 2 1 980 36 257
10
D. Berardi
D. Berardi
FW 7.0 24 8 4 1808 26 589
35
L. Lipani
L. Lipani
MF 6.5 22 0 1 918 25 419
7
C. Volpato
C. Volpato
MF 6.8 22 2 4 1058 16 385
25
W. Coulibaly
W. Coulibaly
DF 6.7 18 0 0 868 20 357
40
A. Vranckx
A. Vranckx
MF 6.5 16 0 0 692 16 245
44
E. Iannoni
E. Iannoni
MF 6.5 15 1 0 269 6 111
24
L. Moro
L. Moro
FW 6.4 14 0 0 231 5 44
8
M'Bala Nzola
M'Bala Nzola
FW 6.6 12 1 1 380 4 90
5
Fali Candé
Fali Candé
DF 6.5 12 0 0 512 9 191
23
U. Garcia
U. Garcia
DF 7.0 11 1 1 763 15 332
19
F. Romagna
F. Romagna
DF 6.8 5 0 0 315 1 183
50
D. Bakola
D. Bakola
MF 6.7 5 0 1 126 5 43
13
S. Turati
S. Turati
GK 7.1 4 0 0 360 0 106
11
D. Boloca
D. Boloca
MF 6.5 2 0 0 135 2 56
66
Pedro Felipe
Pedro Felipe
DF - 1 0 0 1 0 1

Recent Transfers

2024/25 & 2025/26

Arrivals (59)

U. Garcia
From Marseille
Loan Feb 2026
D. Bakola
From Marseille
Transfer Feb 2026
B. Knezovic
From Salernitana
Return from loan Jan 2026
M'Bala Nzola
From Fiorentina
Loan Jan 2026
T. Macchioni
From Sassuolo
- Dec 2025
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Departures (72)

C. Odenthal
To Bari
Loan Feb 2026
L. Skjellerup
To Spezia
Loan Feb 2026
N. Pierini
To Sampdoria
Loan Feb 2026
Y. Paz
To Reggiana
Loan Jan 2026
I. Koné
To Marseille
Return from loan Jan 2026
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Injuries & Availability

5 Out 0 Doubtful
E. Pieragnolo
E. Pieragnolo Knee Injury
Out
D. Boloca
D. Boloca Muscle Injury
Out
S. Turati
S. Turati Illness
Out
F. Cande
F. Cande Knee Injury
Out
J. Idzes
J. Idzes Foot Injury
Out

Impact Analysis

Sassuolo face significant personnel challenges with five players currently unavailable, creating notable gaps across multiple areas of their squad. The injury list spans various positions, with knee problems affecting both E. Pieragnolo and F. Cande, while D. Boloca remains sidelined with a muscle injury and J. Idzes is out with a foot injury. Additionally, S. Turati's illness further depletes the available options, highlighting the breadth of the current fitness concerns.

The diverse nature of these absences tests Sassuolo's squad depth considerably, particularly with the combination of physical injuries requiring potentially extended recovery periods. Knee and muscle injuries typically demand careful management, while Idzes's foot problem adds another layer of complexity to team selection. The simultaneous unavailability of five players forces tactical adjustments and places greater responsibility on the remaining squad members to maintain competitive standards. This situation will likely require rotational changes and potentially altered formations as the coaching staff work around these absences. The ability to cope with this injury burden will prove crucial for maintaining consistency in upcoming fixtures, making squad management and the performance of replacement players particularly important factors in Sassuolo's immediate prospects.

Recent Form

LWDWL
L Torino 2-1 (A)
W AC Milan 2-0 (H)
D Fiorentina 0-0 (A)
W Como 2-1 (H)
L Genoa 2-1 (A)

Form Analysis

Sassuolo's recent form presents a picture of inconsistency, with their two wins, one draw, and two losses highlighting the unpredictable nature of their performances. The highlight of this period was undoubtedly their impressive 2-0 home victory over AC Milan, demonstrating their capability to rise to the occasion against top-tier opposition. This result, combined with their 2-1 home win against Como, suggests they possess greater threat levels when playing at their own stadium.

However, their away form tells a different story, with defeats to both Torino and Genoa by identical 2-1 scorelines indicating struggles on the road. The goalless draw with Fiorentina away represents their only clean sheet in this five-match sequence, though it also highlighted occasional difficulties in breaking down organized defenses. With six goals scored across these fixtures, their attacking output appears modest but functional, while conceding five goals suggests defensive vulnerabilities that opponents have consistently exploited. The narrow margins in four of these five matches indicate Sassuolo's encounters tend to be tightly contested affairs, with their ability to secure positive results often hinging on fine details and execution in crucial moments.

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