Juventus Suffer First Defeat as Sassuolo Secures 3-2 Victory
Juventus suffered their first defeat of the 2026-27 Serie A campaign on September 13, 2026, dropping a 3-2 result against Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium. The setback leaves the club with two wins, one draw, and one defeat from their opening four domestic fixtures.
Carnevali Backs Spalletti Following Mapei Stadium Setback
Executive Giovanni Carnevali addressed the media following the loss, confirming that head coach Luciano Spalletti retains the full backing of the club board. Carnevali pointed to a loss of tactical balance as the team chased a late victory, noting that the squad must absorb early-season lessons quickly.
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clubThe Bianconeri pivot immediately to continental competition, preparing to host NEC on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in their opening fixture of the UEFA Europa League. A domestic meeting with Atalanta follows on September 20, 2026.
“If we look at the result, it’s surely negative. We made mistakes a team like Juventus shouldn’t make, even though we created some chances,” Carnevali told Radio Anch’io lo Sport, via Gazzetta. “Changing coaches is not in my nature; we must try to program and build; we must give time and be patient, knowing that we will have to swallow some bitter pills.”
Radio Anch’io lo Sport, via Gazzetta, provided the source attribution for these remarks.
