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Juventus assistant hints at Sarri return for Napoli match

Maurizio Sarri could return to the dugout ahead of schedule when Juventus host his former employers Napoli on Saturday.

The ex-Chelsea boss skipped last weekend's season-opening win away at Parma after being diagnosed with pneumonia earlier this month.

Juve initially gave Sarri, who succeeded compatriot Massimiliano Allegri at the Serie A champions in June , until after the international break to recuperate.

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However, his assistant, Giovanni Martusciello, claimed the 60-year-old is keen to get back to work before his squad disassembles.