Football Football Allegri expects Can to need surgery Massimiliano Allegri fears Emre Can will need an operation, although he is awaiting a final medical report. Joe Wright 26 October, 2018 17:11 IST Juventus midfielder Emre Can - Getty Images Joe Wright 26 October, 2018 17:11 IST Emre Can will most likely need surgery on a thyroid problem, Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed.The midfielder missed his side's last two matches against Genoa and Manchester United, after a thyroid nodule was detected.The former Liverpool man has been undergoing tests on the issue and Allegri expects an operation to be needed."He is finalising his medical tests," Allegri told a news conference. "Doctors will decide whether he needs surgery but at this point it’s very likely."Can has made eight Serie A appearances since moving from Liverpool at the end of last season.Juve takes on Empoli on Saturday, looking to extend its unbeaten run in all competitions in 2018-19 to 13 games. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos