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Socceroos forward Cristian Volpato suffered an injury in Sassuolo’s entertaining 2-2 draw against Bologna in Serie A on Monday (AEST). Volpato hobbled off the field in the 37th minute with an apparent hamstring injury as Sassuolo were denied victory following a 91st-minute equaliser in the Emilia derby. The nature and extent of Volpato’s injury remains unknown. CIRCATI: Socceroo’s ‘very big impact’ on debut for Portuguese powerhouse Benfica after changing ‘strategy’ TOURE: Outrageous fact sums up Championship impact as coach highlights Socceroo’s career first HERRINGTON: Teen sensation at the heart of Hull City’s rare Premier League fea After the match, Sassuolo head coach Alberto Aquilani told reporters: “I think Volpato has an injury, we’ll see tomorrow.” It comes as Tony Popovic and the Socceroos prepare to host five-time world champions Brazil in Australia this month. The Socceroos and Carlo Ancelotti’s star-studded Selecao will meet in Townsville (September 25) and Brisbane (September 29). Depending on the injury, Volpato – who debuted for the Socceroos at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America – could be out of international contention for the blockbuster doubleheader. Volpato has been an ever-present in Sassuolo’s starting XI at the beginning of the 2026-27 campaign. AUSSIES ABROAD: Harry Kewell’s dig at rival Australian coach following season-opening loss The 22-year-old has scored two goals in five appearances across all competitions, including a stunning Serie A strike against Torino last month. Volpato has started in each of those five matches – totalling 331 minutes. He is on track to surpass his 2025-26 campaign, having started 12 matches all together.