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Former Premier League star faces disciplinary action after REFUSING to turn up to Juventus training amid 'interest from three English sides'

A former Premier League star is reportedly set to be punished after playing hooky from Juventus training.

The Brazilian star failed to materialise at training on Thursday amid reported interest from three Premier League clubs.

Douglas Luiz, who used to play for Aston Villa, will face disciplinary action from his Serie A employers, according to The Athletic.

Luiz joined Juventus from Villa in a £42million deal last summer but failed to make himself a regular under Thiago Motta in an injury-hit year.

He was Villa's player of the season in 2022-23, then backed that up with 10 goals and as many assists in 2023-24.