Serie A Live updates and official line-ups: Monza vs. Sassuolo
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Official lineups have been announced for the Serie A match between Monza and Sassuolo.
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Attributed to original sourceCheck the team news, official line-ups and action as it happens from tonight’s Serie A match between Monza and Sassuolo, where goals can be expected.
It kicks off at the U-Power Stadium in Monza at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
This is the opening fixture of Serie A Week 5, and so far the two teams have had very different experiences of the campaign.
LECCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Ricardo Mangas of AC Monza celebrates after scoring his side first goalduring the Serie A match between US Lecce and AC Monza at Stadio Via del Mare on September 13, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Monza have just one point to show for their trouble, earned in a 1-1 trip to Parma, as they were defeated by Inter, Udinese and Lecce.
Notably, Ivan Juric’s side are far from dull, because they scored six goals in four games, the trouble is that they also conceded 11.
Patrick Ciurria, Jan Ziolkowski and Matteo Pessina are still out of action, but Ricardo Mangas has recovered from an ankle knock.
There is a debut for goalkeeper Noel Tornqvist, who arrived from Como late in the transfer session.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 20: Domenico Berardi of US Sassuolo celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Hellas Verona FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on February 20, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Sassuolo have been impressive under new coach Alberto Aquilani, as after a dramatic 2-1 opening defeat to Atalanta, they beat Torino and Juventus, around a 2-2 thriller at Bologna.
The 3-2 victory over Juve was extraordinary , snatched with the last kick of the game by Vasilije Adzic.
They have a long list of absentees, including Cristian Volpato, Jay Idzes, Sebastian Walukiewicz, Daniel Boloca, Fali Candé and Ismael Koné.
Sebastiano Esposito is celebrating his first call-up to the senior Italy squad , where he’ll join younger brother Francesco Pio Esposito.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 6: Alberto Aquilani manager of US Sassuolo reacts during the Serie A match between Bologna FC and US Sassuolo at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on September 6, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Monza vs. Sassuolo line-ups Monza: Tornqvist; Kouadio, Lucchesi, Carboni; Birindelli, Akinsanmiro, Folorunsho, Mangas; Robinson, Cutrone; Varela
Sassuolo: Muric; Cinquegrano, Caleta-Car, Leysen, Doig; Bakola, Matic, Thorstvedt; Berardi, Esposito, Laurienté
18-09-2026 19:45
MatchDay 5
Stadio Brianteo (U-Power Stadium)
Monza
Sassuolo
vs
Season Analytics
Monza
Positions
Sassuolo
SEASON TOTAL MON HOME 0 0 1 0 1 3 Last matches 13-09-2026
Lecce
L
3 - 2
06-09-2026
Parma
D
1 - 1
29-08-2026
Udinese
L
2 - 3
22-08-2026
Inter
L
4 - 1
29-08-2026
Udinese
L
2 - 3
18 9 Position SEASON TOTAL SAS AWAY 0 1 1 2 1 1 Last matches
3 - 2
W
Juventus
13-09-2026
2 - 2
D
Bologna
06-09-2026
2 - 1
W
Torino
29-08-2026
2 - 1
L
Atalanta
23-08-2026
2 - 2
D
Bologna
06-09-2026
2 - 1
L
Atalanta
23-08-2026
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Football Italia provides live updates and the official starting lineups for the Serie A fixture between Monza and Sassuolo. The article presents confirmed team sheets ahead of kickoff, giving fans and analysts a clear picture of the tactical setups both managers have chosen. Pre-match build-up and live match coverage are included as the game unfolds.
Chance analysis
With official lineups now confirmed, both Monza and Sassuolo's tactical intentions are laid bare ahead of this Serie A clash. The selected XIs will shape expectations around attacking threats, defensive solidity, and midfield control. Any notable absences or surprise inclusions could be pivotal in determining how the match plays out.
Official lineups clarify available personnel and tactical setups for both Monza and Sassuolo ahead of kickoff.