🚨 Juventus have suffered a significant setback ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 clash against Real Madrid on July 1, 2025, as key right-back Nicolo Savona has been ruled out for the entire tournament due to a severe ankle sprain sustained during a 5-2 loss to Manchester City.
The 22-year-old, who started all three of Juventus’ group stage matches, was diagnosed with a high-grade capsuloligamentous injury, sidelining him for at least two months, including the pre-season.
This loss weakens Juventus, who finished second in Group G, as they face a formidable Real Madrid side that topped Group H with a 3-0 win over RB Salzburg.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid are boosted by the expected return of Kylian Mbappé, adding to their advantage in the high-stakes knockout match under manager Xabi Alonso.