Juventus calm fear about serious Chiellini injury setback

It was feared the veteran defender could miss up to two weeks of action after he limped off in the first half of the last-16 tie.

Giorgio Chiellini has avoided a serious injury, Juventus confirmed on Thursday.

Chiellini could only last on the pitch for 35 minutes in Juventus’ 2-1 defeat against Porto in the Champions League last-16 first-leg clash on Wednesday night.

In visible discomfort after picking up a knock, the center-back had to be subbed off and was replaced by 22-year-old Merih Demiral.

Reports claimed that the 36-year-old could face a spell of up to two weeks on the sideline after sustaining what appeared to be a serious injury in his right calf.

However, Juventus have now clamed those fears.

A statement on the official club website read: “Giorgio Chiellini underwent radiological examinations at J|Medical this morning, which excluded muscle injuries to his right calf.

“His condition will be monitored day by day.”

The news comes as a huge relief for Juventus, especially considering that Leonardo Bonucci is also out injured and could remain away from action for the next 20 days.