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Poulsen adds to Juventus woes

Image: Poulsen: Sidelined

Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen will be out until February with a fractured calf bone.

Midfielder sidelined for a month

Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen will be out until February having fractured a calf bone in defeat to Milan. The Bianconeri slumped to a 3-0 defeat at home to their title rivals on Sunday, all but ending their hopes of claiming the Serie A crown. To add salt to the wound Poulsen's knock, which will not require surgery, will keep him out for at least a month. Juventus have been badly hit with injuries this term which has far-from helped their quest for title glory. Now 12 points off leaders Inter Milan, rumours are rife that coach Ciro Ferrera could soon be on his way out - with Guus Kiddink touted as a likely replacement.