Di Maria will miss Champions League makers Juventus but will be back for the World Cup

Angel Di Maria is out of action for the next 20 days but should be fit for the World Cup, Juventus have announced.

The 34-year-old left the pitch in tears during Juventus' shock Champions League loss to Maccabi Haifa on Tuesday, sparking fears over his availability for Argentina's World Cup campaign.

The Albiceleste are already sweating over the physical condition of Roma's Paulo Dybala, who has been out for four to six weeks with a quadriceps injury, while Lionel Messi has missed Paris Saint-Germain's last two matches.

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On Thursday, Juventus shared a positive update on Di Maria's situation, underlining hopes that he will be fit for Argentina's campaign in Qatar.

"Diagnostic testing that Di Maria underwent this morning at J| Medical showed a low-grade lesion to the biceps femoris in his right thigh," read a statement.

"It will take about 20 days for full recovery."

Di Maria will miss Juventus' next two Serie A fixtures, against Turin and Lecce, as well as the crucial Champions League clash against Benfica in Lisbon, where Massimiliano Allegri's side need a win to keep their hopes of reaching the round of 16 alive. .

The 20-day deadline provided by Juventus runs until November 2, the date of their last Champions League group stage clash against Paris Saint-Germain, but Di Maria could return for the Serie clash A with Inter on November 6.< /p>

Argentina begin their World Cup campaign on November 22 against Saudi Arabia, before facing Mexico and Argentina in Group C.