Injured Higuain compelled off in opposition to Torino

Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain was taken off factual Quarter-hour into the derby clash with Torino after deciding on up an bother.

The Argentina international landed closely five minutes into Sunday’s match after hurdling goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu when trying to be triumphant in Miralem Pjanic’s throughball.

The 29-twelve months-outdated tried to continue after receiving treatment nonetheless in the slay needed to salvage replaced by Federico Bernardeschi. It seemed Higuain had wound his ankle.

It must reach as a recount for Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri sooner than a important urge of fixtures in his aspect’s season.

Juve set aside finish on Atalanta in Serie A subsequent Sunday forward of the 2d leg of the Coppa Italia semi-closing in opposition to the identical opponents three days later.

They then initiate March with a day out to Lazio, four days forward of they set aside finish on Tottenham in the Champions League final Sixteen, who protect the brink in the tie on away needs after a 2-2 appeal to Turin.