Juventus’ Blaise Matuidi doubful for Champions League clash vs Tottenham Hotspur

Blaise Matuidi, who has impressed since joining Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain in August, was taken off during the first half of Sunday’s 7-0 demolition of Sassuolo, and is a doubt for the Champions League meeting against Tottenham Hotspur

Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi has suffered a thigh injury, the Serie A champions said, making him doubtful for their Champions League tie against Tottenham Hotspur next week.

Juventus' French midfielder Blaise Matuidi is likely to miss the club’s Champions League clash against Tottenham Hotspur due to a thigh injury. (AFP)

The hard-tackling Frenchman, who has impressed since joining the Turin side from Paris Saint-Germain in August, was taken off during the first half of Sunday’s 7-0 demolition of Sassuolo.

“Blaise Matuidi underwent tests which revealed a mild-medium tear to the flexor muscles in his left thigh,” Juventus said in a statement. “Further tests will be necessary to better ascertain the extent of his injury.”

Juventus visit Fiorentina for a Serie A match on Friday before hosting Tottenham on Feb 13.