Tuttosport speculate today that Andrea Barzagli may not return to action for Juventus until as late as the new year.
The defender underwent surgery over the summer on a long-standing heel injury and was initially expected to return in September.
However, the 33-year-old has struggled in training to overcome the issue and in visiting a specialist at the weekend, had it confirmed that a stress fracture was found once more in the heel.
Tuttosport speculate today that Andrea Barzagli may not return to action for Juventus until as late as the new year.
The defender underwent surgery over the summer on a long-standing heel injury and was initially expected to return in September.
However, the 33-year-old has struggled in training to overcome the issue and in visiting a specialist at the weekend, had it confirmed that a stress fracture was found once more in the heel.
Setting back his planned recovery by a minimum of 30 days, Tuttosport today suggest that his situation will be carefully monitored from medical check to medical check, with a later comeback during December or January not ruled out.
It is an injury crisis at the back for Massimiliano Allegri, with Martin Caceres ruled out this week for a month and Romulo and Luca Marrone also still recovering from respective injuries.