Yildiz out for months, Spalletti turns to Alajbegovic

Juventus face a long spell without their star playmaker after foot surgery.

Player

Kenan Yildiz

Injury

Foot (requires surgery)

Club

Juventus

Expected return

2-3 months

What happened. Kenan Yildiz will undergo foot surgery and is expected to be sidelined for two to three months, leaving Juventus without a key attacking option.

Kerim Alajbegovic is ready to step in for Yildiz.
Weston McKennie is also out with a muscular issue.
Khephren Thuram needs evaluation tomorrow morning.

“The club has already brought in players who could replace Yildiz, because Kerim Alajbegovic is used to playing in that position.”
— Luciano Spalletti

Juventus face Parma on Saturday with several injury concerns, testing squad depth early in the season.

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