Juventus faces injury setbacks ahead of match against Parma
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Luciano Spalletti confirmed that Juventus will miss Kenan Yildiz, who requires surgery and is expected to be out for two to three months. The club also has Weston McKennie sidelined due to a muscular issue. However, Spalletti noted that Kerim Alajbegovic is prepared to step into Yildiz's role. The situation adds pressure as Juventus prepares for their next match against Parma on Saturday at the Allianz Juventus Stadium. Despite the challenges, Spalletti remains optimistic about his squad's depth and potential.
- •Kenan Yildiz to undergo surgery, out for two to three months.
- •Weston McKennie also unavailable with a muscular issue.
- •Kerim Alajbegovic set to replace Yildiz in the lineup.
- •Juventus faces Parma next on Saturday at Allianz Juventus Stadium.
- •Spalletti emphasizes the importance of squad depth amid injuries.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Spalletti: ‘Juventus hurt by Yildiz injury, Alajbegovic ready, not just Kolo Muani criticism’
"Luciano Spalletti says Juventus are ‘hurt’ by the Kenan Yildiz injury, though Kerim Alajbegovic is ready to step in, reveals a Weston McKennie problem, and tempers Randal Kolo Muani criticism.The ...
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