Juventus could lose Juan Cuadrado for two to three months if he has surgery to correct a recurring groin injury.
The Colombia international has been out of action for several weeks already with the inflammation, which flares up repeatedly after strenuous exercise.
Bianconeri medical staff had hoped to resolve the issue with conservative treatment, but a consultation in Barcelona with specialists seemed to point towards an operation.
If Cuadrado were to go under the knife, it would fix the problem, but require two to three months on the sidelines.
Juventus could lose Juan Cuadrado for two to three months if he has surgery to correct a recurring groin injury.
The Colombia international has been out of action for several weeks already with the inflammation, which flares up repeatedly after strenuous exercise.
Bianconeri medical staff had hoped to resolve the issue with conservative treatment, but a consultation in Barcelona with specialists seemed to point towards an operation.
If Cuadrado were to go under the knife, it would fix the problem, but require two to three months on the sidelines.
Because of this, Juventus are now battling Sassuolo on the transfer market for Matteo Politano, who they see as a suitable alternative to Cuadrado.
Politano has a price-tag of around €25m, but so far Napoli have offered €23m plus the loan of Adam Ounas.