Juventus’ Demiral set to miss rest of season after ACL injury

Merih Demiral is predicted to overlook the remainder of Juventus’ season and is a serious doubt for Euro 2020 after struggling an ACL harm that may require surgical procedure.

The Juve defender had just lately displaced Matthijs de Ligt within the beginning line-up and scored a third-minute opener through the 2-1 away win over Roma on Sunday.

However Demiral suffered the harm in a clumsy touchdown shortly afterwards and was changed by De Ligt 19 minutes into the competition.

The Turkey worldwide, 21, joined the Italian champions from Sassuolo in an €18million transfer in July and appears unlikely to play once more till subsequent season after Juve offered an replace on his situation.

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“Throughout the recreation final evening [Sunday], Merih Demiral sustained a sprain to his left knee,” a Juve assertion learn on Monday.

“The diagnostic assessments carried out at J Medical this morning revealed harm to the anterior cruciate ligament together with related harm to the meniscus.

“Surgical intervention will likely be required within the coming days.”

Juve are two factors away from Inter on the high of Serie A after 19 matches this season.