• Sassuolo have picked up only two points from the last four games, perhaps due to complacency after a great run in the first half of the season. That being said, they sit only five points behind Roma and will haul themselves back into the race for a European finish with a victory here.
• The Giallorossi recently secured their first victory under Spalletti. All of their problems, however, have not been solved, but the managerial change coupled with some moves in the transfer market may bring some confidence back.
• Despite his first game in charge coming against Verona, Spalletti has endured a tricky fixture list as he looks to improve the playing style and results. A trip to Sassuolo may not be as difficult as it was a few months ago, but Roma will still need to play to their best to get maximum points here.

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