Martin Caceres Suspended by Juventus: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

Juventus released a statement on Tuesday night condemning the actions of Martin Caceres after the Uruguayan defender was caught allegedly drink-driving.

"The conduct of Martin Caceres on the night of 28 September represents gross violation of his responsibilities as a Juventus player, as well as damaging the image of the club," Juventus wrote on its English-language website.

Juve also stated that Caceres will be suspended and fined by the club.

According to Italian wire service ANSA (h/t BBC Sport), Caceres crashed his Ferrari into multiple parked cars and a bus stop while driving through Turin, Italy. Authorities then tested his blood-alcohol level, which registered over the legal limit.    

BBC Sport shared photos from the scene of Caceres' accident:

His agent, former footballer Daniel Fonseca, denied he was drunk at the time of the wreck.

"It was a dinner between friends, they drank a toast and had some champagne. All it takes is a glass of alcohol to go over the limit," Fonseca told Sky Sport Italia (h/t Football Italia). "Martin was not drunk, and anyone who knows him will realise that. Having said that, he made a mistake; he should've got a taxi, and it would've ended there."

The 28-year-old will miss Juventus' Champions League clash with Sevilla on Wednesday as a result of his suspension. The club has yet to say one way or the other whether he'll be available to play against Inter Milan on 18 October, which will be a big match for the reigning Serie A champions. 

Given the fact that Juve have taken just five points from their first six matches, Caceres' suspension and subsequent legal issues are added distractions they don't need at the moment.