Chiesa edging closer to Juventus return

Federico Chiesa is recovering well from his cruciate ligament rupture and is hoping to return to action for Juventus soon.

The 24-year-old Italian winger suffered the serious injury during a 4-3 win over Roma back in January of this year, ending his season instantly. He has continued to slowly work towards a return, although a minor setback in the summer delayed things by a few weeks.

As reported by Sky Sports Italia, Chiesa has not suffered any further complications and is now hoping to return to full squad training at some point in the coming weeks. The 24-year-old is aiming to return to action by the end of the upcoming international break, allowing him to play a little ahead of the World Cup break in November.

The re-entry of Chiesa is fundamental for the Bianconeri, who have looked poor going forward this season. Massimiliano Allegri is facing the pressure in Turin and the 24-year-old could help paper the cracks once he’s fully fit.