Juventus released a statement on Tuesday night condemning the actions of Martin Caceres after the Uruguayan defender was caught allegedly drink-driving.

“The conduct of Martin Caceres on the night of 28 September represents gross violation of his responsibilities as a Juventus player, as well as damaging the image of the club,” Juventus wrote on its English language website.

Juve also stated Caceres will also be suspended and fined by the club.

According to Italian wire service ANSA (h/t BBC Sport), Caceres crashed his Ferrari into multiple parked cars and a bus stop while driving through Turin, Italy. Authorities then tested his blood-alcohol level, which registered over the legal limit.    

BBC Sport shared photos from the scene of Caceres’ accident:

His agent, former footballer Daniel Fonseca, denied he was drunk at the time of the wreck.

“It was a dinner between friends, they drank a toast and had some champagne. All it takes is a glass of alcohol to go over the limit,” Fonseca told Sky Sport Italia (h/t Football Italia). “Martin was not drunk and anyone who knows him will realise that. Having said that, he made a mistake, he should’ve got a taxi and it would’ve ended there.”

The 28-year-old will miss Juventus’ Champions League clash with Sevilla on Wednesday as a result of his suspension. The club has yet to say one way or the other whether he’ll be available to play against Inter Milan on 18 October, which will be a big match for the reigning Serie A champions. 

Given the fact Juve have taken just five points from their first six matches, Caceres’ suspension and subsequent legal issues are added distractions they don’t need at the moment.

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