Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal has reportedly been arrested for drink-driving after he and his wife were involved in a car crash.

The 28-year-old, who is currently competing for Chile in the Copa America, is believed to have been behind the wheel when his Ferrari collided with another vehicle on the motorway in Santiago.

Both he and his wife Maria Teresa Matus were taken to hospital, but neither are thought to have suffered any serious injuries.

Now, numerous reports in Chile have claimed that Vidal was arrested after alcohol was found in his system and spent the night in a jail cell.

"The driver of the red vehicle was under the influence of alcohol," ESPN quotes colonel Ricardo Gonzalez as saying.

Vidal provided an update on Twitter by writing: "Unfortunately I was involved in a traffic accident. Luckily we are all well and calm. Thanks for worrying."

Rumours also suggest that the midfielder, who is due in court today, could be excluded from Chile's squad for this Friday's Copa America clash against Bolivia.