Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli faces three months out with meniscus injury

Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli faces approximately three months on the sidelines following a meniscus injury identified after the September 6 match against AC Milan. Reports indicate a surgical procedure is the preferred course of action to repair the damage. This absence compounds personnel shortages for Juventus, which is already managing long-term knee injuries to Khéphren Thuram., the team remains without Weston McKennie due to muscle fatigue and Pape Matar Sarr, who arrived with a pre-existing knock. With options limited, the club expects Douglas Luiz and Teun Koopmeiners to shoulder increased responsibilities in the midfield. Younger players like Augusto Owusu may also see expanded minutes as the team navigates this stretch of the Serie A season.

• 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Locatelli faces three months on the shelf with meniscus tear