Spurs boost as Juventus star is injured before CL clash

  • Blaise Matuidi was forced off during Sunday’s 7-0 victory against Sassuolo
  • It has since been revealed he suffered a mild-medium muscle tear in his thigh 
  • Tottenham take on Juventus in the Champions League on February 13 

Juventus have been dealt a blow ahead of their game against Spurs as Blaise Matuidi has been ruled a doubt after being hit with a thigh injury. 

The hard-tackling Frenchman, who has impressed since joining the Turin side from Paris Saint-Germain in August, was taken off during the first half of Sunday’s 7-0 demolition of Sassuolo.

And it seems as though Matuidi could be ruled out ahead of the Champions League clash.

Juventus have revealed that midfielder Blaise Matuidi has suffered a thigh injury

‘Blaise Matuidi underwent tests which revealed a mild-medium tear to the flexor muscles in his left thigh,’ Juventus said in a statement.  

‘Further tests will be necessary to better ascertain the extent of his injury.’

Juventus visit Fiorentina for a Serie A match on Friday before hosting Tottenham on February 13.

Claudio Marchisio would be an option for Massimiliano Allegri’s side against Spurs after replacing Matuidi against Sassuolo. 

It will come as a boost to Spurs, who take on Juventus in the Champions League next week

It will come as a boost to Spurs, who take on Juventus in the Champions League next week

Tottenham are looking to progress from the first knockout round against the Italian champions

Tottenham are looking to progress from the first knockout round against the Italian champions

 



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