According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Locatelli suffered a knee injury, and Juventus is concerned about potential meniscus damage and the possibility of surgery.

Juventus's injury crisis continues to mount. Locatelli could be sidelined for an extended period, and with Yildiz and Khephren Thuram already having undergone surgery, the club faces yet another setback.

Locatelli left the field with knee pain during the match against AC Milan. Upon waking the next morning, his discomfort worsened, prompting Juventus to arrange immediate medical examinations. There are internal concerns at Juventus that Locatelli may have suffered a meniscus injury, which could require surgery. Just last week, both Yildiz and Khephren Thuram underwent surgical procedures. Yildiz is expected to miss play until late November following surgery on his left fifth metatarsal, while Khephren Thuram underwent knee arthroscopy in Lyon and is expected to miss most of the 2025-26 season, with an estimated return no earlier than January 2027. Locatelli's evaluation is still ongoing, and manager Luciano Spalletti can only hope to avoid losing another key player.

The Crisis Deepens

Juventus faced AC Milan with seven unavailable players: in addition to Yildiz and Khephren Thuram, McKennie, Pape Sarr, Cambiaso, Adzic, and Cabal were also absent from the squad. For the away match against Reggiana on December 13, Juventus's training staff hopes to have three players back available.

Andrea Cambiaso failed to pass his fitness test in recent days, but there is optimism he will return to full training within the coming days. Weston McKennie's situation is more cautious due to a muscular issue, though his prospects are currently improving. Pape Sarr's situation is similar; he spent more time on the injury list than on the pitch for Tottenham during this period. The Senegalese midfielder has recovered and now needs to regain his match fitness. Based on training and additional sessions in the coming week, he is expected to be available for the bench at Stadio Mapei.

While three players may return, Locatelli's injury is another blow. Juventus's midfield is now severely depleted, having gone from a full squad of eight competitive midfielders for two to three spots in July to a full injury crisis now.

Long-Term Injuries

Four other Juventus players require more patience. Cabal suffered a thigh injury last week but is expected to be the first of these long-term injured players to return. Juventus hopes to welcome the Colombian fullback back within a month; he was injured shortly after repeatedly declining transfer market moves.

Adzic is even more unfortunate. The forward joined from Genoa for 16 million euros at the end of June. On July 18, he suffered an injury during his first preseason friendly in Basel. He only attempted to return from the bench at Allianz Stadium against Parma on August 29 before suffering a more serious secondary injury in training, which will keep him out for at least 50 days.

Players Who Have Undergone Surgery

Moving from long-term injured players to those already in surgery. Yildiz suffered an injury in his debut at Frosinone and underwent surgery on his left fifth metatarsal in Germany last Monday. Khephren Thuram traveled to Lyon on Thursday to see renowned doctor Bertrand Sonnery-Coté for knee arthroscopy, an issue that has troubled him since the end of last season.

Spalletti hopes Yildiz can return for the November international break. Yildiz is expected to miss approximately three months, sitting out 14 matches, while Khephren Thuram is unlikely to play until January. The French player has not played a single minute all summer and has been temporarily removed from the European and Serie A squad lists. The injury to the young Turkish player came as a sudden blow, while surgery for the son of the former legend represents a necessary adjustment after conservative treatment showed little effect.

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