Injury NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 8 Sept 2026
Locatelli faces three months out after knee surgery
Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli goes under the knife, adding to the club's injury crisis.


M. Locatelli
player
Injury
Knee (meniscus, possible further damage)
Club
Juventus
Expected return
Around three months
What happened. Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli underwent knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined for about three months, with concerns of further damage beyond the meniscus.
- Juventus now have nine injuries in total.
- Boga also suffered a muscular injury.
- Coach must rely on Douglas Luiz and Koopmeiners.
Juventus face a mounting injury list, testing squad depth in upcoming matches.
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