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Last Updated: 26/03/19 4:13pm
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be fit for Juventus' Champions League clash with Ajax
Juventus have confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a minor thigh injury while on international duty with Portugal.
The 34-year-old was substituted midway through the first half of Monday's Euro 2020 qualifying match against Serbia, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Ronaldo insisted he was not too concerned in his post-match comments, and Juventus have confirmed the forward has suffered only a 'minor' injury.
A statement released by the Italian club on Tuesday read: "Cristiano Ronaldo underwent tests in Portugal that revealed a minor injury to his right thigh flexors.
3:52 Highlights of Portugal's 1-1 draw with Serbia in Group B of the European Qualifiers Highlights of Portugal's 1-1 draw with Serbia in Group B of the European Qualifiers
"He will be monitored and subjected to further tests to establish when he can return to competitive action."
Juventus face Empoli in Serie A on Saturday, with games against Cagliari and AC Milan taking place in early April.
The Bianconeri then face Ajax in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Amsterdam on April 10.
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