Juventus injury list reaches nine after Locatelli, Boga blows

The captain could miss between three and six months.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

What happened: Manuel Locatelli will undergo surgery to repair meniscus damage. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Jeremie Boga has a muscular injury and may be sidelined until the international break.

Why it matters: Douglas Luiz and Teun Koopmeiners are Luciano Spalletti's only fit and available midfield starters; Juventus sought to sell both this summer. Khephren Thuram is expected back in 2027, while Kenan Yildiz is sidelined for months after foot surgery.

By the numbers: Juventus took seven points from its first three Serie A matches, winning twice before a 1-1 draw with AC Milan.

What to watch: Spalletti must reshape his midfield for Juventus' Sept. 13 league match while the club assesses Boga's recovery.

Sources

Yahoo Soccer 2026-09-08T09:33:07.236296+00:00

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