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Buffon Returns To Training For Juventus

The iconic Juventus goalkeeper is back in training and, after fighting off injury, he now has a battle with Alex Manninger for a first team place...

Nov 27, 2008 10:53:45 AM

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Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has returned to training for the first time since being crocked against Cagliari back in September.

The Italian number one went down with a muscular strain but he has slowly worked his way back and his injury has healed following two months of treatment.

Buffon was given the all-clear to return to training this week and he was back on the Vinovo pitch on Thursday morning.

The shot-stopper took part in some light running exercises as he attempts to work on his fitness. It's great news for Juve who will be delighted their main man is on his way back even though Alex Manninger has been outstanding in goal.

Buffon may even need to fight for his place, such has been the brilliance of his replacement, whose only blip was the goal conceded against Inter.

Although the Italian is back in training, his full return to the Olimpico pitch is likely to be after the Christmas break.

David Trezeguet was also present and he too worked on running with a mixture of light and steady jogging.

The Frenchman will be keen on returning following a double knee operation.

He has made a speedy recovery and he could be back on the pitch before January.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com