Kerim Alajbegovic receives more first-team minutes at Juventus following Kenan Yildiz injury

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Kerim Alajbegovic receives more first-team minutes at Juventus following Kenan Yildiz injury
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Juventus teenager Kerim Alajbegovic faces an accelerated transition into the senior squad following an injury to Kenan Yildiz. The club signed the 18-year-old Bosnian prospect this summer after he was previously linked with a move to Chelsea. While the team originally intended for a gradual adjustment period, the current personnel constraints at the Allianz Stadium have forced an immediate increase in his workload. Former player Luca Marrone noted that Alajbegovic possesses the technical traits to make a significant impact in one-on-one scenarios despite his youth. The club expects the midfielder to prove his contributions during this extended opportunity while managing the high expectations of the senior side.

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  • Kerim Alajbegovic trains with the Juventus senior squad
  • Kenan Yildiz remains unavailable due to an injury
  • The 18-year-old player previously drew interest from Chelsea
  • Luca Marrone publicly backed the youngster to demonstrate his potential
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  • 8:05 AMYahoo SportsKerim Alajbegovic tipped to shine in Yildiz’s absence
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Kerim Alajbegović was close to a move to Chelsea before Juventus poached him to add him to their squad this summer, and the Bosnian knows he has to deliver.Juve signed him for a good fee, and he is t...

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