Juventus returned to the Continassa for Tuesday’s training session under Luciano Spalletti — but the manager was unable to count on his full squad, with four players completing personalised programmes rather than working with the group.
The most unexpected absentee is Federico Gatti. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the centre-back is still feeling the effects of an ankle knock sustained during Monday’s pre-season friendly against the Next Gen at the Allianz Stadium — not from any footballing incident during the match itself, but from the pitch invasion by supporters that cut the game short shortly after half-time. A fan collided with Gatti during the rush onto the pitch, leaving him with localised discomfort in his ankle that has prompted the club to manage him carefully with an individual programme. The situation is not considered serious and there is no significant concern about his availability for Sunday.
Arkadiusz Milik is working apart from the group due to a minor lower back complaint — a precautionary measure rather than anything of lasting concern for a player who has spent much of the past two years managing his body back to full fitness. Jeff Ekhator continues his individualised recovery programme as the hamstring injury sustained against Basilea runs its course.
The most operationally significant update for the Frosinone opener concerns Andrea Cambiaso. The Italian international full-back is managing a slight ankle issue of his own — but the club’s medical staff are optimistic that he will return to full group training by Wednesday. Given that his position in the squad hierarchy and his availability for Sunday’s match are both considerations being actively discussed in the transfer market context, the speed of his recovery carries a significance that goes beyond the purely medical.
