Juventus are reportedly dealing with a significant harm disaster as Thiago Motta could solely have 17 outfielders for the massive showdown towards Inter.
The Bianconeri will journey to Milano to tackle the reigning Italian champions at San Siro on Sunday evening. This might be some of the anticipated clashes of the Serie A marketing campaign, however Juve will arrive to the conflict in less-than-ideal form.
In keeping with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Motta will solely have 17 gamers at his disposal along with the goalkeepers, with Douglas Luiz becoming a member of the record of absentees.
Because the pink newspaper explains, the Brazilian has fortunately prevented an harm as revealed by the outcomes of the assessments carried out on Wednesday, nonetheless, the membership are unlikely to danger him this weekend. The supply expects the Bianconeri to undertake a cautious strategy as was the case final weekend towards Lazio when Weston McKennie returned with a scare from worldwide obligation.
Furthermore, Teun Koopmeiners is unlikely to recuperate in time for the Derby d’Italia. The Dutchman suffered a fractured rib in the course of the Champions League contest towards RB Leipzig earlier than the worldwide break. He initially tried to shake it up however might solely final for 45 minutes within the ensuing contest towards Cagliari.
The newspaper reveals that the 26-year-old continues to be enduring some ache, so he’s extra more likely to resume motion subsequent Wednesday towards Parma.
Moreover, Nico Gonzalez may even miss the conflict towards Inter as he received’t be capable of recuperate in time from his muscle harm. The Argentine has been out of motion since selecting up this knock in Leipzig.
These absentees are added to Gleison Bremer who tore in Anterior Cruciate Ligament and can most likely stay out of motion till the tip of the season, in addition to Arkadiusz Milik who lately underwent knee surgical procedure and isn’t anticipated to return earlier than December.
