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Juventus striker Mandzukic facing three weeks on the sidelines

Mario Mandzukic will miss forthcoming games in Serie A and the Champions League due to a thigh injury that will sideline him for 20 days.

Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic is facing three weeks on the sidelines due to a torn thigh muscle.

The Croatia international was substituted during the closing stages of Sunday's 2-0 Serie A win at Genoa. Tests revealed he has suffered a grade-one tear of his right femoral bicep according to Juventus' official website, which says the forward will be absent for 20 days.

Mandzukic will miss Wednesday night's league match against Frosinone and this weekend's trip to Napoli.