The French international limped off the field during Juventus' training on Wednesday after spraining his ankle, the magazine said.

Trezeguet is set to miss the Bianconeri's Serie A match against Messina in order to be fit in time for the crucial UCL round of 16 encounter on Wednesday.

Italian veteran Alessandro Del Piero is expected to partner Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the front line against Messina on Saturday.

Trezeguet played 26 matches this season, scoring 22 goals in all competitions.

Juventus are on top of Serie A table with 66 points, 12 points ahead of second-placed AC Milan and will face German side Werder Bremen in the UCL last 16 game.