Juventus Defender Renato Veiga Out for Three Weeks Due to Injury

Juventus defender Renato Veiga, on loan from Chelsea, is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks due to a tendon injury in his right leg sustained during the first half of a 3-1 Champions League playoff loss to PSV Eindhoven. Veiga, who had started all five of Juventus' matches in February, underwent diagnostic tests confirming the injury to the tendon of the plantaris gracilis. He is set to miss four upcoming matches, including a Serie A trip to Cagliari and additional league fixtures against Hellas Verona and Atalanta. Juventus confirmed the injury and noted that Veiga will continue his recovery at the club's facilities in Turin rather than returning to Chelsea. The 21-year-old has quickly become a key player for Juventus, earning the nickname 'The Wall' from fans. His performance prior to the injury has drawn praise, further complicating discussions about his future with Chelsea beyond this loan spell.