Chiesa adds to Juventus injury concerns

2023-03-10 12:33

Chiesa adds to Juventus injury concerns


Juventus striker Federico Chiesa suffered a knee injury in Thursday's 1-0 Europa League home win over Germany's Freiburg, according to head coach Massimiliano Allegri .


Chiesa was substituted in the second half, causing Allegri to worry again ahead of Sunday's Serie A game at home to Sampdoria.

Argentinian Angel Di Maria scored Juve's winning goal and played the entire game despite being a bit unwell.

" We'll see you tomorrow (about Chiesa), " Allegri said. " At the moment, I can't say anything because I don't know anything. Angel Di Maria played very well for 90 minutes.

" We have some players out, Fabio Miretti just came back today and can play half-time. Leonardo Bonucci is also doing well, it's a pity that Moise Kean will be in Sunday's game. A suspension in a very, very difficult and very important game is for us because we need to get back to winning ways in Serie A , " Allegri said.

Paul Pogba was not in the squad after arriving late for a meeting, but Allegri said the France midfielder will be available again from Friday.

" A team like Juventus has rules. The most important thing is to be respected by the veterans. To go well in the game, in addition to technology and quality, what is more important is the strength of character and morality. " Allegri said.