Juventus have confirmed injuries to Alex Sandro and Weston McKennie, while Kaio Jorge suffered a suspected ACL tear during Juventus U23’s Serie C clash against Pro Patria.
The Brazilian striker was stretchered off the pitch during the first half of today’s match between Juventus U23 and Pro Patria at the Stadio Moccagatta in Alessandria.
The former Santos striker left the pitch in tears. According to Sky Sport Italia, Juventus fear that the Brazilian starlet has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, so his season could be over.
Kaio Jorge, 20, joined Juventus from Santos in the summer. He was not included in Juventus’ Champions League list, so he was part of Lamberto Zauli’s squad for today’s Serie C match.
Kaio Jorge had scored his first professional goal in Italy in his first appearance with the U23 squad. He has played 11 games with Juventus’ senior team this season.
Alex Sandro and Weston McKennie also suffered injuries during yesterday’s Champions League clash against Villareal and released an official statement about both players on their official website.
“Alex Sandro, due to a blunt trauma suffered during last night’s match against Villarreal, underwent radiological examinations this afternoon at J|Medical which revealed a low-grade lesion of the soleus muscle of the left leg. His condition will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
“Weston McKennie also underwent further investigations at J|Medical which confirmed the presence of a compound fracture of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones of his left foot. The initial recovery time is expected to be approximately eight weeks.”
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Juve needs a new Fitness/medical team this is crazy. They should hire the Wales national team medical team.
Wow, heartbreaking, wishing Kaio a very speedy recovery. It’s just mad that he suffered injuries while playing with the U23 at Serie-C. I am pretty sure this isn’t what he envisioned when he moved out of Santos..
A few months ago I was a bit disappointed when there was all this talk of this chap Kaio going to Milan, only for him to end up at Juventus.
Ever since, from what I hear he’s been a bit of a let down, relegated to the bench by Vlahovic and now suffered a fairly bad injury.
So I guess I shouldn’t have been that disappointed after all.
But being serious for a minute, best wishes to the lad – I don’t wish injuries on anyone.
@Vogel, to take up your theme from “the other side”; A few months ago I was a bit disappointed when Juventus stole Kaio Jorge from under us after what seemed like weeks of negotiation for the player. Ever since from what I see, he’s been a bit of a let down, not making much of an impression in the first team and now suffering a fairly bad injury. So I guess I shouldn’t have been that disappointed after all. Cheers and thanks!
How can he suffer a farly bad injury when he dodged that shhithole milan? ANd whats a fairly bad injuri? Did u ever visit school?
We had 9 years straight of domestic success. It wasn’t going to last forever. We’re in a rebuilding phase which can take a few years getting it right again. Love the banter above lol. Kaio Jorge could yet be a very good prospect but need Allegri to show some faith in the him and play the kid from the start but I doubt that ever crossed his mind to be honest. I can just imagine Allegri getting anxiety when McKennie gets the ball and plays directly towards opponents goal trying to score. Haha 😄
Does anyone remember Allegri’s last few seasons in charge at Milan?? Half the squad was always on the injury table, and now same thing here at Juventus.
Thats what you get when you reject milan