Douglas Luiz Excluded from Juventus Squad

Douglas Luiz has been ruled out of Juventus' upcoming Champions League match against Aston Villa due to a muscle injury that has sidelined him for over a month. The midfielder, who joined Juventus from Villa for £42m, has struggled to make an impact in Serie A, leading to speculation about his potential departure in January. Luiz's absence continues to be a concern for Juventus, who are currently two points behind Villa in the league standings and have been managing multiple injuries within their squad. While there is optimism for his return against Bologna on December 7, setbacks could delay his comeback further. Juventus coach Thiago Motta has expressed the need for patience regarding Luiz, while some fans and commentators are divided on whether he should be retained or allowed to leave. The situation highlights the challenges Luiz faces in proving himself in a new environment while navigating injury recovery.