Juventus forced into changes for Sassuolo clash

With an injury crisis deepening, Juventus field a makeshift XI against Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium.

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What happened. Juventus are forced into multiple changes for their Serie A match at Sassuolo, with Teun Koopmeiners, Nico Gonzalez and Kerim Alajbegovic supporting Randal Kolo Muani in attack. The Bianconeri are without several injured players, including Manuel Locatelli, who was ruled out for four to six months after meniscus surgery.

• Juventus injury list includes Locatelli, McKennie, Cambiaso, Yildiz, Thuram, Ekhator, Cabal and Boga.
• Sassuolo also hit by absences: Volpato out with thigh strain, plus Candé, Boloca, Pieragnolo and Koné.
• Sebastiano Esposito makes first Sassuolo start, joining Berardi and Laurienté in attack.

Juventus look to build on a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Milan, while Sassuolo aim to recover from a late equaliser conceded against Bologna.

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