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

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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