Juventus say utility player Simone Pepe will be "out of action for a long time" after suffering a second tear to his left thigh muscle.

Pepe, 29, had returned to action only recently, making a 20-minute against Lazio last month following months on the sideline with the first injury.

But Juve confirmed that he had suffered a setback in a statement on their official website, which said: "Pepe will have to be out of action for a long time yet.

"Over the last few days, ...

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