Confirmed: Pirlo misses Dortmund

By Football Italia staff

Juventus have confirmed that Andrea Pirlo will not be fit for Wednesday’s crucial Champions League second leg.

The Bianconeri travel to Borussia Dortmund holding a 2-1 lead from the home leg, and so need only a draw to progress.

However, following reports this morning, the Bianconeri have now confirmed that Pirlo will not be available to face Klopp’s side, after going off injured in the first leg.

“Today Andrea Pirlo underwent some medical examinations,” the club confirmed on its official website.

“The ultrasound check showed good progression in the healing of the injury, but not enough for him to be available for the trip to Dortmund.

“The midfielder will therefore continue on his personalised rehabilitation programme.”

Stefano Sturaro and Paolo De Ceglie will also face time on the sidelines, after picking up injuries in the win over Palermo on Saturday.

De Ceglie has a sprained ankle, while Sturaro is suffering after a blow to the knee. Both will be out for around two weeks.

The Old Lady also confirmed that captain Gianluigi Buffon will join Coach Massimiliano Allegri in a Press conference at Westfalenstadion tomorrow evening.

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