Sassuolo – Lecce

Sassuolo can make amends for previous failures

Lecce's first match since their return to Serie A almost ended sensationally. "The Giallorossi held on to a draw against Inter until 90+5 minute of the game, but eventually succumbed to the pressure of a more experienced opponent. Marco Baroni's side conceded an extremely quick goal but they got back into the game. In addition, the Wolves had a chance to score a second goal. The team managed to assert themselves, but is there any way forward? Lecce have a frankly weak squad. Without proper reinforcements the team, obviously, will be very difficult to stay afloat. Many of the players' experience is over in Serie B, and the youngsters will be unstable over the course of the season. Nor should we underestimate the factor of the first match after their return to Serie A. Marco Baroni's side have been operating on an emotional high, which tends to end. So far, all odds are not in favour of the Giallorossi. Sassuolo lost in a dramatic defeat to Juventus. And taking into account their loss to Modena in the Italian Cup, this was their second straight defeat. But it cannot be said that the Neroverdi were much worse than the Turin side. In typical fashion, Dionisi's charges were dangerous and aggressive, creating a couple of chances. Pianamonti made his debut as a substitute. Lopez, who missed the match against the Old Lady due to suspension. Although the Neroverdi are not in top form, there is still a huge difference in class between the two sides. Lecce, even in Serie B, have been a clearly home team. At the Via del Mare, the Wolves have won 13 of their 19 meetings, compared to just six away. It is difficult to imagine that the team have been able to shake off such a complex. Defeat to Inter would have been much easier had it not happened in this way. Baroni's side will simply "burn out" before the meeting with Sassuolo. "The Neroverdi are getting used to playing without Scamacca and the match against Juventus (despite the final scoreline) showed that they are quite capable of doing so. Sassuolo's experience will help cross some of the barrier that has formed after two defeats. The hosts should take the three points.