Juventus coach Max Allegri sweats over Federico Chiesa’s fitness concerns ahead of the big game against Napoli this weekend, as the Bianconeri might have to cope without five key players at the Stadio Diego Maradona.
The Bianconeri travel to Naples for the big game on Sunday, but Allegri might have to cope without Italy international Chiesa, who suffered a flexor problem during the international break.
SportItalia reports it’s still uncertain if Chiesa will be available for the first game after the international break, as Juventus are still searching for their first Serie A win in 2021-22.
Chiesa injury update: Juventus star likely to skip Napoli clash
The report claims the former Fiorentina winger’s injury doesn’t seem serious, but he is facing a race against the clock to be ready for the game against Luciano Spalletti’s men.
Dejan Kulusevski could be set to start against Napoli, but Allegri still hopes to have Chiesa available too.
Chiesa returning from the Italy camp with a flexor injury adds to a long list of uncertainties ahead of the game in Naples.
Napoli, however, have Nigeria international Victor Osimhen available after the Partenopei won the appeal and had his suspension reduced to one game.
But the visitors might have to bench many of their key members, as the South Americans face a race against the clock to return in time for Serie A fixtures.
Race against the clock for South American players to return in time for Serie A fixtures
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Argentina international Paulo Dybala wants to play anyway, but he won’t be 100 per cent fit, like the other players returning from their trips to South America.
Brazil duo Danilo and Alex Sandro might not be there at all, while Colombia full-back Juan Cuadrado faces a similar travelling issue.