Juventus' dramatic 3-2 win over title rivals AS Roma last weekend continued their perfect start to the new Serie A season, with the bianconeri now sat three points clear at the top of the table after six matches. They should have no problem maintaining that gap this weekend, as they travel to play one of only two teams in the division yet to win a single match, Sassuolo.
Sassuolo vs. Juventus: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Juventus have won all of their matches so far this season, Sassuolo have won none. Don’t expect this to be one of the more unpredictable matches of the weekend.
The Emilian minnows survived relegation by the skin of their teeth last season, and if their start to the current campaign is anything to go by, they're going to have another long, hard year. They're not lacking in talent, and still boast the likes of attacking wonderkids Simone Zaza and Domenico Berardi. Alas, they've not really found their groove so far this season, and have scored just thrice in their first six matches. When you consider their attack is pretty clearly the strongest part of their team, you realise how bleak things are looking.
Key player - Paul Pogba (Juventus)
Juventus' all-action marauding midfielder Paul Pogba is undoubtedly one of the greatest box-to-box players in the world at present. The Frenchman contributes instrumentally to both phases of the bianconeri's play, and with Arturo Vidal set to miss out in this match, his industry in the centre of midfield will be all the more important.
Key matchup - Sassuolo's front three vs. Juve's back three
The strongest part of Sassuolo's team is their attacking trio, with wingers Nicola Sansone and Domenco Berardi, and main centre-forward Simone Zaza, all young and talented. They're quick, mobile and skillful, and if they can rediscover how best to play together, they could be a potent force. If they're on song against Juve's back three, they could cause big problems.
Sassuolo injuries and suspensions
Out: Gianluca Pegolo (injured); Federico Peluso (suspended). In doubt: Lorenzo Ariaudo.
Juventus injuries and suspensions
Out: Rômulo, Andrea Barzagli, Martín Cáceres (injured); Arturo Vidal (match fitness); Álvaro Morata (suspended). In doubt: Luca Marrone, Simone Pepe.
Sassuolo will be without goalkeeper Gianluca Pegolo and former Juventus wing-back Federico Peluso, though neither is a crucial first-teamer. Juve will still be without first-choice defenders Andrea Barzagli and Martín Cáceres, while Arturo Vidal and Álvaro Morata are both also unavailable.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 8:45 p.m. local, 2:45 p.m. ET
Venue: Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy
TV: RAI Internazionale (U.S. and Canada - Italian), BT Sport 1 (U.K.), Premium Calcio, Premium Calcio HD (Italy)
Online: beIN Sports Connect (U.S. and Canada), BT Sport 1 (U.K.), Premium Play, Sky Go Italia (Italy)
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