Player Talk : Alex

Alex out for Udine?
Friday 8 February, 2008

Claudio Ranieri has a new worry ahead of Juventus’ crunch match against Udinese after Alessandro Del Piero picked up a knock in training.

The battle of the Bianconeri is the pick of the weekend’s matches as the two sides fight it out for a place in the Champions League.

Juve look likely to have to do without Azzurri goalkeeper Gigi Buffon due to a back problem, but were relieved to learn that Serie A Capocannoniere David Trezeguet had overcome muscular problems.

However, at the 11th hour it seems that the Old Lady have a new injury headache.

Captain Del Piero received a blow to his knee during a collision with defender Giorgio Chiellini in training this afternoon and was sent to see the medical team while in obvious discomfort.

The knee is swollen and there is a cut, but the severity of the damage isn’t yet known.

At the moment, the doctors believe the injury may just be severe bruising, which, although not serious, could see Del Piero ruled out of Sunday’s trip to the Stadio Friuli.

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