What Juventus ultras told Locatelli as injured fan’s condition emerges

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated May 24, 2026 3:30 PM ET

Sky Sport Italia confirms that Juventus ultras threatened they’d invade the field if the Turin Derby is played tonight, while according to reports in Italy, the fan hospitalised after clashes between ultras is not in a life-threatening condition.

The Derby della Mole between Torino and Juventus at the Stadio Grande Torino is still not being played.

It was meant to kick off at 19:45 BST, but the start was delayed due to threats from Juventus ultras, and it’s unclear whether it will be played tonight.

Torino vs. Juventus chaos explained

TURIN, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Juventus players acknowledge the fans at the end of the Serie A match between Juventus and Venezia at Allianz Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Juventus and Torino ultras clashed outside the stadium hours before kick-off, and one Bianconeri supporter was hospitalised in a critical, but not life-threatening condition, according to Sky Sport and ANSA.

According to reports, the fan was taken by paramedics to the Mauriziano Hospital in critical condition (red code) due to a head injury.

According to Sky Sport, the fan was struck on the head by a flare launched by police to disperse the ultras who were clashing.

TURIN, ITALY – MAY 17: Players of Juventus FC face the fans after the Serie A match between Juventus FC and ACF Fiorentina at Allianz Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images)

The other four games scheduled for Sunday evening have kicked off anyway, circa ten minutes behind schedule, after waiting for updates from Turin.

TURIN, ITALY – MAY 17: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus FC during the Serie A match between Juventus FC and ACF Fiorentina at Allianz Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images)

Sky Sport reiterates that Juventus ultras don’t want the derby to be played tonight and have repeatedly told their captain, Manuel Locatelli, that they’ll invade the pitch if the match goes ahead.

Torino ultras have taken down their banners, seemingly to show support for Juventus ultras.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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