Injury NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 8 Sept 2026
Locatelli distraught after knee surgery, out up to six months
Juventus midfielder faces lengthy spell on sidelines after meniscus operation in Lyon.
M. Locatelli
player
Injury
Meniscus damage
Club
Juventus
Expected return
5-6 months
What happened. Manuel Locatelli underwent knee surgery in Lyon after sustaining meniscus damage in the 1-1 draw with Milan, and could be out for five to six months.
- Locatelli said the operation went well but he is distraught.
- He expressed frustration on Instagram, saying it hurts not to fight for Juventus.
- Jeremie Boga also out about five weeks with thigh injury.
“I am distraught. It hurts knowing that I cannot help my teammates, that I won’t be able to fight for the Juventus shirt along with them.”
— Manuel Locatelli
Locatelli faces a long recovery, with Juventus already missing several key players through injury.
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