There's not good news for Fabio Grosso ahead of the Juventus - Sassuolo match, scheduled for Saturday 21 March at 8.45pm. As announced by the black-green club itself, a whooping cough outbreak has affected six members of the squad , making them unavailable for the away match at the Allianz Stadium.

At this time, the risk of postponement has been averted , with the match expected to be played as scheduled. However, Sassuolo is in constant contact with the Lega Serie A to understand possible developments, as also stated in the club's statement.

Sassuolo Calcio announces that, following tests carried out in recent days, one case of whooping cough and five cases with compatible symptoms have been diagnosed within the team. Those showing symptoms are currently isolated and under constant monitoring for the past three days by the club's medical staff, who are applying all the procedures required by current health protocols in agreement with the health authorities.

We also inform you that, at the same time, all asymptomatic members of the group were promptly subjected to specific prophylaxis . The club has already informed the Lega Serie A of the current situation and will continue to closely monitor the evolution of the situation, adopting all necessary measures to protect the health of its members and staff.

(Unioneonline/ns)