Snelle Juventus fan’s tackle leaves Gatti with ankle injury

On a Monday at the Allianz Stadium, a Snelle Juve fan’s exuberant sprint turned hazardous, contrasting the usual family‑friendly atmosphere of Juventus’s annual Next Gen friendly that ended 2‑0, with the supporter’s reckless charge leaving defender Federico Gatti of De Oude Dame with a light ankle injury.

The defender was accidentally tackled from behind after the final whistle when the fan climbed over the boarding, apparently aiming to chase a world‑record sprint, slipped and struck Gatti with both legs. Italian media confirmed the contact caused a light ankle injury, forcing Gatti to miss training.

Juventus’s yearly match against its Next Gen squad is billed as a family event, with supporters traditionally storming the pitch for autographs after the 2‑0 victory. The incident, however, casts doubt on whether Gatti will be available for Sunday’s opening league clash with Frosinone.