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Juventus striker Mandzukic has 10 stitches applied to ankle

Published: 29 Apr 2018 - 04:54 pm | Last Updated: 21 Nov 2021 - 04:51 pm
Juventus' Mario Mandzukic lies injured REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

Juventus' Mario Mandzukic lies injured REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

AP

TURIN, Italy: Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic has had 10 stitches applied to a deep cut in his right ankle, putting him at risk of missing the final three Serie A matches of the Turin squad's title chase.
Mandzukic was stepped on by Inter Milan midfielder Matias Vecino early in Juventus' 3-2 win Saturday, drawing a red card for Vecino.
Juventus said only that Mandzukic was at "serious risk" of missing next Saturday's match against Bologna.
Juventus is on course for a record-extending seventh straight title but is being challenged by Napoli.
It was unclear if the surgery will affect Mandzukic's status for the World Cup with Croatia.