More fear than harm for Matthijs de Ligt. Victim of a muscle problem during the warm-up on Tuesday, the Dutch defender had to give up the match against Spezia. After yesterday’s exams, the Bianconero medical staff is rather optimistic. The player is likely to recover for Saturday’s game against Lazio, in the worst case for Tuesday’s game against Porto. Everything will depend on the sensations of number 4 bianconero, Pirlo’s evaluations and the evolution of the infirmary side.
Leonardo Bonucci, who was injured in the first leg against Porto, hopes to be in the game on Saturday. A decision will be made tomorrow. The only certainty at this stage is the tenure of Merih Demiral. Giorgio Chiellini should be back on Tuesday.
Good news also for Juan Cuadrado. The Colombian has started working again with the squad and if all goes well he will be present on Saturday against the biancocelesti.
Arthur Melo has been absent since early February due to calcification in the interosseous limb. The Brazilian has finished his wave therapy and has started running again, which bodes well. The number 5 bianconero hopes to return to the group during the next week.
As for Paulo Dybala, even if clinical cure has been confirmed, he will have to wait a little longer. Her knee pain is less severe than before, but it is still present. In the coming days, the Argentinian should undergo a new physical check in order to assess the progress following the work carried out in recent days.
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