Juventus confirm top scorer sidelined by injury this season, see more | OneFootball

Juventus confirmed this Monday that forward Dusan Vlahovic underwent tests that identified a contusion in the left thigh adductor. According to the club, the Serbian, who is the team's top scorer of the season, will undergo further medical consultations to begin the appropriate treatment.

With six goals in 17 matches, Vlahovic is Juventus' top scorer of the season, followed by the Turkish player Yıldız, who has scored five times. Since joining the Turin team in 2022, the Serbian has scored 64 goals in 162 matches. Without the goal scorer, it is expected that coach Luciano Spalletti will give opportunities to Canadian Jonathan David in the starting lineup.

Recall the Injury

Vlahovic was injured in the match against Cagliari last Saturday, during the 13th round of the Italian Championship. At 31 minutes, the forward left the field crying and was replaced by Jonathan David. The Old Lady won the match with a comeback, 2 to 1.

After the game, coach Luciano Spalletti commented on the situation, still unaware of the severity of the injury. “It's a strain. He will be out for some time,” said the coach in a press conference.

It is possible to state that Vlahovic will not return in time for the decisive match this Tuesday. Juventus will host Udinese at 5 PM, at Allianz Stadium in Turin, for the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia. The club has not announced the expected return date for the Serbian forward.

Juventus' Form

Despite losing their top scorer of the season, Juventus aims to maintain their good form. Unbeaten in seven matches, the team is making a comeback in the Italian Championship and has climbed to the seventh position, with 23 points — four less than Roma, in fourth place and the first team in the Champions League qualifying zone.

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