Dusan Vlahovic suffered a calf injury on Monday, which may impact his contract negotiations with Juventus. The Serbian striker will be out for at least three weeks.
What happened to Dusan Vlahovic?
Vlahovic was injured while warming up in the second half of Monday's Serie A match against Genoa. He had just returned to action after a four-month layoff due to adductor surgery in December.
Why it matters for Dusan Vlahovic
The injury may give Juventus an advantage in contract negotiations, as Vlahovic's current deal expires in June. The club is only open to offering a one or two-year contract extension and a salary of €6-7m.
What comes next for Dusan Vlahovic?
Vlahovic will have few chances to show his worth in the final part of the season, with Juventus and Serbia's schedules affected by his injury. He has only scored three goals in Serie A this season, six across all competitions.
The lack of offers from other clubs, such as Barcelona or Milan, has increased Juventus' confidence in a possible extension. Director Marco Ottolini said he saw "mutual desire" to continue negotiations.
Vlahovic's injury will inevitably put the club in a stronger position, according to Gazzetta. The Serbian striker will not return to action for Juventus before May.
Juventus will be looking to secure Vlahovic's future at the club, with the striker's current form and injury record affecting his market value. The club's offer of a one or two-year contract extension and a salary of €6-7m may be more appealing to Vlahovic given the circumstances.
The injury is a setback for Vlahovic, who had just returned to action after a long layoff. He will be looking to regain his fitness and form as soon as possible, with his future at Juventus hanging in the balance.
The contract negotiations between Vlahovic and Juventus will be closely watched, with the outcome affecting the striker's future at the club. The injury may have given Juventus an advantage, but Vlahovic will still be looking to secure a good deal, given his talent and potential.
Vlahovic has been an important player for Juventus, despite his recent injury problems. The club will be looking to keep him at the club, but the terms of the contract will be crucial in determining his future.
The next few weeks will be crucial in determining Vlahovic's future at Juventus. The club and the striker will be looking to agree on a contract extension, with the injury affecting the negotiations.