Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira will be missing the game against Barcelona in the Champions League.
The player returned with an injury from international duty with Germany where he picked up a knock. According to the Juventus coach, he was rested for a few days and then played for 30 minutes in the last Juventus game, but unfortunately, he felt some pain.
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said that the best thing to do in this case is to rest the player to avoid the injury to aggravate. He said that this would be a massive loss for the team as this will be an important game for Juventus.
Sami Khedira said that he is disappointed for missing such an important game, but there is nothing much he could do. However, he believes that Juventus has some other players that could fit in his shoes and help the team perform. (more…)
Juventus star Sami Khedira has said that he wants to have a showdown with his former club Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Juve are poised to face a young but talented French side Monaco in the semi final but the Serie A champs are favourites to sail through.
Khedira says after getting past Monaco, his prayer is to meet Real Madrid in the final.
“I have a dream: to play in the Champions League final against Real Madrid and my friends Toni Kroos and Luka Modric,” he said.
“We need to put in a great performance against Monaco as their attack is very good and quick,” he however added (more…)