Sassuolo vs Lecce Match Preview: Serie A Clash on May 17, 2026
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 several issues.
- 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 attacking pieces remain available: A. Pinamonti (8 goals, 3 assists) and D. Berardi (8 goals, 4 assists), plus chief creator A. Laurienté (6 goals, 9 assists).
Lecce Availability
Lecce’s concerns 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 absences are concentrated in defense and midfield, but their full attacking trio of A. Pinamonti, D. Berardi and A. Laurienté is intact, preserving most of their goal and assist output. Lecce’s doubts affect defensive stability and creativity rather than confirmed starters, so their attacking output appears less directly impacted on paper, though late fitness calls could still reshape their lineup.
