Juventus face 3-month Locatelli absence as tests reveal need for surgery
Juventus have confirmed that midfielder Manuel Locatelli will undergo surgery after medical tests revealed the extent of his injury. The Italian international is expected to be sidelined for around three months, a significant blow to Juventus's midfield options. The absence comes at a difficult period for the club, who will need to find alternatives in central midfield during a congested fixture schedule. Locatelli has been a key figure for Juventus since arriving from Sassuolo, and his loss represents a notable setback for the team's ambitions this season.
Read the full story at football-italia.netManuel Locatelli's three-month absence is a meaningful blow to Juventus's midfield depth heading into a critical stretch of the season. The Italian international has been central to Thiago Motta's setup, and replacing his distribution, ball-carrying, and set-piece quality will not be straightforward. Juventus will likely turn to options such as Weston McKennie, Khéphren Thuram, or Douglas Luiz to fill the void, though none offer quite the same profile. With Serie A and potential European commitments on the horizon, the timing is particularly unwelcome for the Turin club.
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