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Juventus' Barzagli to undergo further examinations after suffering calf injury

Juventus have announced further tests will be carried out on Andrea Barzagli after the defender strained a calf muscle in training.

Barzagli, 37, is yet to make a Serie A appearance for the champions this season after Leonardo Bonucci's return from AC Milan bolstered Massimiliano Allegri's options at the back.

Veteran centre-back Barzagli sustained the injury in Thursday's training session but initial tests have ruled out a serious tear for the former Italy international.

"The defender will undergo further examinations in the coming days," Juventus said in a brief medical update on Friday.

Barzagli has been with the club since 2011 following stints with Chievo, Palermo and Wolfsburg.