Paulo Dybala was left in tears after trudging off the pitch through injury days before Juventus’ massive Champions League clash with Chelsea.

The Argentine forward, 27, scored a stunner from long range to give the crisis club the lead after just ten minutes.

But another ten minutes later, Dybala was left crying into his shirt after picking up a knock.

The news will be a cruel blow to the forward and boss Massimiliano Allegri with their huge game against Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Despite their domestic struggles, Juventus won their Champions League opener 3-0 away to Malmo.

But they know Chelsea will prove a much sterner test, with a double-header against Zenit St Petersburg to follow in the competition.

Manuel Locatelli appeared to kill the game off shortly before the hour-mark, before Antonio Candreva set up a nervy final ten minutes with his late strike.

Juve endured a torrid start to their Serie A campaign, losing early on to Empoli and Napoli as they struggled after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure.

The prolific goalscorer left Turin to return to Manchester United after 12 years away.

Dybala was one of those left behind who were tipped to emerge from the Portuguese’s shadow at Allianz Stadium.

Skipper Giorgio Chiellini even suggested Ronaldo’s presence may have been holding his team-mates back in their hunt for goals.