Mandzukic out for four months?

By Football Italia staff

There are reports Mario Mandzukic could require surgery, which would rule the Juventus striker out for three to four months.

The Croatia international damaged this thigh last week in training and the initial diagnosis was for two to four weeks on the treatment table.

However, according to Top Calcio 24, the injury is more serious than previously thought.

Mandzukic could require an operation, which would put him out of action for three to four months.

Such a long lay-off could prompt Juventus to go back on the transfer market in January for a replacement, as their only other genuine centre-forward is teenager Moise Kean.

The Bianconeri have already lost Juan Cuadrado and Andrea Barzagli for several months.

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