Juventus have a crisis situation going into the clash with Inter on Sunday, as Manuel Locatelli is still not training due to a cracked rib.

It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin on Sunday at 19.45 GMT.

This is a battle of the top two in the Serie A table and could be a crucial moment in the Scudetto race.

Max Allegri has serious problems putting together a midfield for the big game, because Paul Pogba and Nicolò Fagioli are long-term absentees sitting out bans for failing a doping test and illegal gambling respectively.

Timothy Weah, Mattia De Sciglio and Danilo are also out of action.

Locatelli pulled out of international duty with Italy due to a cracked rib and had hoped to recover in time for this match, but is still not training with the rest of the squad today.

Tuttosport suggested that the midfielder could be given a protective vest that will prevent any further knocks, but when the rib has a microfracture, even the slightest movement or breathing in too heavily can cause intense pain.

Weston McKennie should be fit after he too withdrew from international duty, while Fabio Miretti might have to make his comeback from the start.

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