Overview
- Fadera scored in the third minute, pouncing after Emil Audero spilled Armand Laurienté’s long-range shot.
- The win was Sassuolo’s first of 2026 and their first since December 6, taking them to 26 points and into the league’s left-hand side.
- Domenico Berardi returned from injury as a 59th‑minute substitute, with Andrea Pinamonti unused on the bench after a recent fever.
- Cremonese remained on 23 points and extended their league winless streak, offering little threat despite a late push.
- Jamie Vardy started alongside Federico Bonazzoli in a 3-5-2 with Giuseppe Pezzella back from suspension, while Sassuolo’s 4-3-3 featured Fadera, Laurienté and first-time Serie A starter Luca Moro.