Douglas Luiz Faces Injury Setback Before Juventus' Coppa Italia Quarter-Final Against Empoli

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Douglas Luiz faces another period away from the field due to a thigh injury. The Brazilian midfielder sustained this injury during Juventus' 1-0 victory over Cagliari on Sunday. After entering the match in the 62nd minute, Luiz had to leave just 20 minutes later. Reports suggest he will be sidelined for at least two weeks and might return post the March international break.

The 26-year-old's absence means he will miss Juventus' Coppa Italia quarter-final against Empoli on Wednesday. Juventus aims to reach the semi-finals for the seventh consecutive year, having won the competition last season. Securing another title would extend their record to 16 Coppa Italia trophies.

Luiz has already missed 13 matches across all competitions this season. Since the start of 2025, he has only managed one start in Serie A. His recurring injuries have limited his contributions to the team significantly.

Juventus continues to strive for success despite these setbacks. The team remains focused on their goals, aiming to maintain their strong performance in domestic competitions. Luiz's recovery will be closely monitored as they hope for his swift return to bolster their squad depth once more.