Emre Can has been ruled out of Juventus' Champions League clash at Manchester United on Tuesday.

Can looks likely to miss a quick Champions League reunion with old rivals United after Juventus confirmed he's facing surgery on a thyroid problem.

The German joined the Turin giants on a free transfer from Liverpool in the summer, and has featured 10 times for his new club this season.

A brief statement on their website read: "Emre Can will undergo clinical tests and investigations for a thyroid nodule that could also require surgical treatment."

Can was an unused substitute for Juve's 1-1 draw with Genoa on Saturday , his club said that he could soon go under the knife.