Fabio Grosso admits he ‘took a big gamble and Sassuolo confirmed braveness’ by combating to , regardless of per week dominated by a whooping cough outbreak.
The Neroverdi definitely didn’t have the perfect preparation for this journey to the Allianz Juventus Stadium, as together with injured Fali Candé, Alieu Fadera, Daniel Boloca and Edoardo Pieragnolo, they had been
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Just one case has been confirmed to date, however one other 4 gamers had been compelled to isolate after displaying signs of the highly-infectious virus that impacts the respiratory system, with Nemanja Matic, Kristian Thorstvedt, Woyo Coulibaly and Stefano Turati left behind.
Grosso happy with Sassuolo braveness
TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 21: Arijanet Muric of US Sassuolo Calcio celebrates with teammates after saving a penalty from Manuel Locatelli of Juventus throughout the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Allianz Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photos)
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“It was a improbable efficiency, unbelievable actually, going past all of the rosiest attainable expectations,”
“This has been a really tough week, however we dug deep for braveness and had been rewarded for that. The lads performed at such a excessive stage, and so typically in these conditions you want a little bit of luck too, however with our system, our perspective and willpower, we earned this level.”
Regardless of the difficulties, and coming off two consecutive Serie A defeats, Sassuolo fought again from the Kenan Yildiz opener to equalise with Andrea Pinamonti.
Manuel Locatelli had the possibility to win it for Juventus late on, however Arijanet Muric sealed his Man of the Match standing by smothering the penalty.
TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 21: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus has a penalty saved throughout the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Allianz Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photos)
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“We had received so near the top when the penalty was awarded, there have been so many difficulties, however I requested the gamers to hold in there it doesn’t matter what occurred,” continued Grosso.
“At a sure level, they had been maybe the one ones on this planet who on the 93rd minute away to Juventus went to take two consecutive corners and simply saved pushing for one more aim, with out making an attempt to let the clock run out.
“That’s the wonderful thing about this Sassuolo aspect, this braveness and naïve confidence that allowed us to get this outcome.”
Sassuolo had by no means drawn away to Juventus in Serie A earlier than, shedding 9 of their journeys right here and profitable solely as soon as in 2021.
TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 21: Aster Vranckx of US Sassuolo Calcio is challenged by Khephren Thuram of Juventus throughout the Serie A match between Juventus FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Allianz Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photos)
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“I took an enormous gamble tonight, however I trusted the younger gamers who deserved this chance. By asking the lads for braveness, I needed to present a few of my very own too, in any other case I wouldn’t have been credible. I picked a whole lot of attacking gamers, we took dangers, however I appreciated the perspective and that we created fairly just a few possibilities towards a robust opponent.”
Grosso famously scored the penalty that gave Italy the 2006 World Cup, so with the play-offs on the horizon and Gianluca Scamacca of Atalanta injured, would he counsel Gennaro Gattuso name up Pinamonti as a substitute?
“Andrea is a good striker, however I’m biased. He can nonetheless enhance and be extra decisive, however he’s a whole striker who has all the things required. We’re all cheering on the Nazionale and belief the selections that Rino will make, so we should attempt to help and encourage them, not attempt to at all times discover one thing to complain about. We want optimistic power.”