Pain ‘hindering’ Vidal

By Football Italia staff

Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal says he is currently struggling to play well because of pain he is feeling in his knee.

The Chilean was substituted with 15 minutes remaining of last night’s match with Lyon but claims he did not go off due to tiredness.

“My knee really is hurting me,” Vidal said to Radio Cooperativa. “I can’t really strike the ball.

“I’ve had 10 days to rest but the pain hasn’t gone. It’s still there but we’ll see how things develop.

“It all started with the match against Fiorentina, I twisted it badly. I’m in a lot of pain and it’s not allowing me to play well.

“I’ve had treatment for it but the problem is still there. Against Lyon I didn’t go off due to tiredness.

“We will see whether I can play on Monday, we’re working towards it.

“My intention is to try and see how it goes. We hope we can win there so we can secure the title as quickly as possible.”

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