Juventus captain Locatelli out for three months after meniscus surgery

Juventus' injury crisis deepens as captain Manuel Locatelli faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

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What happened. Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli will undergo surgery on an external meniscus injury picked up in Sunday's draw with Milan, sidelining him for at least three months.

• Tests confirmed the need for surgery, with a meniscus repair the preferred option.
• Juventus are already without Khephren Thuram and Weston McKennie in midfield.
• Spalletti may turn to Next Gen squad for reinforcements.

Locatelli's absence adds to Juventus' mounting injury list, forcing Spalletti to reshuffle midfield options.

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