How Juventus could line up against Sassuolo amid injury crisis
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Juventus are preparing to face Sassuolo with a squad depleted by injuries, forcing the coach into potential selection changes.
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Attributed to original sourceLuciano Spalletti has limited options in central midfield with just two players available for the next match against Sassuolo: here’s how the Bianconeri could line up at the Mapei Stadium.
Juventus will visit Sassuolo on Sunday night, but are currently preparing for their trip to Reggio Emilia without nine first-team players.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 11: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus controls the ball against Tommaso Cassandro of Palermo FC during the match between Juventus and Palermo at HBF Park on August 11, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Kenan Yildiz, Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram are those expected to remain out of action for longer , while Weston McKennie, Andrea Cambiaso and Pape Matar Sarr are being monitored day by day.
As things stand, the only central midfielders available for the next Serie A match are Douglas Luiz and Teun Koopmeiners.
According to Gazzetta , only Sarr and McKennie might recover in time for this weekend’s clash, but they are surely not fit to start, and the Tottenham loanee has more chances to recover than the USMNT star.
TURIN, ITALY – AUGUST 29: Douglas Luiz of Juventus passes the ball under pressure from Christian Ordonez and Mandela Keita of Parma during the Serie A match between Juventus and Parma Calcio at Allianz Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Sarr is working to regain match fitness, while McKennie is dealing with muscle fatigue.
According to Gazzetta, Spalletti is expected to confirm the same back line that drew 1-1 against Milan last weekend: Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, Jhon Lucumì and Zeki Celik.
Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz will be the starters in central midfield, with NextGen talent Augusto Sedorf Owusu going to the bench, as he did against Milan, to add depth in the middle of the park.
TURIN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 06: Luka Modric of Milan is challenged by Teun Koopmeiners of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus and AC Milan at Allianz Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Kerim Alajbegovic, Nico Gonzalez and Francisco Conceiçao will likely start again behind Randal Kolo Muani, whom Spalletti defended despite a poor performance against Milan.
Probable Juventus XI vs. Sassuolo La Gazzetta dello Sport’s predicted Juventus line-up for their match vs. Sassuolo.
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Juventus are dealing with an injury crisis ahead of their Serie A fixture against Sassuolo. The article examines the likely starting XI options available to the coach given the absentees, highlighting which positions are most affected and what tactical adjustments may be required. With key players unavailable, the lineup choices could significantly influence Juventus's approach to the match.
Chance analysis
An injury crisis at Juventus heading into a league fixture tests squad depth and forces tactical flexibility. For a club of Juventus's stature, losing multiple players at once can disrupt rhythm and identity, particularly in attack and midfield where rotation is hardest. How the coach reshapes the XI against Sassuolo will signal both the short-term response and the longer-term reliance on fringe players stepping up.
Juventus face a weakened squad that may force tactical adjustments and reduce their effectiveness, particularly if key attacking or defensive players are missing.