ALLIANZ STADIUM, TURIN, ITALY - 2021/04/21: Arthur Melo of Juventus FC looks dejected during the Serie A football match between Juventus FC and Parma Calcio. Juventus FC won 3-1 over Parma Calcio.

Juve's Arthur out 3 months after surgery

Agence France-Presse
5 years ago
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Milan, July 16, 2021 (AFP) - Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo will miss the start of season after undergoing surgery on his right leg, the Italian club announced on Friday.

The 24-year-old Brazilian, a former Barcelona player, had suffered in recent months with a problem with the membrane between the tibia and fibula of his right leg.

"The operation was successful. The recovery time is approximately three months," Juventus said in a statement.

Juventus's nine-year Serie A reign ended last season. They open the new campaign at Udinese with former coach Massimiliano Allegri back at the helm two years after leaving the club.

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