Soccer-Motta backs returning Douglas Luiz ahead of Fiorentina clash


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  • Saturday, 28 Dec 2024

Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Venezia - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - December 14, 2024 Juventus' Douglas Luiz REUTERS/Massimo Pinca/File Photo

(Reuters) - Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz will return to action when they host Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday, coach Thiago Motta said, adding that the Brazilian has his full support despite injury setbacks.

The Brazil midfielder has missed 11 out of 24 competitive games for Juventus this season with a muscle issue after joining from Premier League side Aston Villa in June.

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