Juventus’ Douglas Luiz conundrum: A mysterious two-month absence

Douglas Luiz’s prolonged absence from Juventus’ lineup has raised eyebrows and questions among fans and the Italian newspapers alike. The Brazilian midfielder has been sidelined for nearly two months, despite official reports stating “no lesions” were found – a situation eerily reminiscent of Dusan Vlahovic’s recent injury saga.

Calciomercato report how Luiz last featured for Juventus in their home victory against Lazio on October 19th. Since then, he has been conspicuously absent from the team sheet, missing crucial matches and now confirmed to be unavailable for the upcoming clash with AC Milan and the Champions League fixture against his former club, Aston Villa.

The mystery deepens as the club maintains there are no official repercussions or severe injuries to report. This extended absence for what was initially described as a minor muscular discomfort in the left thigh has left many puzzled.

Speculation suggests that Luiz may be struggling to keep pace with the intense athletic demands of coach Thiago Motta’s training regimen. Motta is known for his high-intensity approach, leaving little room for compromise. While Luiz briefly returned to the bench for the Lille match at Motta’s request, he has since felt unable to take to the field.

The lack of a clear timeline for his return has fueled various theories about the true nature of his condition. While the club continues to downplay the severity of the issue, the extended absence for a “non-lesion” remains difficult to comprehend.

Current projections suggest Luiz might make his comeback in early December, potentially targeting the match against Lecce at the Via del Mare stadium. This return would mark the end of a challenging period for the midfielder, who was just finding his form when the setback occurred.

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