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Juventus Duo Cuadrado & Bonucci Expected To Return For Match Against Lazio

By Apollo Heyes - 3 Mar 2021, 12:00

MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 17: Leonardo Bonucci of Juventus looks on during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 17, 2021 in Milan, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Juventus duo Juan Cuadrado and Leonardo Bonucci are expected to return in time for Saturday’s match against Lazio.

According to a report from international media outlet JuveFC.com on Twitter earlier today, the Colombian and Italian have both recovered from their respective injuries and will be available for coach Andrea Pirlo’s squad selection for this weekend’s fixture.

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32-year-old Cuadrado has missed the Bianconeri’s last four games due to a biceps femoris muscle injury, and his condition is being closely monitored in the run-up to the game.

He has made 25 appearances across all competitions so far this campaign.

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33-year-old Bonucci has missed the last three league outings due to muscular problems but is now set for a return.

The Italian defender has also made 25 appearances across all competitions so far this season.