Gianluigi Buffon's Juventus Return Postponed Until 2011 - Report

Juventus will have to wait until 2011 before having Gianluigi Buffon available for selection.

By Salvatore Landolina

Gigi Buffon - Italy (Getty Images)
Hopes of seeing Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon back between the sticks before the new year have been dashed, according to Il Corriere dello Sport.

The goalkeeper is nursing his way back to fitness after a herniated disc operation and he has decided to take it slowly to ensure he returns 100 per cent fit. Reports last month suggested he could be back in December, but that is unlikely.

Buffon does not want to risk a relapse by rushing his return and thus he is unlikely to be back in action until 2011 at the earliest.

He has been working hard on his return and could be back for the first game after the Christmas break when Juventus play host to Parma at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin.

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