Salihamidzic sigh of relief Tuesday 4 September, 2007
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Hasan Salihamidzic’s thigh injury is not as serious as previously thought, revealed Juventus after in-depth tests.
The former Bayern Munich man pulled up clutching the back of his right thigh during Sunday’s 3-2 win at Cagliari.
There were fears he had suffered a strain that would keep him out of action for at least three weeks, but doctors gave a far more reassuring diagnosis today.
The official Juve website confirmed it was only an “elongation” of the muscle without damage to the fibres, so Salihamidzic – nicknamed Brazzo – should be back in action after the break for international duty next weekend.
Vincenzo Iaquinta skipped that Serie A match due to a stomach bug and has now recovered, while Alessandro Birindelli and Zdenek Grygera are also progressing well.
The only long-term injury now is Marco Marchionni, who fractured his foot during a pre-season test.
He has been freed from the cast and is wearing a special guard for another 10 days before beginning rehabilitation.
It is believed the former Parma and Empoli starlet will be out of action for another six weeks
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