The Italian defender Juventus Leo Bonucci He will not play this Friday the derby against Torino due to “muscular fatigue”according to the coach of the youth team, Massimiliano Alegriand is doubtful for the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Villarreal.
Merry confirmed in the press conference prior to the Turin derby that will not be able to count on Bonucci due to “muscular fatigue” Less than a week before the Champions League round of 16 match against the ‘yellow submarine’.
Bonucci could join the loss of fellow Italian Giorgio Chiellini for the European duel, which would leave the defense of the Turin team without two of its banners.
the dutch Matthijs de Ligt would remain as the only starting central defender if the definitive withdrawal of Bonuccialthough the Italian is expected to be back on Tuesday and can travel with the rest of the expedition.
In case of not being able to appear at the Ceramic Stadiumthe Italian Daniele Rugani is applying as a companion De Ligt next February 22.