Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz undergoes surgery for left foot fracture
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Juventus confirmed on August 31, 2026, that midfielder Kenan Yildiz underwent successful surgery to repair a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal in his left foot. The injury occurred during the second half of the Serie A season opener against Frosinone on August 23. While the club did not provide a specific return date, medical reports indicate a recovery period of approximately three months. Yildiz is expected to miss matches through the November international break. The team is now looking at alternative personnel on the left wing, including Jérémie Boga and recent signing Kerim Alajbegović, to cover his absence in the coming months.
- •Kenan Yildiz suffered a fifth metatarsal fracture against Frosinone on August 23.
- •Surgery for the injury was completed on August 31.
- •The recovery timeline is estimated at approximately three months.
- •Jérémie Boga and Kerim Alajbegović are candidates to fill the vacant position.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Kenan Yildiz undergoes surgery for broken bone in left foot
"Juventus are without the No. 10 for a while, which isn’t a surprise yet still very much a disappointing development at the start of a brand new season.
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