Juve player floored by fan tackle, doubt for Serie A opener; watch

Juventus defender Federico Gatti was left on the ground after being tackled by a fan during a pitch invasion at Allianz Stadium on Monday. The attack occurred during a friendly match between the first team and the club’s under-23 side, which is a long-standing tradition. However, this year’s invasion took place at halftime, causing chaos on the field.

Gatti was caught off guard, caught in a slide tackle, and left injured. Juventus may be without the defender for their Serie A opener against Frosinone on Sunday, 23 August. The defender was rested from Tuesday’s training session, but medical tests have not revealed any serious injuries. He is still experiencing pain and will be re-evaluated throughout the week to determine his availability for the match.

The uncontrolled pitch invasion also resulted in damage to the Allianz Stadium turf, requiring emergency repairs before the team’s first home game on 29 August against Parma. In response to the incident, Juventus’ board is considering changes to the format of the event to prevent similar occurrences and ensure the safety of the players in the future.