Juventus faced a bittersweet night in their Champions League clash against RB Leipzig, securing a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory despite being reduced to 10 men. However, the win was marred by early injuries to key players Gleison Bremer and Nico Gonzalez.
La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Bremer’s situation is particularly worrying for the Bianconeri. The Brazilian defender went down in the opening minutes after an awkward twist of his knee while attempting to stop Openda’s run. The initial assessments and Bremer’s visible pain have raised fears of a potential cruciate ligament injury. If confirmed, this could sideline the center-back for up to six months, dealing a significant blow to Juventus’ defensive lineup.
The club and fans are anxiously awaiting the results of Bremer’s medical examinations at J|Medical, hoping for a less severe diagnosis. Bremer has been a cornerstone of Thiago Motta’s defense, starting every match so far this season. His absence was immediately felt against Leipzig, with Juventus conceding two goals after his departure – more than they had in their previous seven matches combined.
Nico Gonzalez also left the field early due to a muscular issue. The Argentine winger initially tried to continue but was forced to request a substitution around the 10-minute mark. While his injury appears less severe than Bremer’s, Gonzalez is expected to miss Juventus’ upcoming match against Cagliari and withdraw from international duty with Argentina.
Manager Thiago Motta expressed his concern post-match, stating, “It’s a shame about the injuries to Bremer and Nico Gonzalez, but now we must wait for the results of the examinations in the coming hours. We hope they return soon.”
These injuries add to Juventus’ existing fitness woes, with striker Arkadiusz Milik already sidelined until at least January following knee surgery.
