Juventus issue statement on Dybala’s injury with Tottenham game on horizon

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Juventus forward suffered a scare ahead of their Champions League tie with Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Champions League clash with Juventus is just a month away and the Italians suffered a major scare on Saturday night.

Star attacker Paulo Dybala limped off the pitch against Cagliari after suffering a hamstring injury.

The fear was that the Argentine could now face a race against time to be declared fit for the clash with Spurs on February 13.

Juventus have issued a statement on Dybala’s condition, showing that they are taking the injury seriously.

Their official website read: “Paulo Dybala underwent an MRI at J|Medical this morning which showed a mild to medium strain to his right thigh flexor. He will immediately start rehabilitation with the prognosis for return better evaluated in the coming days.”

Hamstring injuries can take weeks to heal and while it is likely Dybala will be fit for the second leg in March, he faces a battle to be fit for the home leg in Italy in a month’s time.

Dybala led Juventus to the Champions League final last season and has been in excellent form this campaign.

He has scored 14 goals in 19 Serie A games, and is one half of a prolific goal threat alongside compatriot Gonzalo Higuain.