Juventus Confirm Three-Week Layoff After Pierre Kalulu Thigh Injury
Pierre Kalulu of Juventus has withdrawn from the France national team squad following a low-grade left biceps femoris injury sustained during a 2-2 draw against Fiorentina. Juventus FC confirmed the diagnosis after diagnostic tests at J|medical revealed the extent of the muscle discomfort. The physical setback requires an expected recovery period of approximately three weeks.
Defensive Reshuffle Required Following J|medical Assessment
The three-week absence forces immediate defensive adjustments for both club staff and international management ahead of a packed calendar. Squad depth is compressed across the back line, leaving technical staff to weigh alternative personnel configurations while the defender undergoes rehabilitation.
Juventus
clubNations League Absences and Upcoming Schedule Pressures
Kalulu has already begun a specialized treatment program in direct consultation with the French national team medical staff in Turin. The rehabilitation protocol bypasses surgical intervention, focusing instead on conservative muscular recovery over the three-week timeline.
France are scheduled to face Italy in the UEFA Nations League at San Siro on Thursday evening, followed by a home fixture against Turkiye on Sunday. Kalulu will miss both international encounters and subsequent domestic club fixtures while completing his recovery milestones in Turin.
