Juventus striker Moise Kean is facing a three-month layoff due to a tibia injury, according to Football Italia. The 23-year-old Italy international is still coming to terms with the national team’s World Cup play-off elimination.
Kean played for Juventus before joining Napoli on loan, but the club is set to buy him outright for a reported €28 million. The deal was agreed upon by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis and Juventus director Fabio Paratici.
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Kean’s injury has cast a shadow over his future at Napoli, with the club struggling to qualify for the Champions League. Despite this, De Laurentiis remains optimistic about Kean’s prospects, saying, “Moise plays with injections, but we have to take care of him now.”
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Kean’s injury has raised concerns about his long-term fitness, with some pundits questioning his ability to cope with the physical demands of top-level football. However, De Laurentiis remains confident in Kean’s ability to recover from the injury and make a successful comeback.
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Napoli host Juventus in a crucial Serie A match on May 7, with both teams vying for a top-four finish. Kean’s injury is unlikely to affect his participation in the match, but his long-term absence could have significant implications for Napoli’s Champions League hopes.
References
- Football Italia
- AP
- AS
