Conceicao’s Injury Puts Juventus Derby Participation in Doubt

Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao is set to undergo medical evaluations in Turin following an injury sustained during warm-ups for the Supercoppa semifinal against Milan. The Portuguese player’s availability for the upcoming Turin derby against Torino is now in question.

Conceicao, who was initially slated to start against Milan, coached by his father Sergio, had to withdraw from the match after getting injured during pre-game preparations. The 22-year-old was visibly distraught as he left the field.

The Juventus medical team is scheduled to conduct tests on Conceicao upon the squad’s return from Saudi Arabia, where the Supercoppa tournament is taking place. The team arrived in Turin at 8:00 PM local time, with Conceicao’s examinations expected to occur the following morning.

Reports suggest that even if the tests rule out a serious muscle injury, Conceicao may require a week of rest. This timeline puts his participation in the December 11 derby against Torino in serious doubt.

The injury comes as a blow to both Juventus and Conceicao, who has been showing promising form in recent matches. The club and fans alike will be anxiously awaiting the results of the medical tests to determine the extent of the injury and the player’s potential return date.