Juventus defender Renato Veiga is set for a spell on the sidelines after the on-loan Chelsea player suffered a leg injury during Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League playoff loss to PSV Eindhoven, the Serie A side said.

Juventus has confirmed defender Renato Veiga is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a leg injury during the UEFA Champions League loss to PSV.

Juventus has been very impressed with the performances of Renato Veiga and is already eager to ensure he does not leave the club. The Bianconeri secured him on loan from Chelsea during the last transfer window, and despite the difficulties in completing the deal, he is proving to be an excellent addition to the squad.

Juventus have confirmed that Renato Veiga, on loan from Chelsea, has suffered an injury to the tendon of the plantar gracilis of his right leg.The defender pulled up during the opening minutes of

Juventus have confirmed on-loan Chelsea defender Renato Veiga is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a leg injury. The 21-year-old was substituted early in the first half of Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League play-off loss to PSV Eindhoven which the Old Lady eventually lost 4-3 on aggregate.