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Sassuolo vs Lecce Match Preview: Serie A Showdown

Match Context

Sassuolo host Lecce at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia on 17 May 2026, in Serie A Regular Season - 37. Sassuolo sit 11th on 49 points (goal difference -2), while Lecce are 17th with 32 points and a -24 goal difference.

Sassuolo Availability

Sassuolo face multiple concerns.

  • D. Boloca (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
  • F. Cande (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • E. Pieragnolo (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
  • J. Idzes (Foot Injury) is doubtful.
  • S. Turati (Illness) is doubtful.

None of these absentees are among the listed top scorers or assist providers, so the core attacking trio of A. Pinamonti, D. Berardi and A. Laurienté remains available.

Lecce Availability

Lecce’s issues are mainly fitness-related.

  • M. Berisha (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.
  • S. Fofana (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
  • K. Gaspar (Knee Injury) is doubtful.
  • R. Sottil (Back Injury) is doubtful.
  • D. Veiga (Groin Injury) is doubtful.

No suspensions are reported for either side.

Impact Summary

Sassuolo’s main attacking output, with 8 league goals each from A. Pinamonti and D. Berardi plus 6 goals and 9 assists from A. Laurienté, is intact, limiting the offensive impact of their absences. Lecce’s doubts are concentrated in defense and midfield, potentially disrupting their structure more than directly reducing proven attacking production.

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