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Sassuolo vs Lecce: Match Preview and Player Availability

The Serie A clash between Sassuolo and Lecce is scheduled for 2026-05-17 at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia. Sassuolo enter the fixture 11th in the table with 49 points and a goal difference of -2, while Lecce sit 17th on 32 points with a goal difference of -24.

Sassuolo Availability

Sassuolo face several 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.

Key attackers remain available: A. Pinamonti (8 goals, 3 assists) and D. Berardi (8 goals, 4 assists), as well as leading creator A. Laurienté (6 goals, 9 assists).

Lecce Availability

Lecce’s list is entirely fitness-related but without confirmed absences.

  • 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.

Impact Summary

Sassuolo’s main attacking output is intact, with their top scorers and top assist provider available, limiting the offensive impact of their injuries. Lecce’s doubts are concentrated in defense and midfield, potentially disrupting their structure, but there is no confirmed loss of key attacking figures based on the available statistics.

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