Official: Juventus release Kalulu injury update

Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu has been diagnosed with a thigh injury and will undergo new tests in 10 days to determine his recovery time.

The French defender was subbed off during the first half of Juventus’ 2-0 loss against Benfica on Wednesday night and underwent medical tests on Thursday morning.

Official: Juventus release Kalulu injury update

“Pierre Kalulu, who left the pitch in the first half of the Champions League fixture against Benfica, underwent medical examinations this morning – Thursday, 30 January – at J|Medical, which revealed a low-grade lesion to the semimembranosus muscle tendon in his right thigh,” Juventus said in a statement.

“In about 10 days’ time, new tests will be carried out to determine the player’s recovery time.”

This means Kalulu will miss upcoming Serie A matches against Empoli and Como and is in doubt for a league game against Inter in Turin on February 16.

Juventus didn’t have another centre-back available against Benfica last night so Manuel Locatelli was introduced as a centre-back and the Old Lady conceded the opening goal just a few seconds later.

Kalulu joined Juventus on loan with an option to buy from Milan last summer and has been a regular starter at the Allianz Stadium, making 29 appearances across all competitions.

Juventus host Empoli at the Allianz Stadium next Sunday in Serie A.