Juventus will head into the international break with another injury concern, but Randal Kolo Muani is expected to remain available for the return of Serie A against Cagliari.
A manageable setback after Atalanta
The French forward suffered a fracture to a finger on his right hand during the first half of Juventus’ match with Atalanta, following a challenge with an opponent.
- Kolo Muani sustained the injury before half-time against Atalanta.
- He returned after the interval with substantial strapping around his ring finger and little finger.
- The striker was able to complete the entire second half, an encouraging indication for Luciano Spalletti and his staff.
- He will undergo an operation intended to reduce the fracture.
- With a three-week pause in the domestic calendar and no call-up for France, Juventus do not expect the issue to force him out of the Cagliari fixture.
Another medical note, but not another absence
Juventus have already dealt with a demanding run of injury problems, including foot surgery for Kenan Yildiz and knee operations involving Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli and Kamil Grabara.
Kolo Muani’s injury adds another name to the medical report, yet it is not expected to become a significant interruption to his season. His ability to play on after the incident, combined with the timing of the break, gives Juventus confidence that he will be ready when the championship resumes.
For Spalletti, the important point is that a hand injury should not deprive him of one of his attacking options as Juventus return to their league programme against Cagliari.
