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Fresh Gigi scare for Juve
Thursday 8 January, 2009

Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon didn't complete today's training session and is a doubt for the weekend.

The Azzurri custodian had been out of action since early in the season, but he returned in Juve's friendly against Monaco on Tuesday evening.

Just as it seemed Buffon could be ready to face Siena this weekend, he was dealt a new blow.

After just 35 minutes of today's training session at Vinovo, Buffon returned to the dressing room looking nervous.

Although the ex-Parma man didn't report any serious pain to the medical staff, he seemed flustered and lacking in confidence.

Juventus are keen to stop any panic and Buffon did participate in a gym session.

However, Alex Manninger is ready to step in against Siena this weekend with Buffon likely to return in the Coppa Italia encounter with Catania.


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