But after further tests, a statement on Juventus’ official website read: “After returning from national team duty, Claudio Marchisio was subjected to tests by Juventus doctors and professor Flavio Quaglia.
“He was then given a MRI scan on his right knee late on [Friday] evening by professor Carlo Faletti at Fornaca clinic.
“The examination has excluded lesions in the anterior cruciate ligament.
“Claudio will rest for a few days with his condition being continuously monitored.”