Lengthy lay-off for Lucio

Lengthy lay-off for Lucio

Published Aug. 26, 2012 9:15 a.m. ET

The 34-year-old Brazilian suffered the injury during the Bianconeri's final practice session ahead of yesterday's Serie A opener against Parma, with subsequent tests confirming the worst.

"Lucio has undergone medical tests after twisting his right ankle in training on Friday," read a medical update from the club this morning, issued on www.juventus.it.

"The X-ray and MRI scans, which were conducted on Saturday morning, have revealed a complete tear of the defender's anterior talofibular ligament."

Lucio moved to the Turin club last month after his contract with Inter Milan was cancelled by mutual consent.

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Juve began the defence of their Serie A title with a 2-0 home win over Parma yesterday.

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