Locatelli undergoes knee surgery, Boga out with thigh strain

Juventus' injury woes deepen as Locatelli faces months out and Boga sidelined.

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What happened. Juventus confirmed Manuel Locatelli had surgery in Lyon to suture the external meniscus in his right knee, while Jeremie Boga was diagnosed with a thigh strain.

• Locatelli's absence could be five or six months, per Sky Sport Italia.
• Boga has a medium grade lesion to the femoral bicep in the left thigh.
• Boga will be re-evaluated in two weeks, out at least a month.

Juventus face an extended spell without key players as their injury crisis worsens.

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