Juventus, the most popular club in Italy, was already having a poor season on and off the pitch – and it took a turn for the worse on Sunday night when they lost a team hardly anyone supports – Sassuolo. The contrast between the two teams was visible on the pitch as well.GOAL | Sassuolo 1-0 Juventus | Defrelpic.twitter.com/fV2dWtcmWZ— VAR Tático (@vartatico) April 16, 2023 Neroverdi won 1-0 thanks to Gregoire Defrel’s second-half poacher’s finish, but it was the manner of the defeat that will be a big worry to everyone who supports Juve. Massimiliano Allegri’s team was short on ideas, unorganised and without an edge in attack.Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli (22 years) made a poor clearance that lead to goal against Sassuolo, Allegri subbed him off immediately. Dude went to the bench and started crying.Some managers are too ruthless to youngsters. pic.twitter.com/SF3o5T4ECj— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) April 16, 2023 Juventus are still hoping that a late run of wins would see them grab a Champions League place despite their 15-point deduction, but tonight’s result most likely put an end to their unrealistic wishes.Forgotten man Paul Pogba came on as a second-half substitute for the visitors at the Mapei Stadium, but he was symbolic of the club he represents: he has a big, famous name but plays poorly.Juventus lose the third Serie A match, this time 1-0 to Sassuolo, in their last five and sit nine points outside the top four with eight matches remaining. 😬 pic.twitter.com/G6vvv533qU— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 16, 2023 Sassuolo may not have a match on the continent to look forward to, but the Neroverdi’s first win in three might fuel faint hopes that they can sneak into one of Serie A’s European positions.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 30FridayCremonese -Empoli 1-0 (1-0)/Dessers 4/Spezia – Lazio 0-3 (0-1)/Immobile 36, Anderson 52, Antonio 89/SaturdayBologna – Milan 1-1 (1-1)/Sansone 1 – Pobega 40/Napoli – Verona 0-0Inter – Monza 0-1 (0-0)/Caldirola 78/SundayLecce – Sampdoria 1-1 (1-0)/Ceesay 31 – Jese 75/Torino – Salernitana 1-1 (0-1)/Sanabria 57 – Vilhena 9/Sassuolo – Juventus 1-0 (0-0)/Defrel 64/21.45: (1.94) Roma (3.45) Udinese (4.30)Monday21.45: (2.50) Fiorentina (3.35) Atalanta (2.90)***odds are subject to change
