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Dybala a doubt for Juventus' Champions League clash with Chelsea after limping off in tears against Sampdoria

Dybala a doubt for Juventus' Champions League clash with Chelsea after limping off in tears against Sampdoria  Goal.com

The Turin club's stand-in captain scored the opener in the Bianconeri's latest Serie A fixture before picking up a knock

Paulo Dybala will miss Juventus' Champions League clash with Chelsea after limping off in tears against Sampdoria with a thigh injury, with Massimiliano Allegri confirming that Alvaro Morata has also been sidelined.

Dybala started as captain in Juve's latest Serie A fixture and put them 1-0 up at Allianz Stadium with a brilliantly struck half volley in the 10th minute.

However, the Argentina international had to be substituted a short while later after picking up a muscle injury which leaves Allegri short on attacking options ahead of his side's return to Champions League action in midweek.

What happened to Dybala and Morata?

Dybala suffered an injury to his left thigh during the game against Sampdoria on Sunday, which ended in a 3-2 win for the Bianconeri.

He was leading Juve's press in the 20th minute of the game as he closed down a Sampdoria defender with an outstretched leg to try and prevent a long-field pass.

The 27-year-old landed awkwardly on his front foot and was unable to continue, with several of his teammates coming over to console him before he made his way down the tunnel.

Allegri confirmed that Dybala will miss the next two matches while speaking to Sky Italia after the game, and also revealed that Morata picked up a knock that will keep him out for the same length of time.

A sad sight to see as goalscorer Paulo Dybala is forced off through injury...

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