Juventus confirmed Francisco Conceiçao had suffered an injury ‘to the right leg’s peroneal muscles’ and, according to Sky Sport Italia, the Portuguese winger would remain out of action for a month.
New Juventus signing Conceiçao is expected to remain out of action for circa one month following an injury sustained during a training session on Wednesday.
Juventus confirm Conceiçao injury – the official statement
“Francisco Conceicao, following a muscular problem suffered during Wednesday’s training session, underwent diagnostic examinations at J|Medical, which revealed an injury to the right leg’s peroneal muscles. The player will undergo further examinations in 10 days’ time,” Juventus said in an official statement.
Francisco Conceiçao injury: recovery time revealed
According to Sky Sport Italia, Conceiçao will be forced to the sidelines for at least 20 days, but predictably, the 21-year-old won’t return to action before a month.
Conceiçao joined Juventus on loan from Porto during the final week of the 2024 summer transfer window.
He made his Serie A debut with the Bianconeri this past weekend, coming off the bench as a substitute in a 0-0 draw against Roma at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Son of former Serie A star Sergio, Francisco Conceiçao scored his first and only goal in six international appearances with Portugal during the EURO 2024 group stage.