Gonzalo Higuain injured ahead of Serie A resumption

Juventus ahead Gonzalo Higuain grew to become the newest participant to get injured as Serie A prepares to return later this month. Higuain pulled up in coaching on Thursday and Juventus introduced in a brief assertion that the Argentina ahead had injured his thigh.

“During today’s training session, Gonzalo Higuain suffered a muscle strain on the posterior region of his right thigh,” the membership stated. “The tests performed have ruled out any lesions. His condition will be monitored in the coming days.”

Italy’s prime soccer league is scheduled to renew on June 20 however Juventus shall be concerned within the Italian Cup the week earlier than, with the second leg of its semifinal in opposition to AC Milan earlier than a possible ultimate in Rome on June 17. Serie A has been suspended since March 9, when the federal government ordered a nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Quite a few gamers have been injured since they returned to coaching initially of May after two months of restricted exercise, together with Milan ahead Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. Ibrahimović injured his calf in coaching final month and went again to Sweden to get better earlier than returning to Milan this week and present process additional assessments on Thursday.

“His recovery is proceeding well, without complications and a new check-up is to be expected in about 10 days,” Milan stated.

With the Serie A season to be accomplished in a 43-day span, groups could have matches roughly each three days and there are considerations of an elevated variety of accidents.

“The risk is very high for an athlete who in the middle of the season is stopped for 70 days and then restarts with an incredible effort, especially with high temperatures,” Lecce coach Fabio Liverani stated. “There is a lot of care and planning from the staff but luck will also play a big part.”

Juventus, which is bidding for a record-extending ninth straight title, has a one-point benefit over Lazio. Third-place Inter is 9 factors behind the leaders with a recreation in hand. Juventus are additionally concerned within the Champions League. If it goes all the way in which in each cup competitions it might play 20 matches in 78 days.