Juventus GM Beppe Marotta admits Andrea Pirlo's injury is an unexpected "blow".
Pirlo is out for a month with a knee injury suffered on the weekend.
"This was unexpected and we won't say anything more today. He will start treatment tomorrow and try to get back as soon as possible," said Marotta.
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