Juventus travel to Reggio Emilia to face Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium in the final fixture of Serie A’s first half of the season. After the setback against Lecce, Luciano Spalletti’s side are under pressure to return to winning ways, with the focus firmly on turning strong performances into results.
The Bianconeri enter the match with several absences due to injuries, forcing Spalletti into a series of tactical adjustments. Sassuolo, meanwhile, come into the game following back-to-back draws against Parma and Bologna and will once again be without captain Domenico Berardi, who remains sidelined.
Spalletti is expected to rely on Teun Koopmeiners in defence in place of the injured Kelly, while Andrea Cambiaso should keep his place on the left flank. Fabio Miretti and Edon Zhegrova are in contention for a starting spot behind the striker, with Lois Openda currently favourite to lead the line ahead of Jonathan David.
All eyes will be on how Juventus respond after their recent stumble, with Spalletti demanding both intensity and control as his team aim to finish the first half of the campaign on a high.
Sassuolo Line-Up (4-3-3)
Muric; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Muharemovic, Doig; Thorstvedt, Matic, Koné; Fadera, Pinamonti, Laurienté.
Probable Juventus Line-up (3-4-2-1)
Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Koopmeiners; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Miretti, Yildiz; Openda.
