Juventus confirm Manuel Locatelli knee surgery after meniscus tear
Juventus say Manuel Locatelli has had knee surgery in Lyon after suffering a meniscus tear against Milan, with the absence now expected to be long-term.
Juventus have confirmed that Manuel Locatelli underwent knee surgery in Lyon on Tuesday after suffering a meniscus tear in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Milan, according to Football Italia and the club’s own statement.
The official update matters because it turns the issue from a match injury into a confirmed surgical case. That usually indicates a longer recovery timeline, and Sky Sport Italia’s warning that Locatelli could be out for five or six months underlines the scale of the setback.
Football Italia report that Juventus fear the midfielder may not be back until 2027, although that is presented as a worst-case reading rather than an official club forecast. The only firm point from Juventus is that the external meniscus in his right knee has been sutured.
The injury adds to a worsening situation for Juventus, who were already dealing with several absences for their most recent match against Milan. For squad planning, the immediate consequence is that Locatelli is not a short-term absentee and Juventus must plan around a prolonged gap in midfield.
A further medical review will ultimately determine the actual return window, but the evidence now points clearly to a significant layoff rather than a routine spell on the sidelines.
What remains unconfirmed
Exact return date for Manuel Locatelli.
Football Italia’s suggestion that he could be out until 2027.
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Football Italia carried the original report and cited Juventus’ official statement about the surgery, making the operation itself strongly supported. Sky Sport Italia added the longest recovery estimate, but that timeline is not an official club projection. No independent source in the supplied material contradicts the surgery report; the uncertainty is only over duration.
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Latest update: Juventus have now officially confirmed Manuel Locatelli’s knee surgery after the Milan match injury.
