Juventus have announced coach Maurizio Sarri will miss the first two weeks of the season.

Juve say Sarri will not be on the bench against Parma or Napoli to allow “optimal recovery" from pneumonia.

"Maurizio Sarri underwent further medical tests today, which showed a good clinical improvement," read the statement.

“To completely recover from the pneumonia that hit him over the course of the past few days, the Coach will not sit on the bench for the first two Serie A matches against Parma and Napoli.

“The decision was taken to allow the technician, who even today went to the JTC to coordinate work with his staff, to resume regular activity as soon as possible."