Juventus sweat on Conceição after Portugal injury scare

Conceição limped off in Norway, leaving Juventus waiting on tests to discover the extent of the damage.

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What happened. Francisco Conceição was forced off in the second half of Portugal's away game against Norway after taking a knock. Juventus are awaiting medical tests, though Tuttosport reports the club is confident it is not a significant injury.

• Gazzetta reports a knee knock; Tuttosport says thigh discomfort.
• Conceição needed treatment in the first half but initially continued.
• Portugal coach Jorge Jesus praised his performance but gave no fitness update.

“He was doing very well until he took the hit and I had to take him off.”

— Jorge Jesus

Juventus will learn the severity once Portugal's medical staff complete tests today.

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