XtraTime Web Desk: Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is now in some serious doubts about his availability in the first leg against Ajax in the Quarter Finals of the UEFA Champions League. Though Juventus is still hoping that might be okay before the crucial game.
“Ronaldo is working and we hope to have him for Ajax, but it will be difficult,” Allegri said at a news conference. “We hope he can [play], he is working every day.
“Today’s examination is much better, the leg is better. There are nine days left until Ajax and we have time to evaluate. We must be careful and evaluate.
“As for Douglas Costa, he’s in good condition and should be available for Ajax. [Sami] Khedira has worked with the team and could to be there for Milan.
“Paulo Dybala will be evaluated to understand how he is doing with the knock on his shoulder. He will not play in Sardinia [against Cagliari] and we hope to have him back to face Ajax.”
Although Ronaldo’s injury leaves Juve short in attack, it has given highly rated youngster Moise Kean an opportunity to impress.
The 19-year-old scored his first two goals for Italy during the last international break, and, having scored the winner against Empoli, he is set to start against Cagliari on Wednesday.