Key Takeaways:
- Daniele Rugani sustained a low-grade soleus muscle injury during training on Tuesday, 18 November
- The centre-back has been ruled out for at least three to four weeks, missing all of Juventus’ remaining November fixtures
- Rugani is confirmed to miss six matches, with a potential return between mid-December and the final match of 2025 against Pisa
Injury Details and Club Statement
Juventus have received unwelcome news on the injury front as Daniele Rugani has sustained a muscle injury, ruling him out for several weeks. The Italian defender picked up the problem during a training session on Tuesday, 18 November, and subsequent scans at J Medical confirmed a low-grade lesion to the soleus muscle in his right leg.
The club issued the following update: “Following a muscle issue sustained during Tuesday’s training session, Daniele Rugani underwent radiological tests at J|Medical this morning. The tests revealed a low-grade injury to the soleus muscle in his right leg.”
Bollettino medico | Le condizioni di Daniele Rugani
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Although the injury has not been classified as severe, recovery from this type of strain typically requires a minimum of three weeks, and his absence could stretch further depending on the healing process.
Impact on Juventus’ Fixtures
The timing of Rugani’s injury presents a significant challenge for manager Luciano Spalletti. Rugani will definitely be unavailable for the remainder of Juventus’ November matches, as well as the opening fixtures in December.
The soonest plausible return for the central defender could come following mid-December, with his comeback anticipated between key clashes against Bologna and Roma, or potentially in the final fixture of 2025 versus Pisa.
Matches Rugani Will Miss
| Opponent | Status |
|---|---|
| Fiorentina | Out |
| Bodo Glimt | Out |
| Cagliari | Out |
| Udinese | Out |
| Napoli | Out |
| Pafos | Out |
| Bologna | Doubtful |
| Roma | Potential Return |
| Pisa | Potential Return |
Rugani’s enforced absence removes a vital defensive option during a particularly busy spell for Juventus, as Spalletti navigates a congested fixture list culminating in crucial clashes before the end of the calendar year.
