The Italian stoppers’ presence in this weekend’s clash at Roma was already in doubt after he came off injured during the Azzurri’s 2-0 friendly win over the Ukraine.
Tests have revealed a first-grade quadriceps injury that will keep him out of action until May, and a statement on the club’s official website reads:
“Giorgio Chiellini underwent a medical examination this morning at the Istituto di Medicina dello Sport e l’Ospedale in Torino, which showed a first degree tear of the straight femoral muscle in his right thigh. He is expected to make a complete recovery in 30 days.”
The note also confirmed captain and club legend Alessandro Del Piero risks missing the game in the capital on Sunday, while duo Jorge Martinez and Armand Traore continue their recovery from their respective knocks.
“Alessandro Del Piero, who left the field before the end of today’s training session, has picked up a problem in the adductor muscle of his left thigh. He will undergo tests tomorrow morning to assess his condition.
“Jorge Martinez continued his rehabilitation program to shake off a left adductor muscle strain, and his condition will be monitored day by day. Armand Traore worked today in the gym, continuing with his recovery from an adductor muscle strain in his right thigh. His condition will be assessed on a daily basis.”
Juve currently lie in seventh in Serie A, and Chiellini is likely to miss the matches against Roma, Genoa, Fiorentina, Catania and possibly even Lazio, on May 2.
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Juventus’ Giorgio Chiellini Out For A Month Due To Muscle Injury