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Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez will not return in time for Torino showdown

Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez will not return in time for Torino showdown

Juventus gained’t be capable to recuperate the providers of Nico Gonzalez for the Derby della Mole conflict towards their arch-rivals Torino.

The Argentine joined the Bianconeri in the summertime, finishing an preliminary mortgage transfer with an obligation to purchase from Fiorentina. Nonetheless, an harm suffered towards RB Leipzig on October 2nd hampered his early momentum. The 26-year-old pulled a muscle throughout the Champions League contest, and has been out of motion ever since.

Curiously, the Argentine nationwide workforce initially determined to name him up for worldwide obligation regardless of his present situation. Nonetheless, Lionel Scaloni and his employees have reportedly reconsidered their selection, so the participant will stay in Turin throughout the worldwide break.

However whereas Gonzalez was beforehand tipped to announce his return to the fold this weekend for the Derby della Mole, La Gazzetta dello Sport (by way of IlBianconero) is now reporting in any other case.

The pink newspaper reveals that Gonzalez can even skip Saturday’s huge showdown towards the Granata. Thiago Motta and the technical employees have made their resolution after consulting the participant and the medical employees.

The previous Fiorentina man will probably be engaged on regaining his optimum bodily situation throughout the break, earlier than returning to the pitch when the marketing campaign resumes.

Gonzalez has made six appearances for Juventus this season between the Serie A and the Champions League. He contributed with a objective and an help, each coming within the 3-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven.

With the Argentina worldwide out of motion, Motta has been closely counting on Francisco Conceicao on the suitable wing, whereas Timothy Weah stays the choice choice, in addition to the ultra-versatile Andrea Cambiaso.

So it stays to be seen who will get the nod within the Derby, however Conceicao would be the favourite contemplating his spectacular early-season type.

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