The club’s medical staff diagnosed Idzes with a moderate injury to the quadriceps of his left thigh, ruling him out of the match that opens the fifth round of the Italian championship in Monza.
Coach Alessio Dionisi is expected to slot Duje Caleta‑Car, who featured in the final minutes of Sassuolo’s recent win over Juventus, into the central defensive role that Idzes would have occupied.
In a separate development, Sassuolo announced that midfielder Simone Cinquegrano has signed a new contract that runs through 2032, securing his services for the foreseeable future.
Line‑up speculation suggests that forward Adzic, who scored the decisive goal against Juventus, could start, while striker Lipani may be left out. Goalkeeper Thorstvedt is likely to keep his place, with Bakola listed as an alternative.
The attacking trio is expected to follow the usual 4‑3‑5 shape, with established forwards Domenico Berardi and Lorenzo Laurientè on the wings and Sebastiano Esposito favored over Kieron Bowie for the central striker role.
Midfielder Volpato remains unavailable, continuing his absence from the squad.
The match in Monza will be the first of the weekend’s fixtures, and Sassuolo will look to build on their recent victory over Juventus while coping with the defensive reshuffle caused by Idzes’s injury.