Stones & Calhanoglu Out: Full List of Serie A Round 5 Absences
John Stones and Hakan Calhanoglu are among the players ruled out for Serie A Round 5, which kicks off with Monza vs Sassuolo.
TL;DR John Stones and Hakan Calhanoglu are confirmed unavailable for Serie A Round 5, with the full list of absences published by Football Italia.
Key Points - John Stones and Hakan Calhanoglu are ruled out for the upcoming matchweek. - The round features 20 teams in Italy's top flight. - Round 5 concludes immediately before the international break.
What We Know Football Italia released a comprehensive list detailing the unavailable players for each of the 20 Serie A clubs. Notable names on the list include John Stones, Hakan Calhanoglu, Ché Adams, and Scott McTominay.
Why It Matters The absence of high-profile players like Stones and Calhanoglu could significantly impact their respective clubs' tactical setups and competitive chances in a crucial phase of the season.
What Happens Next Serie A Round 5 is expected to begin today, Friday, September 18, with the opening match between Monza and Sassuolo at the U-Power Stadium. (Speculation: Other teams will follow in subsequent fixtures this weekend.)
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