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Cristiano Ronaldo Won't Play for Juventus vs. Brescia Due to 'Muscle Fatigue'

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of Juventus' squad for Tuesday's Serie A showdown with Brescia.

Italian football journalist Adam Digby relayed the news on Monday, noting the forward will be rested for the contest due to some concerns over his condition:

Adam Digby

Cristiano Ronaldo rested completely from the midweek match #Juventus https://t.co/ar1xu9y0mw

Speaking about Ronaldo ahead of the match, manager Maurizio Sarri touched on the player's fitness, per Russell Greaves of Goal.

"I want to see the current conditions," the coach said at a Monday press conference.