The Italian international was stretched off at half time against Cagliari on Sunday, and Scans showed that the player is suffering a thigh contracture and could be out for up to ten days.

The 30-year-old guardian is set to miss Juve's games against Catania and Sampdoria on September 24th and 27th respectively.

Meanwhile, striker David Trezeguet will undergo a knee tendon surgery on Tuesday.

The Frenchman is likely to face an absence spell between three and five months before playing again for Juve.