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Juventus Confirm Gatti Meniscus Tear, Surgery Planned as December Schedule Looms

The club says a right‑knee meniscus lesion will require surgery in the coming days, sidelining the defender for about a month during a congested December.

Overview

  • Radiological exams at J|Medical confirmed a medial meniscus lesion in Federico Gatti’s right knee, with surgery planned in the coming days; Tuttosport reports the operation could take place in Lyon as soon as this morning.
  • Gatti exited the Coppa Italia match against Udinese in the second half after a non‑contact movement while tracking Buksa, and coach Luciano Spalletti said the player “felt a pop” in his knee.
  • Media reporting indicates an expected layoff of roughly one month, effectively ending Gatti’s availability for the remainder of 2025.
  • The setback strains Juventus’s central defensive depth for December, leaving Pierre Kalulu, Lloyd Kelly and the adapted Teun Koopmeiners as primary options, with youth player Pedro Felipe in reserve.
  • Tuttosport reports that Gleison Bremer could return to group training next week and Daniele Rugani in about 10 days, potentially easing the shortage later this month.