PjaniÄ‡ injury not as serious as first thought

Posted February 17, 2020 6:00 am

The Associated Press

TURIN, Italy (AP) - Juventus midfielder Miralem PjaniÄ‡'s injury is not as serious as first thought and he could be ready to play again next week.

PjaniÄ‡ limped off with an apparent muscular problem during Sunday's 2-0 win over Brescia, eight minutes after coming on as a substitute.

'œDiagnostic tests performed at J Medical this morning excluded any muscle injuries for Miralem PjaniÄ‡,'ť Juventus said in a statement on Monday. 'œOnly a slight strain to the right adductor was observed.

'œHis condition will be evaluated in the coming days.'ť

PjaniÄ‡ is likely to miss Saturday's match at last-place Spal but should be back for the Champions League match at Lyon on Feb. 26 - four days before Juventus hosts Serie A title rival Inter Milan.

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