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Updated: July 17, 2021

Serie A: Arthur Melo To Miss Juventus Season Opener After Successful Surgery

By Oladimeji Balogun
July 17, 2021
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Arthur Melo | Source: Getty Images

Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo will miss the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his right leg, the Italian club announced on Friday.

The 24-year-old Brazilian, a former Barcelona player, had suffered in recent months with a problem with the membrane between the tibia and fibula of his right leg.

"The operation was successful. The recovery time is approximately three months," Juventus said in a statement.

Juventus's nine-year Serie A reign ended last season. They open the new campaign at Udinese with former coach Massimiliano Allegri back at the helm two years after leaving the club.