Sassuolo vs Lecce Match Update: Player Availability and Context

The Serie A clash between Sassuolo and Lecce is scheduled for 17 May 2026 at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia. Sassuolo arrive 11th in the table on 49 points (goal difference -2), while Lecce sit 17th with 32 points and a goal difference of -24.

Sassuolo Availability

Sassuolo have several concerns.

• 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.

Top scorers A. Pinamonti (8 league goals) and D. Berardi (8 league goals) are available, as is chief creator A. Laurienté (6 goals, 9 assists).

Lecce Availability

Lecce’s list is dominated by doubts rather than confirmed absences.

• 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.

Impact Summary

Sassuolo’s main attacking output remains intact with Pinamonti, Berardi and Laurienté all available, limiting the offensive damage of their injuries. Lecce’s issues are clustered in defense and midfield, potentially disrupting their structure more than their direct goal threat, in a match where they already trail Sassuolo’s 44 goals with just 24 scored.