Dani Alves and Leonardo Bonucci set for long spells on the sidelines

Further medical examinations on Leonardo Bonucci have revealed the full extent of the injury which prematurely forced the defender from the field against Genoa on Sunday.

Today's tests confirmed that Bonucci is set to be on the sidelines for between 45 and 60 days after straining the biceps femoris muscle in his left thigh. The expected recovery period may be revised in light of ongoing assessment of the Italian. 

Further details on Dani Alves meanwhile, also withdrawn at the weekend, will arrive in the coming days; yesterday's initial prognosis established that the Brazilian had fractured his left fibula.