The experienced defender's fitness has been cast into doubt after the Italian club revealed he pulled up during Wednesday's training session
By OdunayorJuventus' defence is facing a Champions League final crisis after Giorgio Chiellini was sidelined in training on Wednesday, casting his fitness in doubt ahead of Saturday's clash with Barcelona.
The centre-back, 30, has played every minute of the Bianconeri's current European campaign, which has seen them eliminate Real Madrid, Monaco and Borussia Dortmund en route to Berlin.
However, the Scudetto and Coppa Italia holders are now in limbo over whether Chiellini will be fit to feature against the Liga and Copa del Rey champions due to calf problem picked up with just three days to go until the showdown.
"Chiellini was forced to leave the field with a sore left calf on Wednesday," Juventus confirmed on their official website. "His condition will be evaluated on Thursday."
Massimiliano Allegri has, at least, been given some good news as Chiellini's defensive team-mate Andrea Barzagli completed a full training session having recovered from a muscular problem.
Barzagli missed the final game of the Serie A season against Hellas Verona – a 2-2 draw away from home – after being forced off against Napoli with a thigh injury.
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