AS Roma will be searching for positive momentum when they face newly-promoted Sassuolo in Serie A.
Sassuolo vs AS Roma – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: 26th October, Sunday.
- Kick-off: 3pm BST.
- Venue: Mapei Stadium, Reggio Emilia.
Sassuolo Team News
Sassuolo could welcome back Domenico Berardi after the winger recovered from minor knee issues that sidelined him briefly earlier this month. The experienced forward returned to full training and featured in their goalless draw against Lecce, firing two shots and creating one chance. Andrea Pinamonti leads the line for the Neroverdi and has found his scoring touch with two goals this season, including a decisive strike against Verona.
Fabio Grosso will be without several players for the Roma clash. Daniel Boloca remains sidelined due to a recurring physical issue as the club assesses his recovery timeline. Defender Tarik Muharemovic is undergoing evaluations after picking up an injury during the international break, while Edoardo Pieragnolo is ruled out long-term following reconstructive surgery for an ACL tear in his right knee.
The Neroverdi have adapted seamlessly to Serie A’s demands under Grosso’s guidance, with Arijanet Muric establishing himself as the first-choice goalkeeper with two clean sheets and 24 saves in five appearances.
AS Roma Team News
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini faces significant attacking concerns ahead of the trip to Sassuolo. Paulo Dybala is available after recovering from his thigh injury and scored his 200th career goal from the penalty spot in the Europa League defeat to Viktoria Plzen. However, the Argentine forward is still building match fitness after missing two months of action.
Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson continue to struggle in front of goal, with Ferguson yet to score for Roma despite his excellent international form for Ireland. Gasperini has openly criticised his forwards, stating they need to “look in the mirror” after Roma’s disappointing attacking displays.
Leon Bailey could feature after making his long-awaited debut off the bench against Inter Milan. That appearance followed two months out with a thigh injury sustained in his first training session. Spanish wing-back Angelino remains doubtful and will need time to regain fitness, while midfielder Manu Kone is still questionable after suffering muscle discomfort while on international duty.
Form
Sassuolo
The Neroverdi have made an encouraging return to Serie A, collecting 10 points from seven matches to sit ninth in the table. Grosso’s side are unbeaten in their last three fixtures, taking seven points from nine available. Their defensive improvements have been remarkable, keeping consecutive clean sheets and conceding just once in their last three league games. The goalless draw at Lecce extended their unbeaten run and demonstrated their tactical discipline against a well-organised opponent.
AS Roma
Roma’s season has been built on defensive solidity but marred by attacking struggles. The Giallorossi boast Serie A’s best defensive record with just three goals conceded in seven league matches. However, their tally of seven goals scored places them among the league’s least prolific sides.
Recent form has been concerning, with defeats to Inter Milan (1-0) in Serie A and Viktoria Plzen (2-1) in the Europa League exposing their finishing problems. G
Predicted Lineups
Sassuolo: Muric; Walukiewicz, Idzes, Romagna, Doig; Kone, Matic, Vranckx; Berardi, Pinamonti, Lauriente.
AS Roma: Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka; Wesley, Cristante, El Aynaoui, Tsimikas; Soule, Pellegrini; Dovbyk.
How to Watch Sassuolo vs AS Roma?
The Sassuolo vs AS Roma Serie A match will be broadcast live in the UK on DAZN.
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