Juventus injury crisis deepens as Locatelli faces surgery

Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli needs surgery, adding to a growing injury list after just three Serie A games.

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What happened. Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli will undergo surgery for a meniscus injury, ruling him out for around three months, possibly longer. Jeremie Boga is also expected to miss weeks with a muscular problem.

• Juventus have nine senior players out after only three Serie A matches.
• Khephren Thuram is likely out until 2027, Kenan Yildiz for several months.
• Only Douglas Luiz and Teun Koopmeiners are fit starters in midfield.

The midfield crisis could force Juventus to rely on players they had planned to sell.

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