Torino announced that Adem Ljajic has “severe bruising” but avoided a more serious knee injury.

The Serbian international was stretchered off in the first half of the 3-2 defeat at Milan, prompting fears he could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

“Ljajic yesterday went off on a stretcher due to blunt force trauma to his left knee,” a statement on the Granata’s website begins.

“The tests which were performed this morning ruled out other problems.

Torino announced that Adem Ljajic has “severe bruising” but avoided a more serious knee injury.

The Serbian international was stretchered off in the first half of the 3-2 defeat at Milan, prompting fears he could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

“Ljajic yesterday went off on a stretcher due to blunt force trauma to his left knee,” a statement on the Granata’s website begins.

“The tests which were performed this morning ruled out other problems.

“Therefore the severe bruising to his left knee will require a few more days on crutches and only in midweek will there be more certainty about his availability for the next League game [against Bologna].”

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