Sassuolo crashed to a 3-0 defeat against Roma at Stadio Olimpico on November 7, a fifth consecutive loss that left the neroverde just one point above the Serie A relegation zone and prompted the club to consider coach Alberto Aquilani’s future during the upcoming international break, gazzetta.it reported.
The result left Sassuolo with eight points from 11 matches—two wins, two draws and seven defeats. The club has conceded 29 goals in those 11 games, the worst defensive record in the division.
Five Straight Losses Have Cost Sassuolo 19 Goals and Zero Points
The losing streak began with a 4-2 defeat at Frosinone and continued through 2-0 at Como, 6-2 at home to Lazio, 4-2 against Fiorentina and the 3-0 loss to Roma, DAZN reported. Across those five matches, Sassuolo scored six goals and conceded 19, averaging 3.8 per game.
Since drawing 1-1 with Milan on October 11, the team has failed to collect a single point, leaving it precariously close to the drop zone with 27 matches remaining.
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Sassuolo Own Serie A’s Worst Defense With 29 Goals in 11 Matches
DAZN’s analysis shows Sassuolo has conceded an average of 2.64 goals per match, the highest in Serie A Enilive. The neroverde are also the only team yet to record a clean sheet this season, having shipped at least one goal in all 11 outings.
Did you know? Sassuolo’s 6-2 home loss to Lazio accounts for nearly a third of the 19 goals conceded during their five-match losing streak.
Aquilani Takes Responsibility as Club Weighs His Future
Speaking after the Roma match, Aquilani accepted blame for the performance. “I am the one responsible,” he told reporters, according to gazzetta.it. I question myself.”
The coach told Sky Sport that Roma were “far stronger” and that “there was never a match,” adding that he saw “very little” from his side. ANSA quoted him saying, “Today we saw too little in everything,” and noting that defensive problems had persisted since the summer due to injuries and constant changes.
With the international break approaching, gazzetta.it reported that Sassuolo could evaluate Aquilani’s position, leaving his future uncertain.
Mental Fragility Compounds Defensive Errors
Aquilani pointed to a psychological deficit within the squad. “We’re already working more on the mind than on the pitch,” he said, per gazzetta.it, adding that there was “an obvious deficit” in that area. He described the Roma performance as one where “the light went out” and there was “little personality.”
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ANSA quoted him on the need for more quality alongside courage: “In these moments there’s also a question of personality, but beyond courage you need more quality.”
What the International Break Holds for Sassuolo
Aquilani told gazzetta.it that Serie A demands more than the team has shown: “When you lose matches in a row you lose lightness and the ball burns.”
The coach’s future remains unresolved as the club prepares for the break, with his position still entirely open.
Sassuolo’s Relegation Fight: Key Questions Answered
How many points does Sassuolo have in Serie a this season?
Sassuolo has eight points from 11 matches, from two wins, two draws and seven defeats.
When did Sassuolo’s current losing streak begin?
The streak began with a 4-2 defeat away to Frosinone and continued with losses to Como, Lazio, Fiorentina and Roma, DAZN reported.
Has Sassuolo kept a clean sheet in Serie a this season?
No. Sassuolo has conceded at least one goal in all 11 matches played so far, making them the only team without a clean sheet, according to DAZN.
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