DOUGLAS LUIZ NEWS

Available against Roma Luiz (thigh) "was back with the group in practice Friday and will be a bench option versus Roma," coach Igor Tudor announced.

Impact Luiz will return after missing the past four contests and six of the last seven due to consecutive thigh issues. He'll at most make a cameo in his first game back, also because he didn't have a consistent role beforehand. He has posted three shots (zero on target), three key passes, 11 crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in his last five appearances (two starts).

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Close to coming back Luiz (thigh) won't be an option against Genoa but could return versus Roma, TuttoSport informed.

Impact Luiz has continued to work on the side throughout the break but appears to be in the final stages of the rehab. He has sat out five of the last six matches due to muscular problems, and his injury woes haven't allowed him to earn a regular role throughout the season.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out for a few games Luiz suffered a low-grade lesion in his left biceps femoris, Juventus announced.

Impact Luiz is expected to be absent until the next international break with his third muscular injury of the season. The repeated problems haven't allowed him to earn a regular role. Teun Koopmeiners, Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie and Khephren Thuram will absorb his minutes.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off versus Cagliari Luiz registered one clearance and one interception in 20 minutes before leaving Sunday's game against Empoli due to injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Luiz entered the game in the second half in his return from a thigh issue but was unable to finish the contest due to a new physical problem. He'll undergo some testing in the next few days. He's usually the fourth or fifth option in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Cagliari match Luiz (thigh) wasn't mentioned by coach Thiago Motta among the players that would miss Sunday's game versus Cagliari.

Impact Luiz reportedly practiced without particular restrictions in the last few days and is poised to resume being an option. He could make the XI if he's in better shape than the teammates who logged heavy minutes midweek. He has tallied five shots (zero on target), two key passes, 13 crosses (one accurate), 10 corners and six tackles in his last five displays (two starts).

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus PSV Luiz (thigh) hasn't been called up for Wednesday's match against PSV, Juventus announced.

Impact Luiz was spotted in training on Tuesday but will be given a few more days to work to recover fully. Two among Manuel Locatelli, Teun Koopmeiners and Khephren Thuram will join Weston McKennie in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit out Inter meeting Luiz won't be involved Sunday versus Inter due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Luiz didn't train Friday due to a muscular ailment and will be re-evaluated ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game versus PSV. Teun Koopmeiners or Khephren Thuram will get the call in the midfield.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in Tuesday's victory Luiz recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven.

Impact Luiz made his third consecutive UCL start Tuesday and put together another solid performance. He took all five of his side's corner kicks and recorded a season-high six crosses as a result. He also created one chance created and took one off-target shot on the attack. He added two tackles and drew two fouls in his full 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses in rare start Luiz generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Benfica.

Impact Luiz made just his fifth start -- including Champions League and Serie A -- of the season Wednesday as Juventus did not have much to play for. He recorded a season-high four crosses, although none were accurate, and took three of his side's four corners. He also created one chance, won two tackles and intercepted one pass as he played the full 90 minutes for just the third time this season.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22 • GOAL.COM

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JANUARY 19 • GOAL.COM

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Subs in late versus Fiorentina Luiz (thigh) had one key pass in one minute in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Luiz didn't play much in his return but could have picked up an assist thanks to a slick through pass for Francisco Conceicao, but his teammate didn't capitalize on it. He could take playing time away from the other midfielders if he avoids further physical problems.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Fiorentina tilt Luiz (thigh) has shaken off his injury, coach Thiago Motta relayed.

Impact Luiz will be back after missing one fixture due to a minor relapse of a previous muscular problem that cost him a couple of months. He came off the bench in his last two showings, tallying three crosses (zero accurate), three corner kicks and one tackle (one won). He's likely to stay in the same role for the time being.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monza fixture Luiz (thigh) hasn't been selected for Sunday's clash with Monza.

Impact Luiz came off the bench last week but hasn't fully overcome a thigh problem that sidelined him for a couple of months. Two among Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram and Manuel Locatelli will start in the midfield.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five minutes midweek Luiz (thigh) didn't log stats in five minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Manchester City.

Impact Luiz returned after an extended absence but didn't log many minutes. He'll attempt to challenge Khephren Thuram and Weston McKennie in the next few games, but his teammates have been a lot more effective and consistent.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returing in midweek game Luiz (thigh) "is feeling better, but he has to be evaluated carefully since he hasn't played in a long time," coach Thiago Motta informed.

Impact Luiz is fit after missing almost every game since mid-October due to a thigh injury. He'll be eased into action and wasn't a starter beforehand. He has tallied four shots (one on target), six chances created, eight crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in his last five showings (one start).

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on the shelf Luiz (thigh) will remain unavailable for Saturday's match versus Bologna, coach Thiago Motta announced.

Impact Luiz will miss the fifth straight game and the ninth in the past ten due to a lingering thigh injury. Khephren Thuram, Teun Koopmeiners and Manuel Locatelli are likely to be confirmed as the starters in the midfield since Weston McKennie (thigh) is missing as well.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1, 2024 • GOAL.COM

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NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • GOAL.COM

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Not returning versus Milan Luiz (thigh) won't be an option against Milan, coach Thiago Motta relayed.

Impact Luiz will stay on the mend through the break even though his injury was deemed to be minor. He'll be assessed on a game-to-game basis. He last played in mid-October and isn't a starter when the other Juventus are whole in the midfield, as is currently the case.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Torino game Luiz (thigh) "was with us in Lille due to my request to accelerate his return to the group, but he's not 100 percent and won't be an option to avoid risks Saturday," coach Thiago M...

Impact Luiz was an unused sub midweek despite not being fully fit and is back on the mend, although because of the previous injury and not due to a new one. Juventus will keep rolling with the usual midfielders in this one.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • GOAL.COM