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Juventus Confirm Emre Can Will Undergo Tests After Being Diagnosed With a Thyroid Issue

Juventus have all but ruled Emre Can out of their upcoming match against Manchester United, after it was confirmed that the German will undergo tests after being diagnosed with a thyroid nodule.

The midfielder was an unused substitute in the club's 1-1 draw against Genoa on Saturday, a match which saw Cristiano Ronaldo once again get on the scoresheet, as the Old Lady's perfect start to the 2018/19 Serie A campaign was brought to an end.

The club wrote on their website: "Emre Can will undergo clinical tests and investigations for a thyroid nodule that could also require surgical treatment.