Juventus midfielder Padoin out for three weeks

Juventus utility man Simone Padoin has been ruled out action for three weeks with a thigh strain.

The 31-year-old suffered the problem during his side's 3-1 win over Empoli on Sunday after coming off the substitutes' bench in the closing stages.

Padoin has made six Serie A appearances for Juve this season and is now set to be unavailable for crucial upcoming games against AC Milan, Manchester City and Palermo after the international break.

The former Atalanta player will hope to be fit again in time for the away league match with Lazio on December 4.