Calf injury sidelines Chiellini

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4 July 2012-PA Sport

On the sidelines ... Giorgio Chiellini (Getty)

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini will miss the start of pre-season training after being diagnosed with a calf injury.

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The Italy international suffered the problem during last weekend's 4-0 defeat to Spain in the final of the European championship.

A statement from Juventus read: "Giorgio Chiellini underwent a scan after sustaining an injury during Sunday night's EURO 2012 final against Spain.

"Tests have revealed a first-second degree muscular lesion in his left calf."

Chiellini is set to be out of action for four weeks but Juventus is hopeful to have the 27-year-old available in time for the Italian Supercoppa final against Napoli on 11 August.

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