The Serie A leaders have confirmed that the German midfielder has undergone an operation, which could see him miss the chance to face Man Utd
Emre Can has undergone successful surgery on a thyroid nodule, Juventus have announced.
The Italian champions confirmed that following specialist medical examinations in Germany, Can has had an operation on the issue and is now in recovery.
“The operation was carried out today in Frankfurt by Professor Vorlaender, in the presence of Dr Claudio Rigo and was a complete success,” a statement on the club’s official website said.
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“The prognosis for the resumption of physical activity will be better assessed in the coming days.”
Can has made eight Serie A appearances this season, having joined on a four-year deal from Liverpool on a free transfer in June.
He could now miss Juve’s next home game against Cagliari at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday, as well as the Champions League return match with Manchester United four days later.
Can could reportedly could miss up to a month of action, which is a big blow for club boss Massimiliano Allegri going into a busy winter schedule.
Allegri is also without Sami Khedira (thigh injury) for Juve’s clash with Caligari next weekend, meaning Blaise Matuidi will shoulder the main burden of defensive duties in the middle of the park for the time being.
The Old Lady are top of Serie A after 10 matches, six points clear of second-placed Napoli after nine wins and a draw over the first two months of the season.