Allegri flags October return for Marchisio

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio is due to return from injury in October, according to head coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Having ruptured his cruciate ligament in a 4-0 win over Palermo in April, the 30-year-old midfielder missed the chance to represent Italy at Euro 2016.

"Marchisio's recovery is progressing well," he told the media.

"He's started running and he worked with the ball. I think the recovery time is estimated for October.

"The difference between the start of October and the end of October is a difference of 30 days so we'll say the middle of October!"

Marchisio has played a role in each of Juve's five consecutive Serie A titles, having broken into the team during their time in the second tier.