Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic received reassuring news after his recent injury scare, yet his involvement in the forthcoming match against Fiorentina remains uncertain. La Gazzetta dello Sport report that the Serbian striker, who returned early to Turin following discomfort while on international duty, underwent further tests at the club’s J Medical facility which confirmed there were no lesions to his adductors – just a case of muscular fatigue.
Vlahovic’s problem was first flagged during a national team match, prompting concerns amongst Juventus staff given the club’s packed fixture schedule. Initial checks in Serbia had already ruled out a serious issue, and subsequent examinations in Turin echoed this positive outcome. Nevertheless, with crucial matches approaching, caution prevails within the Juventus camp.
The centre-forward will train separately from the squad for several days to aid his recovery, and his availability for Saturday’s trip to Florence hangs in the balance. Much will depend on how Vlahovic responds to treatment and his own sensations as kick-off draws near. Manager Luciano Spalletti is understandably eager to have his top scorer available, with six goals recorded across Serie A and cup competitions so far this season.
There is added pressure on team fitness management, as Juventus look beyond the weekend to a pivotal Champions League clash in Bodo. The priority is avoiding further risk, ensuring the striker does not face an extended absence during this critical period.
Meanwhile, Spalletti resumes training at Continassa, where the first batch of returning internationals, including Kostic, Locatelli, Cambiaso, and Conceiçao, are expected back to join preparations for Juventus’ busy run of games.
