Juventus' Paulo Dybala has been ruled out for at least three months with a knee ligament injury, according to reports from Italian media.
Dybala was sidelined after suffering a knock in training on Saturday and is now expected to undergo further tests before he can be assessed by a doctor.
The 26-year-old has already missed five games this season, which has left him without the support of his teammates who have been battling through injuries themselves.
However, Dybala's absence could still impact Juventus's chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season, as they currently sit bottom of the table with just one point from their last four matches.
Dybala has struggled with his form in recent weeks,Primeira Liga Updates scoring only once in eight appearances, but his injury will likely put pressure on manager Massimiliano Allegri to find a replacement quickly.
Allegri had hoped that Dybala would return to training soon, but it appears that he may not be able to do so until the end of the season.
This could leave the team with a significant gap in key positions such as goalkeeper and defender, as well as midfielders.
It remains to be seen how much time Dybala will need to recover fully, but the situation is certainly concerning for Juventus and their fans.