Last Updated: March 10, 2023, 07:29 IST
Europa League: Juventus’ Angel di Maria vs Freiburg (AP)
Juventus defeated SC Freiburg within the Europa League as Federico Chiesa sustained a knee damage, whereas Paul Pogba was dropped attributable to ‘disciplinary causes’
Juventus ahead Federico Chiesa sustained a knee damage within the 1-0 dwelling win over Germany’s SC Freiburg within the Europa League on Thursday, coach Massimiliano Allegri stated.
Chiesa was substituted within the second half, giving Allegri one other concern earlier than his crew host Sampdoria in Serie A on Sunday.
Argentine Angel Di Maria scored the profitable aim for Juve and performed the entire match regardless of displaying indicators of discomfort.
“We’ll see tomorrow (about Chiesa),” Allegri said. “At the moment, I can say nothing because I know nothing. Di Maria put in an intense performance for 90 minutes. I think he had a cramp.
“We have some players out, (Fabio) Miretti just came back today and could play a half. Leonardo Bonucci did well too, it’s a pity that (Moise) Kean will be suspended on Sunday in a very, very difficult and very important game for us, as we need to get back to winning ways in Serie A,” Allegri stated.
Paul Pogba was not within the squad after turning up late for a gathering, however Allegri stated the France midfielder can be obtainable once more from Friday.
“There are guidelines inside a crew like Juventus, they usually must be revered above all by the veterans. To go all the best way in a contest, you want as nicely as approach and high quality, extra importantly, character and ethical power,” Allegri said.
According to reports the midfielder arrived late for a team retreat Wednesday night.
The 29-year-old Pogba has only just returned to action, making two appearances for Juventus following a long injury layoff.
The France international rejoined Juventus from Manchester United in July but injured his knee days later.
Pogba, a key playmaker in France’s World Cup title run in 2018, will have to watch from the stands as Juventus hosts the German club in the round of 16.
It is not the first time Pogba has been in trouble with club management. At United, he had a complicated relationship with former coach José Mourinho.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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