Juventus Injury update: Douglas Luiz returns to training, Nico Gonzalez still doubtful

Juventus are gearing up for their crucial Champions League match against Lille on Tuesday evening, and there’s mixed news on the injury front for manager Thiago Motta.

Calciomercato report that In a positive development, Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz has returned to full training with the squad at Continassa. Luiz, who joined Juventus from Aston Villa in the summer, had been sidelined with a muscular issue in his left thigh. The injury occurred during the warm-up for Juventus’ previous Champions League match, a home defeat against Stuttgart.

Motta is now expected to include Luiz in the squad list for the Lille match, marking his return after missing the last three Serie A fixtures against Inter, Parma, and Udinese. This comeback provides a significant boost to Juventus’ midfield options for the important European clash.

However, the news is not as encouraging for Argentine forward Nico Gonzalez. The attacker continues to train separately from the main group, casting doubt on his availability for the Lille match. Gonzalez’s fitness will be closely monitored in the hours leading up to the game, but as of now, his participation remains uncertain.