Iaquinta to go under the knife

Juventus have suffered a blow with the news striker Vincenzo Iaquinta will have to undergo knee surgery.

The Turin club announced today that tests on the 29-year-old’s left knee have revealed damage to his meniscus.

“The tests done have indicated the need for the player to undergo surgery,” read a statement on the club’s website, www.juventus.it.

“The operation will be done tomorrow in Turin.”

Iaquinta sustained the injury during training on Saturday and was forced to sit out yesterday’s 1-0 victory at Siena.

The Italy international, who has scored four goals in eight appearances for the Bianconeri this season, could be sidelined until next year.