Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo could miss the visit of Fiorentina on Saturday when the champions bid to extend their lead over Napoli.
Juve coach Antonio Conte said Friday Pirlo had suffered “a leg muscle problem on Wednesday” and was a doubt for Saturday’s game.
“We just need to grit our teeth, it’s a bad period but it will pass,” said Conte.
Striker Sebastian Giovinco is fit to play, according to Conte while midfielder Claudio Marchisio has recovered from a thigh problem. Both could start from the bench.
Juventus, who signed French striker Nicolas Anelka during the recent transfer window, hold a three-point lead on Napoli with Lazio in third a further six points off the pace.
AC Milan, who trail Juventus by 12 points, sit fourth on the same points as fifth-placed Inter, with Fiorentina in sixth.
Pirlo a doubt for Juve v Fiorentina
