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Juventus midfielder Arthur to miss two months after knee surgery

The Brazil international is to have an operation on a long-standing issue picked up last December, keeping him out for at least the next eight weeks

Juventus midfielder Arthur will miss the start of the new Serie A season after he was slated for surgery on a long-term knee injury, Goal can confirm.

The Brazil international will be forced to sit on the sidelines across the next two months, ruling him out of the Bianconeri's domestic openers - but could return in time for their Champions League commitments.

The news will come as a blow to Massimiliano Allegri's side, as the former returns to Turin following a three-year absence in an attempt to restore fading fortunes at Allianz Stadium.