LEONARDO BONUCCI NEWS

Plays few minutes with Italy Bonucci (calf) subbed in late in Tuesday's friendly against Turkey.

Impact Bonucci was called up despite missing the recent Juventus matches and was unable to play in the World Cup qualifier against North Macedonia last week, which Italy lost. He progressed afterward, as he returned to full training and played in the stoppage time Tuesday. Whoever is healthier between him and Giorgio Chiellini will start next to Matthijs De Ligt in Sunday's match versus Inter. He has logged 20 tackles, 36 interceptions, 75 clearances and 21 blocks in 24 appearances, with eight clean sheets.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini to stay as Italy coach despite World Cup failure

Roberto Mancini says he will stay on as Italy coach despite the team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup again

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: World Cup spot on the line for Italy and Portugal

It's crunch time in World Cup qualifying in Europe as the playoffs begin with four semifinal matches

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Prior playoff failure on minds as Italy hunts World Cup spot

With Italy’s worst soccer moment on many people’s minds coach Roberto Mancini is not thinking about the unthinkable but about winning the World Cup in Qatar

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Balotelli left off Italy's squad for World Cup playoffs

Mario Balotelli has been left off Italy’s squad for the World Cup playoffs

MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Sanctioned Chelsea at Lille, Juve-Villarreal in CL

Turmoil is engulfing Chelsea as it tries to protect the two-goal lead against Lille to extend its Champions League title defense into the quarterfinals

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will not return against Villarreal Bonucci (calf) will remain unavailable for Wednesday's match versus Villarreal, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Bonucci will miss the third game in a row because of a calf pull. The returning Giorgio Chiellini, Matthijs De Ligt and Daniele Rugani will be the top choices in the middle of the defense for Juventus in this one.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League matchups as Man United hosts Atlético

The final set of Champions League round-of-16 second legs are being played this week

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers calf injury Bonucci has been diagnosed with a soleus pull in the left calf after experiencing some discomfort after the Empoli match and will be re-evaluated in seven days, Juventus informed.

Impact Bonucci has been trying to play through the injury, but Juventus will shut him down for a week now hoping it gets better. He is highly likely to sit out against Sampdoria as well on top of the upcoming Spezia match. Danilo could slide to the middle of the defense as there are no other center-backs available, although Daniele Rugani is not too far off from returning.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven clearances versus Cagliari Bonucci had two blocks and seven clearances and won five duels in Saturday's 3-2 win over Cagliari.

Impact Bonucci is not 100 percent due to a balky calf, the coach stated, but he made it through the game and piled up stats in the back. However, his side gave up two goals. He has tallied three goals, 20 tackles, 36 interceptions and 75 clearances in 24 games, with eight clean sheets. Juventus will host Spezia next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vlahović scores 2 as injury-hit Juventus wins 3-2 at Empoli

Dušan Vlahović scored twice as injury-depleted Juventus won 3-2 at Empoli to move to within seven points of Serie A leader AC Milan

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays a half against Villarreal Bonucci (calf) had one block, two interceptions and five clearances in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Villarreal.

Impact Bonucci replaced the injured Alex Sandro at half-time and put together a decent stat-line, picking up stats in all the key defensive stats. He has had trouble staying healthy lately, but he is clearly the starter when available. He has posted 18 tackles, 36 interceptions, 58 clearances and 19 blocks in 23 appearances, with eight clean sheets. Juventus will face Empoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Chelsea hosts Lille; Juventus at Villarreal in CL

Chelsea hosts Lille as its Champions League title defense resumes in the round of 16 with captain Cesar Azpilicueta potentially fit to return after a groin issue

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up for Villarreal match Bonucci (calf) has been named in Juventus' squad list to face Villarreal Tuesday.

Impact Bonucci practiced without feeling discomfort Monday, coach Massimiliano Allegri informed, although he suggested that he will be only an emergency option for this one. Danilo and Matthijs De Ligt are the frontrunners to play in the middle of the defense Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Torino match Bonucci will be unavailable for Friday's game against Torino due to a sore calf, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Bonucci had just returned from a similar problem in a different area. The coach stated that he would be re-assessed ahead of the Villarreal match. With Giorgio Chiellini and Danilo also unavailable, the only two options in the back are Matthijs De Ligt and Daniele Rugani.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vlahović scores late to put Juve into Italian Cup semifinals

Winter signing Dušan Vlahović has scored late for defending champion Juventus to squeeze into the Italian Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win over Sassuolo

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unused against Verona Bonucci (thigh) did not feature in Sunday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Bonucci was available after some time off, but he did not play as he is not fully fit. He could be back in the XI in Sunday's away game versus Atalanta, as Giorgio Chiellini rarely plays a few matches in a row. He has logged 21 interceptions, 46 clearances and ten blocks in 15 matches, with four clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Bonucci (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Verona.

Impact Bonucci was expected to the make the bench after being called up for the game, and has made the bench. The defender will hope to get a late-game cameo to test his fitness, though he won't be in line for anything more than that.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Verona game Bonucci (thigh) has been named in Juventus' squad list to face Verona Sunday despite the coach's previous remarks about his status.

Impact Bonucci will be an option for this one after being held out altogether in the past four matches, although he is a longshot to feature since the coach had stated that he was not ready to play yet in the pre-game presser.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Verona match Bonucci (thigh) has resumed practicing, but he will be held out in Sunday's game against Verona, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Bonucci will be given another week to be fully healthy, but he has almost shaken off his injury. Giorgio Chiellini, Matthijs De Ligt and Daniele Rugani will be the top options in the back for Juventus like in the last four games.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Italy coach Mancini defends call-up of Mario Balotelli

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has dismissed suggestions that recalling forward Mario Balotelli to the Italy squad after a three-year absence smacks of desperation

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss more matches Bonucci picked up an ailment and will not be available for the next two matches, Massimiliano Allegri informed.

Impact Bonucci was named in the squad list for the Supercoppa and, while he did not start, he was about to sub in for the penalties had not Inter found a last-gasp goal. He may have suffered a relapse of the same problem and will be sidelined against Udinese and Milan. Matthijs De Ligt, Giorgio Chiellini and Daniele Rugani will be the center-backs in the next two games.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan expects fight from Juventus in Italian Super Cup

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has an impressive record against Juventus in the Italian Super Cup

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up for Supercoppa Bonucci (thigh) has been named in Juventus' squad list to face Inter Wednesday.

Impact Bonucci sat out the last two Serie A games due to a minor thigh ailment. Barring a midweek setback, he will be back for Saturday's match against Udinese, where he will compete with Giorgio Chiellini for the starting job. He has posted three goals, 18 tackles, 34 interceptions and 58 clearances in 21 games, with eight clean sheets.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss next two games Bonucci will not be available against Napoli and Roma due to muscle fatigue, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Bonucci underwent some tests, which ruled out a strain, but the short turnaround does not help him. With Giorgio Chiellini and Danilo currently on the shelf, Juventus are down to Matthijs De Ligt and Daniele Rugani in the back.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE