Sassuolo vs Como Preview: Key Absentees Impact Matchup
Sassuolo host Como at MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia on 2026-04-17 (Serie A, Regular Season - 33). Sassuolo come in 11th on 42 points (goal difference -4), while Como sit 5th with 58 points and a +30 goal difference, pushing for Europa League (League phase).
Sassuolo Availability
Sassuolo face a lengthy absentee list.
- D. Berardi (Red Card) is sidelined.
- D. Boloca (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- F. Cande (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Doig (Yellow Cards) is sidelined.
- E. Pieragnolo (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- F. Romagna (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
Two players are not fully cleared:
- D. Bakola (Injury) is doubtful.
- A. Vranckx (Injury) is doubtful.
Berardi’s 7 goals and 4 assists make his suspension a major blow to Sassuolo’s attacking threat, especially alongside the absence of multiple defenders and midfield options.
Como Availability
Como’s issues are lighter but still notable in attack.
- J. Addai (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined.
With top scorer N. Paz (11 goals, 6 assists) and fellow 11-goal striker T. Douvikas both available, Como retain their main offensive weapons.
Impact Summary
Sassuolo lose significant creativity and end product through Berardi, reducing support for leading scorer A. Pinamonti (8 goals, 3 assists). Como, despite missing Addai, travel with their primary attacking core intact and a clear edge in overall attacking output.
