Mario Mandzukic is a doubt for the Coppa Italia final against Lazio on Wednesday as Juventus confirm the striker has a problem in his lower back.

Mandzukic took a blow to his spinal region during Juve’s 3-1 defeat to Roma on Sunday and left the Bianconeri down to 10 men for a few minutes, before coming back on visibly pained.

“Mario Mandzukic last night suffered blunt trauma in his lower-back region and will be re-evaluated tomorrow,” read a statement on the Old Ladyi’s official website.

Mario Mandzukic is a doubt for the Coppa Italia final against Lazio on Wednesday as Juventus confirm the striker has a problem in his lower back.

Mandzukic took a blow to his spinal region during Juve’s 3-1 defeat to Roma on Sunday and left the Bianconeri down to 10 men for a few minutes, before coming back on visibly pained.

“Mario Mandzukic last night suffered blunt trauma in his lower-back region and will be re-evaluated tomorrow,” read a statement on the Old Ladyi’s official website.

The 30-year-old has become a key player for Juve this season, taking ownership of the left wing in their 4-2-3-1 system.

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