Ronaldo Likely to Miss Atalanta Clash - Sarri

Ronaldo Likely to Miss Atalanta Clash - Sarri

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to miss Juventus' trip to Atalanta this weekend due to fitness concerns, but head coach Maurizio Sarri has insisted he has no problem with the superstar forward.

The 34-year-old was upset at being substituted early in the second half of Juve's 1-0 win over AC Milan on November 10, four days after being withdrawn against Lokomotiv Moscow.

Sarri cited a bruised knee for his decision to bring off Ronaldo and the Portugal international this week confirmed he has recently been playing through the pain barrier.

However, despite featuring twice for his country, Sarri revealed at Friday's pre-match news conference that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is still not fully fit.

"There is no need to explain his reaction to being substituted," Sarri told reporters. "Even among amateurs, the reaction to being substituted is the same.

"If anything, the problem is that on Tuesday he told us he had the same issue and we have prepared a programme that will allow him to overcome the problem.

"There is a 99 per cent chance he will not be available for tomorrow's game. The goal is to be ready for the Champions League match with Atletico Madrid."
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