Nicolo Savona to miss up to two months with ankle injury suffered vs. Man City
Considering how things looked as Nicolo Savona reacted to being injured in the second half of Thursday afternoon's loss to City in Orlando, Florida, good news was likely not on the way. And, in fact, the news after the young Italian defender underwent scans on his left ankle brought nothing that is all that encouraging. Juventus announced Friday that Savona suffered 'a high-grade capsular-ligament lesion' in his ankle that will rule him out of however much longer Juventus' stay at the Club World Cup ends up being.
Advertisement
Juve's announcement said that Savona — who started all three of the Bianconeri's group stage games in the middle of their three-man defense —- will be re-evaluated in a month, but the Italian media is saying he could very well be out for a total of closer to two months. If that is the case, then Savona is suddenly a candidate to miss pretty much all of preseason training in this unconventional summer and potential still be working his way back to full fitness ahead of Juventus' Aug. 24 season opener against Parma.
Here is the full text of Juventus' update on Savona's ankle injury:
Nicolo Savona, following the trauma to his left ankle suffered during Thursday's match against Manchester City, underwent diagnostic tests today which revealed a high-grade capsular-ligament lesion. He has already begun his rehabilitation programme and will be reassessed in a month's time.
Considering that Juventus are not exactly boasting their full array of defensive options as Igor Tudor continues to utilize his customary three-man backline, losing Savona is certainly not a positive development heading into Tuesday night's CWC Round of 16 tie against Real Madrid in Miami. Federico Gatti has been slow played back into a heavy workload after dealing with a broken bone in his heel late in the season. Gleison Bremer is on the trip but has not played a minute of competitive game time as he works his way back from his October ACL injury.
So, with Savona now down injured, could that open up a chance for somebody like Daniele Rugani — who is back in the squad after returning from being on loan at Ajax — to face Real Madrid? As much as Gatti is the first choice to play, he still has not played a full half of football in the Club World Cup, so it's hard to know where his match fitness is at these days.
Advertisement
Either way, it looks as though it will be a couple of months before we see Savona again — and it's just another injury to add to the list of ones this defensive unit have had to deal with.
More from blackwhitereadallover.com:
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
17 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Watford youngster Zavier Massiah-Edwards signs for Eastleigh on loan
Watford youngster Zavier Massiah-Edwards has signed for National League side Eastleigh on loan. Massiah-Edwards, who has made five first-team appearances for the Hornets, joins the Spitfires on a month-long deal. More: FLASH SALE ENDS TODAY: £6 for six months of every word of Watford coverage More: Daniel Bachmann on Watford captaincy and his Championship reputation The forward scored the winner in the FA Youth Cup quarter-final against Southampton on Saturday and now gets a proper taste of regular senior action. Eastleigh boss Kelvin Davis said: "Zavier's a tenacious young man who's hungry for more first-team action. He's had experience at Watford, playing at first-team level in the Championship. More: Will Kwadwo Baah return? Predicting Watford's line-up to face Swansea "He's got a really hunger and desire, and I think he's someone who can add a bit of pace to the frontline." Massiah-Edwards is on the bench for Eastleigh's trip to Aldershot on Wednesday evening and could make his first start at home to Boston United on Saturday.
Yahoo
17 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Five-Star Brandon Arrington Commits to 2026 Navy All-American Bowl
Defensive back Brandon Arrington (Spring Valley, CA/ Mount Miguel High School), the five-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty sixth edition of the Navy All-American Bowl, Arrington will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation's top 100 high school football players. Arrington was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award. Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock. About the All-American Bowl As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, and primetime's #1 show for an unprecedented 14 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 631 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
Yahoo
17 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Report – Rayo Vallecano To Pull Out Of Talks For Inter Milan & Argentina Defender
Problems keep piling up for Inter Milan, with Rayo Vallecano set to withdraw from talks to sign Tomas Palacios. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Spaniards are drifting away, leaving Inter with fewer options to offload their flop. Despite emerging as the strongest contenders to sign the 22-year-old, Rayo Vallecano are having second thoughts. Indeed, they are reportedly ready to call off their pursuit of Tomas Palacios, giving Inter another reason for concern. Rayo Vallecano Set to Withdraw from Talks for Inter Milan Bust Tomas Palacios MONZA, ITALY – MARCH 02: Nikola Vlasic of Torino is challenged by Tomas Palacios of Monza during the Serie A match between Monza and Torino at U-Power Stadium on March 02, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by) As if missing out on Giovanni Leoni's signature wasn't troubling enough, Inter cannot catch a break on the outgoing market. Leoni has joined Liverpool for a reported fee of €35 million despite Inter's long-standing interest in his services. However, that's the least of Inter's problems. Indeed, the San Siro giants aim to offload Palacios, whom they signed from Independiente Rivadavia last summer. Yet, like in the case of Kristjan Asllani, they cannot find an agreement with potential suitors, leaving the player's future uncertain.
