Juventus have been hit with another injury blow as Weston McKennie is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a foot injury in training.
The midfielder has been out of action since late January and his latest setback means he will be ruled out for at least the remainder of the campaign.
McKennie, who joined Juventus from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, had made a strong start to life in Italy, featuring in all but one of the club's opening Serie A fixtures this term.
However, the 24-year-old has struggled with injuries over the past few months, with his latest setback coming just days after he returned to full fitness following a knee problem.
While McKennie's absence is a major concern for Juventus,Primeira Liga Hotspots the club will hope that they can find a replacement for him quickly. The Italian giants have already lost key players such as Paulo Dybala and Matthijs de Ligt to serious injuries in recent weeks, so every player that can help fill the void created by their departures will be crucial.
In the meantime, Juventus will need to rely on their remaining midfielders to step up and provide the support needed to keep their title hopes alive. With a top-four finish looking increasingly unlikely, it will be up to the likes of Federico Chiesa, Juan Cuadrado and Danilo as well as others to make sure that the team does not suffer too much in the coming weeks.