Turin, Italy (My Sportsbook) - Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero has been ruled out for around six weeks following a training ground injury at the club's Vinovo base. After falling to the ground in discomfort, the Italian star's predicament has been confirmed. A statement on the club's official website read: "During the session, Del Piero complained of a pain to the left thigh. "The captain immediately underwent an ultrasound test and a magnetic resonance imaging test which showed a first or second degree injury to the left muscle. "A rest of between 30 to 40 days is foreseen." Meanwhile, Portugal international midfielder Tiago injured his left thigh in the Champions League draw at Bayern Munich and is expected to be out for three weeks. (Courtesy of sportbox.tv) |
