Juventus defender Cancelo undergoes knee surgery
Juventus will likely be without Joao Cancelo for some weeks after he had surgery to correct a meniscus problem.
Published : Dec 15, 2018 08:18 IST
Joao Cancelo has undergone successful surgery on his right knee, Juventus has confirmed.
The Portugal international had a medial selective meniscectomy at the Clinica Sedes Sapientiae in Turin on Friday.
The full-back is expected to be out of action until at least the middle of January.
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Cancelo has been one of Juve's standout performers since joining from Valencia in a €40.4million deal.
He has made 15 appearances in all competitions for Massimiliano Allegri's side.
The Serie A leader, which has won 14 and drawn one of its first 15 league games this term, faces city rival Torino on Saturday.