Juventus, Vlahovic and Gatti undergo surgery: see you in 2026 | OneFootball

Spalletti’s Juventus, Napoli’s next opponent in the league, is facing a complicated end of the year due to injuries. In just a few hours, two major pieces of news arrived: Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Gatti have both undergone surgery and will be away from the pitch for several weeks.

Juventus, Vlahovic and Gatti undergo surgery: see you in 2026

Dusan Vlahovic underwent surgery at the Mayo Clinic in London after suffering a high-grade injury to the adductor longus muscle in his left thigh during the league match against Cagliari. After considering a conservative approach with the medical staff, the striker chose surgery as the safest solution to ensure a full recovery.

At the moment, it is too early to give an exact return date. Initial estimates suggest at least three months out, with the goal of being available no sooner than mid-March. This is a significant absence for Juventus, who lose their attacking reference point at a delicate stage of the season. After the operation, Vlahovic encouraged the fans with a brief statement: “See you soon.”

Federico Gatti, on the other hand, underwent surgery at the Clinique Santé Atlantique in Nantes following a medial meniscus injury in his right knee suffered during the Coppa Italia match against Udinese. The selective arthroscopic meniscectomy, performed by doctors Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet and Loïc Geoffroy in the presence of the club’s head of medical staff Luca Stefanini, was perfectly successful.

The defender has already begun his rehabilitation process and, according to Juventus, will need to be out for at least a month. His return is therefore expected at the beginning of 2026.

The simultaneous absence of Vlahovic and Gatti represents a significant obstacle for Juventus, who must reorganize their lineups and rotations between the league and early-year commitments. Managing the alternatives will be crucial to maintaining competitiveness and consistency of results.

The club is closely monitoring both recovery processes, with the aim of welcoming both players back in the best possible condition.

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