Report: Sassuolo considering Acerbi opportunity after Leysen injury
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36-second readSassuolo are weighing up their options following a long-term injury to centre-back Fedde Leysen, and according to reports on Thursday, former Inter and Italy defender Francesco Acerbi is among the players they could turn to.
Report: Sassuolo weighing up potential Acerbi return Leysen joined Sassuolo on loan with an option to buy from Union Saint-Gilloise during the summer transfer window but is set to miss the vast majority of the 2026-27 campaign after suffering a major cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Sunday’s Serie A draw against Milan .
New Sassuolo signing Fedde Leysen (@sassuolous) Sassuolo still have several other options at centre-back, including Jay Idzes, Fali Cande, Duje Caleta-Car and Cas Odenthal, but reports from SportItalia claim that they are also considering dipping into the free agent market to bolster their ranks.
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Sassuolo are weighing up their options following a long-term injury to centre-back Fedde Leysen, and...
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