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Juventus' Federico Gatti doubtful for Serie A opener after fan tackle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:23 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Juventus' Federico Gatti doubtful for Serie A opener after fan tackle

Summary

Juventus defender Federico Gatti is likely unavailable for the Serie A opener against Frosinone on August 23 due to pain from a slide tackle delivered by a fan during a pitch invasion. The incident occurred at Allianz Stadium during a friendly against Juventus' under-23 team. Although medical assessments revealed no serious injury, Gatti missed training on Tuesday and will be monitored throughout the week. Additionally, the pitch invasion damaged the field, necessitating emergency repairs before the team's first home match against Parma on August 29. Juventus is considering changes to the traditional event to ensure player safety in the future.

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Status Watch

•Federico Gatti suffered pain from a fan slide tackle.
•The incident occurred during a friendly match last Monday.
•Gatti was rested from training and will be reassessed this week.
•Allianz Stadium's pitch suffered damage and requires repairs before August 29.
•Juventus is reviewing safety measures for future events.

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Juventus may have an absentee for their Serie A opener against Frosinone next Sunday (23), but the reason is unusual.Defender Federico Gatti is still in pain after being slide-tackled by a fan during ...
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