After more than 10 months on the shelf, the return of Federico Chiesa is drawing ever closer.
The Italian suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury last January during Juve’s memorable win over Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. And with the club going through miserable times, the winger’s absence has been greatly felt.
In recent weeks, the hero of Euro 2020 returned to full training while looking in peak physical shape. However, he has yet to appear in an official match.
According to Tuttosport via JuventusNews24, Chiesa could make his long-awaited return when the Bianconeri host Empoli on Friday.
The source is almost certain the 24-year-old will be part of the Juventus squad and claims Max Allegri could give the player a few minutes at the end of the match to get a feel for the action on the pitch. tone.
If all goes well, Chiesa could have a longer cameo appearance next Tuesday when the Old Lady travels to Lisbon for a Champions League match against Benfica.
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Although the side’s return will be gradual, it will surely be an important morale boost for the squad at this delicate moment of the campaign.
Hopefully we can finally have it, Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria fit in the next few weeks so we can witness some flashes of brilliance before the mid-season break.
