French defender Jonathan Zebina will miss Juventus's trip to Catania on Saturday after sustaining a minor knee injury in training earlier this week.

Juve midfielder Mauro Camoranesi said he expected to remain out of action for the rest of the month with a thigh problem. The home side are without suspended defender Gennaro Sardo and midfielder Davide Baiocco.

Internazionale midfielder Dejan Stankovic is expected to be on the bench for the leaders' visit to strugglers Siena after recovering from a heel injury.

But his midfield companions Patrick Vieira and Luis Figo are still not ready to return from long-term injuries, while Honduran striker David Suazo is out with a thigh strain.

The Serie A title-holders will probably be without French midfielder Olivier Dacourt and Argentine defender Walter Samuel for the rest of the season because of knee injuries.

Italy midfielder Alberto Aquilani has recovered from the thigh problem that has sidelined him since October and should be available for second-placed AS Roma's visit to Atalanta.

Roma right back Marco Cassetti is suspended, as is Atalanta playmaker Cristiano Doni.

Milan's Gennaro Gattuso is suspended for Sunday's game against Napoli when the European champions will be seeking their first win of the season over Italian opposition at the San Siro.

Czech full back Marek Jankulovski is unlikely to play because of a knee problem while striker Filippo Inzaghi is suffering from a foot injury and kidney stones.

Teenage Brazilian forward Pato is tipped to make his competitive debut for Milan with compatriot Ronaldo on the bench.

Kaka should be on the field after taking a knock to his shoulder in training this week.

Napoli midfielder Manuele Blasi and striker Marcelo Zalayeta are suspended for the San Siro clash.

Fiorentina's French goalkeeper Sebastien Frey said he was ready to return between the posts at Parma on Sunday after undergoing knee surgery in December.

Reuters