Andrea Pirlo Injury: Updates on Juventus Star's Calf and Return
Andrea Pirlo has returned for Juventus on Tuesday against Monaco nearly two months after he picked up a calf injury.
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Pirlo In Starting Lineup vs. Monaco
Tuesday, April 14
Juventus confirmed that Pirlo is in the Juventus starting lineup as they take on Monaco.
On April 10, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri commented on Pirlo's status, saying he is in "good condition" and has "recovered fully," per Football Italia.
However, Allegri also added that Pirlo is "40 or 45 days without a game," noting, "I can’t decide until tomorrow morning, I’ll decide what to do in the last training session."
On April 10, the Champions League official Twitter feed reported that while Pirlo was out of Juventus' match against Parma on Saturday, he was expected to return Tuesday for the Champions League clash.
Juventus Confirm Pirlo to Miss Three Weeks
Thursday, Feb. 26
Previously, Juventus suggested Pirlo would miss 20 days' worth of action, per football writer Adam Digby:
Pirlo Injured in Champions League Victory
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Argentinian midfielder Roberto Pereyra was Pirlo's replacement against Borussia Dortmund following Pirlo's withdrawal, per the club's official Twitter account:
Juventus provided comments from Massimiliano Allegri, who confirmed it was a calf injury:
The 35-year-old Italian is enjoying another fine season with the Bianconeri, distributing the ball from a central role like only he can. After some initial struggles under Allegri, the veteran resumed his role as spiritual leader of the squad, and his return will be a major boost.
