Oslo’s Ullevaal saw Portugal’s Francisco Conceição limp off, clutching his thigh after a harsh challenge. Did the Nations League drama end too soon?
Italian media note Juventus remains calm about the winger’s setback, despite the minor knock he picked up on international duty.
Bottom line: Conceição’s issue isn’t a major worry for Juventus.
Conceição opened the scoring in Portugal’s 2‑1 triumph in Norway, only to be forced out after 55 minutes following a heavy tackle by Julian Ryerson.
Medical staff tended him on the field, and Rafael Leão—another Juventus talent—came on as his replacement. The winger had been an unused sub in the 1‑0 win over Wales.
Various outlets report a slight thigh strain, but the club says it won’t linger.
Gianluca Di Marzio adds the bruise looks short‑term; doctors will check him in Tuesday’s Portugal training before the Denmark trip on Thursday.
He may do a solo session on Tuesday, and his presence with the squad, rather than a rushed return to Turin, is a reassuring sign.
Juventus still juggle injuries to key men—Kenan Yıldız, Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli—all sidelined until at least winter, while newcomer Jeff Ekhator sits out until November and keeper Kamil Grabara faces a season‑ending ACL tear.
Randal Kolo Muani’s fractured finger required surgery but should be match‑fit after the break; Andrea Cambiaso is back in training and could feature against Cagliari.