Juventus: Vlahovic faces surgery for serious De Bruyne-like injury | OneFootball

Juventus must deal with one of the most delicate injuries of recent years. The official medical report confirmed what was feared immediately after the match against Cagliari: Dusan Vlahovic has suffered a high-grade tear of the long adductor muscle in his left thigh, a true rupture involving the muscle-tendon junction in the groin area.

Juventus, Vlahovic heading towards surgery: serious injury and a clinical case reminiscent of De Bruyne

This is not a simple muscle injury, but a condition that requires a decision with a direct impact on the continuation of his career.

Vlahovic’s crossroads: conservative therapy or surgical intervention?

The Bianconeri striker initially hoped to follow a conservative approach. The plan included:

about 45 days of complete rest,

a further 4 weeks of reconditioning,

a total of about 70–75 days before returning.

In recent hours, however, the scenario has changed. Juventus’ doctors have explained to Vlahovic the risks of managing the injury exclusively with a conservative approach. For this type of injury, defined as unstable and highly prone to recurrence, surgery represents the safest option to ensure medium- and long-term continuity.

“Surgery reduces the risk of relapses and promotes complete stability of the muscle area,” is the shared opinion of the medical staff. The final decision will be up to the player, who must make his choice by Thursday, but all internal indications point towards the operating room.

The precedent of De Bruyne: a recovery that sets an example

Vlahovic’s situation closely resembles that of Kevin De Bruyne, who suffered a similar injury and underwent surgery in Antwerp by Professor Geert Declerq, a leading specialist in complex muscle injuries.

The Belgian immediately opted for surgery, with an estimated recovery time of about four months. Vlahovic, who is younger and has a different muscle structure, could recover slightly sooner, but one prediction remains inevitable:

the layoff will still be at least three months, even in the best-case scenario.

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