Simone Pepe

Juventus winger Simone Pepe latest injury setback has finally seen him go under the knife again this season, as the 29-year-old Italian international underwent thigh surgery on Wednesday evening.

When it comes to injury news for Simone Pepe, it's all bad for the Juventus midfielder. After suffering yet another setback, Pepe looks set to miss the rest of the season due to his injury woes.

Juventus manager Antonio Conte and assistant coach Angelo Alessio have been suspended by the FIGC for 10 and eight months, respectively. Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci and midfielder Simone Pepe have been cleared of all match-fixing charges.

How the FIGC, the Italian media, and to a lesser extent the management have contributed in bringing Juventus to the forefront of a scandal they have nothing to do with.

Italy stopped playing with wingers mid-way through Euro 2012 qualifying, and it was the smartest move that Cesare Prandell has made as Italy manager.

Perhaps in the next couple of days, this transfer rumour will be put to bed. If steam was a requirement to get a write-up here on the Juventus Offside as a possible acquisition, then this rumour...