Savona: Juventus defender to miss at least 3 games as injury confirmed | OneFootball

Juventus have confirmed an ‘elongation of the femoral biceps of the right thigh’ for their defender Nicolò Savona, who is expected to miss the next three games.

The Italy international didn’t join the team in Sardinia for a 1-0 win over Cagliari on Sunday.

Juventus released an injury update on the 21-year-old on Monday.

“The examinations showed an elongation of the femoral biceps of the right thigh,” the Bianconeri said in a statement.

Savona: Juventus defender to miss at least 3 games as injury confirmed

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan is challenged by Nicolo Savona of Juventus during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on November 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to Gazzetta, the versatile defender will miss at least three games, starting with Wednesday’s Coppa Italia quarter-final tie against Empoli.

Savona is not expected to recover for upcoming Serie A matches against Verona and Atalanta, but the Juventus medical staff hopes the 21-year-old will be eligible for an away game at Fiorentina on March 16.

Juventus have had more injury concerns following their crucial win over Cagliari, given that both Andrea Cambiaso and Douglas Luiz weresubbed off with fitness issues in Sardinia.