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FC·INJURY·September 8, 2026 04:38 PM ET

Locatelli undergoes surgery on right knee meniscus

Reports put the captain's recovery at five to six months.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read
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What happened: The midfielder damaged the external meniscus in his right knee during Sunday's 1-1 draw with AC Milan. Juventus said the procedure in Lyon was successful.

Why it matters: The captain's absence deepens a Juventus injury list that has reached nine. The setback removes a central midfield option for much of the campaign.

By the numbers: The reported recovery window rose from an earlier estimate of three months to five or six months.

What to watch: Juventus' next updates will focus on Locatelli's rehabilitation and return timetable.

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