Juventus lose Kenan Yildiz to injury. The Turkish footballer will undergo surgery on his left foot, after the problem he suffered in the match against Frosinone. A simple kick, which initially seemed insignificant, has revealed a suspected fracture of the fifth metatarsal and has led the player and the black and white club to opt for the surgical solution.
The decision was made after medical consultations carried out in the last few hours. Only the place and date of the intervention remain to be determined, while the first indications for the recovery time speak of an absence of around three months. A heavy blow for Juventus and Luciano Spalletti, who will have to give up one of the team's most important players in the first half of the season.
Yildiz, here are the matches he risks losing
With an expected absence of eight to ten weeks, Yildiz could be out for a significant part of Juventus' calendar. In Serie A, the Bianconeri's number 10 risks being unavailable against Parma, Milan, Sassuolo, Atalanta, Cagliari, Lazio, Lecce, Genoa, Napoli and Fiorentina. To these matches, European matches must also be added, with the Europa League calendar to be determined after the draw.
The absence of the number 10 will force coach Spalletti to find new solutions in the offensive department. For now, to fill the position left vacant by Yildiz, the coach can count on Alajbegovic and Boga. Juventus will also have to carefully evaluate the composition of the UEFA list: the long absence could mean that the club does not initially include Yildiz in the list for the Europa League, eventually leaving room for a new acquisition coming from the transfer market.
A new problem after knee tendinopathy
The foot injury comes after a string of problems Yildiz has been experiencing in recent months. The player had previously struggled with tendinopathy in his left knee, a condition that had also affected his appearances for the Turkish national team. The summer break had given rise to speculation of a full recovery, but the new suspension now represents another significant blow.
For Juventus, it is a significant loss at the start of the season. Yildiz will have to undergo surgery and then a rehabilitation process, with the aim of returning to action as soon as possible. However, the timeline suggests that his return could only happen after a few weeks of absence and with a calendar that will already be in full swing.
