Cristiano Ronaldo sustains ankle injury during Lazio clash, confirms Juventus boss Pirlo

Juventus ace Cristia Ronaldo arrived in fine form against Lazio as he bagged opener for defending Serie A champions on Sunday. But five-time Ballon d'Or winner was forced off game later in second half with player seen in pain, following which Turin-based outfit conceded equaliser. Manr Andrea Pirlo has w confirmed that club icon has sustained an ankle injury. 

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Cristia Ronaldo bags opener for Juventus vs Lazio 

Ronaldo opened scoring for defending Italian champions in 15th minute after a brilliant effort from Juan Curo. Colombia international bust down right flank to deliver a splendid cross to Portuguese forward, who me mistake and tapped in ball calmly to bag le. 

Lazio were again caught off-guard on counter with Ronaldo leing charge in 37th minute. But 35-year-old went on to strike shot from afar, much to goalkeeper's prediction. But ball heed just wide upright, much to his dismay. Portuguese attempted ar curling shot just before end of first half, only for ball to hit crossbar. 

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Pirlo confirms Cristia Ronaldo injury 

In 76th minute, Ronaldo was substituted by Pirlo with Paulo Dybala replacing Portuguese after picking a kck following a clash with Lazio midfielder Luis Alberto. And superstar's absence from field h a detrimental impact for Juventus, who went on to concede an injury-time equaliser with a scintillating strike from Felipe Caicedo. 

Following Lazio vs Juventus clash, Pirlo spoke on Cristia Ronaldo injury concerns to DAZN. Italian legend described Ronaldo as a key player, t only for Juventus but for every team that he has played in his career. "Unfortunately, he h an ankle problem and was forced to leave  field."

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time period set for Cristia Ronaldo return 

Despite Pirlo confirming  Cristia Ronaldo ankle injury concerns, he has t provided any update on his return. Interestingly, this was last match before international break and superstar has a decent time to recover before Juventus return to action against Cagliari on vember 21. Meanwhile, Turin-based outfit sit fifth on Serie A table with 13 points in seven games. 

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