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Arsenal target Federico Chiesa makes long-awaited return to training with Juventus after serious knee injury forced nine-month layoff

Juventus forward Federico Chiesa made his return to training with Juventus after nine-months out with a serious knee injury.

The Italian was linked with a move to Arsenal prior to his setback, after a spell of superb form for club and country.

Chiesa suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the Old Lady's clash with Roma in January, just as his stock was rising following a superb showing in Italy's Euro 2020 success last summer.

Federico Chiesa suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Roma back in January
Juventus' medical team attended to Chiesa who was subsequently sidelined for nine months

Juventus' official website said: "Federico Chiesa began a partial and gradual return to the group today.