Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved willbe out of action for up to three weeks after picking up a knee injury in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Brescia.

Juventus said on Monday that Nedved had suffered heavy bruising to his left knee and would need “15 to 20 days'” recovery time.

Coach Fabio Capello will be hoping that the Czech midfielder will be fit to face Real Madrid in Spain on February 22 in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.