Medhi Benatia is reportedly a doubt for Juventus’ visit of Udinese in Serie A on Sunday with an ankle problem.

According to Premium Sport, Benatia took a blow to the ankle during Juve’s 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The issue forced him to leave the game in the second half, but while the broadcaster notes the defender will be assessed “in the coming hours”, it expects him to still be called up for the match this weekend.

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Blaise Matuidi reveals he was “honoured” to be greeted by Juventus captain Gigi Buffon with a kiss. “It really struck me. Huge, huge respect!”

The former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder spoke to L’Equipe about his move to Turin this season. You can read the rest of that interview here.

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Medhi Benatia reveals he “relied on the same loser excuses” against Juventus when he was at Roma. “They don’t play well, the referee is helping, etc.”

The defender sat down with teammate Blaise Matuidi for YouTube channel Bros. Stories.

“That’s what people in Italy don’t understand. They are always looking for excuses, but don’t look at the way in which Juventus work.

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Blaise Matuidi admits joining Juventus he realised it was “entering a whole new dimension” compared to Paris Saint-Germain.

The France international completed his transfer to Turin over the summer, although it had already been in the air the year before.

“What struck me when I arrived was I went through the Juventus Museum and thought… wow… so many trophies,” said Matuidi when talking to teammate Medhi Benatia on YouTube channel Bros Stories.

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Medhi Benatia claims Napoli “play the most beautiful football, but Juventus are more solid” and don’t miss Leonardo Bonucci.

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“It’ll be a tough Scudetto race to the end, but I am convinced we can win it,” the defender told La Stampa newspaper.

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New Genoa defender Jawad El Yamiq is relishing his transfer and reveals Juventus star Medhi Benatia “is like a brother to me.”

The Morocco international turns 26 later this month and made the move from Raja Casablanca on transfer deadline day.

“I didn’t expect to come to Genoa, but when the offer arrived, I had no doubts and immediately accepted. I will give my all for this club,” he said.

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Medhi Benatia sees “no reason” Juventus can’t win the Champions Leauge, but “first we have to beat Tottenham, who are quality opponents”.

The Bianconeri have been to the final twice in the past three seasons, but on both occasions they were beaten, first by Barcelona and then by Real Madrid.

“First we have to beat Tottenham, who are quality opponents,” Benatia cautioned, speaking to Premium Sport.

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