Fabio Grosso admits ‘Juventus deserve credit score’ for dominating , but it surely’s ‘a part of the expansion course of’ for a newly-promoted crew.
The Neroverdi went into this sport with restricted choices, as Domenico Berardi, Cristian Volpato, Filippo Romagna, Daniel Boloca and Edoardo Pieragnolo had been injured, plus Woyo Coulibaly on the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Kristian Thorstvedt then went off earlier than half-time with a shoulder harm.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Kristian Thorstvedt of US Sassuolo Calcio acquired medical therapy to his shoulder throughout the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
They had been unfortunate on the opening purpose, as Tarek Muharemovic’s deflection took the Pierre Kalulu cross previous Arijanet Muric, who it appears Juventus knew would stray off his line and go away the online susceptible.
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Nevertheless, Juve dominated all through with quite a few probabilities, making it stick within the second half with Fabio Miretti and Jonathan David pouncing on defensive errors.
Grosso recognises Juventus energy
SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Fabio Grosso, Head Coach of US Sassuolo Calcio, reacts throughout the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
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“We had ready it another way to how we really performed, however Juventus deserve credit score for that,”
“We emerge defeated, however it’s a part of the expansion course of, we’ll recharge our batteries and be taught from this.
“We’re very happy with how the season has gone to date, however clearly not happy with this night’s efficiency. Juve deserve credit score for taking management, as in these video games you might want to elevate your stage and hope the opponents aren’t at 100 per cent.”
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SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Tarik Muharemovic of US Sassuolo Calcio scores an personal purpose, for Juventus’ first purpose throughout the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
Sassuolo are nonetheless pretty snug in mid-table, however at the moment are and not using a house victory in over a month, which is beginning to grow to be an issue.
Additionally they managed solely three attracts from their final 5 Serie A video games.
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“We’ve bought to be taught from difficulties and know keep within the match, even when it isn’t going our manner, as a result of an incident can change every little thing,” added Grosso.
The subsequent match is on Saturday night with a visit to Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma, so one other opponent battling for the Champions League locations.