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Kenan Yildiz makes pre-season debut for Juventus against Chelsea

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Kenan Yildiz makes pre-season debut for Juventus against Chelsea

Summary

Kenan Yildiz returned to action in Juventus' match against Chelsea, playing 27 minutes and assisting Edon Zhegrova’s goal. This marked Yildiz's first appearance of the pre-season after recovering from injury issues that persisted into the World Cup. Juventus has emphasized a careful management approach for Yildiz, aiming to protect his long-term fitness as they prepare for the upcoming competitive season. Luciano Spalletti expressed satisfaction with Yildiz's recovery and fitness progress.

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Status Watch

•Yildiz played his first pre-season match against Chelsea on August 7.
•He assisted in the only goal scored by Juventus.
•Juventus focuses on cautious management of his playing time.
•Yildiz suffered a recurring injury last season.
•Spalletti is pleased with Yildiz's recovery progress.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Spalletti explains Juventus’ careful handling of Kenan Yildiz

What they're saying

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Kenan Yildiz has been back in pre-season training for more than a week, but the match against Chelsea marked his first appearance on the pitch for Juventus during the current preparations.The Turkiye ...
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