Juve turn to Sergio Rico after Grabara's serious injury

In Juventus' training, the physiotherapist checks the knee of Polish goalkeeper Grabara, whose serious anterior cruciate ligament rupture forces the club to look for an urgent solution. The board has set its sights on the Spanish veteran Sergio Rico, a free agent since leaving Al Gharafa.

Injuries that plague Juventus

The start of the season has been devastating in terms of absences: Yildiz, Cambiasso, Thuram, McKennie, Locatelli, Cabal and Boga have already suffered injuries, and now Grabara adds to the list. The 27-year-old goalkeeper arrived this summer from Wolfsburg and, before making his debut, tore his cruciate ligament.

Goalkeeping has been a critical point in recent years; Di Gregorio collapsed at decisive moments of the previous campaign. Juventus signed Vicario, coming from Tottenham, and Grabara, but now needs to reinforce the position again.

Goalkeeping options

Frederic Massara, chief executive, had already shown interest in Sergio Rico when he was managing Milan, and believes the 33-year-old Spanish player can be a key piece alongside Vicario. In addition to Rico, the club is considering Neto and Cillessen as experienced alternatives.

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Meanwhile, coach Spalletti has turned to the reserve team and has included Radu in the squad for Sunday's match against Atalanta, keeping the roster competitive.

According to close sources, the decision on signing Rico remains under review, as Grabara's absence could extend from three months to the end of the season.

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The need to stabilise the defence is crucial for Juventus, which aims to maintain its league ambitions despite the avalanche of injuries that has struck the squad.