Thiago Motta’s Juventus has been hit with another injury setback, this time involving one of his most tactically important players. During the first half of the match against Bologna, the versatile defender (and occasional midfielder) Andrea Cambiaso was forced off due to injury.
In a [**game against his former club**](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juventus-infortunio-per-cambiaso-distorsione-alla-caviglia-67858), the 24-year-old full-back suffered an unfortunate ankle injury to his left foot. The incident occurred when Cambiaso attempted to block a shot from Ndoye, awkwardly planting his foot as the ball struck near his toes, causing an unnatural twist in his ankle.
Cambiaso initially tried to continue, returning to the field at the 9-minute mark with heavy strapping. However, the pain proved too intense, making it impossible for him to run. This led to a forced substitution, the first of the game, with Thiago Motta bringing on Rhoui in his place at the 11-minute mark.
This news comes as a significant blow to Juventus, especially with their crucial Champions League fixture against Manchester City looming on Wednesday. The match could prove decisive for their chances of qualifying for the round of 16, making Cambiaso’s injury all the more concerning for the Italian giants.