Juventus Midfield Compressed as Manuel Locatelli Faces Knee Tests
Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli is evaluating a potential knee injury after reporting physical discomfort during Sunday’s 1-1 Serie A draw against Milan. The midfielder managed to complete the full 90 minutes at Allianz Stadium, but scheduled assessments at JMedical will determine the condition of his joint.
Evaluating Manuel Locatelli’s Physical Condition at JMedical
According to updates from Gianluca Di Marzio, Locatelli experienced discomfort in his knee during the final stages of the match. Despite playing through the pain to finalize the result against Milan, the Italian international required clinical evaluation upon the team’s return to training on September 7, 2026.
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clubJuventus Midfield Selection Strained Under Luciano Spalletti
Any potential absence for Locatelli severely compresses the central options available to manager Luciano Spalletti. Juventus are already navigating a long-term vacancy in their core after Khephren Thuram underwent knee surgery, which keeps him sidelined until early 2027.
Without Locatelli anchored in the starting lineup, primary central rotation responsibilities shift toward Weston McKennie, Douglas Luiz, Teun Koopmeiners, and summer arrival Pape Matar Sarr to maintain tactical balance across upcoming Serie A fixtures.
