Paulo Dybala is likely to be available for the Juventus Champions League clash against Lyon next week (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHT
- Paulo Dybala injured his left thigh during Sunday’s win over Sampdoria
- The tests revealed less serious injuries than expected, Juventus said.
- Juventus face Lyon in the round of 16 of the Champions League on August 7
Juventus striker Paulo Dybala’s injury is less serious than previously thought and could be ready for next week’s Champions League match against Lyon.
Dybala stopped with an apparent problem in his left thigh and had to be replaced in the first half of Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Sampdoria, a result that secured the Turin club’s ninth consecutive Serie A title.
Juventus said Monday the tests “revealed elongation of the rectus femoris muscle of the left thigh.
“His condition will be evaluated day by day,” added Juventus, who did not say how long Dybala will be away.
Recovery time from similar injuries is approximately 10 days.
Juventus plays Lyon in the second leg of the round of 16 on August 7. He needs to cancel a 1-0 loss from February to advance to the quarterfinals in Lisbon.
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