Midfielder Claudio Marchisio is set to miss the next month of action as he deals with an adductor problem, Juventus confirmed Monday.

The 29-year-old just returned from a separate thigh injury that he suffered before the Serie A season began. He lasted only the first half of the 1-1 draw with Chievo at home on Saturday - his first appearance in the league - and subsequent tests revealed the extent of the damage.

The club had already determined that he would not make the trip to England for its first Champions League game against Manchester City.

"Absent from the travelling party is Claudio Marchisio after medical examinations today revealed a first-second grade tear of the midfielder's adductor longus muscle," the club said in a statement. "He is expected to return to competitive action in 30 days' time."

The injury also means he will sit out the next four games in Serie A - including a tough away fixture at Napoli. Marchisio is also expected to miss the Champions League encounter against Sevilla on Sept. 30.